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Barbara Sump Ie-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 77 4-1445
CHRISTINE A. IYES,
Plaintiff
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-SJ49 c.~u~ '-r~
ROBERT W. IYES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HA YE BEEN SUED IN COURT, if you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so the
case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you
by the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested
in these papers by the Plaintiff You may lose money or property or other rights important to
you, including custody and visitation of your children.
When the grounds for a divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Domestic
Relations Office at the County Courthouse.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IFYOUDO
NOT HA YE 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 ASSOCIA nON
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 774-1445
CHRISTINE A. IYES,
Plaintiff
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COU1~TY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04, - 5241' C.~u~l '-r~
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ROBERT W. IYES,
Defendant
COMPLAINT IN DIVORC~
1. Plaintiff is Christine A. Ives, an adult individual residing at 724 Bosler Avenue,
Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043.
2. Defendant is Robert W. rves, an adult individual residing at 207 Walnut Street,
Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043.
3. Both Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fid<: residents in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months prior to filing this complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on September 5, 1998 in Lemoyne,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. There are two (2) minor children born of this marriage: Dalton N. Ives, born May 14,
2001 and Logan H. rves, born May 16, 2004.
6. The parties separated on September 2, 2004.
7. There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment between the parties.
8. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the United States
or its allies within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the Congress of 1940
and its amendments.
9. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff has the right to
request that the court require the parties to participate in counsding.
COUNT I - DIVORCE
NO FAULT
10. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 9, inclusive, of Plaintiff's Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
11. The marriage is irretrievably broken and no possibility of reconciliation exists.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests entry of a divorce decree in her favor in accordance with
93301 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
COUNT II
EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
12. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 11 of Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
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13. The Plaintiff requests the Court equitably divide, distribute or assign the marital
property between the parties in such proportion as the Court dl~ems just after consideration of all
relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Court to equitably divide said property in accordance
with Section 40 I (d) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
COUNT III
SUPPORT. ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE AND ALIMONY
14. The averments in paragraphs I through 13, inclusive, of Plaintiff's Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
15. Plaintiff requires reasonable support to adequately sustain herself with the standard of
living established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests an award of Support, Alimony and Alimony Pendente Lite.
COUNT IV
ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
16. The averments in paragraphs I through 15, indusive, of Plaintiff's Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
17. Plaintiff is unable to sustain herself during th,~ course of this litigation and has
employed Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire as counsel, but is unable to pay the necessary and
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reasonable attorney's fees for said counsel, and the necessary and reasonable costs and expenses.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests an award of counsel's fees and expenses.
COUNT V
CUSTODY
18. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 17 of Pia .in tiff's Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
19. Plaintiff seeks shared legal and primary physical of the following children:
NAME
PRESENT RESIDENCE
DATE OF BffiTH
Dalton N. Ives
724 Bosler Avenue
Lemoyne, P A
5/14/2001
Logan H. Ives
724 Bosler Avenue
Camp Hill, P A
5/16/2004
20. The children are presently in the custody of Mother who currently resides at 724
Bosler Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County. Pennsylvania.
21. During the past five years the children have resided with the following persons at
the following addresses:
DATES
ADDRESSES
NAMES OF PERSONS IN
HOUSEHOLD
Mother, Father and children
1999 to
9/2/2004
724 Bosler Avenue
Lemoyne, P A
9/2/2004 to
Present
724 Bosler Avenue
Lemoyne, P A
Mother and children
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The parties are presently married but separated. Father physically vacated the martial
residence on September 2, 2004.
22. The Mother of the children is Christine A. Ives, c;urrently residing at 724 Bosler
Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County. Pennsylvania.
23. The Father of the children is Robert W. Ives, cUITently residing at 207 Walnut
Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
24. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of Mother. The Plaintiff
currently resides with the following persons:
NAME
RELATIONSHIP
Self
Son
Son
Christine A. Ives
Dalton N. Ives
Logan H. Ives
25. The relationship of the Defendant to the children is that of Father. The Defendant
currently resides with the following person:
NAME
Richard Ives
Judith A. Ives
Rl~LA TIONSHIP
Defendant's Father
Defendant's Mother
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26. Plaintiff has not participated as a party of a witne:ss, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or anothl~r court.
27. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in any court in this Commonwealth.
28. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
29. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the
relief requested because Mother has functioned as the primary custodian of these young children and
is better able to provide a stable and loving environment for them.
30. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the children have been naml~d as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests the Court to grant shared legal and primary physical
custody of the children to the Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Christine A Ives, prays this Honorable Court to enter judgment:
A Awarding Plaintiff a decree in divorce;
B. Equitably distributing the marital property;
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C. Awarding Plaintiff support, alimony and alimony pendente lite;
D . Awarding Plaintiff counsel fees, costs and expenses;
E. Awarding Plaintiff shared legal and primary physical custody of the parties two (2)
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Attorney for Plaintiff
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court LD. No. 32317
minor children; and
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Barbara Sump Ie-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 774-1445
CHRISTINE AlVES,
Plaintiff
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 0 '1- 531f'1
ROBERT W. lVES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT REGARDING COUNSELING
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I
may request that the Court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling.
2. I understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Domestic
Relations Office, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not require that the Court require that my spouse and I
participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down by the Court.
I understand that false statements herein are made subj(:ct to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: )0 (5 -O~
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CHRISTINE A. IVES
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 774-1445
CHRISTINE A IYES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO.
ROBERT W. IYES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I, Christine A Ives, hereby certifY that the facts set forth in the foregoing COMPLAINT IN
DIVORCE are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief I understand
that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties of] 8 Pa. C. S.A Section 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CHRISTINE A. IYES
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
04-5349 CIVIL ACTION LAW
ROBERT W. IYES
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq.
at 301 Market Street, Lemoyne. P A 17043 on Thursday., December 02, 2004
, the conciliator,
at 9:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existinl: Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to tbe conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearinl!:.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
Melissa P. GreevJ'. ESQ.
Custody Conciliator
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The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990, For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, pleas(, contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled conference or hearing,
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IFYOUDONOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Assodation
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 774-1445
CHRISTINE A. IYES,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO: 04-5349
ROBERT W. IYES,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
STIPULATION REGARDING CUSTODY
THIS AGREEMENT is made this k/iy of ~/::iJ1.2004, by and between
Christine A. Ives, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother") an adult individual residing a 724
Bosler Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and Robert W. Ives,
(hereinafter referred to as "Father") an adult individual residing at 207 Walnut Street,
Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Mother and Father are the natural parents of two (2) minor children,
Dalton N. Ives, born May 14,2001 and Logan H. Ives, born May 16,2004;
WHEREAS, since the parties' separation on September 2, 2004 when Father relocated
from the marital home, Mother has primary physical custody of the parties' children;
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WHEREAS, Mother filed this custody action on October 22, 2004 and a Custody
Conciliation is scheduled between the parties in this action before Melissa P. Greevy,
Custody Conciliator) on December 2,2004 at 9:30 a.m.;
WHEREAS) the parties desire to reach an amicable resolution by agreeing to a plan
for custody) have reached a full agreement on the terms of the parenting plan and desire to
incorporate same into a court order.
NOW THEREFORE) the parties intending to be legally bound, do agree as follows:
A. Lee:al Custody: The parties shall share legal custody of the minor children.
The parties agree that major decisions concerning the children's health,
welfare) education) religious training and upbringing shall be made by the
parents jointly) after discussion and consultation with each other, with a view
towards obtaining and following a harmonious policy to arrive at a decision
that is in the children's best interest. Each party agrees to keep the other
informed of the progress of the children's education and social adjustments.
Each party agrees not to impair the other parties' right to share legal custody
of the children. Further, each party agrees to give support to one another in
the role as parents and to take into account the consensus of the other parent
for the physical and emotional well being of the children. The parties agree
not to either attempt or alienate the affections of the children for the other
parent. Each party shall notify the other of any activity that could reasonably
be expected to be of significant concern to the other. The parties agree that the
children will be encouraged to contact the other parent by telephone and e-
mail at all reasonable times.
B. Physical Custody:
1. Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the parties' minor children;
and
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2. Father shall enjoy periods of partial physical custody, as the parties shall
agree to. These periods shall correspond to Father's days off from work.
