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DAVID 1. MULL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JACKIE MULL
Defendant
NO. 2004- ~l/ bel 6tt~
DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM OF RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the
Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available at the Domestic
Relation Office, 13 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. You are advised that this list
is kept as a convenience to you and you are not bound to choose a counselor from the list. All
necessary arrangements and the cost of counseling sessions are to be borne by you and your
spouse. If you desire to pursue counseling, you must make your request for counseling within
twenty (20) days of the date on which you receive this notice. Failure to do so will constitute a
waiver or your right to request 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 ALA WYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE
SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 248-3166
DAVID J. MULL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JACKIE MULL
NO. 2004-
DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OR 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
NOW comes Plaintiff and for cause of action against Defendant who says:
1.
Plaintiff is David Mull, who resides in Shermansdale, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
with a mailing address of 133 Wheatfield Lane, Shermansdale, Pennsylvania 17090.
2.
Defendant is Jackie Mull, who resides in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
with a mailing and street address of 247 East Louther Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 since
August, 2004.
3.
Defendant has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at
least six months immediately prior to the filing of this complaint.
4.
Plaintiff and Defendant were married on February 27,2004 in Newville, Pennsylvania.
5.
There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment of marriage between the
parties in this or any other jurisdiction.
6.
The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7.
Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that Plaintiff may have the
right to request the court to require the parties to participate in counseling.
8.
Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United States or any of its allies.
9.
The causes of action and sections of the Divorce Code under which the Plaintiff is
proceeding are:
A. Section 3301(c): The marriage is irretrievably broken.
B. Section 3301 (d): The marriage is irretrievably broken and the parties have
been living separately and apart. If the parties do not agree to proceed under Section 3301(c) of
the Divorce Code, then Plaintiff will submit an Affidavit alleging that the parties have lived
separately and apart for at least two (2) years and that the marriage is irretrievably broken, once
the parties have lived separate and apart for two years. The parties separated on June 21, 2004.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a Decree of Divorce,
divorcing the parties from the bonds of matrimony.
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Attorney for Plaintiff I
The Law Offices LopezNeuharth, LLP
401 E. Louther Street, Suite 101
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 258-9991
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this document are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
v.
:PENNSYL VANIA
JACKIE MULL,
Defendant
:No. 04-6462 CIVIL ACTION LAW
:Divorce
Affidavit of Service
I, David Lopez, Esq. hereby state that on December 23,2004, I mailed by First Class U.S.
Mail and by Certified Mail, No. 7003-10 I 0-0001-1203-7338, R(:turn Receipt Requested,
Addressee Only, a copy of the Complaint in Divorce to Defendant, Jackie Mull at 247 East
Louther Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 170\3, the last known address of Defendant, which
documents were received on December 30, 2004, as evidenced by the attached Return Receipt
Card.
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John F. King, Esquire
ID #61919
600 N. Second Street
Penthouse Suite
P. O. Box 984
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Tel.: (717) 236-8000/Fax: (717) 236-8080
Attorney for Defendant
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID J. MULL,
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: NO. 2004-6462 CIVIL
: DIVORCE
JACKIE MULL,
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the
court. Ajudgmel1t may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the Defendant. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counsdors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, P A.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, MARITAL PROPERTY,
COUNSEL FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS ENTERED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
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YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 248-3166
Respectfully submitted,
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DAVID J. MULL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JACKIE MULL,
Defendant
: NO. 2004-6462 CIVIL
: DIVORCE
ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM
ANSWER
TO
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Jackie Mull, by and through her attorney, John
F. King, Esquire, and answers as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Denied.
7. Denied.
8. Admitted.
9. Denied. By way of further answer, it is averred that the parties separated on
September 10,2004.
COUNTERCLAIM
COUNT I -
REQUEST FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL
PROPERTY UNDER SECTION 3502rA) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
10. The prior paragraphs of this Answer and Counterclaim are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
11. The Defendant requests the Court to equitably divide, distribute or assign the
marital property between the parties without regard to marital misconduct in such proportion as
the Court deems just after consideration of all relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests the Court to enter an order of
equitable distribution of marital property, pursuant to Section 3502(a) ofthe Divorce Code.
