HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-4636 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DEOMA J. GEHRETT,
Plaintiff
V.
WALTER E. GEHRETT,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION ~ LAW
NO. 2004-
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.
When the ground for the divorce is inditbqities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request mamage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available at the Domestic
Relations Office, 13 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. You are advised that this list is
kept as a convenience to you and you are not bound to choose a counselor from the list. All
necessary arrangements and the cost of counseling sessions are to be borne by you and your spouse.
If you desire to pursue counseling, you must make your request for counseling within twenty (20)
days of the date on which you receive this notice. Failure to do so will constitute a waiver of your
right to request counseling.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, MARITAL PROPERTY,
COUNSEL FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS ENTERED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DEOMA J. GEHRETT,
Plaintiff
V.
WALTER E. GEHRETT,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2004- q~- 36 ~
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, this 14t~ day of September, 2004 comes Plaintiff, Deoma J. Gehrett, by and
ttn:ough her attorneys, Hanft & Knight, P.C., and files the following Complaint in Divorce, and in
support thereof avers as follows:
1. The Plaintiff is Deoma J. Gehrett, who resides at 268 Quarry Hill Road, Newville,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17241.
2. The Defendant is Walter E. Gebrett, who resides at 268 Quarry Hill Road, Newville,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17241.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant are sui juris, and both have been bona fide residents of
the Commonwealth of Permsylvania for a period of more than six (6) months immediately preceding
the filing of this Complaint in Divorce.
The parties were married on October 20, 1984, in Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
5,
The marriage is irretrievably broken. The fm'egoing facts are averred and brought
under Section 3301(c) or 3301(d) of the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended.
6. The Plaintiffhas been advised of the availability of counseling, and that the Plaintiff
may have the fight to request that the Court require the Parties to participate in counseling, and
Plaintiff waives same.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests Your Honorable Court to enter a Decree in Divorce,
divorcing the Plaintiff from the Defendant.
Respectfully submitted,
HANFT & ICNIGHT, P.C.
Sean M. Shultz, Esquire (_~.~~
Attorney ID No. 90946
19 Brookwood Avenue, Suite 106
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-9142
(7l 7) 249-5373
Attorneys for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint in Divorce is based upon information which has been gathered
by my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel
and not my own. I have read the Complaint in Divorce and to the extent that the document is
based upon information which I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the document is that of
counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly
false averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
Deoma J. Ge~rett
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DEOMA J. GEHRETT,
Plaintiffs
WALTER E. GEHRETT,
Defendants
CiVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2004- 4636
IN DIVORCE
_CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
ANT) NOW, this ff,-~day of September, 2004, I, Sean M. Shultz, Esquire, hereby certify
that the following person was served with a Tree and Correct copy of the Complaint in Divorce filed
in the above-referenced matter. The Complaint in Divorce was mailed on September 17, 2004, but
actual service took place on September 20, 2004, by Defendant signing for a copy of the Complaint
in Divorce which was mailed in the United States Mail, Certified Mail--Return Receipt Requested,
Restricted Delivery, Postage Prepaid, addressed as follows:
Walter E. Gehrett
268 Quarry Hill Road
Newville, Pennsylvania 1724 l
A copy of the signed Domestic Return Receipt is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and by
reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Respectfully submitted,
HANFT & KNIGHT, P.C.