Father agrees to contact Mother each week to advise her in advance those
days when he is off and the time periods for which he contemplates having
the children. Father agrees to give Mother as much advance notice of his
days off as possible.
C. Holidavs: The parties shall alternate all major holidays of New Year's Day,
Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. In the event Father is not able
to exercise his period of custody on a holiday due to work conflicts, he shall
be entitled to some other time period for custody.
The parties shall also share the holidays of Easter, Thanksgiving, and
Christmas Day at times mutually agreeable to them and to accommodate
Father's work schedule.
D. Vacation: The parties shall each have the opportunity to have a reasonable
period of vacation each year with the children. The parties shall be required to
inform the other parent of their vacation plans with the children within a
reasonable time before the commencement of the vacation.
E. Prohibited Substances: During period of custody, the parties shall not
possess or use any controlled substance. They shall not or consume
alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication, or drive with the children
after drinking. The parties shall assure, to the extent possible, that other
household members and guests comply with this prohibition.
F. Mandatorv Car Seat Use: Each parent shall be obligated to ensure that
the children are appropriately restrained in car seats at all times which they
are passengers in vehicles.
G. Transportation: Father will pick up and return the children to Mother's
residence unless the parties shall agree otherwise.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto acknowledge that they are entering in to
this Agreement with the full knowledge that this Agreement shall be entered as a Court Order
with the same force and effect as if a full hearing on this matter has been held. The
conciliation scheduled in this matter for December 2, 2004 shall be cancelled.
SIGNED, SEA~
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Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
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(717) 774-1445
CHRISTINE A. lVES,
Plaintiff
v.
ROBERT W. IVES,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 04-5349
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Diane Sommers Baker, Esquire, hereby accepts service and acknowledges receipt of the above-
captioned Divorce/Custody Complaint on behalf of my client, Robert W. Ives, having received said
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Complaint on the -L- day of No JtM~e ,2004. I hereby indicate I am authorized by my client
to accept service on his behalf
611le Sommers Baker, Esquire
27 South Arlene Street
P.O. Box 6443
Harrisburg, PA 17112-0443
Te1I~phone No. (717) 671-9600
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CHRISTINE AlVES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-5349 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ROBERT W. IVES,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
ORDER TO RELINQUISH JURISDICTION
AND NOW, this 4th day of January, 2005, the parties having reached an agreement which
has been memorialized in a Stipulation and filed with this Court, the Conciliator hereby relinquishes
jurisdiction of the above captioned matter.
FOR THE COURT:
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Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-5349 CIVIL TERM
CHRISTINE A. IVES,
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ROBERT W. IVES,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
ORDER TO RELINQUISH JURISDICTION
AND NOW, this 4th day of January, 2005, the parties having reached an agreement which
has been memorialized in a Stipulation and filed with this Court, the Conciliator hereby relinquishes
jurisdiction of the above captioned matter.
FOR THE COURT:
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Custody Conciliator
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(717) 774-1445
CHRISTINE A IYES,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO: 04-5349
ROBERT W. IYES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
STlPUl.A TlON
THIS AGREEMENT is made this ,:) day of ;?;ICLj" , 2005, by and between
Christine A Ives, (hereinafter referred to as "Wife") an adult individual residing a 724 Bosler
Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and Robert W. rves, (hereinafter
! referred to as "Husband") an adult individual residing at 207 Walnut Street, Lemoyne,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Wife and Husband were married on September 5, 1998 in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania;
WHEREAS, the parties separated on September 2, 2004 when Husband relocated
from the marital home;
WHEREAS, Wife filed an action in divorce on October 22, 2004 which is pending;
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WHEREAS, Husband was a Federal and Commonwealth employee during the parties'
marriage and is the owner and beneficiary of certain Federal and State retirement benefits
and accounts;
WHEREAS, Husband has retired from his employment with the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, effective March 27,2005, without advance knowledge of Wife;
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WHEREAS, in order to avoid the need of filing of a Special Relief Petition to avoid
Husband's receipt and potential dissipation of these assets, the parties have reached an
agreement which they request be entered as an order of court;
NOW THEREFORE, the parties intending to be legally bound, do agree as follows:
1. FEDERAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
a. FERS: Husband is a participant in the Federal Employees' Retirement
System Thrift Savings Plan. He separated from the service on or about
April 25, 2000. His Plan has a current value in excess of $30,000.00.
Husband agrees that he shall not withdraw any funds from this Thrift
Savings Pla..'1 until further agreement ofL;.e patties or order of court. If
any withdrawal has been received by Husband since separation and
prior to the date of this Stipulation, Husband shall immediately tender
said sums and they shall be held in escrow by counsel for the parties.
2. STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
a. SERS: Husband is a participant in the State Employees' Retirement
System Account. Without knowledge of Wife, Husband has
terminated his retirement and elected a full Option 4 withdrawal of
accumulated deductions. SERS has advised the parties that this
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election is irrevocable. The parties will agree that future division of
the benefits shall be dealt with by an approved Domestic Relations
Order, if necessary. Further, Husband hereby agrees that the lump
sum payment of contributions requested by Husband shall be held by
SERS until further order of court or agreement of the parties. In the
event that SERS has already processed said payment and remitted
same to Husband, Husband shall immediately transfer said monies to
counsel to be escrowed.
b. Commonwealth Deferred Compensation Prol!ram: Husband is a
participant in the Commonwealth Deferred Compensation Program
Account with a current accOlmt balance in excess of $4,000.00.
Husband shall not withdraw any funds from this Account. In the
event that Husband has made the election to withdraw and this
request has been processed, Husband shall tender these sums to be
held in escrow by counsel for the parties pending further order of
court or agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto acknowledge that they are entering in to
this Agreement with the full knowledge that this Agreement shall be entered as a Court Order
with the same force and effect as if a full hearing on this matter has been held.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 774-1445
CHRISTINE A IYES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO: 04-5349
ROBERT W. IYES,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER ADOPTING STIPULATION OF PARTIES
AND NOW, to wit, this ~ day of ~ ,2005, upon consideration of
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the foregoing Stipulation and on motion of Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire, counsel for
Plaintiff, Christine A. ryeS, and Diane Sommers Baker, Esquire, counsel for Defendant,
Robert W. ryeS, it is hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed that the tenns, conditions and
provisions of the foregoing Stipulation dated May 3,2005 are adopted as an Order of Court.
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CHRISTINE AlVES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
NO. 04-5349
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
ROBERT W. IVES,
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE
Please withdraw the appearance of Diane S. Baker, Esquire, on behalf of the
Mood", Robert w. I,~, '0 <h, ,bo" mP:~'d m",m. j'
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27 South Arlene Street
P.O. Box 6443
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PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
PLEASE enter of the appearance of Robert W. Ives, pro ~, in the above-
captioned action.
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CHRISTINE A. IVES,
Plaintiff
Plaintiff
vs.
RORERT W _ IVES.
Defendant
NO.
2004 - 5349
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with respect to the
(X) Divorce
( .) Annulment
( X) AliJnorry
( X) Alilnony Pendente
MOTION FOR APPOINTI1ENT OF M..-I.STER
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MOTION FOR APPOTIlTMENT OF MASTER
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following claims:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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ROBERT W. IVES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
October 22,2004.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken. Ninety days
have elapsed since the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
5. I verifY that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE: 31.1w bl ~ , 2006
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 04-5349
ROBERT W. lVES,
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
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1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statement herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904 relating to unsworn
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1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 330l(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
October 22, 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 ofa 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
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CHRISTINE A. NES,
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ROBERT W. NES,
Defendant
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER 6330HC) 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.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 to unsworn
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ROBERT W. IVES,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
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entered into an agreement
2006, the parties and counsel having
and stipulation resolving the economic issues on September 12,
2006, the date set for a Master's hearing, the agreement and
stipulation having been transcribed, and subsequently signed by
the parties and counsel, the appointment of the Master is
vacated and counsel can conclude the proceedings by the filing
of a praecipe to transmit the record with the affidavits of
consent of the parties so that a final decree in divorce can be
entered.
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CHRISTINE A. IVES,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 04-5349
ROBERT W. IVES,
Defendant
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: IN DIVORCE
MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT
1. Petitioner is Christine A. Ives, an adult individual residing at 923 16th
Street, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070.
