HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-0951SCOTT P. SCHULTZ,
Plaintiff
DEE DEE Y. SCHULTZ,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· NO. 0;2.-
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHT~
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 divome or
annulment may be entered against you by the court. A judgment may also be entered
against you for any other claim of 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 grounds for the divome is indignities or irretrievable breakdown
of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors
is available in the Office of the Prothonotary Room 101, Dauphin County Courthouse,
Front and Market Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF
PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE THE 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.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
SCOTT P. SCHULTZ,
Plaintiff
Vo
DEE DEE Y. SCHULTZ,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. {:~,2,- (~,~!
:
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Scott P. Schultz, by and through his
attorneys, Wix, Wenger & Weidner, and files the within Complaint against the
Defendant, averring as follows:
C:~3unt I - Under ~ection~ 3301 (c) and 3301 (d) of the Divorce C~3de
1. Plaintiff is Scott P. Schultz, an adult individual who currently resides at
44 Queen Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025. Plaintiff has
lived at said address since January 1,2002.
2. Defendant is Dee Dee Y. Schultz, an adult individual who currently
resides at 6009 Robert Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17050. Defendant has lived at such address since October 1997.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months previous to the filing of this
Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on December 15, 1990 in
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. The Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States of
America and are not members of the Armed Fomes.
6. There have been no prior actions of divome or for annulment between
the parties in this or any other jurisdiction.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken and this action is not collusive.
8. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and
understands that the Plaintiff may have the right to request that the Court require the
parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter a Decree
of Divome pursuant to Sections 3301 (c) or 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code.
I, verify that the statements made in this Complaint 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.
DATED: February ,~,~, 2002 ~
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DATED: February c~, 2002
WIX,~GER & WEIDNER
/S~pl~n J. Dz~r,~ni~,~squire
P.O. Box 845
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0845
(717) 234-4182
Attorney for Plaintiff
SCOTT P. SCHULTZ,
Plaintiff
DEE DEE Y. SCHULTZ,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02 - 951
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OFSERVICF
I, Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire, attorney for the Defendant in the above-
captioned matter, do hereby accept service of the Complaint In Divorce and certify that
am authorized to do so.
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Attorney ID # ?p;;;;z.~/?
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
Attorney for Defendant
Dated: March Y , 2002
CYNTHIA CORN,
V$,
KEITH CORN,
Plaintiff
Defendant
* IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
. CU MBERLANDCOUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Misty D. Lehman, Legal Assistant to Heather L. Harbaugh, Esquire, hereby certify
that on March 4, 2002, I served a tree and correct copy of the Complaint for Custody and
Petition for Emergency Injunctive Relief upon Keith Corn, Defendant, by depositing same,
postage pre-paid, Certified Mail, Return Receipt Request and via Regular Mail in the United
States Mail, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Keith Corn
1236 Newport Road
Duncannon, PA 17020
Misty D. Lel~man
SHAWN D. KEEBAUGH,
PlaintifFPetitioner
V.
LACEY DESTEFANO,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CML ACTION - LAW
NO. 2002-
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
SEEKING CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD
AND NOW, COMES, Shawn D. Keebaugh, by and through his attorney, Peter J. Russo,
Esquire, and respectfully submits the following in support of Defendant's Petition for Special Relief
Seeking Custody:
1. Plaintiff and Defendant are the natural parents of the minor child, Cameron Shawn
Keebauch, bom December 31, 2000.
2. Plaintiff, Defendant, and the minor child have lived together in Cumberland County
since the child's birth.
3. Lacey Destefano, mother, has removed Cameron Shawn Keebaugh, child, from the
County of Cumberland and has kept him in an unlmown location, thereby separating him
from Shawn D. Keebangh, father.
4. This past week, Respondent left the residence with the minor child, and did not
inform the Plaintiff of where she was going or when Plaintiff would see his son.