COUNT I I-
REQUEST FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE AND ALIMONY
UNDER SECTIONS 370J(A) AND 3702 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
12, The prior paragraphs of this Answer and Counterclaim are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
13. Defendant is unable to sustain herself during the course of litigation.
14. Defendant lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable needs and is
unable to sustain herself through appropriate employment.
15. Defendant requests the Court to enter an award of alimony pendente lite until
final hearing, and thereupon to enter an order of alimony in her favor, pursuant to Sections
370l(a) and 3702 of the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests the Court to enter an award of
alimony pendente lite until final hearing, and thereupon to ent(:r an order of alimony in her favor,
pursuant to Sections 370l(a) and 3702 of the Divorce Code.
COUNT III
REQUEST FOR COUNSEL FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES
UNDER SECTIONS 3104(A)(/). 3323(B) AND 3702 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
16. The prior paragraphs of this Answer and Counterclaim are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
17. Defendant has employed John F. King, Esquire to represent her in this
matrimonial cause.
18. Defendant is unable to pay her counsel fees, costs and expenses, and Plaintiff
is more than able to pay them.
19. Plaintiff is employed and has the ability to pay Defendant's counsel fees,
costs and expenses.
20. Reserving the right to apply to the Court for temporary counsel fees, costs and
expenses prior to final hearing, Defendant requests that, after final hearing, the Court order
Plaintiff to pay Defendant's reasonable counsel fees, costs and expenses.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that, pursuant to Sections
3l04(a)(l), 3323(b) and 3702 of the Divorce Code, the Court enter an order directing the
Plaintiff to pay Defendant's reasonable counsel fees, costs and expenses.
COUNT IV-
REQUEST FOR CONTINUED MAINTENANCE AND BENEFICIARY
DESIGNATIONS OF EXISTING POLICIES INSURING LIFE AND
HEALTH OF DEFENDANT
UNDER SECTION 3502(0) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
21. The prior paragraphs of this Answer and Counterclaim are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
22. During the course of the marriage, Plaintiff has maintained certain life and
health insurance policies for the benefit of Defendant.
23. Pursuant to Section 3S02(d), Defendant requests Plaintiff be directed to
continue maintenance of said policies for the benefit of Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that, pursuant to Section 3S02( d)
of the Divorce Code, the Court enter an order directing Plaintiff to continue to maintain certain
life and health insurance policies for the benefit of Defendant.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mull.J ackielDivorce Pleadings/mulLcc
VERIFICATION
I hereby acknowledge that I am the Defendant in the foregoing action; that I
have read the foregoing Answer and Counterclaim; and the facts stated therein are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID J. MULL,
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: NO. 2004-6462 CNIL
: DNORCE
JACKIE MULL,
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, John F. King, Esquire, hereby certify that on January 21, 2005, I served a
copy of the within Answer and Counterclaim, by depositing same in the United States Mail,
first class, postage prepaid. addressed as follows:
David Lopez, Esquire
The Law Offices LopezNeuharth, LLP
401 E. Louther Street, Suite 101
Carlisle. PA 17013
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600 N. Second Street
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P. O. Box 984
Harrisburg. PA 17108
Tel.: (717) 236-8000/Fax: (717) 236-8080
Attorney for Defendant
DAVID J. MULL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2004-6462 CIVIL
: DIVORCE
v.
JACKIE MULL,
Defendant
INVENTORY
OF
JACKIE MULL
Jackie Mull. Defendant, files the following inventory of all property owned or possessed
by either party at the time this action was commenced and all property transferred within the
preceding three years.
Defendant verifies that the statements made in this inventory are true and correct.
Defendant understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
~ 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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ASSETS OF THE PARTIES
Defendant marks on the list below those items applicable to the case at bar and itemizes
the assets on the following pages.
