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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-0792JAMES AUSTIN STONER, JR., Plaintiff VS. CATHERINE ELIZABETH STONER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. 2002 - "/~,,T,, Civil Term CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN DIVORCE NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children. When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 1-800-990-9108 JAMES AUSTIN STONER, JR., Plaintiff VS. CATHERINE ELIZABETH STONER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. 2002 - 7t~l~ Civil Term CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTIONS 3301(c) and 3301(a)(6) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. The Plaintiff is James Austin Stoner, Jr., an adult individual whose mailing address is P.O. Box 21, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013, and whose social security number is 161-32-3278. The Defendant, Catherine Elizabeth Stoner, is an adult individual, whose current address is 519 South Middlesex Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013, and whose social security number is 188-58-5709. 3. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 1, 1982, in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 4. Plaintiff and Defendant have resided in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a period of at least six (6) months prior to this filing. 5. Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United States or its allies. 6. Plaintiff is a citizen of the United States and Defendant is a citizen of the United States. 7. There has been no prior action for divorce filed in any jurisdiction. 8. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling, and has waived said right. 9. There are two minor children born of the marriage; namely, Zachery Stoner, bom January 31, 1985, and Justin Stoner, bom April 30, 1986. 10: Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which this action is based are: (a) That the marriage is irretrievably broken; and (b) That the Defendant has rendered such indignities to the person of the Plaintiff, the injured and innocent spouse, so as to render his condition intolerable and life burdensome. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests your Honorable Court to enter a Decree in Divorce. Respectfully submitted, BY: lane M./l~t~pi~, Esquire 1017 No/eth Fro~t Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 (717) 232-9724 I.D. No. 71873 Date: February 12, 2002 VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in this Complaint for Divorce are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dme: February 12, 2002 JAMES A. STONER, JR., Plaintiff CATHERINE E. STONER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2002- 792 : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE CIVIL TERM PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE To: Prothonotary Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Catherine E. Stoner, Defendant, in the above matter. Dated: March 7, 2002 1 /~indsay D. l~ird, l~squire ~/ 37 South Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-5732 JAMES A. STONER, JR., Plaintiff CATHERINE E. STONER, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA : : NO. 2002- 792 CIVIL TERM : : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE A._NSWER TO COMPLAINT AND NEW MATTER Defendant, Catherine E. Stoner, by and through her attorney, Lindsay Dare Baird, Esquire, answers the Divorce Complaint and submits New Matter as follows: 1. Admitted. 2. Admitted. 3. Denied. The parties were married May 1, 1983. 4. Admitted. 5. Admitted. 6. Admitted. 7. Admitted. 8. Admitted to the extent Defendant can have knowledge. 9. Admitted. 10. (a) Admitted. (b) Denied. Defendant has not rendered indignities to the Plaintiff. 11. paragraphs 1 through 10 of the pleading are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full. 12. Defendant vers additional grounds for divorce pursuant to §3301(a)(3), in that Plaintiff has, by cr~el and barbarous treatment, endangered the life or health of Defendant, the injured and innocent spouse as evidenced by the Temporary Protection From Abuse Order docketed in the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas, number 02-522 Civil Term. WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests your Honorable Court to enter a Decree in Divorce. COUNT II - ALIMONY 13. paragraphs 1 through 12 of the pleading are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full. fendant requires reasonable support/alimony to adequately maintain herself in 14. De .... ~--~ ~f livino established during the marriage. accordance with the stanumu ,, ~, WHEREFORE, Defendant requests your Honorable Court to enter an award of alimony. ~-ALI~MONY PENDENTE LITEr COUNSEL FEES, COSTS~ AND EXPENSEt3 15. paragraphs 1 through 14 of the pleading are incorporated herein by reference as through set forth in full. 16. Plaintiff has employed counsel, but is unable to pay the necessary and reasonable attorney's fees for said counsel. 17. plaintiff is unable to sustain herself during the course of this litigation. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter an award of alimony pendente lite, interim counsel fees, costs, and expenses, until final hearing and thereupon award such additional counsel fees, costs, and expenses as deemed appropriate. C___OUNT I~VV - EoUITABLE DISTRIBUTION 18. paragraphs 1 through 17 of the pleading are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and personal during tlh9~ir marriage from May 1, 1983 until January 13, 2002, the date of their separation. 20. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable division of said property. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to property. equitably divide all marital Date: Respectfully submitted, Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-5732 I verify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the statementS made in the true and correct. I understand that false statements h.erein are foregoing document are to made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.§4904 relating to unsworn falsificattOn authorities. ~atherine E. Stoner, Plaintiff JAMES AUSTIN STONER, JR., Plaintiff VS. CATHERINE ELISABETH STONER, Defendant iN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. 2002 - 792 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION - LAW 1N DIVORCE ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this -~ day of ~~_, 2004, upon presentation and consideration of the within Agreement, it is ]~ereby ORDERED that the Agreement attached hereto is incorporated herein and made an Order of this Court, said Agreement dated May 10, 2004. BY THE COURI '{~/v7 J. Distribution: ~171 Diane M. Dils, Esquire, 1017 North Front Street, Harrisburg, P 02 ~ e.~,.% ~ Lindsay Dare Baird, Esquire, 37 South Hanover, Carlisle, PA 17013 ,.~ PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, is made this between: /O~/'~day of May 2004, by and CATHERINE ELISABETH STONER, hereinafter referred to as Wife; --AND-- JAMES AUST1N STONER, JR., hereinafter referred to as Husband; WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on May 1, 1982, in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, there are two children bom of the marriage; namely: Zachary James Stoner, bom January 31, 1985, and Justin Robert Tyler Stoner, bom April 30,1986. WHEREAS, diverse unhappy marital difficulties have arisen between the parties causing them to believe that their marriage is irretrievably broken, as a result of which they have separated and now live separate and apart from one another, the parties being estranged due to such marital difficulties with no reasonable expectation of reconciliation; and the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and obligations as between each other, including without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership of real and personal property; and in general, the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estate, particularly those responsibilities and rights growing out of the marriage relationship. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, husband and wife, each intending to be legally bound, hereby covenant and agree as follows: 1. SEPARATION It shall be lawful for each party, at all times hereafter, to live separate and apart from the other, at such place or places as he or she may, from time to time, choose or deem fit. Each party shall be free from interference, authority or contact by the other, as fully as if he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other or attempt to endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other to Initials ~ 2 Initials~ cohabit with the other, or in any way harass or malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the other. Should a Decree, Judgment, or Order of separation or divorce be obtained by either of the parties in this or any other state, country or jurisdiction, each of the parties hereby consents and agrees that this Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be affected in any way by any such separation or divorce; and that nothing in any such Decree, Judgment, Order or further modification or revision thereof shall alter, amend or vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the parties shall remarry, it being understood by and between the parties hereto, that this Agreement shall survive and shall not be merged into any Decree, Judgment, or Order of divorce or separation. It is specifically agreed however, that a copy of this Agreement or the substance of the provisions thereof, may be incorporated by reference into any Order of divorce, Judgment, or Decree. This incorporation, however, shall not be regarded as a merger, it being the specific intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any Judgment and be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE The effective date of this Agreement shall be the "date of execution" or "execution date", defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each executed the Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement. Initials ~ 3 Initials~,(~ 3. MUTUAL RELEASES Husband and wife do hereby mutually remise, release, quit-claim or forever discharge the other and estate of such other, for all time to come, and for all purposes whatsoever, from any and all rights, title and interest, or claims in or against the estate of such other, or whatever nature and wherever situate, which he or she now has or at any time hereafter may have against such other, the estate of such other or any part thereof, whether arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements, or liabilities of such other or by way of dower or curtesy, of claims in the nature of dower or curtesy, or widow's or widower's rights, family exemption or similar allowance or under the intestate laws; or the right to take against the spouse's will; or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary or all other rights or a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the United States, or any other country; or any rights which either party may now have or at any time hereafter have for the past, present, or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise, except all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. It is the intention of husband and wife to give to each other, by the execution of this Agreement, a full, complete and general release, with respect to any and all property of any kind or nature, real, personal, or mixed, which the other now owns or may hereafter acquire, except, and only except, all rights and agreements and Initials Q.IL,o.