Attorney ID No. 90946
19 Brookwood Avenue, Suite 106
Carlisle, Pe~msylvania 17013-9142
(717) 249-5373
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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SEPARATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 30 day of Sep+emh.-r ,2004, by and between
WALTER E. GEHRETT, of 268 Quarry Hill Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
party of the first part, hereinafter referred to as "Husband" and DEOMA J. GEHRETT, of 268
Quarry Hill Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, party ofthe second part, hereinafter
referred to as "Wife."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married on October 20, 1984, in Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife have been living separate and apart from each other since
June of 1998;
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife are residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
have been so for at least the past six (6) months; and
WHEREAS, certain diverse, unhappy differences have arisen between the parties hereto
which have made them desirous of continuing to living separate and apart from one another; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife desire to settle and determine certain of their marital rights
and obligations, and make an equitable distribution of their marital property;
WHEREAS, it is the intention and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective rights
and duties ofthe parties while they continue to live apart from each other and to settle all financial
and property rights between them; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually entered into agreement for the division oftheir
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 their
respective attorneys, and the parties now wish to have that agreement reduced to writing.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto in consideration ofthe mutually made and to be kept
promises set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, intending to be legally
bound and to legally bind heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives, do hereby
covenant, promise and agree as follows:
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ARTICLE I: SEPARATION
1.1
It shall be lawful for Husbaud and Wife at all times hereafter to live separate aud apart from
each other aud to reside from time to time at such place or places as they shall deem fit free from any
control, restrain, or interference, direct or indirect, by each other. Neither 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 provision shall not be taken to be an admission on the part of either
Husbaud or Wife of the lawfulness of the causes leading to them living separate aud apart.
ARTICLE II: DIVORCE
2.1
This Agreement is not predicated on divorce. It is specifically understood aud agreed by and
between the parties hereto aud each ofthe said parties does warrant and represent to the other that
the execution and delivery of this Agreement is not predicated upon nor made subject to any
agreement for institution, prosecution, defense, or for the non-prosecution or non-defense of auy
action for divorce; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Agreement shall prevent or
preclude either oftheparties hereto from commencing, instituting or prosecuting any action or action
for divorce, either absolute or otherwise, upon just, legal aud proper grounds; nor to prevent either
party from defending any such action which has been, may, or shall be instituted by the other party,
or for making auy just or proper defense thereto. It is warrauted, covenauted, and represented by
Husbaud and Wife, each to the other, that this Agreement is lawful and enforceable and this
warrauty, covenant, and representation is made for the specific purpose of inducing Husbaud and
Wife to execute this Agreement. Husband and Wife each knowingly and lmderstaudingly hereby
waive auy and all possible claims of this Agreement is, for auy reason, illegal, or for auy reason
whatsoever of public policy, unenforceable in whole or in part. Husband aud Wife do each hereby
warraut, covenaut and agree that, in auypossible event he an she are and ever shall be estopped from
asserting any illegality or unenforceability as to all or any part of this Agreement.
2.2
It is further specifically understood aud agreed that the provision of this Agreement relating
to the equitable distribution of property ofthe parties are accepted by each party as a final settlement
of for all purposes whatsoever. Should either of the parties obtain a decree, judgment or order of
separation or divorce in auy other state, county, or jurisdiction, each of the parties to this Agreement
hereby consents aud agrees that this Agreement aud all its covenauts shall not be effected in anyway
by auy such separation or divorce; aud that nothing in auy 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.
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2.3
It is specifically agreed that a copy of this Agreement may be incorporated by reference into
any divorce judgment or decree if or whenever sought by any ofthe parties hereto. It is understood
by the parties that a divorce complaint has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County at docket number 2004-4636. Such incorporation, however, shall not be regarded a merger,
it being the intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any such agreements.
ARTICLE III: EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
3.1
The parties have attempted to divide their marital property in a manner which conforms to
the criteria set forth in Section 3502 ofthe Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Code, and taking into
account the following considerations: the length of the marriage; the prior marriages ofthe parties;
the age, health, station, amount and sources of income, vocational skills, employability, estate,
liabilities, and need for each ofthe parties; the contribution of one party to the education, training
or increased earning power of the other 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 of 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.
3.2
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any
way a sale or exchange of assets and the division is being effected without the introduction of outside
funds or other property not constituting marital property. The division of property under this
Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of all rights of equitable distribution of the parties.
3.3
The parties shall retain sole and exclusive right, title and possession of all personal property
currently in their possession. Except as provide for herein, Husband shall make no claim whatsoever
for any personal property in Wife's possession. Additionally, except as provided for herein, Wife
shall make no claim whatsoever for any personal property in Husband's possession. Should it be
necessary for either party to execute any documents to convey title to any such personal property in
the other party's possession, they shall do so within thirty (30) days of the execution of this
Agreement or within thirty (30) days of the request from the opposing party.
a. Wife shall receive the wicker furniture, sewing machine, one television,
computer, dryer and one freezer.
b. Husband shall receive the household furniture, one television, washer, one
freezer, snow blower and mower.