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Real Property
Motor vehicles
Stocks, bonds, securities and options
Certificates of deposit
Checking accounts, cash
Savings accounts, money market and savings certificates
Contents of safe deposit boxes
Trusts
Life insurance policies (indicate face value, cash surrender value and current
beneficiaries)
Annuities
Gifts
Inheritances
Patents, copyrights, inventions, royalties
Personal property outside the home
Business (list all owners, including percentage of ownership, and officer/director
positions held by a party with company)
Employment termination benefits-severance pay, worker's compensation
claim/award
Profit sharing plans
Pension plans (indicate employee contribution and date)
Retirement plans, Individual Retirement Accounts
Disability payments
Litigation claims (matured and unmatured)
Military/V .A. benefits
Education benefits
Debts due, including loans, mortgages held
Household furnishings and personalty (include as a total category and attach
itemized list if distribution of assets is in dispute)
Other
MARITAL PROPERTY
Defendant lists all marital property in which either or both spouses have a legal or
equitable interest individually or with any other person as of the date this action was commenced:
Item Description
Number of Property
I. Washer/Dryer
2. 27" Television
3. Flat screen computer w/
Printer and digital camera
4. Queen size mattress and
Box spring
5. Child's daybed w/mattress
6. 2 DVD players
7. Push lawnmower
8. Gas grill
9. 2 Couches and 2 chairs
10. 27" Television
II. VCR
12. Kitchen table w/chairs
Names of
All Owners
David & Jackie Mull
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NON-MARITAL PROPERTY
Defendant lists all property in which a spouse has a legal or equitable interest which is
claimed to be excluded from marital property:
Item
Number
Description
of Propertv
Reason for
Exclusion
I.
64" big screen television
Husband's
pre-marriage
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Surround sound home theater system
Surround sound home stereo system
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VCR
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Approx. 250 digital video disks
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13" television
Wife's pre-
marriage
8.
Playstation wlflip up LCD screen
w/approx. 15 games
Kitchen table with chairs
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Item
Number
1.
Description
of Property
Dodge Intrepid
PROPERTY TRANSFERRED
Date of
Transfer
Consideration
11/17/04
$1,500.00
Person to Whom
Transferred
LaDeira. Inc.
(Car dealership)
LIABILITIES
1.
Description
of Property
Revolving debt
Names of
All Creditors
Names of
All Debtors
Item
Number
Sears Credit
David Mull
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DAVID J. MULL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2004-6462 CIVIL
: DIVORCE
v.
JACKIE MULL,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, John F. King, Esquire, hereby certify that on May 24, 2005. I served a copy of
the within Inventory of Jackie Mull, by depositing same in the United States Mail, first class,
postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Megan Malone, Esquire
Lopez Neuharth, LLP
40 I East Louther St., Suite 10 I
Carlisle, PA 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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DAVID MULL,
Plaintiff
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JACKIE MULL,
Defendant
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AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under ~ 330\ (d) of the Divorce Code was filed on
December 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 of a final decree of divorce.
4. I understand that I may rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verifY that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.CS. ~ 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities
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WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER SECTION 330Hd) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses 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 ofthe decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verifY that the statements made I this Waiver are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. S 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JACKIE MULL,
Defendant
: NO. 2004-6462 CIVIL
: DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on December 22,2004.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filing the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of the Decree.
I verifY that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. S 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID J. MULL,
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: NO. 2004-6462 CIVIL
: DIVORCE
JACKIE MULL,
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A
DIVORCE DECREE UNDER 3301(C) AND 3301ID) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a Divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by
the Court, and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
4. 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 falsification to authorities.