2. Respondent is Robert W. Ives, an adult individual with the last known
address of 8678 Deer Chase Road, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424. Respondent's current
whereabouts are unknown.
3. The parties were married September 5, 1998 and separated September 3, 2004.
4. On September 12, 2006, Petitioner and Respondent reached an Agreement at
the Master's Hearing in which its terms resolved all issues surrounding the parties' divorce.
A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by
reference. Respondent is in breach of the terms of this Agreement.
A. Failure to execute Stipulation for Qualified Domestic
Relations Order regarding Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Deferred
Compensation account.
5. Paragraph 4 (page 4) of the Agreement addressed the disposition of
Respondent's Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Deferred Compensation account. It provides,
inter alia:
Husband also had a deferred comp through the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania which had an approximate balance of $5,580.00 as of
December 31,2005. Husband agrees to execute all paperwork necessary
to transfer that deferred comp benefit to the sole ownership of wife.
6. In order to effectuate the transfer a Qualified Domestic Relations Order is
required.
7. A draft Stipulation for Qualified Domestic Relations Order was forwarded to
Respondent's attorney and the plan administrator, Great-West QDRO Department, on or
about September 21, 2006, for review and pre-approval.
8. The Stipulation for Qualified Domestic Relations Order was pre-approved by
the Great-West QDRO Department on or about October 6,2006. A true and correct copy of
the pre-approved Stipulation for Qualified Domestic Relations Order is attached hereto as
Exhibit "B."
9. Execution copies of the Stipulation for Qualified Domestic Relations Order
were forwarded to Respondent's attorney on or about October 11, 2006.
10. No response was received from Respondent's attorney. On October 23,2006,
November 2,2006 and November 14, 2006 letters were forwarded to Respondent's attorney
requesting he advise of the status of his client's signature of the Orders.
11. Additionally, Petitioner's attorney has attempted to contact Respondent's
attorney by phone on numerous occasions to no avail.
12. To date, Respondent has not returned the executed Stipulation for Qualified
Domestic Relations Order to Petitioner's counsel.
13. While the parties contemplated immediate divorce and/or entry of the
decree prior to December 31, 2006, this cannot occur since it will jeopardize the surviving
spouse status for Petitioner.
B. Failure to execute and provide paperwork necessary to effectuate
rollover to Wife from FERS Thrift Savings Plan.
14. Additionally, Paragraph 6 (page4) of the Agreement addresses the disposition
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of Respondent's Federal Employees' Retirement Service Thrift Savings Plan. This
paragraph
provides, inter alia:
Husband had also acquired certain funds in a Thrift Savings Plan through the
federal government. Husband has represented that the balance in that FERS Thrift
Savings Plan is approximately $33,755.00. Husband does hereby assign 100% of the
benefit that exists in his Thrift Savings Plan to wife and agrees to execute all
documentation necessary to make that transfer to wife. That transfer shall be in the
form of a qualified roll-over so as to avoid any tax liability to husband and/or
penalties to wife.
15. Respondent's attorney was in direct contact with the plan administrator of the
FERS Thrift Savings Plan prior to the parties' Agreement and the parties agreed that
Respondent's counsel would provide the necessary documentation for the transfer.
16. On October 23,2006, November 2, 2006 and November 14,2006 Petitioner's
counsel forwarded letters requesting the status of the FERS Thrift Savings Plan
documentation.
17. Additionally, Petitioner's attorney has attempted to contact Respondent's
attorney by phone on numerous occasions to no avail.
18. Respondent's attorney has failed to provide the necessary documentation to
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effectuate the transfer to Petitioner.
19. Plaintiffs Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Notice of Intention to
Request Entry of a Divorce Decree were filed on June 30, 2006 and Defendant's were
filed on August 9, 2006.
20. Petitioner is requesting the Qualified Domestic Relations Order attached
hereto as Exhibit "B" be executed by Respondent or entered as an Order of Court based
on the terms set forth in the parties' Agreement.
21. Petitioner is requesting Respondent be required to execute and provide to
Petitioner's counsel within five (5) days of an Order the required documents to transfer
the FERS Thrift Savings Plan to Petitioner.
C. Claim for Additional Counsel Fees incurred by Petitioner
22. Petitioner has incurred attorney's fees and costs in attempting to secure
Respondent's compliance with the Agreement.
23 . Award of counsel fees and costs will be in accordance with Section 3 502( e)
of the Divorce Code of 1980.
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24. As a result of Respondent's failure to execute the necessary documents to
conclude the terms of the Agreement, Petitioner has incurred additional counsel fees and
costs. Petitioner requests an award of counsel fees against the Respondent in the amount of
One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests this Honorable Court:
(1) Require Respondent to execute the Stipulation for Qualified Domestic
Relations Order attached hereto as Exhibit "B" within five (5) days of an Order
or enter same as an Order of Court;
(2) Require Respondent to execute and provide all necessary documentation for
the transfer of the FERS Thrift Savings Plan to Petitioner's counsel within five
(5) days of an Order or instruct FERS to transfer the sum to Petitioner in
accordance with the Agreement;
(3) Order Respondent to reimburse Petitioner counsel fees in the amount of One
Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) within ten (10) days of the date ofan Order; and
(4) Any other relief the court deems equitable.
Dated: December Jr2006
Respectfull
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Barbara umple-Sullivan, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioner
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
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Exhibit A
CHRISTINE A. IVES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLANP COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 04 - 5349 CIVIL
ROBERT W. IVES,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
THE MASTER:
Today is Tuesday, September 12,
2006. This is the date set for a hearing in the
above-captioned divorce proceedings.
Present in the hearing room are the
Plaintiff, Christine A. Ives, and her counsel Barbara
Sumple-Sullivan, and the Defendant, Robert W. Ives, and his
counsel Sean M. Shultz.
A complaint in divorce was filed on October
22, 2004, raising grounds for divorce of irretrievable
breakdown of the marriage. The Master has been provided
affidavits of consent and waivers of notice of intention to
request entry of divorce decree which are in the file and
which were previously signed and filed by the parties.
Wife's affidavit and waiver were signed on June 26, 2006,
and filed on June 30, 2006; husband's affidavit and waiver
were signed on August 2, 2006 and filed August 9, 2006.
The complaint also raised economic claims of
equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, and
counsel fees and expenses.
The Master has been advised that after
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negotiations this morning counsel and the parties have
reached an agreement with respect to the outstanding
economic issues. The agreement is going to be placed on the
record in the presence of the parties. The agreement as
placed on the record will be considered the substantive
agreement of the parties not subject to any changes or
modifications except for correction of typographical errors.
The parties and counsel are going to return later today to
review the transcription of the agreement and will make any
typographical corrections as required. It is specifically
understood, however, that they will not be permitted to make
any substantive changes to the agreement and that they are
bound by the terms of the agreement when they leave the
hearing room today even though there is no subsequent
signing of the agreement. The signatures of the parties on
the agreement when they return are for the purpose of them
affirming the terms of the settlement as stated on the
record.
Upon .receipt by the Master of a completed
agreement, the Master will prepare an order vacating his
appointment and counsel can then file a praecipe
transmitting the record to the Court requesting a final
decree in divorce.
The parties were married on September 5,
1998, and separated September 3, 2004. They are the natural
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parents of two minor children who are residiL
Plaintiff wife. Ms. Sumple-Sullivan.
MS. SUMPLE-SULLIVAN:
1. The parties had a marital home which had been sold ~
the proceeds of that home together with the value in
. Mernber's 1st accounts and a Travelers home insurance refund
have been placed in the escrow account at my office. The
approximate balance of that account is $8,548.38. The
parties have agreed that that cash shall be payable to wife
and husband relinquishes any claims to those assets.
2. The second assets are the vehicles. The 1997 Ford
F-150 truck shall become the sole and separate property of
husband. That truck was encumbered at the time of
separation and husband has satisfied that encumbrance.
The 1999 Ford Explorer shall be the sole and separate
property of wife. That vehicle was encumbered at the time
of separation and wife agrees to indemnify and hold husband
harmless against the liability due and owing to the
Citizen's Bank.