-- 4 Initials~ obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. 4. DISTRIBUTION DATE The transfer of property, funds and/or documents provided for herein shall only take place on the "distribution date" which shall be defined as the date of execution of the Divorce Decree, unless otherwise specified herein. 5. MUTUAL CONSENT/ADVICE OF COUNSEL Husband and wife acknowledge and understand the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and husband is represented by Diane M. Dils, Esquire, and wife is represented by Lindsay Dare Baird, Esquire. Each party acknowledges that he or she has received or has been given an opporttmity to receive independent advice from counsel of his or her selection and was fully informed as to his or her legal rights and obligations. Husband and wife acknowledge that they fully understand the facts as to their legal rights and obligations under this Agreement. Husband and wife acknowledge and accept that this Agreement is, under the circumstances, fair and equitable and that it is being entered into freely and voluntarily, and that the execution of this Agreement is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements. Initials~..-. 5 [nitials g.~ 6. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE The parties confirm that each has relied on the: substantial accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other as an inducement to the execution of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rights of either party to pursue a claim for equitable distribution, pursuant to the Pennsylwinia Divorce Code, of any interest owed by the other party in an asset of any nature at any time prior to the date of execution of this Agreement that was not disclosed to the other party or his or her counsel prior to the date of the within Agreement is expressly reserved. In the event that either party, at any time hereafter, discovers such an undisclosed asset, the parties shall have the right to petition the 'Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to make equitable distribution of said asset. The non-disclosing party shall be responsible fi>r payment of counsel fees, costs, or expenses incurred by the other party in seeking equitable distribution of said asset. 7. DEBTS AND OBLIGATIONS Husband represents and warrants to wife that since January 17, 2002, he has not, and in the future he will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which wife or her estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save wife harmless from any and all claims or demands made against her by reason of such debts or obligations incurred by him since the date of said separation, except as otherwise set forth herein. Initials ~v.;...~_.. 6 lnitials~ Wife represents and warrants to husband that since January 17, 2002, she has not, and in the future she will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which husband or his estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save husband harmless from any and all claims or demands made against him by reason of such debts or obligations incurred by her since the date of said separation, except as otherwise set forth herein. 8. REAL ESTATE Husband and wife hereby acknowledge that the real estate which they previously owned as joint tenants by the entireties has been sold and the proceeds from the sale of same have been divided equally between the parties to their mutual satisfaction. Husband and wife further acknowledge that they are the owners of real estate in Eagle Rock and husband hereby agrees to waive all of his right, title, and interest, in said Eagle Rock real estate to wife. Wife hereby indemnifies and holds husband harmless for the payment of any and all obligations and liabilities in connection with said Eagle Rock real estate. The parties hereto acknowledge that there is currently a mortgage on the land located in Eagle Rock and wife hereby agrees to assume sole responsibility for the payment of the same, including but not limited to real estate taxes, and any and all other debts, obligations, and expenses in connection with said real estate. Wife's attorney shall prepare a Deed and upon presentation of the same, husband will execute said Deed placing said real estate, into name of wife alone. Initials ~ 7 Initials~ 9. PERSONAL PROPERTY Except as set forth hereto, husband and wife have agreed that their personal property has been divided to the parties' mutual satisfaction and neither party will make any claims to the property possessed by the other, except as set forth hereto: None. Husband and wife hereby acknowledge thai; the sum of $7,970.75 is currently being held in escrow by wife's attorney as a result of the sale of certain assets of the parties. Husband and wife hereby agree that wife shall receive the sum of $7,970.75 currently being held in escrow by her attorney in full. Husband and wife hereby acknowledge that husband shall retain the sum of $5,000.00 which he received directly from the sale of the parties' tractor. Husband and wife hereby acknowledge that wife's receipt of the full amount of the escrow funds includes reimbursement to wife by husband of the following: (a) The sum of $75.00 in connection with the non-refundable application fee for the