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PROPERTY AND SEPARATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this ,9 ~ day of "Ju At;.-- , 2006, by and
between David Mull, (hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND") and Jackie Mull, (hereinafter
referred to as "WIFE").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, WIFE and HUSBAND were lawfully married on Febrauary 27,2004 in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have ceased to cohabit together as husband and wife; and
WHEREAS, both and each of the parties hereto have been advised of their right to seek
legal counsel and that said legal counsel would explain to them their legal rights and the
implications of this Agreement and the legal consequences which may and will ensue from the
execution hereof; and
WHEREAS, wife acknowledges that she is thoroughly conversant with and accurately
knows the size, degree, and extent of the estate and income of Husband, and Husband
acknowledges that he is thoroughly conversant with and accurately knows the size, degree, and
extent of the estate and income of Wife; and
WHEREAS, each party hereto in the negotiations leading to and in the execution of this
Agreement have been represented by legal counsel and are aware of their respective legal rights,
Wife having been represented by John F. King, Esquire, of Friedman and King, and Husband
having been represented by Kristen B. Gaddis, Esquire, of Neuharth Law Offices; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to finally and for all time settle and determine their
respective property and other rights growing out of their marital relation; wish to live separate
and apart; and wish to enter into this Property and Separation Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual undertakings herein
contained, intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties do mutually agree as follows:
1.
The parties have attempted to divide their marital property in a manner which conforms
to a just and right standard, with due regard to the rights of each party. It is the intent of the
parties that such division shall be final and shall forever determine their respective rights. The
division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale
or exchange of assets.
2.
Further, the parties agree to continue living separately and apart from the other at any
place or places that he or she may select as they have heretofore been doing. Neither party shall
molest, harass, annoy, injure, threaten or interfere with the other party in any matter whatsoever.
Each party may carry on and engage in any employment, profession, business or other activity as
he or she may deem advisable for his or her sole use and benefit. Neither party shall interfere
with the use, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now owned and not specified
herein or property hereafter acquired by the other.
3.
The consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefit to be obtained by
both of the parties hereto and the covenants and agreements of each of the parties to the other.
The adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein contained is stipulated, confessed,
and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby.
Each party to the Agreement acknowledges and declares that he or she, respectively:
(I) has had the opportunity to be represented by counsel of his or her choosing;
(2) is fully and completely informed of the facts relating to the subject matter of
this Agreement and of the rights and liabilities of the parties;
(3) enters into this Agreement knowingly and voluntarily after receiving the
advice of counsel, or the opportunity to seek the advice of counsel;
(4) has given careful and mature thought to the making of this Agreement;
(5) has carefully read each provision of this Agreement; and
(6) fully and completely understands each provision of this Agreement, both as to
the subject matter and legal effect.
This Agreement shall become effective immediately as of the date of execution, i.e. the date the
last party signs the agreement.
4.
It is the purpose and intent of this Agreement are to settle forever and completely the
interest and obligations of the parties in all property that they own separately, both before and
after the termination of the marriage of the parties, and all property that would qualifY as marital
property under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Title 23, Section 3501, and that is referred to in
this Agreement as "Marital Property", as between themselves, their heirs and assigns. The
parties have attempted to divide their Marital Property in a manner that conforms to a just and
fair standard, with due regard to the rights of each party. The division of existing Marital
Property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets, and
the division is being effected without the introduction of outside funds or other property not
constituting a part of the marital estate.
It is the further purpose of this Agreement to settle forever and completely any obligation
under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code relating to spousal support. Neither party shall be entitled
to spousal support, alimony pendente lite, or alimony from the other on or after the date of June
19, 2006 while waiting for the execution of the necessary documents. The partes also agree that
neither party shall attempt to receive any spousal support, alimony, or alimony pendente lite from
the other from the other on or after the date of execution of this Agreement. Any existing order
for support or alimony of any kind shall be terminated effective as of June 19,2006 by the party
who initiated the support/alimony action within fourteen (14) days after the execution of this
agreement.
5.
Each party represents and warrants that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure to the
other of all of his or her property interests of any nature, including any mortgage, pledge, lien,
charge, security interest, encumbrance, or restriction to which any property is subject. Each party
further represents that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure of all debts and obligations of
any nature for which he or she is currently liable or may become liable. Each further represents
and warrants that he or she has not made any gifts or transfers for inadequate consideration of
Marital Property without the prior consent of the other.
