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REAGER & ADLER, PC
BY: JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, ESQUIRE
Attorney LD. No. 36461
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
Attorneys for Plaintiff
TAMARH. STEWARD
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v,
NO. tJl/- ,/7rJ>7' tttU/
KURT STEWARD
Defendant.
CNIL ACTION - LAW
IN DNORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT, If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
fol1owing 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 indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you
may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
Prothonotary, Room 10 I, Cumberland County Courthouse, I Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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 TIDS 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
1-800-990-9108
REAGER & ADLER, PC
BY: JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, ESQUIRE
Attorney LD. No. 36461
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
Attorneys for Plaintiff
TAMARH. STEWARD
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
y.
NO.
KURT STEWARD
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
A VISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAIMAR DERECHOS
USTED HA DISO DEMANDANDO EN LA CORTE. Is desea defenderse de Ias quejas
expuestas en las paginas siguientes, debar tomar accion con prontitud. Se la avisa que is no se defiende,
el caso purde proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio 0 anulamiento puede ser emitado en su contra por
la Corte. Una decision puede tambien ser emitida en su contra por caulquier otra queja 0 compensaction
reclamados por el demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, 0 SUS propiedades 0 otros derechos
importantes para usted.
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignadades 0 rompimiento irreparable del matrimonio, usted
puede solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros matrimoniales esta disponible en Ia oficina
del Prothonotary, en la Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas, Room 101, Cumberland County
Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTACIA, PROPIEDAD MARITAL,
HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL
DECRETO FINAL DE DIVORCIO 0 ANULAMIENTO SEA EMITIDO, USTED
PUEDE PERDER EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS.
USTED DEBE LLEV AR ESTE P APEL A UN ABOGADO DE INMEDIATO.
SI NO TIENE 0 NO PUEDO PAGAR UN ABOGADO, V AY A 0 LLAME A LA
OFICINA INDICADA ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE
OBTENER ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
1-800-990-9108
REAGER & ADLER, PC
BY: JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, ESQUIRE
Attorney LD, No. 36461
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
Attorneys for Plaintiff
TAMAR H. STEWARD
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANlA
v.
NO. 0'1- 1.f7(P<j
KURT STEWARD
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 330HC) OR (D)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I, Plaintiff is Tamar H. Steward, an adult individual who currently resides at 310
April Drive, Apartment 2, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 170 II.
2. Defendant is Kurt Steward, an adult individual who currently resides at 7947
Moyer Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17112,
3, Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at
least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 5, 2000 in Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval services ofthe United
States or its allies within the provisions of the Solders' & Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the
Congress of 1940 and its amendments.
7, Plaintiff avers that there are no children of this marriage,
8. The marriage is irretrievably broken,
9. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Defendant may
have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling. Plaintiff
declines counseling.
10, After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of this Complaint,
Plaintiff intends to file an Affidavit consenting to a divorce. Plaintiff believes that Defendant
may also file such an affidavit.
II. In the alternative, Plaintiff will file a 3301(d) Affidavit and provide the appropriate
Notices two (2) years from the date of separation.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Court to enter a decree of divorce
pursuant to Section 3301 (c) or (d) ofthe Divorce Code,
COUNT I
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
12. Paragraphs one (I) through eleven (I I) ofthis Complaint are incorporated herein
by reference.
13. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and personal, during
their marriage.
14, The parties have acquired marital debt during their marriage,
15. Plaintiff and Defendant may be unable to resolve amicably the property issues in
this matter.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to equitably divide
all marital property and debt.
Respectfully submitted,
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RE~AGER&AD~ER'PC
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Attorney ill # 36461
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA l701l
(717) 763-1383
VERIFICATION
I, Tamar H. Steward, verifY that the statements made in this Complaint are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C,S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities,
Date:
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of October, 2005, by and
between Tamar H. Steward (hereinafter "WIFE") and Kurt Robert Steward,
(hereinafter "HUSBAND");
WIT N E SSE T H:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto were married on May 5, 2000, in Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania; and separated on March 26, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the parties have no children of this marriage; and
WHEREAS, difficulties have arisen between the parties and it is therefore
their intention to live separate and apart for the rest of their lives and the parties are
desirous of settling completely the economic and other rights and obligations
between each other, including, but not limited to: the equitable distribution of the
marital property; past, present and future support; alimony, alimony pendente lite;
and, in general, any and all other claims and possible claims by one against the other
or against their respective estates; and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and promises
hereinafter to be kept and performed by each party and intending to be legally
bound hereby, the parties do hereby agree as follows:
1. ADVICE OF COUNSEL.
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully
explained to the parties by their respective counseL WIFE is represented by Joanne
Harrison Clough, Esquire. HUSBAND is represented by Kristopher T. Smull,
Esquire of Maria P. Cognetti & Associates.