5. The Defendant has not yet contacted Plaintiff.
6. To the best of Petitioner's knowledge, Respondent is without a permanent residence
and lives with family members in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
7. To the best of Petitioner's knowledge, the temporary residence that Respondent
utilizes in Montgomery County is inappropriate for Cameron.
8. Plaintiff has requested that the local police complete a wellness check.
9. On February 27, 2002, Officer Scott Severson of the Upper Providence Township
Police Department went to 319 Montgomery Avenue, Oaks, Pennsylvania and was advised
that the subject minor child was staying there. A true and correct copy of the report created
by Officer Severson is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
10. Later, on February 27, 2002, Officer Mulqueeney of the Upper Providence
Township Police Department also went to 319 Montgomery Avenue, Oaks, Pennsylvania.
11. Officer Mulqueeney attempted to ascertain the location and safety of the child and
met resistance from the occupants. A true and correct copy of the report created by Officer
Mulquenney is attached hereto as Exhibit 2.
12. Petitioner is currently unaware of the physical well-being of the child.
13. The best interests of this child would be served if the child was returned to the
County of Cumberland as all relevant contacts are here.
14. Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is the home county of the subject minor child as
this child has resided in Cumberland County his entire life.
15. Plaintiff has filed a custody action which is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.
WI-IEREFORE, Petitioner requests this Honorable Court to order the remm of Cameron
Shawn Keebaugh to the jurisdiction of this Court or that physical custody of the minor child be
placed with Petitioner until further heating on this matter.
Date:
Peter J. Russo
Attorney for Plaintiff
PETER J. RUSSO, ESQUIRE
PA Supreme Court ID: 72897
5010 E. Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 591-1755
Attorney for Plaintiff
SHAWN D. KEEBAUGH,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
LACEY DESTEFANO,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2002-
IN CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, Shawn D. Keebaugh, verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true
and correct. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: ~- I - E)~--
SHAWN ~). KEEBAUtS~H
Exhibit A
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Exhibit B
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Exhibit C
PETER J. RUSSO, ESQUIRE
PA Supreme Court ID: 72897
5010 E. Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 591-1755
Attomey for Plaintiff
SHAWN D. KEEBAUGH,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
LACEY DESTEFANO,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2002-
IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, COMES, the Plaintiff, Shawn D. Keebaugh, by and through his attorney,
Peter J. Russo, Esquire, and respectfully submits the following in support of Plaintiffs Complaint
for Custody:
1. The Plaintiff is Shawn D. Keebaugh, residing at 33 Chestnut Street, Newville, Pennsylvania
17241.
2. The Defendant is Lacey Destefano, and is believed to be residing at 319 Montgomery Avenue,
Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456.
3. Plaintiffseeks custody of the following child:
Name Present Residence DOB
Cameron Shawn Keebaugh unknown December 31, 2000
4. Cameron Shawn Keebaugh was bom out of wedlock.
5. The child is presently in the custody of Defendant, and is believed to be residing at 319
Montgomery Avenue, Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456.
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following addresses:
Persons
PlainfifffDefendant
During the past five years, the child has resided with the following persons and at the
Address
33 Chestnut Street
Newville, PA 17241
Duration
Birth to 2/24/02
7. The mother of the child is Defendant, who is believed to be residing at 319 Montgomery
Avenue, Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456. The mother is single.
8. The father of the child is Plaintiff, currently residing at 33 Chestnut Street, Newville,
Pennsylvania 17241. The father is single.
9. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of father. The Plaintiffcurrently resides with the
following persons:
Name Relationship
None
10. The relationship of defendant to the child is that of mother. The defendant currently resides
with the following persons:
Name Relationship
Unknown
11. Plaintiffhas not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other litigation
concerning the custody of the child in this or another court.
12. Plaintiffhas no information ora custody proceeding concerning the child pending in a court
of this Commonwealth.
13. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical custody
of the child or claims to have custody or visitation right with respect to the child.
14. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the relief
requested.
15. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the person who
has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this action. All other
persons named below, who are known to have or claim a right to custody or visitation of the
child will be given notice of the pendency of this action and the right to intervene:
Name Address Basis of Claim
NONE
WItEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to order that primary physical and
legal custody of the minor child, Cameron Shawn Keebaugh be placed with Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
Date:~__
Peter J. Russo
Attorney for Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SHAWN D. KEEBAUGH,
Plaintiff
LACEY DESTEFANO,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2002-
IN CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, Shawn D. Keebaugh, verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are ~-ue
and correct. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
SHAWN D. KEEBAU(~I~
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SHAWN D. KEEBAUGH,
Plaintiff
LACEY DESTEFANO,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2002-
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Melissa M. Mehaffey, hereby certify that I am on this day serving a copy of the
foregoing Petition for Modification of Custody upon the person (s) and in the manner indicated
below:
Lacey Destefano
319 Montgomery Avenue
Oaks, PA 19456
Date
MelissaM. Mehaffey - ]{J
MAR 0 4 2002
SHAWN D. KEEBAUGH,
Plaintiff
LACEY DESTEFANO,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~'~ day of , 2002,
upon consideration of the attached Petition for Special Relief Seeking Custody of the Minor
Child, Petitioner's requested relief is hereby- ~'~/~f-..~D ,
Distribution List:
~er J. Russo, Esquire - Counsel for Petitioner
/I.Lacey Destefano - Pro Se
SCO'l-r P. SCHULTZ, Plaintiff
Vo
DEE DEE Y. SCHULTZ,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. O2 - 951
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
February 26, 2002 and was served on the Defendant's attorney, who accepted service on
March 4, 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 of divorce.
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.
~.cS'~ltz, Plaintiff
DATE: June_,~ , 2002
SCO'CI' P. SCHULTZ,
Plaintiff
DEE DEE Y. SCHULTZ,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-951
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER .~ 3301(c)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of
property, lawyer's fees or expenses if 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
~'~a~n~ ~no£ ol pale~!pap aldoad
JILLYAN N. ALBRIGHT
pLAINTIFF
V.
DENNIS O'DONNELL
DEFENDANT
Honorable Kevin A. Hess
JUN 0 ? 2oo2 ~
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
:
: 02-1135
: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
: IN CUSTODY
Order of Court
AND NOW, this ~ day of June 2002 upon consideration of
motion by David P. Perkins, Plaintiff's Attorney, the custody
hearing in the above captioned matter is hereby continued until
~ /~ , 2002 at ~:3~... o'clock,
BY THE COURT,
JILLYAN N. ALBRIGHT
PLAINTIFF
V.
DENNIS O'DONNELL
DEFENDANT
Honorable Kevin A. Hess
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
:
: 02-1135
: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
: IN CUSTODY
Motion for Continuance of Custody Hearing
David P. Perkins, Esquire, attorney for plaintiff
Jillyan N. A~bright, represents the following:
1.David P. Perkins, Attorney for Plaintiff, is to be
hospitalized on Friday June 7, 2002.
2.Attorney Perkins's hospitalization is expected to
continue until at least June 12, 2002, the date of
the custody hearing scheduled in the above captioned
matter.
3.It is expected that with a post-hospitalization
recovery period, Attorney Perkins will not be
available to participate in the custody proceedings
until after July 4, 2002.
4.Despite numerous attempts Attorney Perkins has been
unable to contact his client in order to prepare for
the pending custody hearing.
5.As a result of the lack of contact from the
Plaintiff, Attorney Perkins has been unable to
properly prepare for the custody hearing.
6.Specifically, Plaintiff's counsel has been unable to
prepare and timely file a Memorandum due to the lack
of cooperation from Plaintiff. A period of at least
10 days prior to the hearing will be required in
order to prepare and file a Memorandum and properly
prepare for the hearing.