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3.4
Except as provided herein, Wife waives any right or interest she may have in Husband's
employment benefits, including any retirement plan, stock option purchase plan, profit sharing plan
or related matters. Except as provided herein, Husband waives any right or interest he may have in
Wife's employment benefits, including any pension benefits, retirement plan, stock option purchase
plan, profit sharing plan or related matters.
a. Wife shall transfer to Husband all her right, title and interest in and to the
parties' jointly-owned property located at 268 Quarry Hill Road, Newville, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. Husband agrees to refinance said property removing Wife as an obligor. Husband
shall assume sole responsibility for the current mortgage on said property to Beneficial with an
approximate balance of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000.00) and shall hold Wife
harmless from any liability or loss in connection with same. Husband shall be solely responsible for
the real estate taxes on said property and shall hold Wife harmless from any liability or loss in
connection with same
b. Each party relinquishes any right, title and interest he or she may have to any
and all motor vehicles currently in the possession of the other party. Husband agrees to transfer to
Wife all his right, title and interest in the 1996 Jimmy titled in both parties' names. If necessary,
within thirty (30) days of the date of execution of this document, each party shall execute the
necessary documents to have said vehicle property registered in the other party's name with the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
3.5
Husband and Wife agree to waive and relinquish any and all right that he or she may now
have or hereafter acquire in any real or tangible personal property subsequently acquired by the other
party. Husband and Wife specifically agree to waive and relinquish any right in such property that
may arise as a result of the marriage relationship.
ARTICLE IV: RELEASE OF SUPPORT FOR HUSBAND AND WIFE
4.1
The parties herein acknowledge that by this Agreement they have respectively secured and
maintained a substantial and adequate fund with which to provide themselves sufficient resources
to provide for their comfort, maintenance, and support in the station of life in which they are
accustomed. Except as provided herein, Husband and Wife do hereby waive, release and give up
any rights they may respectively have against the other for alimony pendente lite, spousal support,
or maintenance.
4.2
Husband and Wife specifically waive, release and give up any rights for alimony that they
maybe entitled to pursuant to Chapter 37 of the Peunsylvania Domestic Relations Code.
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ARTICLE V: DEBTS OF THE PARTIES
5.1
Each party represents to the other that except as otherwise specifically set forth herein, there
are no major outstanding obligations of the parties, that since the separation neither party has
contracted for any debts for which the other will be responsible and each party indemnifies and holds
harmless the other for all obligations separately incurred or assumed under this Agreement.
Husband shall assume sole responsibility for the following marital debts and agrees to
indemnify and hold Wife harmless from any and all loss or liability in connection with same:
a. Lowe's Credit Card Account No. 82220390039087 having an approximate
balance of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00).
b. Debt to Mellon Account No. 5491 4920 11279795 having an approximate
balance of Three Thousand One Htmdred Dollars ($3,100.00).
c. Discover Credit Card Account No. 6011 0025 9253 1818 having an
approximate balance of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000.00).
d. MBNA Credit Card Account No. 4800 1324 0649 5817 having an
approximate balance of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).
e. Sears Credit Card Accolillt No. 54 81006227836 having an approximate
balance of One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($1,800.00).
f. Homeowners Insurance on the property located at 268 Quarry Hill Road,
Newville, Pennsylvania, to Met Life Insurance Company in the approximate amolillt of Four
Hundred Eighty Dollars ($480.00) per year.
Wife shall assume sole responsibility for the following marital debts and agrees to
indemnify and hold Husband harmless from any and all loss or liability in connection with same:
a. Fashion Bug Credit Card Account No. 600466 579 018 2151 having an
approximate balance of Five Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars ($569.00).
b. IC Penney Credit Card Account No. 067 787 558 51 having an approximate
balance of One Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($1,400.00).
c. Bon-Ton Credit Card Account No. 058 520 487 having an approximate
balance of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00).
d. Fingerhut Credit Card Account No. 805 005 149 4067 323 having an
approximate balance of Five Hundred Forty-Four Dollars G~544.(0).