The parties further declare that each is executing the Agreement freely and
voluntarily having either obtained sufficient knowledge and disclosure of their
respective legal rights and obligations, or if counsel has not been consulted,
expressly waiving the right to obtain such knowledge. The parties each
acknowledge that this Agreement is fair and equitable and is not the result of any
fraud, coercion, duress, undue influence or collusion.
2. DIVORCE ACTION.
The parties acknowledge that their marriage is irretrievably broken and that
they shall secure a mutual consent no fault divorce pursuant to S 330l(c) of the
Divorce Code. A no fault divorce action was filed by WIFE in the Court of Common
Pleas of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania on September 22, 2004. The parties agree to
execute Affidavits of Consent for divorce and Waivers of Notice of Intention to
Request Entry of a Divorce Decree contemporaneously with the execution of this
Agreement.
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect after such time as a final
decree in divorce may be entered with respect to the parties. The parties agree that
the terms of this Agreement shall be incorporated into any Divorce Decree which
may be entered with respect to them and specifically referenced in the Divorce
Decree. This Agreement shall not merge with the divorce decree, but shall continue
to have independent contractual significance.
3. DATE OF EXECUTION.
The "date of execution" and "execution date" of this Agreement shall be
defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each
executed the Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or
"execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the
party last executing this Agreement.
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4. MUTUAL RELEASES.
Each party absolutely and unconditionally release the other and the estate of
the other from any and all rights and obligations which either may have for past,
present, or future obligations, arising out of the marital relationship or otherwise,
including all rights and benefits under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, and
amendments except as described herein.
Each party absolutely and unconditionally releases the other and his or her
heirs, executors, and estate from any claims arising by virtue of the marital
relationship of the parties. The above release shall be effective whether such claims
arise by way of widow's or widower's rights, family exemption, 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, whether arising under the laws
of Pennsylvania, any state, Commonwealth, or territory of the United States, or any
other country.
Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have or
claim to have, each party gives to the other by the execution of this Agreement an
absolute and unconditional release from all claims whatsoever, in law or in equity
which either party now has against the other.
5. FINANCIAL AND PROCEDURAL DISCLOSURE.
The parties confirm that each has relied on the accuracy of the financial
disclosure of the other as an inducement to the execution of this Agreement. Each
party understands that he/she had the right to obtain from the other party a
complete inventory or list of all property that either or both parties owned at the
time of separation or currently and that each party had the right to have all such
property valued by means of appraisals or otherwise. Both parties understand that
they have right to have a court hold hearings and make decisions on the matters
covered by this Agreement. Both parties hereby acknowledge that this Agreement is
fair and equitable, and that the terms adequately provide for his or her interests, and
that this Agreement is not a result of fraud, duress or undue influence exercised by
either party upon the other or by any person or persons upon either party.
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The parties acknowledge that they did not completely value or disclose the
value of the assets contained herein. However, the parties do acknowledge that all
assets and debts of the parties have been identified herein. Nonetheless, the parties
are comfortable with the amount of disclosure provided by the other.
6. SEP ARA TIONjNON-INTERFERENCE.
WIFE and HUSBAND may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and
apart. They shall be free from any interference, direct or indirect, by the other in all
respects as fully as if they were urunarried. Each may, for his or her separate use or
benefit, conduct, carryon and engage in any business, occupation, profession or
employment which to him or her may seem advisable. WIFE and HUSBAND shall
not harass, disturb, or malign each other or the respective families of each other.