7.0n June 6, 2002 Attorney Perkins contacted the law
office of Defendant's attorney. Defendant's counsel
was unavailable. A request for concurrence in
Plaintiff's counsel's request for continuance was
communicated to Defendant's counsel's secretary. A
copy of this motion and proposed Order of Court were
faxed to counsel's law office on the evening of June
6, 2002.
Wherefore Counsel for Plaintiff requests that the
custody hearing in the above-captioned matter which
is scheduled for June 12, 2002 be continued until
after July 15, 2002 in order to accommodate counsel's
illness and in order to permit counsel sufficient
time to prepare and timely file a Memorandum and to
prepare for the custody hearing.
Respectfully Submitted,
David P. Perkins
Attorney for Plaintiff
4 James Circle
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Telephone(717)532-9537
Verification
I, David P. Perkins, verify that I am counsel for the
Plaintiff and that the facts set forth in the above
motion for continuance are true and correct to the best
of my knowledge. I understand that any false statements
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
June 6, 2002
David P. Perkins
SCOTT P. SC~ULTZ,
Plaintiff
V.
DEE DEE Y. ICHULTZ,
Defe~ dant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO: 02 - 951
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. !A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
February26,2002.
have elapsed si
o
intention to rec
lawyer's fees o
~he marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is in:etrievably broken. Ninety days
ace the filing and service of the Complaint·
consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
Jest entry of the decree.
understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
understand tha'
relating to uns~
DATE.ZA~
verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904
om falsification to authorities·
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D~E DEE V. SCI~JLTZ ~
SCOTT P. SCHULTZ,
Plaintiff
V.
DEE DEE Y. S~HULTZ,
Defen~lant
· 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· NO: 02-951
:
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice·
2. I understand that I may lose rights conceming 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 cop 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
falsification tt authorities.
DATE:~-,/~ :~_ ,2005
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn
DEE DEE Y. SCItULTZ ~_~
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGRF~=MENT
THIS MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT is made as of the ~,~ day
of February, 2002, by and between DEE DEE SCHUL'I'Z, an adult individual
residing at 6009 Robert Drive, Mechanicsburg Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
(the "Wife"), and SCOTT P. SCHULTZ, an adult individual residing at 44 Queen
Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (the "Husband").
Recitals
The background of this Agreement is as follows:
R-1. The parties hereto, being Husband and Wife, were lawfully married on
December 15, 1990, in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
R-2. Differences have arisen between Husband and Wife and, as a result,
they live separate and apart from each other and have done so continuously since
December 4, 2001 (the "Separation Date").
R-3. Husband and Wife desire to settle and determine finally, and for all
time, their mutual property right, support, and other matters related in any way to
their marriage.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants,
and undertakings herein contained, the parties hereto, each INTENDING TO BE
LEGALLY BOUND HEREBY, agree as follows:
1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by reference as if
set forth in full.
2. Divorce. It is specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties,
and each party does hereby warrant and represent to 1:he other that, as defined
in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, their marriage is irretrievably broken. The
parties agree that Husband will file a Complaint in Divorce in the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (the "Divorce Action "),
and the parties agree to take all legal steps (including tl~e timely and prompt
submission of all documents and the taking of all action) necessary to assure
that a divorce pursuant to Section 3301 (c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code is
entered as soon as possible. This Agreement shall be incorporated by
reference, but not merged into the Divorce Decree [:,resented to the Court.
Husband and Wife shall at all times hereafter have tlhe right to live separate and
apart from each other and to reside from time to timE; at such place or places as
they shall respectively deem fit, free from any control, restraint, or other
interference whatsoever by the other. Neither party shall molest the other nor
endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him or her by any legal or
other proceedings. The foregoing provision shall not be taken to be an
admission on the part of either Husband or Wife of the lawfulness or
unlawfulness of the causes leading to their living apart.