Each party acknowledges that, to the extent desired, he or she has had access to all joint
and separate State and Federal Tax Returns filed by or on behalf of either or both parties during
the marriage.
6.
REAL ESTATE: Neither party has any claim, right or interest whatsoever in the real
estate ofthe other, regardless of when the real estate was obtained. WIFE shall not attempt to
take any interest in the real property of HUSBAND; HUSBAND agrees to not attempt to take
any interest in the real property of WIFE.
7.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: Both HUSBAND and WIFE are in possession of personal
property which is located in the states of Texas and Pennsylvania, respectively. It is agreed that
the property currently in the possession of HUSBAND shall remain in Texas with him, with
WIFE agreeing to make no claim against said property. It is further agreed WIFE shall maintain
all property currently with her in Pennsylvania, with HUSBAND agreeing to make no claim
against said property.
HUSBAND hereby waives all right and title which he may have in any personal property
of WIFE. WIFE likewise waives any interest which she has in the personal property of
HUSBAND. Henceforth, each of the parties shall own, have and enjoy independently of any
claim or right of the other party, all items of personal property of every kind, nature and
description and wherever situated, which are then owned or held by or which may hereafter
belong to WIFE or HUSBAND with full power to WIFE or HUSBAND to dispose of same as
fully and effectually, in all respects and for all purposes as if he or she were unmarried.
8.
Each party agrees that neither will incur obligations, liens or liabilities on account of the
other and that from the date of this Agreement, neither party shall contract or incur obligations,
liens or any liability whatsoever on account of the other.
9.
AUTOMOBILES:
a.) HUSBAND waives any interest that he may have in WIFE's vehicle. HUSBAND
will cooperate in executing any necessary documents to transfer sole ownership of WIFE's
vehicle to WIFE.
b.) WIFE likewise waives any interest that she may have in HUSBAND's vehicle.
WIFE will cooperate in executing any necessary documents to transfer sole ownership of
HUSBAND's vehicle to HUSBAND.
10.
MARITAL DEBTS & BANKRUPTCY: HUSBAND will be responsible for the debt
incurred during the marriage on the Sears credit card. HUSBAND will not be responsible for
any other marital debts. Furthermore, each party will be responsible for their own debt incurred
after the date of separation, June 21, 2004. It is hereby understood and agreed by and between
the parties that their obligations pursuant to this agreement shall not be affected by any
bankruptcy proceeding and shall not be deemed to constitute or be a dischargeable debt of a
bankruptcy. Both parties warrant that s/he has not heretofore instituted any proceeding pursuant
to the bankruptcy laws nor are there any such proceedings pending with respect to her/him which
have been initiated by others.
11.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The parties agree that any employee benefits of WIFE or
HUSBAND including but not limited to retirement, profit sharing or medical benefits of either
party, shall be their own. HUSBAND waives all right, title and claim to WIFE's employee
benefits, and WIFE waives all right, title and claim to any of HUSBAND's employee benefits.
Each party specifically waives any and all right, claim, and interest of any kind in any pension or
retirement account of the other.
12.
BENEFITS AND BANK ACCOUNTS: Although there are no known shared bank
accounts, HUSBAND agrees to waive all right, title and interest which he may have in the
savings or checking or any other bank accounts of the WIFE. WIFE agrees to waive all interest
which she has in the back accounts of HUSBAND.
13.
PRIOR INCOME TAX RETURNS: The parties have heretofore filed joint federal,
state and local income tax returns. The parties hereby agree that each party will be liable for fifty
percent (50%) of any tax deficiency related to any joint income tax filing made by the parties.
14.
DIVORCE: The parties both agree to cooperate with each other in obtaining a final
divorce of the marriage. It is agreed that the parties will execute and file the consents necessary
to obtain the divorce within ten (10) days of the execution of this agreement. HUSBAND will
file the Praecipe to transmit together with divorce decree within ten (10) days of the execution of
this agreement. Any party who fails to cooperate with obtaining the Divorce shall pay all the
costs and legal fees of the party who is seeking the divorce.
15.