7. REAL PROPERTY.
The parties acknowledge that HUSBAND purchased real property titled in
his sole name located at 7947 Moyer Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112 prior to the time of
the parties' marriage. HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that the value of said
property increased during the marriage and that the increase in value of said real
property is marital property subject to equitable distribution. In consideration of
HUSBAND tendering to WIFE the sum of THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS and xx/lOO ($ 37,500.00) via a QDRO rollover from his UGI
401K as set forth more specifically in paragraph 9 of this AgreE!ment, WIFE agrees
HUSBAND shall retain said property as his sole and exclusive asset and WIFE shall
waive any right, title and interest to said property. This property is in HUSBAND's
name alone; therefore no title transfer should be necessary. WIFE agrees to execute a
Quit Claim Deed prepared by HUSBAND at his expense transferring any ownership
interest she may have whatsoever in said property to HUSBAND. Said deed shall be
held in escrow by WIFE's counsel until such time as the $ 37,500.00 is transferred to
WIFE from HUSBAND via the QDRO referenced here above.
HUSBAND shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with the home,
including but not limited to the mortgage, home equity line, taxes and insurance and
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refinancing costs, if any, and shall indemnify and hold WIFE harmless from said
obligation.
8. DEBTS.
If a party has acquired debt, the parties agree that each shall assume full and
complete responsibility for his or her own debts. HUSBAND and WIFE agree that
they are not co obligors on any debt and that any debt that is in HUSBAND's or
WIFE's name shall remain his or her sole responsibility.
HUSBAND represents and warrants to WIFE that since the separation he has
not, and in the future he will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which
WIFE or her estate might be responsible, and he shall indemnify and save WIFE
harmless from any and all claims or demands made against her by reason of such
debts or obligations incurred by him since the date of said separation, except as
otherwise set forth herein.
WIFE represents and warrants to HUSBAND that since the separation she
has not, and in the future she will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for
which HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible, and he shall indemnify and
save HUSBAND harmless from any and all claims or demands made against him by
reason of such debts or obligations incurred by her since the date of said separation,
except as otherwise set forth herein.
9. RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
HUSBAND is employed at UGI and has a 401(k) and a Defined Benefit
Pension plan through his employment. WIFE is employed by Capital Blue Cross
and has a 40l(k) and a Defined Benefit Pension plan through her employment.
HUSBAND and WIFE specifically agree that in consideration of the other property
transfers set forth in this Agreement and particularly in consideration of WIFE
transferring or waiving any right, title claim or interest she may have in the real
estate referenced in paragraph 7 here above, HUSBAND shall transfer to WIFE the
sum of THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND FNE HUNDRED DOLLARS and XX/100 ($
37,500.00) via a Qualified Domestic Relations Order to be prepared by HUSBAND at
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his expense. The parties further acknowledge that they have not exchanged current
values of these assets but nonetheless each party agrees to waive his or her right,
title, claim or interest in the other party's retirement assets except as set forth in this
paragraph.
HUSBAND shall retain the balance of his 401(k) after the QDRO rollover of $
37,500.00 to WIFE and shall retain his pension and WIFE waives all claims thereto.
WIFE shall retain her 401(k) and pension and HUSBAND waives any claims thereto.
HUSBAND hereby waives his right, title and interest to any of WIFE's
pension and/ or retirement and any and all other retirement benefits otherwise
disclosed. WIFE hereby waives her right, title and interest to any of HUSBAND's
pension and/ or retirement and any and all other retirement benefits otherwise
disclosed.
The parties specifically waive any and all other retirement benefits obtained
by the parties pre-marriage, during marriage, and post-separation. The individual
who holds said benefits shall own the property solely and individually. Each party
waives their right to title and interest to the other party's benefit.
10. BANK ACCOUNTS.
The parties acknowledge that they have divided the marital bank accounts to
their satisfaction. The bank accounts held solely in individual names shall become
the sole and separate property of the party in whose name it is registered. Each
party does hereby specifically waive and release his/her right, title and interest in
the other party's respective accounts.