child, Zachary, to enroll in school; (b) The sum of $225.00 for the costs of a shed; (c) Reimbursement to wife in the amount of $182.16 representing reimbursement of husband's health insurance premium paid by wife. 10. LIFE INSURANCE Husband and wife hereby agree that husband's life insurance with a death benefit payable in the amount of $42,000.00 shall be. maintained by husband and husband hereby agrees that he shall list wife and the parties' sons as irrevocable beneficiaries to receive any death benefit payment in equal amounts, one-third Initials ~ 8 Initials each. Said life insurance policy is currently held with Allstate Life Insurance, policy number 778222492. Wife may contact Allstate Life Insurance directly and request copies of statements for verification that wife and the parties' children are listed as irrevocable beneficiaries. Husband authorizes Allstate Life Insurance to provide wife with any and all requested information by the execution of this Agreement. 11. PENSION Husband and wife hereby acknowledge that husband has an interest in and is currently receiving retirement as a result of his employment with the United States Postal Service and as well as retirement as a result of his service in the United States armed forces. Wife hereby waives all of her right, title, and interest in said pensions, profit sharing, retirement, 401(k), and any other employment related benefits. Husband hereby waives all of his right, title,, and interest in any and all pensions, profit sharing, retirement plans, 401(k), and any other employment related benefits to which wife is entitled. 12. WAIVER OF RIGHTS The parties hereto fully understand their rights under and pursuant to the Divorce Code, Act of 1980, No. 1980-26, as amended February 12, 1998, particularly the provisions for alimony pendente lite, spousal support, equitable distribution of marital property, attorneys fees, and expenses. Both parties agree that this Agreement shall conclusively provide for' the distribution of property Initials ~ 9 Initials~ under the said law and the parties hereby waive, release and forever relinquish any further rights they may respectively have against the other for alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support, equitable distribution of marital property, attorneys fees, and expenses. 13. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN 'WRITING A modification or waiver of any of the terms, of this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing, signed by both parties, and executed with the same formality as this Agreement. No waiver of any breaclh hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of'the same or similar nature. 14. MUTUAL COOPERATION Each party shall, at any time and from time to time hereafter, take any and all steps and execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party, any and all future instruments and/or documents that the other party may reasonably require for that purpose of giving full force and effect to the provisions of the Agreement. 15. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective legatees, devises, heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns in the interest of the parties. 16. BREACH If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party shall have the rights, at his or her election, to sue in law or in equity to enforce any Initials ~ 10 Initials ~ rights and remedies which the party may have, and the party breaching this Agreement shall be responsible for payment of attorneys fees and all costs incurred by the other in enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement. 17. LAW OF PENNSYLVANIA APPLICABLE This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 18. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT Any headings preceding the text of the several paragraphs/provisions and sub-paragraphs hereof, are inserted solely for convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement nor shall they affect its meaning, construction or effect. 19. DIVORCE The parties hereto acknowledge that their marriage is irretrievably broken. The parties further agree to execute the necessary Affidavits of Consent and Waiver of Counseling, and Waiver of Notice of Intent to Request Entry of Divorce Decree upon request so that the divorce may become :finalized. The parties further agree and acknowledge that this Property Settlement Agreement shall be incorporated into said Decree in Divorce; however, shall not merge therewith. 20. IRREVOCABILITY It is understood and agreed to by and between the respective parties thereto that the property division - distribution affected by the herein agreement is Initials ~ 11 Initials~ IRREVOCABLE and that such division - distribution, shall not be affected by any change of circumstances of the respective parties OR by other statutory or judicial alternatives which may be available to the respective: parties under prior, current, or future laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any other jurisdiction. Except as provided herein, the parties hereby waive any respective rights to financial support and/or alimony and/or pension or furore expectancies each may respectively have under prior, current, or future laws or case decisions. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. Witness ~/,~A~.~.~ ~, .4t'~,~._x.~ c.fi · (SEAL) ES AUSTIN STONEI~, JR. ~J~qitness .~/ / ~4~ o t?'.. X4x~o~.,x_ (SEAL) CATHERINE ELISABETH STONER Initials ~ 12 Initials ~.~ COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF DAUPHIN On this, the /o 7z- day of May 2004, before me, a Notary Public, the undersigned officer, personally appeared JAMES AUSTIN STONER, JR., known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained. IN WYFIqESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal. I #0T~ $~t ~-, t IC~I~IA& R~, NOTARY PLI~u~ I : ........... '['~,.~.~__~_N ~,,~o,~, ,, -,-~ - Notary Public COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNT',' OF On this, the /~g-~ day of May 2004, before me, a Notary Public, the undersigned officer, personally appeared CATHER2[NE ELISABETH STONER, known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that she.' executed the same for the purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set: my hand and official seal. My eommissl Initials Lindsay D. Baird, Notary Public Carlisle Bom, Cumberland County My Commissio~ ~xpires Oct. 21, 2006 Notary u~.,lJlic ' Initials JAMES AUSTIN STONER, JR., Plaintiff VS. CATHERINE ELIZABETH STONER, Defendant iN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. 2002 - 792 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on February 13, 2002. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements made herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: ames Austin Stoner, Jr., Plaintiff JAMES AUSTIN STONER, JR., Plaintiff VS. CATHERINE ELIgABETH STONER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. 2002 - 792 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION -. LAW IN DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) AND 3301(a)(6) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce without notice. 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary. I verify that the statements made in this Waiver are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. James Austin Stoner, Jr., Plain(iff JAMES AUSTiN STONER, JR., Plaintiff VS. CATHERINE ELIZABETH STONER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. 2002 - 792 C. ivil Term CIVIL ACTION -- LAW IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on February 13, 2002. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are tree and correct. I understand that false statements made herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: Catherine EliSabeth Stoner, Defendant JAMES AUSTiN STONER, JR., Plaintiff VS. CATHERINE ELIZABETH STONER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. 2002 - 792 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION .- LAW 1N DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) AND 3301(a)(6) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce without notice. 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary. I verify that the statements made in this Waiver are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: Catherine Elizabeth Stoner, Defendant JAMES AUSTIN STONER, JR., Plaintiff VS. CATHERINE ELISABETH STONER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. 2002 - 792 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION .. LAW IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF DAUPHIN Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, in and for said Commonwealth and County, Diane M. Dils, Esquire, who being duly sworn deposes and says that a true and correct copy of the Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) and 3301(a)(6) of the Divorce Code has been served upon the Defendant, 519 South Middlesex Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, by First Class, United States Mail, Certified No. 7001 1140 0000 9826 9497. Sworn and subscribed to before me this./?W-- day Attached hereto is the return receipt card executed by Catherine E. Stoner, dated February 23, 2002, evidencing receipt of the same. /Diane M. ])ifs, l~sc~uire of ,~0~ ,2004. Notary Public ~: R~u;ved By: (PrtntName) ~egistered ,~ Certffied [] Express Mail [] Insured [] Re~um~Merchandl~e [] COD JAMES AUST1N STONER, JR., Plaintiff VS. CATHERINE ELISABETH STONER, Defendant 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. 2002 ~ 792 Civil Term 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: Irretrievably broken under Section (X) 3301(c) or ( ) 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code. (Check applicable section) 2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint in Divorce: By certified mail on February 23, 2002. 3. [Complete either Paragraph (a) or (b).] (a) Date of execution of Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code by Plaintiff, signed May 18, 2004; by Defendant, May 13, 2004. (b) Date of execution of PlaintiWs affidavit required by Section 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code: N/A; Date of service of Plaintiff's affidavit upon Defendant: N/A. 4. Date of service of Notice of Intent to Finalize under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code: N/A; 5. Date of filing of Waiver of Notice of Intent to Finalize by Plaintiff: May 19, 2004; by Defendant: May 19, 2004. 6. Related Claims Pending: See Marital Settlement Agreement Attached hereto. Date: May 19, 2004 · Diane M. Dils, E~quire 1017 North Front Street Harrisbm-g, PA 17102 (717) 23:!-9724 I.D. No. 71873 Attorney for (x) Plaintiff ( ) Defendant INTHE COURT OF CO~vliVION PLEAS OFCUMBERLAND COUNTY STATE Of ~ PENNA. JAMES AUSTIN STONER, JR. Plaintiff VERSUS CATHERINE ELISABETH STONER, Defendant NO. 2002 - 792 Civil Term DECREE IN DIVORCE DECREEd thaT JAMES AUSTIN STONER, JR. AND CATHERINE ELISABETH STONER ARE DIVORCEd FrOM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY. , PLAINTIFF, , DEFENDANT, THE COURT rETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE BEEN raiSEd Of rEco. lr~N thiS aCTION FOr WHICH A FINAL Order HAS NOT YETbEEN ENtered; ~i~/~/ See Property Settlement Agreement attached hereto. Tie ST~;~ PROTHONOTARy