3. Marital Residence. The parties are the owners, as tenants by the entireties, of
certain real property located at 6009 Robert Ddve, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania (the "Real Property"), on which Real Property the parties
had their marital residence and on which the Wife con,tinues to reside. Husband
agrees to transfer all of his interest in and to the Real Property upon being
removed from the note and mortgage to Principal Residential Mortgage
Company or its assigns (with an approximate balance of $98,500.00) and from
the Home Equity Loan to Homecomings (with an approximate balance of
$16,800.00. Wife shall remove Husband from said oblrigation by refinancing the
mortgage in her name alone within two (2 weeks) of the date this Agreement is
last signed by the parties; provided however, if Wife has taken all reasonable
steps necessary to apply for said refinancing within the said two (2) week period
and such refinancing has not closed due to no fault of Wife, such time pedod
shall be extended for such additional time as is reasonably necessary to
complete such refinancing, but in no event more than an additional one (1)
month. Husband shall execute the Quit Claim Deed attached hereto as Exhibit
A transferring to Wife all of his interest in the Real Property at the time of signing
this Agreement. Said Quit Claim Deed shall be held in escrow with Husband's
attorney and shall be released to Wife at the closing at which Wife removes
Husband from the obligation under the said note and mortgage on the Real
Property.
4. Equitable Distribution of Personal Property. Husband and Wife acknowledge
that, except as specifically set forth herein, they have divided all personal
property acquired during the marriage to their mutual satisfaction. To the extent
one of the parties wishes item(s) of personal prope~! in the possession of the
other, such party shall have the right to submit to the other party, within thirty
(30) days of the date of this Agreement, a list of additional items of personal
property he or she would like to have from the items now in the other's
possession. If either party does not timely submit such a list, in writing, he or
she shall waive his or her right to request any additional items. If a party does
submit such a list, the other party shall respond to it by indicating the items he or
she is willing to give to the other and the parties will then set a time for the
exchange of those items; provided, however, that eac. h party shall only be
obligated to give such of those items requested by thE; other as he or she shall
agree in his or her sole, but reasonable discretion. Except to the extent
specifically set forth herein, or in the case of failure of either party to materially
disclose the same, each party hereby specifically agrees and by this Agreement
does hereby release all of his or her right, title, and interest to the other's
personal property in such other party's possession.
5. Picture and Photo-Albums. Within thirty (30) days of the date of the Agreement,
or upon request by Husband, Wife shall provide Husband with the family
pictures and photo-albums, and negatives, if available, so that he may
reproduce the pictures. Husband agrees to return the same within a reasonable
time and in no event later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the same.
6. Vehicles. Wife shall retain ownership of the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, or its
replacement, and Husband hereby waives any right, title or interest that he may
have in said automobile and Wife shall be responsible for all payments on loans
secured by this automobile, repairs, insurance and all other costs incurred as a
result of such ownership. Husband shall retain own,ership of the 1996 17-foot
Spectrum bass boat, or its replacement, and Wife hereby waives any dght, title
or interest that she may have in said boat and Husband shall be responsible for
all payments on the loan to AIIfirst Bank secured by l~his boat, repairs, insurance
and all other costs incurred as a result of such ownership.
7. Profit Sharinq, Retirement, and Securities. Husband and Wife each expressly
waive and relinquish any and all right or interest that he or she may have in and
to the other's retirement, 401 (k), profit sharing, pension, and other similar
employer-provided plans and incentives.
8. Husband's Business. Husband shall retain sole ownership of his interest in
Central PA Rentals, Inc. and Wife hereby waives any right, title or interest that
she may have in said business interest.
9. After-Acquired Property. Husband and Wife acknowledge that they have been
living separate and apart since the Separation Date. Each party expressly
waives and relinquishes any right or interest he and slhe may have in property,
real, personal, or mixed, purchased or otherwise acquired by the other party
after the Separation Date, except as specifically set forth herein.