11. ROLLOVER TO WIFE
Upon WIFE receiving the QDRO rollover of $ 37,500.00 from HUSBAND's
401K as set forth above in paragraphs 7 and 9, WIFE's counsel shall release the
executed QUIT Claim Deed to HUSBAND's counseL
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12. PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Except for the personal property set forth below, the parties hereto mutually
agree that they have divided all furniture, household furnishings and personal
property between them in a manner agreeable to both parties. The parties mutually
agree that each party shall from and after the date of this Agreement be the sole and
separate owner of all tangible personal property in his or her possession except as
follows:
WIFE shall receive the following items of personal property in addition to the
items already in her possession:
1. punch bowl and set gifted by WIFE's parents*
2. Armetale serving platter gifted by Wife's parents*
*These items are believed to be located at the 7947 Moyer Road residence in the
basement under the sink
3. boxes of books gifted by WIFE's mother
4. boxes of books belonging to WIFE's son Aaron
13. VEHICLES.
HUSBAND shall retain the 1994 Ford Bronco. Said vehicle is in his name
alone and is encumbered by a loan. WIFE waives any right, title and interest she
may have in said vehicle. HUSBAND agrees to assume sole responsibility for the
debt against the vehicle, and HUSBAND shall indemnify and hold WIFE harmless
from said obligation. WIFE shall retain the 1998 Ford Escort. Said vehicle is titles in
her name alone and is not encumbered by a loan. HUSBAND waives any right, title
and interest he may have in said vehicle.
14. BANKRUPTCY OR REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS.
In the event that either party becomes a debtor in any bankruptcy or financial
reorganization proceedings of any kind while any obligations remain to be
performed by that party for the benefit of the other party pursuant to the provisions
of this Agreement, the debtor spouse hereby waives, releases and relinquishes any
right to claim any exemption (whether granted under State or Federal law) to any
property remaining in the debtor as a defense to any claim made pursuant hereto by
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the creditor-spouse as set forth herein, including all attorney fees and costs incurred
in the enforcement of this paragraph or any other provision of this Agreement. No
obligation created by this Agreement shall be discharged or dischargeable,
regardless of Federal or State law to the contrary, and each party waives any and all
right to assert that obligation hereunder is discharged or dischargeable.
The parties mutually agree that in the event of bankruptcy or financial
reorganization proceedings by either party in the future, any monies to be paid to
the other party, or to a third party, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall
constitute support and maintenance and shall not be discharged in bankruptcy.
15. ALIMONY, SUPPORT, AND ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE.
The parties hereby expressly waive, release, discharge and give up any and
all rights or claims which either may now or hereafter have for spousal support,
alimony pendente lite, alimony, or maintenance. The parties further release any
rights that they may have to seek modification of the terms of this Agreement in a
court of law or equity, with the understanding that this Agreement constitutes a
final determination for all time of either party's obligations to contribute to the
support or maintenance of the other.
16. ATTORNEY FEES, COURT COSTS.
Each party hereby agrees to be solely responsible for his or her own counsel
fees, costs and expenses. Neither shall seek any contribution thereto from the other
except as otherwise expressly provided herein.
17. ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT.
In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Agreement and
the other party retains counsel to assist in enforcing the terms thereof, the breaching
party will pay all reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs and expenses (including
interest and travel costs, if applicable) which are incurred by the other party in
enforcing the Agreement, whether enforcement is ultimately achieved by litigation
or by amicable resolution after litigation is commenced. It is the specific Agreement
and intent of the parties that a breaching or wrongdoing party shall bear the
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obligation of any and all costs, expenses and reasonable counsel fees incurred by the
nonbreaching party in protecting and enforcing his or her rights under this
Agreement.
18. WAIVER OF RIGHTS,
Both parties hereby waive the following procedural rights:
(a.) The right to obtain an inventory and the appraisement of all
marital and non-marital property;
(b.) The right to obtain an income and expense statement of either
party;
(c.) The right to have all property identified and appraised;
(d.) The right to discovery as provided by the Pennsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure; and
(e.) The right to have the court make all determinations regarding
marital and non-marital property, equitable distribution,
spousal support, alimony pendente lite, alimony, counsel fees
and costs and expenses.
19. MUTUAL COOPERATION.
WIFE and HUSBAND shall mutually cooperate with each other in order to
carry through the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to, the signing
of documents.
20. VOID CLAUSES.
If any term, condition, clause or provISIOn of this Agreement shall be
determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that
term, condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement, and in all
other respects this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect and
operation.