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e. Retail Services Credit Card Account No. 7101-5810-0011-1916 having an
approximate balance of One Thousand Six Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($1,616.00).
f. Visa Credit Card Account No. 41214499 9801 3242 having an approximate
balance of Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Three Dollars ($4,753.00).
off.
g. Sams Credit Card Account No. 10193100287835151 which has been paid
h. Target Credit Card Account No.9 222 882 336 having an approximate
balance of Four Hundred Eighty Dollars ($480.00).
i. Wal-Mart Credit Card Account No. 6032: 2072 2040 7092 having an
approximate balance of Three Thousand Twenty-Three Dollars ($3,023.00).
j. Carters Credit Card Account No. 6012 5019 6017 5875 having an
approximate balance of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00).
k. Exxon Credit Card which has been paid off.
I. Lowes Credit Card Account No. 822 2239 061908 2 having an approximate
balance of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00).
m. Shell Credit Card Account No. 516 051 ] 90 05001 having an approximate
balance of Five Hundred ($500.00).
n. Household Credit Card Account No. 5433 3900 0328 4099 having an
approximate balance of One Thousand Forty-Five Dollars ($1,(145.00).
o. Citibank Credit Card Account No. 5418 8703 6000 4569 having an
approximate balance of Five Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars ($5,239.00).
p. Citibank Credit Card Account No. 5424 1805 4327 0125 having an
approximate balance of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-One Dollars ($2,941.00).
In the event either party contracted for or incurred any debts since the date of separation, the
party who incurred said debt shall be responsible for the payment thereof regardless of the name in
which the account may have been charged. Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that they have
no outstanding debts or obligations of the Husband and Wifi~ incurred prior to the signing of this
Agreement.
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ARTICLE VI: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
6.1
The Parties hereto have retained independent legal counsel. The provisions of this
Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to the parti,cs by their respective counsel
or the parties have waived their right to have legal advice regarding the meaning and implication of
this Agreement. The parties agree and consent to the fact that Sean M. Shultz, Esquire, of Hanft &
Knight, P .C., represents Wife. Husband has had the opportunity to retain independent legal counsel.
The parties 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 undue influence and
that it is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
6.2
Husband and Wife do hereby mutually remise, release, quitclaim, and forever discharge the
other and the estate ofthe other, for all times to come and for all purposes whatsoever, of and from
any and all legal right, title and interest, or claims in or against the property of the other or against
the estate of the 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
or curtesy, or claims in the nature of dower or curtesy or 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 all other rights of a
surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, wh(~ther arising under the laws of (a)
Pennsylvania, (b) any state, commonwealth, or territory of the United States, or (c) any other country,
or any rights which either party may have or at any time hereafter have for past, present, or future
support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, source 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 whil~h may arise under this Agreement
or for the breach of any thereof. It is the intention of Husband and Wife to give to each other by
execution ofthis Agreement a full, complete, and general release with respect to any and all property
of any kind or 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.
6.3
Each party represents that since separation, they have not heretofore incurred or contracted
for any debt or liability or obligation for which the estate of the other party may be responsible or
liable, except as maybe provided for in this Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify and 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 out of this Agreement.
Husband and Wife each warrant, covenant, represent and agree that each will, now and at all times
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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 herein.
6.4
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 breach hereo f or default hereunder shall be
deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
6.5
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance witb the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania which are in effect as of the date of this Agreement.
6.6
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit ofthe parties hereto and their
respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
6.7
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 herein.
6.8
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 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 anyone or more of the articles and sections herein shall in no way void or
alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
6.9
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 Domestic
Relations Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6.10
The parties warrant and represent that they have made DJll disclosure of all assets prior to the
execution ofthis Agreement. Each party represents and warrants that he or she has made a full and
fair disclosure to the other of all of his or her personal property interests of any nature, including any
mortgage, pledge, lien, charge, security interest, encumbrance:, or restriction to which any property
is subject. Each party further represents that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure of all debts
and obligations of any nature for which he or she is currently liable or may become liable. Each
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further represents and warrants that he or she has not made any gifts or transfers for inadequate
consideration of Marital Property without the prior consent of the other. Each further warrants,
represents, and declares that each is and has been fully and completely informed of and is familiar
with and is cognizant of the wealth, real and/or personal property, estate and assets, earnings and
income ofthe other and that each has made a full and complete disclosure to the other of his and her
entire assets and liabilities and any further enumeration or statement thereof in this Agreement is
specifically waived.