BREACH: If either party breaches any provisions of this Agreement, the other party shall
have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract shall be
responsible for payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights
under this Agreement.
16.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time, at the
request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all further
instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this
Agreement.
17.
VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect
have been fully explained to WIFE by her counsel. The provisions of this Agreement and their
legal effect have been fully explained to HUSBAND by his counsel. Each party acknowledges
that the Agreement is fair and equitable, and that it is being entered into voluntarily, and that is
not the result of any duress or undue influence. The provisions of this Agreement are fully
understood by both parties and each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable,
that it is being entered into voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any duress or undue
influence.
18.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
19.
APPLICABLE LAW; This Agreement shall be construed under the Laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
20.
PRIOR AGREEMENTS: It is understood and agreed that any and all property
settlement agreements which mayor have been executed prior to the date and time of this
Agreement are null and void and of no effect.
21.
PAYMENT OF COSTS: The parties agree to pay for their own costs required to obtain
and complete the divorce.
22.
WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES: 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, dower, curtsy, statutory allowance, widow's
allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and right to act as
administrator or executor of the other's estate, and 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 interests, rights and claims.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have set their hands and seals the day
and year first above written.
WITNESSES:
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PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this L.5!!?ctay of ~
2006, a Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of
Cumberland, Jackie Mull, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and acknowledges that he executed
the same for the puiposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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BARBARA E. PALMER, Not~ry PublIC
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PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this ~~y of :::} L...nP
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2006, a Notary Public, in and for the.G6IDm6fYNllllhh 9n>e~1vanill and County of
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subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and acknowledges that he executed the
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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Harrisburg, PA 17108
Tel.: (717) 236-8000/Fax: (717) 236-8080
Attorney for Defendant
DAVIDJ. MULL,
Plaintiff
v.
JACKIE MULL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2004-6462 CIVIL
: DIVORCE
PRAECIPE
Kindly withdraw Counts I, II, III, and IV of Defendant's Counterclaim in the above
action.
Date: { J~ 0'
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Respectfully submitted,
DAVID MULL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
JACKIE MULL,
Defendant
NO. 2004-6462 CIVIL
In Divorce a v.m.
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary,
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a
divorce decree:
I. Ground for Divorce: Irretrievable Breakdown under Section 3301 (d) ofthe Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Complaint was mailed to the Defendant
on December 23,2004, both by First Class U.S. Mail and Certified Mail. Defendant accepted
service of the Complaint on December 30,2005.
3. Date of execution ofthe Affidavit of Consent required by 3301(d) of the Divorce
Code: by Plaintiff: June 21, 2006; by Defendant: June 15,2006.
4. Related claims pending: NONE
5. Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: July 3, 2006. Date
Defedant's Waiver of Notice in 3301 Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: July 3, 2006.
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Attorney for Plaintiff, David Mull
Neuharth Law Offices
232 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, P A 1720 I
(717) 264-2939
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF
DAVID MULL.
PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
JACKIE MULL.
D~AIIIT
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AND NOW,
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DECREED THAT
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No.
2004 - 6462
CIVIL
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DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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DAVID MULL
, PLAINTIFF,
AND
JACKIE MULL
, 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;
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THEIlE ARE BOllE.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2004-6462 CIVIL
: DIVORCE
DAVID J. MULL,
Plaintiff
v.
JACKIE MULL,
NOTICE TO RESUME PRIOR SURNAME
Notice is hereby given that the Defendant in the above matter, Jackie Mull, after the entry
of a Final Decree in Divorce dated ~ hereby elects to resume the prior
surname ofNoss, and gives this written notice avowing her intention pursuant to the provisions
of54P.A. 704.
Date:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTYOF DAV-fhi(\ :
On the~ day of ~ ,200~ before me, a Notary Public,
personally appeared the above affi t known to me to be the person whose name IS subscnbed to
the within document and acknowledged that she executed the foregoing for the purposes therein
contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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COMMONWEALTH .QE.. PENNSYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
BARBARA E. PALMER, Notary Public
City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County
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