21. APPLICABLE LAW.
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
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22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties, and there
are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
23. CONTRACT INTERPRETATION.
For purposes of contract interpretation and for the purpose in resolving any
ambiguity herein, the parties agree that this Agreement was prepared jointly by the
parties.
24. SUBSEQUENT RECONCILLlATION.
In the event the parties reconcile subsequent to the execution of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless and until the
parties revoke or revise this Agreement in writing. This Agreement shall survive
any reconciliation or a ttem pted reconciliation and shall remain in full force and
effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals of
the day first above written.
This Agreement is executed in duplicate, and in counterparts. WIFE and
HUSBAND acknowledge the receipt of a duly executed copy hereof.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF Cumb:-~
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On the I+~ day of N()JQVY\k:t~,.- J 2005, before me, a
Notary Public in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared Tamar H. Steward, known to me (or satisfactory
proven) to be one of the parties executing the foregoing instrument, and she
acknowledges the foregoing instrument to be her free act and deed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal the
day and year first above written.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Mary M. Loper, Notary Public
Camp HiN Born, Cumberland Coonty
My Commissioo Expires 0cl27, 2007
Member, Pennsylvania Association Of Notaries
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On the a.L day of ~~ . 2005, before me, a
Notary Public in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared Kurt Robert Steward, known to me (or satisfactory
proven) to be on of the parties executing the foregoing instrument, and he
acknowledges the foregoing instrument to be his free act and deed.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal the
day and year first above written.
NOTARIAL SEAl
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Notary Public
CITY Of HARRIS8URG,DAUPHIN COUNlY
My Commlsalon Expire. Mar 30, 2008
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TAMAR H. STEWARD,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 04-4769-CIVIL
KURTR. STEWARD,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
UNDER ~ 3301 (c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following infonnation, to the Court for entry of a divorce
decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under ~ 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint:
(a) Date of service:
October 29, 2004
(b) Manner of service: by Acceptance of Service by Defendant's Counsel. Affidavit
of Service filed: Simultaneously with this document.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by ~ 3301 (c) of the Divorce
Code:
(a) By the Plaintiff:
November 14,2005
Filed: Simultaneously with this document.
(b) By the Defendantt
October 31, 2005
Filed: Simultaneously with this document.
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4. Date of execution of Waiver of Notice of Intention to File Praecipe to Transmit
Recordt
(a) By the Plaintiff:
November 14, 2005
Filed: Simultaneously with this document.
(b) By the Defendant:
October 3 I, 2005
Filed: Simultaneously with this document.
5. Related claims pending: NONE
DATED:
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Joanne Harrison Clough, E qu e
Attorney ID No. 36461
24 N. 32"d Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5890
Attorney for Plaintiff
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Maria P. Cognetti, Esquire, Attorney for Defendant herein, do hereby certify that on this
date I served the foregoing Defendant's Responses to Plaintiffs First Request for Production of
Documents by depositing a true and exact copy thereof in the United States mail, first class,
postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Joanne Harrison Clough, Esquire
24 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
Date: October 29,2004
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By:
MARIA . COG TI, ESQUIRE
Attorney LD. No. 27914
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorney for Defendant
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TAMAR H. STEWARD,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 04-4769-CIVIL
KURT R. STEWARD,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
I. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
September 22, 2004.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety (90)
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 or upon filing of my Waiver of the Notice ofIntention to
Request Entry of the Decree.
4. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that
the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors and that I may request the Court to require my
spouse and I to participate in counseling and, being so advised, 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. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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KURT R. STEWARD,
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WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY
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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 ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by
the Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed
with the Prothonotary.
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
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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KURT R. STEWARD
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CNIL ACTION - LAW
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AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
September 22, 2004.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry ofa final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses in do not claim them before the divorce is granted.