Each party agrees to cooperate in signing the titles to
the respective vehicles and they also mutually waive any and
all claims and ownership to the vehicles taken by the other
spouse.
3. At the time of separation, there were accounts at
Member's 1st. Wife shall retain the proceeds of the accounts
405406.11 and 405406.00. That property shall be sole and
separate property of wife. Husband shall retain all of the
assets in Member's 1st account 243035 and that property
shall be his separate account.
4. During the marriage husband had accrued certain
benefits through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the
State Employees' Retirement System. That account had been
frozen as part of this litigation and the lump sum amount is
approximately $10,300.00. Said amount shall be released to
wife and shall become wife's sole and separate property.
Additionally, husband had chosen a retirement benefit
under Option 4 of the retirement code which was paying
$142.22. Husband agrees to provide a Domestic Relations
Order which will transfer 100% of that benefit for the
remainder of that option to wife.
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Husband also had a deferred comp through the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which had an approximate
balance of $5,580.00 as of December 31, 2005. Husband
agrees to execute all paperwork necessary to transfer that
deferred comp benefit to the sole ownership of wife.,
In summary all of the pension and retirement benefits
available through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall be
fully assigned to wife and husband does hereby release and
waive any claims thereto.
The parties also agree that the monthly payment due
pursuant to the SERS pension which is assigned to wife or
the $142.22 per month shall not be includable in the
calculation of child support as income to wife.
5. During the marriage husband had also accrued certain
benefits through the Federal Employees' Retirement Service.
Husband had accumulated an annuity which included both pre
and marital service. Wife hereby waives any claims to
husband's FERS annuity and that annuity shall be the sole
and separate property of husband.
6. Husband had also acquired certain funds in a Thrift
Savings Plan through the federal government. Husband has
represented that the balance in that FERS Thrift Savings
Plan is approximately $33,755.00. Husband does hereby
assign 100% of the benefit that exists in his Thrift Savings
Plan to wife and agrees to execute all documentation
necessary to make that transfer to wife. That transfer
( shall be in the form of a qualified roll-over so as to avoid
any tax liability to husband and/or penalties to wife.
7. During the marriage husband had also acquired certain
benefits through the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Wife
does hereby waive and release any and all claims to
husband's Army National Guard pension and that shall be
husband's sole and separate property.
Husband further warrants that he has no thrift savings
plan through the Army National Guard benefit.
8. During the course of the marriage there has been an
increase in a premarital retirement account that wife had
with American Funds. Husband does hereby release the
increase in value in wife's premarital account and said
increase shall be the sole and separate property of wife.
9. Wife additionally had a life insurance policy with Mass
Mutual which was premarital in nature. That account and
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policy has also increased over the life of the marriage and
husband does hereby release any claim to that increase in
value of that life irtsurance policy.
10. Also during the marriage it is believed that husband
had secured an award from the Pennsylvania Corrections
Associations which has not yet been payable. Wife does
hereby assign all of the interest in that award if and when
it becomes paid to husband and waives any and all claims in
that award to husband.
11. The parties agree that wife shall execute a letter to
Domestic Relations indicating that as of September 11, 2006,
all arrearages that are showing on that account shall be
satisfied in full.
12. Husband further agrees that he shall pay to wife the
sum of $465.88 per month as alimony. Said alimony shall be
for the specific term of two (2) years and shall be
non-modifiable in duration or amount. It is agreed by the
parties that the $465.88 shall not be includable in the
calculation of child support as income for wife or deducted
from income from husband; however, said sum shall be
included in the income for wife for the federal tax purposes
and deductible by husband.
The alimony that is set forth herein shall~erminate
in the event of either parties' death, wife's cohabitation
or wife's remarriage.
The alimony will continue to be paid through the
Domestic Relations Office.
13. Husband's agrees to carry a life insurance policy for
the benefit of his children. The policy that will be
required to be carried is the Guard Service Member Life
Insurance policy and that policy shall stay in effect until
the youngest child reaches the age of 18. The coverage
shall be $250,000.00
14. In regards to wife's claim for counsel fees, wife does
hereby waive that claim for counsel fees.
15. In regards to tangible personal property, the parties
agree that whatever personal assets are in their present
custody and control shall be their sole and separate
property and the other respective spouse waives any claims
to the property in the present custody and control of the
other spouse.
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16. In regards to liabilities, the parties had certain
debts at the time of separation which included a Texaco and
an MBNA American credit. Wife confirms that she has paid
those debts and'agrees to indemnify and hold husband
harmless for those obligations.
17. Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may
dispose of his or her property in any way and each party
hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she
may now have or hereafter acquire under the present or
future laws of any jurisdiction to share in the property or
the estate of the other as a result of the marital
relationship including without limitation, statutory
allowance, widow's allowance, right of intestacy, right to
take against the will of the other, and right to act as
administrator or executor in the other's estate. Each will
at the request of the other execute, acknowledge, and
deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or
advisable to carry into effect this .mutual waiver and
relinquishment of all such interest, rights, and claims.
MS. SUMPLE-SULLIVAN: Christine, you've been
in the hearing room this morning as I read into the record
the terms of the agreement that have been reached between
you and Robert?
MS. IVES: Yes.
MS. SUMPLE-SULLIVAN: Did you understand the
terms which were read into the record?
MS. IVES: Yes, I did.
MS. SUMPLE-SULLIVAN: Are you entering into
that agreement voluntarily and freely?
MS. IVES: Yes.
MS. SUMPLE-SULLIVAN: And does the terms of
the agreement as stated herein comport with what your
understanding of the settlement would be?
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MS. IVES: Yes.
MR. SHULTZ: Robert, you've been sitting in
the hearing room while the terms of agreement have been
recited by attorney Sumple-Sullivan?
MR. rYES: Yes.
MR. SHULTZ: Do you understand all of the
terms of that agreement?
MR. IVES: Yes.
MR. SHULTZ: Do you have any questions
regarding the terms of that?
MR. IVES: Just to the one of the two years.
Did you say that if she cohabits it will still maintain --
MS. SUMPLE-SULLIVAN: No. It will cease.
MR. IVES: Okay. That's it.
MR. SHULTZ: Is that the agreement that you
had agreed upon?
MR. IVES: Yes.
I acknowledge that I have read the above
stipulation and agreement, that I understand the terms of
settlement as set forth herein, and that by signing below I
ratify and affirm the agreement previously made and intend
to bind myself to the settlement as a contract obligating
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myself to the terms of settlement and subjecting myself to
the methods and procedures of enforcement which may be
imposed by law and in particular Section 3105 of the
Domestic Relations Code.
WITNESS,:'-'.
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Exhibit B
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 774-1445
CHRISTINE A. lVES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMM:ON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 04-5349
ROBERT W. IVES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
AND NOW, this day of
forth in items one through five,
, 2006, based on the [mdings set
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADmDICATED AND DECREED in items six
through twenty:
1. Parties: The parties hereto were husband and wife, and a divorce action is
in this Court at the above number. This Court has personal jurisdiction
over the parties. The parties were married on September 5, 1998 and
divorced on
2. Participant Information: The name, last known address, Social Security
number and date of birth of the Plan "Participant" are:
Robert W. Ives
S.S.N. 209-46-0299
D.O.B. March 17, 1971
3. Alternate Payee Information: The name, last known address, Social
Security number and date of birth of the "Alternate Payee" are:
Christine A. Ives
923 16th Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
S.S.N. 174-66-3463
D.O.B. October 30, 1969
The Alternate Payee shall have the duty to notify the Plan Administrator in
writing of any changes in mailing address subsequent to the entry of this
Order.
4. Plan Name: The name of the Plan to which this Order applies is the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Deferred Compensation Program
(hereinafter referred to as "Plan").
Any changes in the Plan Administrator, Plan Sponsor, or name of the Plan
shall not affect Alternate Payee's rights as stipulated under this Order.
5. Effect of this Order as a Qualified Relations Order: This Order creates
and recognizes the existence of an Alternate Payee's right to receive a
portion of the participant's benefits payable under an employer-sponsored
defmed contribution plan under section 457(b) of the Internal Revenue
Code (the "Code").