Each party acknowledges that, to the extent desired, he or she has had access to all joint and
separate State and Federal Tax Returns (including supporting documentation) filed by or on behalf
of either or both Parties during marriage.
6.11
1n the event either party to this Agreement shall breach any tenn, covenant or other obligation
herein, the non-breaching party shall be entitled, in addition to all other remedies available at law
or in equity, to recover from the breaching party all costs which the non-breaching party may incur,
including but not limited to filing fees and attorney's fees, in any action or proceeding to enforce the
terms of this Agreement.
6.12
This Agreement shall survive any action for divorce and de(:ree 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 this Agreement by either Husband or Wife until it shall have
been fully satisfied and performed. The consideration for this Agreement is the mutual benefits to
be obtained by both ofthe parties hereto and the covenants and agreements of each ofthe parties to
the other. The adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein contained is stipulated,
confessed, and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby.
6.13
The parties both agree to cooperate with each othe~ in obtaining a final divorce of the
marriage. It is agreed that the parties will execute and file the consents necessary to obtain the
divorce. Any party who fails to cooperate with obtaining the Divorce shall pay all the costs and legal
fees of the party who is seeking the divorce.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals the day and year first
above written.
WITNESSED BY:
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Walter E. Gehn~tt
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Deoma J. G ett I
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DEOMA J. GEHRETT,
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
NO. 2004- 4636
WALTERE. GEHRETT,
Defendants
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
September 15, 2004.
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 of Divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the Decree.
4. 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 prior to a Divorce
Decree being handed down by the Court.
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., Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: C;U~ 10 ,2005
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
,d"'-dayof ~ ,2005.
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Deoma J. Ge t
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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DEOMA J. GEHRETT,
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CNIL ACTION - LAW
v.
NO. 2004- 4636
WALTERE. GEHRETT,
Defendants
IN DNORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
September 15,2004.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrif~vably 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 of Divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the Decree.
4. I have been advised of the availability of marriag'~ counseling and understand that I
may request that the Court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a Divorce
Decree being handed down by the Court.
I 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., Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Walter E. Ge,hrett
Sworn to and s scribed before me this
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DEOMA J. GEHRETT,
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
NO. 2004- 4636
WALTER E. GEHRETT,
Defendants
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 ;md correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. S4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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DEOMA J. GEHRETT,
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
NO. 2004- 4636
WALTER E. GEHRETT,
Defendants
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER ~3301(C) OF' THE DIVORCE CODE
I. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
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. S4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: :Jfi-,{}- /0 c4:;J06'
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DEOMA J. GEHRETT,
Plaintiff
v.
CNIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2004-4636
WALTERE. GEHRETT,
Defendant
IN DNORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Please transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of
a Divorce Decree:
I. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: served on Defendant by U.S. certified,
restricted delivery, return receipt requested mail on September 20, 2004.
3. Date of execution of the Plaintiffs Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301 (c)
of the Divorce Code; January 10, 2005; by the Defendant; January 10, 2005.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date Plaintiff s Waiver of Notice in ~330 I (c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary:
January 17, 2005.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice In ~3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: January 17, 2005.
Date: January 13, 2005
KNIGHT & ASSOCIATES, P.c.
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Attorney LD. No. 90946
II Roadway Drive, Suite B
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-5373
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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No. 2004-4636
DECREE IN
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DECJilA J. GEHREIT.
Plaintiff
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WALTER E. GEHREIT,
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Defendant
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AND NOW,
DECJilA J. GEHREIT
, PLAINTIFF,
DECREED THAT
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WALTER E. GEHREIT
. DEFENDANT,
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ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
. THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
The Separation and Property Settlement Agreement dated September 30, 2004
is incorporated by reference.
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