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. 94904 relating to unsworn
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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TAMARH. STEWARD
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KURT R. STEWARD
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
& 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
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. 94904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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Kurt R. Steward
Defendant
NO. 04-4769
QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
WHEREAS, the parties were married on May 5, 2000, and separated on April 9, 2004; and
WHEREAS, this Court has personal jurisdiction over both parties and jurisdiction over the
subject matter of this Order; and
WHEREAS, this Order is entered pursuant to 23 Pa. C.S.A. ~3502 to enforce the marital
rights of the Former Spouse; and
WHEREAS, the parties and the Court intend that this Order shall be a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order ("QDRO") as defined in Section S414(p) ofthe Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Code") and Section ~206(d) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, as amended ("ERISA"), which assigns certain benefits in the UGI Utilities, Inc. Savings Plan
as specifically set forth in the Order; and
WHEREAS, the parties have stipulated that the Court shall enter this Order;
NOW it is ORDERED and ADJUDGED as follows:
1. As used in this Order, the following terms apply:
(a) "Participant" shall mean Kurt R. Steward, whose current address is 7947
Moyer Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112, who was born on October 19, 1961, and whose Social Security
number is 184-48-7664.
(b) "Alternate Payee" shall mean Tamar H. Steward, whose last known mailing
address is 24 N. 32'" Street, Camp Hill, P A 17011, who was born on December 25, 1951, and
whose Social Security number is 230-74-7956.
(c) "Plan" shall mean the UGI Utilities, Inc. Savings Plan, hereinafter referred
to as the Savings Plan.
(d) "Plan Administrator" shall mean The Retirement Committee of UGI Utilities,
Inc., 100 Kachel Boulevard, Suite 400, P.O, Box 12677, Reading, PA 19612-2677.
2. Participant and Alternate Payee were married on May 5, 2000, and were
separated on April 9, 2004.
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3. Alternate Payee is awarded from the Plan as her sole and separate property
$37,500 determined as of the date of distribution. The Alternate Payee's interest shall not exceed
the full value of the Participant's interest in the Plan. Distribution shall be made pro rata from all
of the Participant's investments in the Plan and all sources of investment funds. The balance of
the funds in the Plan are to be the sole and separate property of the Participant.
4. The Plan shall distribute to the Alternate Payee her benefits (as designated in
Section 3 of this 'Order), as soon as administratively feasible following the Plan Administrator's
approval of this 'Order.
5. The distribution pursuant to an election by the Alternate Payee shall be a lump
sum payment to her or a direct rollover to an Individual Retirement Account for her benefit.
6. The Alternate Payee's right to the amount assigned to her under this QDR'O shall
not be affected by the Participant's death (whether before or after benefit payments to the
Alternate Payee have commenced). In the event of the Alternate Payee's death prior to the
connencement of benefit payments to the Alternate Payee pursuant to this QDR'O, the Plan shall
pay the remaining benefits under this QDR'O as soon as practicable to any beneficiary designated
by the Alternate Payee and recorded with the Plan Administrator under the terms of the Plan. If
no designated beneficiary survives the Alternate Payee, benefits shall be paid to the Alternate
Payee's estate.
7. The Alternate Payee shall not be treated as the Participant's spouse under the
Plan.
8. All payments made pursuant to this 'Order shall be conditioned on the certification
by the Alternate Payee and the Participant to the Plan Administrator of such information as the
Plan Administrator may reasonably require from such parties.
9. The Participant shall cause a certified copy of this 'Order to be served on the Plan
Administrator for the Plan forthwith. This 'Order shall remain in effect until further order of this
Court.
10. Nothing contained in this 'Order shall be construed to require the Plan or Plan
Administrator:
(a) To provide to the Alternate Payee any type or form of benefit or any option
not otherwise available to the Participant under the Plan;
(b) To provide to the Alternate Payee increased benefits (determined on the basis
of actuarial value) not available to the Participant; or
(c) To pay any benefits to the Alternate Payee that are required to be paid to
another Alternate Payee under another order determined by the Plan Administrator to be a QDR'O
before this 'Order is determined by the Plan Administrator to be a QDR'O.
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11. In the event the Plan Administrator ofthe Plan does not approve the form of this
Order, then each party shall cooperate and do all things reasonably necessary to devise a form of
Order acceptable to the Plan Administrator.
12. The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce, revise, modify, or amend this Order
insofar as necessary to establish or maintain its qualification as a QDRO or to amend this Order
for other reasons, provided, however, that neither this Order or any subsequent revision,
modification, or amendment shall require the Plan to provide any form or amount of benefits not
otherwise provided by the Plan.
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