6. Pursuant to State Domestic Relations Law: This Order is entered
pursuant to the authority granted in the applicable domestic relations law of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
7. Provisions of Marital Property Rights: This Order relates to the
provision of marital property rights as a result of the Order of Divorce
between the Participant and the Alternate Payee.
8. Amount of Alternate Payee's Benefit: This Order assigns to the Alternate
Payee an amount equal to 100% of the Participants Total Account Balance
accumulated under the Plan as of the date this Order is processed (or the
closest valuation date thereto). Further, such Total Account balance shall
include all amounts maintained under all of the various accounts and/or
sub-accounts established on behalf of Participant. Such Total Account
Balance shall be determined after the account is reduced by the outstanding
balance of the Participant's account reduction loan( s), if any, as of the
valuation date specified above, such that the Account Balance shall not
include the outstanding balance of any account reduction loan(s) as of the
valuation date. The obligation to repay any Participation Plan loan( s) from
and after the date of this Order remains solely with the Participant. The
Alternate Payee's benefit herein awarded shall be credited with any interest
and investment income (or losses) attributable thereon from the aforesaid
valuation date (or the closest valuation date thereto), until the date of total
distribution to the Alternate Payee.
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The Alternate Payee's portion of the benefits described above shall be
allocated on a prorata basis from all of the accounts and/or investment
options maintained under the Plan on behalf of the Participant. Such
benefits shall also be segregated and separately maintained in a
nonforfeitable Account( s) established on behalf of the Alternate Payee.
This Account( s) will initially be established in the same fund mix
percentages as the Participant account.
9. Commencement Date and Form of Payment to Alternate Payee: If the
Alternate Payee so elects, the benefits shall be paid the to the alternate
Payee as soon as administratively feasible following the date this Order is
approved as a QDRO by the Plan Administrator, or at the earliest date
permitted under the terms of the Plan or section 414(P) of the Code, if later.
Benefits will be payable to the Alternate Payee in any form or permissible
option otherwise available to participants under the terms of the Plan,
except a joint and survivor payment. The Alternate Payee will be
responsible for paying any applicable withdrawal charges imposed under
any investment account( s) with respect to his or her share under the plan.
10. Alternate Payee's Rights and Privileges: On and after the date that this
Order is deemed to be a QDRO, but before the Alternate Payee receives a
total distribution under the Plan, the Alternate Payee shall be entitled to all
of the rights and election privileges that are afforded to Plan beneficiaries,
including, but not limited to, the rules regarding the right to designate the
Alternate Payee's Estate as beneficiary for death benefit purposes and the
right to direct Plan investments, only to the extent permitted under the
provisions of the Plan.
11. Death of Alternate Payee: In the event of the Alternate Payee's death
prior to receiving the full amount of benefits assigned under this Order and
under the benefit option chosen by the Alternate Payee, the remainder of
any unpaid benefits under the terms of this Order shall be paid to the
Alternate Payee's Estate. The Alternate Payee may not designate a
beneficiary other than his or her estate.
12. Death of Participant: Should the Participant predecease the Alternate
Payee, such Participant's death shall in no way affect the Alternate Payee's
right to the portion of the benefits as stipulated herein.
13. Saving Clause: This Order is not intended, and shall not be construed in
such a manner as to require the Plan:
a. to provide any type or form of benefits or any option not otherwise
provided under the Plan;
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b. to provide increased benefits to the Alternate Payee;
c. to pay any benefits to the Alternate Payee which are required to be paid
to another alternate payee under another order previously determined to
be a QDRO; or
d. to make any payment or take any action which is inconsistent with any
federal or state law, rule, regulation or applicable judicial decision.
14. Certification of Necessary Information: 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.
15. Continued Qualified Status of Order: It is the intention of the parties that
this QDRO continue to qualify as a QDRO under section 414(P) of the
Code, as it may be amended from time to time, and that the Plan
Administrator shall reserve the right to confrrm the qualified status of the
Order at the time benefits become payable hereunder.
16. Tax Treatment of Distributions Made Under This Order: For purposes
of sections 402(a)(I) and 72 of the Code, or any successor Code section,
any Alternate Payee who is the spouse or former spouse of the Participant
shall be treated as the distributee of any distribution or payments made to
the Alternate Payee under the terms of this Order, and as such, will be
required to pay the appropriate federal income tax on such distribution if
not rolled over into an eligible retirement plan.
17. Parties Responsibilities in Event of Error: In the event that the Plan
inadvertently pays the Participant any benefits that are assigned to the
Alternate Payee pursuant to the terms of this Order, the Participant shall
immediately reimburse the Alternate Payee to the extent that the Participant
has received such benefit payments by paying such amounts directly to the
Alternate Payee within ten (10) days of receipt.
In the event that the Plan inadvertently pays the Alternate Payee any
benefits that are to remain the sole property of the Participant pursuant to
the terms of this Order, the Alternate Payee shall immediately reimburse
the Participant to the extent that the Alternate Payee has received such
benefit payments by paying such amounts directly to the Participant within
ten (10) days of receipt.
18. Effect of Plan Termination: In the event of a Plan termination, the
Alternate Payee shall be entitled to receive his or her portion of the
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Participant's benefits as stipulated herein in accordance with the Plan's
termination provisions for participants and beneficiaries.
19. Continued Jurisdiction: The Court retains jurisdiction over this matter to
amend this Order to establish or maintain its status as a qualified domestic
relations order under Code section 414(P), as amended and the original
intent of the parties as stipulated herein. The Court shall also retain
jurisdiction to enter such further orders as are necessary to enforce the
assignment of benefits to the Alternate Payee as set forth herein.
20. Fee: A processing fee of $250.00 shall be charged one-half ($125.00)
against the Alternate Payee's account and one-half ($125.00) against the
Participant's remaining account. In the event that the Alternate Payee is
awarded 100% of the Participant's account balance as of the date this Order
is processed pursuant to this Order, the entire processing fee shall be
charged to the Alternate Payee's account. If there are not sufficient funds
in either party's account to pay that party's respective share of the fee, the
difference shall be charged to the account of the other party.
BY THE COURT:
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CONSENTED TO:
CHRISTINE A. rYES
ROBERT W. IYES
SEAN M. SHULTZ, ESQUIRE
BARBARA SUMPLE-SULLIV AN, ESQUIRE
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Barbara Sump Ie-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 774-1445
CHRISTINE A. IVES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 04-5349
ROBERT W. IVES,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LA W
: IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I, Christine A. Ives, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Motion for
Enforcement for Enforcement is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief. I understand that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S.A. 34904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATED:
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CHRISTINE A. IVES
Barbara Sump Ie-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 774-1445
CHRISTINE A. IVES,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 04-5349
ROBERT W. IVES,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, BARBARA SUMPLE-SULLIV AN, ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that on this date, I
served a true and correct copy of the MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT, in the above-captioned
matter upon the following individual, by United States first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Sean M. Shultz, Esquire
Knight & Associates
11 Roadway Drive, Suite B
Carlisle, P A 17013
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549 Bridge Street
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(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court J.D. 32317
Attorney for Petitioner
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717)774-1445
CHRISTINE A. IVES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 04-5349
ROBERT W. IVES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
STIPULA TION FOR ENTRY OF
DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
AND NOW, this 2nd day of January, 2007, the parties, Christine A. Ives, Plaintiff,
and Robert W. Ives, Defendant, acting by and through their respective counsel, having
been divorced by Decree dated
of the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, entered at Docket Number 04-5349, do hereby stipulate and agree
as follows:
1. Defendant, Robert W. Ives (hereinafter referred to as "Member") is a
member of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System
(hereinafter referred to as "SERS").
2. SERS, as a creature of statute, is controlled by the State Employees'
Retirement Code, 71 Pa.C.S. Sections 5101-5956 ("Retirement Code").
3. Member's date of birth is March 17, 1971 and Member's social security
number is 209-46-0299.
4. The Plaintiff, Christine A. Ives (hereinafter referred to as "Alternate
Payee"), is the former spouse of Member. Alternate Payee's date of birth is October 30,
1969 and her social security number is 174-66-3463.
5. Member's last known mailing address is: 207 Walnut Street, Lemoyne,
Pennsylvania l7043.
6. Alternate Payee's current mailing address is: 923 16th Street, New
Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070.
It is the responsibility of Alternate Payee to keep a current mailing address
of file with SERS at all times.
7. Member elected his retirement benefits in 2005. Presently, Member's lump
sum retirement contributions in the approximate amount of$10,588.00 are frozen by
Order of Court dated May 10,2005. All of said lump sum (100% of same) shall be
released to Alternate Payee. Alternate Payee is also assigned 100% of Member's monthly
benefit.
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8. Member's retirement benefit is defined as all monies paid to or on behalf of
Member by SERS, including any lump sum withdrawals or scheduled or ad hoc increases.
The equitable distribution portion of the marital property component of Member's
retirement benefit, as set forth in Paragraph Seven (7), shall be payable to Alternate Payee
and shall commence as soon as administratively feasible upon SERS approval of this
Domestic Relations Order.
9. Member hereby nominates Alternate Payee as 100% irrevocable beneficiary
of Member' s retirement benefit for any death benefits payable by SERS. This nomination
shall become effective upon approval by the Secretary of the Retirement Board, or his
authorized representative of the Secretary, of any Domestic Relations Order incorporating
this Stipulation and Agreement. In the event that the Alternate Payee predeceases the
Member, this benefit shall be paid to Alternate Payee's estate.
Member shall execute and deliver to Alternate Payee an authorization,
in a form acceptable to SERS, which will authorize SERS to release to Alternate Payee all
relevant information concerning Member's Retirement Account.
10. Member and Alternate Payee acknowledge that Member has retired under
the terms of an Option 1 retirement benefit election together with a full withdrawal of
accumulated deductions pursuant to Option 4. The Member's retirement elections are
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final, binding, and irrevocable.
Member's entire Option 4 lump sum withdrawal, which as been held by SERS
pursuant to an Order of Court dated May 10,2005, shall be paid by SERS to Alternate
Payee. Alternate Payee shall also receive 100% of Member's Option 1 annuity payment
directly from SERS. However, SERS shall not be required to make payment to Alternate
Payee of any sums already paid by SERS to the Member.
Alternate Payee (or her estate) shall also receive lOO% of the Option 1 death
benefit payable upon Member's death.
The parties acknowledge that in the event Member returns to State employment as
defined in the State Employees' Retirement Code, Member's benefits will be suspended
for the duration of such employment. In the event that Member returns to such
employment and subsequently retires, this Stipulation and Agreement may require
modification to divide the Member's and Alternate Payee's share of such subsequent
benefits.
11. Alternate Payee may not exercise any right, privilege or option offered by
SERS. SERS shall issue individual tax forms to Member and Alternate Payee for
amounts paid to each.
12. In the event of the death ofthe Alternate Payee prior to receipt of all
payments payable from SERS under a Domestic Relations Order incorporating this
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Stipulation and Agreement, any death benefit payable or retirement benefit payable to
Alternate Payee by SERS shall:
a) Be paid to Alternate Payee's Estate to the extent of Alternate Payee's
equitable distribution portion of Member's retirement benefit as set
forth in paragraphs 7 through 9.
13. In no event shall Alternate Payee have benefits or rights greater than those
that are available to Member. Alternate Payee is not entitled to any benefit not otherwise
provided by SERS. Alternate Payee is only entitled to the specific benefits offered by
SERS as provided in this Stipulation and Agreement. All other rights, privileges and
options offered by SERS not granted to Alternate Payee by this Stipulation and
Agreement are preserved for Member. Member and Alternate Payee acknowledge that
benefits paid pursuant to this Stipulation and Agreement are and shall remain subject to
the Public Employee Pension Forfeiture Act, 43 P.S. ~ 1311,et seq.
14. It is specifically intended and agreed by the parties hereto that any Domestic
Relations Order incorporating this Stipulation and Agreement:
(a) Does not require SERS to provide any type of benefit, or any option
not otherwise provide under the Retirement Code;
(b) Does not require SERS to provide increased benefits (determined on
the basis of actuarial value) unless increased benefits are paid to
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Member based upon cost of living or other adjustments or increases
based on other than actuarial values.
15. The parties intend and agree that the terms of this Stipulation and
Agreement shall be approved, adopted and entered as a Domestic Relations Order.
16. The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania shall
retain jurisdiction to amend any Domestic Relations Order incorporating this Stipulation
and Agreement, but only for the purpose of establishing it or maintaining it as a Domestic
Relations Order; provided, however, that such amendment shall require SERS to provide
any type or form of benefit, or any option not otherwise provided by SERS, and further
provided that such amendment or right of the Court to so amend will invalidate the
parties' existing Domestic Relations Order.
17. Upon entry of a Domestic Relations Order incorporating this Stipulation
and Agreement, a certified copy of the Domestic Relations Order and this Stipulation and
Agreement and any attendant documents shall be served upon SERS immediately. Such
Domestic Relations Order shall take effect immediately upon SERS approval and SERS
approval of any attendant documents and then shall remain in effect until such time as
further Order of the Court amends or vacates the Domestic Relations Order.
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WHEREFORE, the parties, intending to be legally bound by the terms of the
Stipulation and Agreement, do hereunto place their hands and seals.
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 04 - 5349 CIVIL
ROBERT W. IVES,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
THE MASTER:
Today is Tuesday, September 12,
2006. This is the date set for a hearing in the
above-captioned divorce proceedings.
Present in the hearing room are the
Plaintiff, Christine A. Ives, and her counsel Barbara
Sumple-Sullivan, and the Defendant, Robert W. Ives, and his
counsel Sean M. Shultz.
A complaint in divorce was filed on October
22, 2004, raising grounds for divorce of irretrievable
breakdown of the marriage. The Master has been provided
affidavits of consent and waivers of notice of intention to
request entry of divorce decree which are in the file and
which were previously signed and filed by the parties.
Wife's affidavit and waiver were signed on June 26, 2006,
and filed on June 30, 2006; husband's affidavit and waiver
were signed on August 2, 2006 and filed August 9, 2006.
The complaint also raised economic claims of
equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, and
counsel fees and expenses.
The Master has been advised that after
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negotiations this morning counsel and the parties have
reached an agreement with respect to the outstanding
economic issues. The agreement is going to be placed on the
record in the presence of the parties. The agreement as
placed on the record will be considered the substantive
agreement of the parties not subject to any changes or
modifications except for correction of typographical errors.
The parties and counsel are going to return later today to
review the transcription of the agreement and will make any
typographical corrections as required. It is specifically
understood, however, that they will not be permitted to make
any substantive changes to the agreement and that they are
bound by the terms of the agreement when they leave the
hearing room today even though there is no subsequent
signing of the agreement. The signatures of the parties on
the agreement when they return are for the purpose of them
affirming the terms of the settlement as stated on the
record.
Upon receipt by the Master of a completed
agreement, the Master will prepare an order vacating his
appointment and counsel can then file a praecipe
transmitting the record to the Court requesting a final
decree in divorce.
The parties were married on September 5,
1998, and separated September 3, 2004. They are the natural
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parents of two minor children who are residing with the
Plaintiff wife. Ms. Sumple-Sullivan.
MS. SUMPLE-SULLIVAN:
1. The parties had a marital home which had been sold and
the proceeds of that home together with the value in
Member's 1st accounts and a Travelers home insurance refund
have been placed in the escrow account at my office. The
approximate balance of that account is $8,548.38. The
parties have agreed that that cash shall be payable to wife
and husband relinquishes any claims to those assets.
2. The second assets are the vehicles. The 1997 Ford
F-150 truck shall become the sole and separate property of
husband. That truck was encumbered at the time of
separation and husband has satisfied that encumbrance.
The 1999 Ford Explorer shall be the sole and separate
property of wife. That vehicle was encumbered at the time
of separation and wife agrees to indemnify and hold husband
harmless against the liability due and owing to the
Citizen's Bank.
Each party agrees to cooperate in signing the titles to
the respective vehicles and they also mutually waive any and
all claims and ownership to the vehicles taken by the other
spouse.
3. At the time of separation, there were accounts at
Member's 1st. Wife shall retain the proceeds of the accounts
405406.11 and 405406.00. That property shall be sole and
separate property of wife. Husband shall retain all of the
assets in Member's 1st account 243035 and that property
shall be his separate account.
4. During the marriage husband had accrued certain
benefits through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the
State Employees' Retirement System. That account had been
frozen as part of this litigation and the lump sum amount is
approximately $10,300.00. Said amount shall be released to
wife and shall become wife's sole and separate property.
Additionally, husband had chosen a retirement benefit
under Option 4 of the retirement code which was paying
$142.22. Husband agrees to provide a Domestic Relations
Order which will transfer 100% of that benefit for the
remainder of that option to wife.
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Husband also had a deferred comp through the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which had an approximate
balance of $5,580.00 as of December 31, 2005. Husband
agrees to execute all paperwork necessary to transfer that
deferred comp benefit to the sole ownership of wife.
In summary all of the pension and retirement benefits
available through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall be
fully assigned to wife and husband does hereby release and
waive any claims thereto.
The parties also agree that the monthly payment due
pursuant to the SERS pension which is assigned to wife or
the $142.22 per month shall not be includable in the
calculation of child support as income to wife.
5. During the marriage husband had also accrued certain
benefits through the Federal Employees' Retirement Service.
Husband had accumulated an annuity which included both pre
and marital service. Wife hereby waives any claims to
husband's FERS annuity and that annuity shall be the sole
and separate property of husband.
6. Husband had also acquired certain funds in a Thrift
Savings Plan through the federal government. Husband has
represented that the balance in that FERS Thrift Savings
Plan is approximately $33,755.00. Husband does hereby
assign 100% of the benefit that exists in his Thrift Savings
Plan to wife and agrees to execute all documentation
necessary to make that transfer to wife. That transfer
shall be in the form of a qualified roll-over so as to avoid
any tax liability to husband and/or penalties to wife.
7. During the marriage husband had also acquired certain
benefits through the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Wife
does hereby waive and release any and all claims to
husband's Army National Guard pension and that shall be
husband's sole and separate property.
Husband further warrants that he has no thrift savings
plan through the Army National Guard benefit.
8. During the course of the marriage there has been an
increase in a premarital retirement account that wife had
with American Funds. Husband does hereby release the
increase in value in wife's premarital account and said
increase shall be the sole and separate property of wife.
9. Wife additionally had a life insurance policy with Mass
Mutual which was premarital in nature. That account and
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policy has also increased over the life of the marriage and
husband does hereby release any claim to that increase in
value of that life insurance policy.
10. Also during the marriage it is believed that husband
had secured an award from the Pennsylvania Corrections
Associations which has not yet been payable. Wife does
hereby assign all of the interest in that award if and when
it becomes paid to husband and waives any and all claims in
that award to husband.
11. The parties agree that wife shall execute a letter to
Domestic Relations indicating that as of September 11, 2006,
all arrearages that are showing on that account shall be
satisfied in full.
12. Husband further agrees that he shall pay to wife the
sum of $465.88 per month as alimony. Said alimony shall be
for the specific term of two (2) years and shall be
non-modifiable in duration or amount. It is agreed by the
parties that the $465.88 shall not be includable in the
calculation of child support as income for wife or deducted
from income from husband; however, said sum shall be
included in the income for wife for the federal tax purposes
and deductible by husband.
The alimony that is set forth herein shall>terminate
in the event of either parties' death, wife's cohabitation
or wife's remarriage.
The alimony will continue to be paid through the
Domestic Relations Office.
13. Husband's agrees to carry a life insurance policy for
the benefit of his children. The policy that will be
required to be carried is the Guard Service Member Life
Insurance policy and that policy shall stay in effect until
the youngest child reaches the age of 18. The coverage
shall be $250,000.00
14. In regards to wife's claim for counsel fees, wife does
hereby waive that claim for counsel fees.
15. In regards to tangible personal property, the parties
agree that whatever personal assets are in their present
custody and control shall be their sole and separate
property and the other respective spouse waives any claims
to the property in the present custody and control of the
other spouse.
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16. In regards to liabilities, the parties had certain
debts at the time of separation which included a Texaco and
an MBNA American credit. Wife confirms that she has paid
those debts and agrees to indemnify and hold husband
harmless for those obligations.
17. Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may
dispose of his or her property in any way and each party
hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she
may now have or hereafter acquire under the present or
future laws of any jurisdiction to share in the property or
the estate of the other as a result of the marital
relationship including without limitation, statutory
allowance, widow's allowance, right of intestacy, right to
take against the will of the other, and right to act as
administrator or executor in the other's estate. Each will
at the request of the other execute, acknowledge, and
deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or
advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver and
relinquishment of all such interest, rights, and claims.
MS. SUMPLE-SULLIVAN: Christine, you've been
in the hearing room this morning as I read into the record
the terms of the agreement that have been reached between
you and Robert?
MS. IVES: Yes.
MS. SUMPLE-SULLIVAN: Did you understand the
terms which were read into the record?
MS. IVES: Yes, I did.
MS. SUMPLE-SULLIVAN: Are you entering into
that agreement voluntarily and freely?
MS. IVES: Yes.
MS. SUMPLE-SULLIVAN: And does the terms of
the agreement as stated herein comport with what your
understanding of the settlement would be?
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MS. IVES: Yes.
MR. SHULTZ: Robert, you've been sitting in
the hearing room while the terms of agreement have been
recited by attorney Sumple-Sullivan?
MR. IVES: Yes.
MR. SHULTZ: Do you understand all of the
terms of that agreement?
MR. IVES: Yes.
MR. SHULTZ: Do you have any questions
regarding the terms of that?
MR. IVES: Just to the one of the two years.
Did you say that if she cohabits it will still maintain --
MS. SUMPLE-SULLIVAN: No. It will cease.
MR. IVES: Okay. That's it.
MR. SHULTZ: Is that the agreement that you
had agreed upon?
MR. IVES: Yes.
I acknowledge that I have read the above
stipulation and agreement, that I understand the terms of
settlement as set forth herein, and that by signing below I
ratify and affirm the agreement previously made and intend
to bind myself to the settlement as a contract obligating
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myself to the terms of settlement and subjecting myself to
the methods and procedures of enforcement which may be
imposed by law and in particular Section 3105 of the
Domestic Relations Code.
WITNESS:
DATE:
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New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 774-1445
CHRISTINE AlVES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 04-5349
ROBERT W. IVES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under ~3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Acceptance of Service on November 1,
2004.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by ~ 3301( c) of the Divorce
Code: by Plaintiff: June 26, 2006; by Defendant: August 2,2006.
4. Related claims pending: All matters have been resolved pursuant to the Marital
Settlement Agreement reached by the parties dated September 12, 2006 and incorporated,
but not merged, into the Decree.
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in ~3301(c) Divorce was filed with Prothonotary:
June 30, 2006. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in ~33 c) Divorce was filed with
Prothonotary: August 9, 2006.
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070-1931
(717)-774-1445
Supreme Court ill #32317
Attorney for Plaintiff
Dated: January 4, 2007
Barbara Sump1e-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 774-1445
CHRISTINE AlVES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 04-5349
ROBERT W. IVES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire, do hereby certify that on this date, I served a true and
correct copy of the foregoing Plaintiffs Praecipe to Transmit Record, in the above-captioned matter
upon the following individual by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Sean M. Shultz, Esquire
Knight & Associates
11 Roadway Drive, Suite B
Carlisle, P A 17013
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DATED: January 4,2007
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. No. 32317
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Barbara Sump Ie-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 774-1445
CHRISTINE A. IVES,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 04-5349
ROBERT W. rVES,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
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AND NOW, this 7 day of 'dp.l~'"
forth in items one through five, .' ('J
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IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDICATED AND DECREED in items six
through twenty:
1. Parties: The parties hereto were husband and wife, and a divorce action is
in this Court at the above number. This Court has personal jurisdiction
over the parties. The parties were married on September 5, 1998 and
divorced on
2. Participant Information: The name, last known address, Social Security
number and date of birth of the Plan "Participant" are:
Robert W. Ives
207 Walnut Street
Lemoyne, P A 17043
S.S.N. 209-46-0299
D.O.B. March 17, 1971
3. Alternate Payee Information: The name, last known address, Social
Security number and date of birth of the "Alternate Payee" are:
Christine A. Ives
923 16th Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
S.S.N. 174-66-3463
D.G.B. October 30, 1969
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The Alternate Payee shall have the duty to notify the Plan Administrator in
writing of any changes in mailing address subsequent to the entry of this
Order.
4. Plan Name: The name of the Plan to which this Order applies is the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Deferred Compensation Program
(hereinafter referred to as "Plan").
Any changes in the Plan Administrator, Plan Sponsor, or name of the Plan
shall not affect Alternate Payee's rights as stipulated under this Order.
5. Effect of this Order as a Qualified Relations Order: This Order creates
and recognizes the existence of an Alternate Payee's right to receive a
portion of the participant's benefits payable under an employer-sponsored
defined contribution plan under section 457(b) of the Internal Revenue
Code (the "Code").
6. Pursuant to State Domestic Relations Law: This Order is entered
pursuant to the authority granted in the applicable domestic relations law of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
7. Provisions of Marital Property Rights: This Order relates to the
provision of marital property rights as a result of the Order of Divorce
between the Participant and the Alternate Payee.
8. Amount of Alternate Payee's Benefit: This Order assigns to the Alternate
Payee an amount equal to 100% of the Participants Total Account Balance
accumulated under the Plan as of the date this Order is processed (or the
closest valuation date thereto). Further, such Total Account balance shall
include all amounts maintained under all of the various accounts and/or
sub-accounts established on behalf of Participant. Such Total Account
Balance shall be determined after the account is reduced by the outstanding
balance of the Participant's account reduction 10an(s), if any, as of the
valuation date specified above, such that the Account Balance shall not
include the outstanding balance of any account reduction loan(s) as of the
valuation date. The obligation to repay any Participation Plan loan( s) from
and after the date of this Order remains solely with the Participant. The
Alternate Payee's benefit herein awarded shall be credited with any interest
and investment income (or losses) attributable thereon from the aforesaid
valuation date (or the closest valuation date thereto), until the date of total
distribution to the Alternate Payee.
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The Alternate Payee's portion of the benefits described above shall be
allocated on a prorata basis from all of the accounts and/or investment
options maintained under the Plan on behalf of the Participant. Such
benefits shall also be segregated and separately maintained in a
nonforfeitable Account( s) established on behalf of the Alternate Payee.
This Account(s) will initially be established in the same fund mix
percentages as the Participant account.
9. Commencement Date and Form of Payment to Alternate Payee: If the
Alternate Payee so elects, the benefits shall be paid the to the alternate
Payee as soon as administratively feasible following the date this Order is
approved as a QDRO by the Plan Administrator, or at the earliest date
permitted under the terms of the Plan or section 414(P) of the Code, iflater.
Benefits will be payable to the Alternate Payee in any form or permissible
option otherwise available to participants under the terms of the Plan,
except a joint and survivor payment. The Alternate Payee will be
responsible for paying any applicable withdrawal charges imposed under
any investment account(s) with respect to his or her share under the plan.
10. Alternate Payee's Rights and Privileges: On and after the date that this
Order is deemed to be a QDRO, but before the Alternate Payee receives a
total distribution under the Plan, the Alternate Payee shall be entitled to all
of the rights and election privileges that are afforded to Plan beneficiaries,
including, but not limited to, the rules regarding the right to designate the
Alternate Payee's Estate as beneficiary for death benefit purposes and the
right to direct Plan investments, only to the extent permitted under the
provisions of the Plan.
11. Death of Alternate Payee: In the event of the Alternate Payee's death
prior to receiving the full amount of benefits assigned under this Order and
under the benefit option chosen by the Alternate Payee, the remainder of
any unpaid benefits under the terms of this Order shall be paid to the
Alternate Payee's Estate. The Alternate Payee may not designate a
beneficiary other than his or her estate.
12. Death of Participant: Should the Participant predecease the Alternate
Payee, such Participant's death shall in no way affect the Alternate Payee's
right to the portion of the benefits as stipulated herein.
13. Saving Clause: This Order is not intended, and shall not be construed in
such a manner as to require the Plan:
a. to provide any type or form of benefits or any option not otherwise
provided under the Plan;
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b. to provide increased benefits to the Alternate Payee;
c. to pay any benefits to the Alternate Payee which are required to be paid
to another alternate payee under another order previously determined to
be a QDRO; or
d. to make any payment or take any action which is inconsistent with any
federal or state law, rule, regulation or applicable judicial decision.
14. Certification of Necessary Information: 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.
15. Continued Qualified Status of Order: It is the intention of the parties that
this QDRO continue to qualify as a QDRO under section 414(P) of the
Code, as it may be amended from time to time, and that the Plan
Administrator shall reserve the right to confirm the qualified status of the
Order at the time benefits become payable hereunder.
16. Tax Treatment of Distributions Made Under This Order: For purposes
of sections 402( a)( 1) and 72 of the Code, or any successor Code section,
any Alternate Payee who is the spouse or former spouse of the Participant
shall be treated as the distributee of any distribution or payments made to
the Alternate Payee under the terms of this Order, and as such, will be
required to pay the appropriate federal income tax on such distribution if
not rolled over into an eligible retirement plan.
17. Parties Responsibilities in Event of Error: In the event that the Plan
inadvertently pays the Participant any benefits that are assigned to the
Alternate Payee pursuant to the terms of this Order, the Participant shall
immediately reimburse the Alternate Payee to the extent that the Participant
has received such benefit payments by paying such amounts directly to the
Alternate Payee within ten (10) days of receipt.
In the event that the Plan inadvertently pays the Alternate Payee any
benefits that are to remain the sole property of the Participant pursuant to
the terms of this Order, the Alternate Payee shall immediately reimburse
the Participant to the extent that the Alternate Payee has received such
benefit payments by paying such amounts directly to the Participant within
ten (10) days of receipt.
18. Effect of Plan Termination: In the event of a Plan termination, the
Alternate Payee shall be entitled to receive his or her portion of the
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Participant's benefits as stipulated herein in accordance with the Plan's
termination provisions for participants and beneficiaries.
19. Continued Jurisdiction: The Court retains jurisdiction over this matter to
amend this Order to establish or maintain its status as a qualified domestic
relations order under Code section 414(P), as amended and the original
intent of the parties as stipulated herein. The Court shall also retain
jurisdiction to enter such further orders as are necessary to enforce the
assignment of benefits to the Alternate Payee as set forth herein.
20. Fee: A processing fee of$250.00 shall be charged one-half ($125.00)
against the Alternate Payee's account and one-half ($125.00) against the
Participant's remaining account. In the event that the Alternate Payee is
awarded 100% of the Participant's account balance as of the date this Order
is processed pursuant to this Order, the entire processing fee shall be
charged to the Alternate Payee's account. If there are not sufficient funds
in either party's account to pay that party's respective share of the fee, the
difference shall be charged to the account of the other party.
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Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cwnberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
CHRISTINE A. IYES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COl\1NION PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 04-5349
ROBERT W. IYES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ORDER
AND NOW, this 9' ~ day of ~'r ' 2007, upon consideration
of the attached Stipulation and Agreement dated January 2, 2007, of the parties in this
case, it is now entered as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CHRISTINE A. IVES,
Plaintiff
No. 04-5349
In Divorce
v.
Civil Action - Law
ROBERT W. IVES,
Defendant
RETIREMENT BENEFITS COURT ORDER
THIS MATTER having come before the court on motion, and the court, after reviewing
the motion and being otherwise fully advised of the matter:
ORDERED: Christine A. rves of 923 16th Street, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070
(SSN 174-66-3463; DaB: October 30, 1969) is awarded 1000/0 of the Thrift Savings Plan account
of Robert W. Ives of8678 Deer Chase Drive, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424 (SSN 209-46-0299; DOB:
March 17,1971) as of the date this order is processed.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OFCUMBERLANDCOUNTY
STATE OF
PENNA.
CHRISTINE A. IVES
No. 04-5349
VERSUS
ROBERT W. IVES
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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DECREED THAT
Christine A. Ives
, P LA I NT IFF,
AND
Robert W. Ives
, 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;
All matters have been resolved pursuant to the Marital Settlement Agreement ;to
reached by the parties dated September 12, 2006 and incorporated, but not merged;t'
;to
into the Decree.
PROTHONOTARY
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