10. Joint Debts. Husband and Wife represent that there are no joint debts or other
obligations incurred by either of them currently outstanding with respect to which
the other party may incur any liability now or in the future, except as otherwise
set forth herein.
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a) Obligations to be Assumed by Wife. In addition to any other obligations
expressly assumed by Wife hereunder, Wife shall bear sole responsibility for
the outstanding balance of the parties' debts on the Capital One Account
(with an approximate balance of $9,000.00) and the Kohl's Account (with an
approximate balance of $300.00). Wife shall use her best efforts to remove
Husband from any obligation for such accounts.
b) Obli.qations to be Assumed by Husband. In addiition to any other obligations
expressly assumed by Husband hereunder, Husband shall bear sole
responsibility for the outstanding balance of the parties' debts on the PSECU
Visa Account (with an approximate balance of $7,900.00). Husband shall
use his best efforts to remove Wife from any obligation for such account.
c) Wife's Further Debts. Wife shall not contract or incur any debt or liability for
which Husband or his property or estate might be responsible, and shall
indemnify and save harmless Husband from any and all claims or demands,
including attorneys' fees and costs, made againslt him by reason of debts or
obligations incurred by her.
d) Husband's Further Debts. Husband shall not con,tract or incur any debt or
liability for which Wife or 'her property or estate might be responsible, and
shall indemnify and save harmless Wife from any and all claims or demands,
including attorneys' fees and costs, made against her by reason of debts or
obligations incurred by him.
11. Future Debts. Neither party shall contract or incur any debt or liability for which
the other party or his or her property or estate might be responsible, and shall
indemnify and save harmless the other party from any and all claims or
demands, including attorneys' fees and costs, made against her by reason of
debts or obligations incurred by such party.
12. Indemnification. Each party hereby expressly agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless the other from any and all liability, direct or indirect, including
attorneys' fees and costs, that may arise in connection with any obligation, joint
or otherwise, for which the party has agreed hereunder to bear sole
responsibility, or which the party has failed to disclose and provide for herein.
13. Other Wdtinqs. Each of the parties hereto agrees to execute any and all
documents, deeds, bills of sale or other writings necessary to carry out the
intent of this Agreement or any part thereof, without undue delay or objection.
Husband agrees to contact the electric and telephone companies within fifteen
(15) days of the date Wife delivers the name and number for said companies to
Husband or to his attorney, to direct them to transfer the services, accounts, and
telephone number for the home on the Real Property to Wife's name alone.
14. Counsel Fees. Each party agrees to pay his or her own attorney fees and other
costs associated with the subject matter of this Agreement, including, without
limitation, the Divorce Action.
15. Mutual Release. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the parties
hereby release and discharge, absolutely and forever, each other from any and
all rights, claims and demands, past, present, or future, specifically, without
limitation, from the followingi alimony pendente lite; alimony; spousal support;
division of property; claims or rights of dower and right to live in the marital
residence; right to act as executor or administrator in the other's estate; rights as
devisee or legatee in the Last Will and Testament of the other; any claim or right
as beneficiary in any life insurance policy of the other;; and any claim or right in
the distributive share or intestate share of the other party's estate.
16. Entire A.qreement/Amendment. This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding between the parties, and there are no covenants, conditions,
representations or agreements, oral or written, of any nature whatsoever, other
than those herein contained. This Agreement may be amended by the parties
only by a written instrument signed by both parties hereto.
17. Nonwaiver of Performance. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect
unless and until terminated under and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
18. Invalidity. If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement shall be
determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that
term, condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement, and in
all other respects, this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect
and operation as if such provision had not been initially included. The failure of
any party to meet her or his obligations under any one or more of the provisions
herein, with the exception of the satisfaction of the conditions precedent, if any,
shall in no way avoid or alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
19. Breach. If either party breaches any provision of this. Agreement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for such breach at law or in
equity to enforce any rights and remedies which the party may have, and the
party breaching this Agreement shall be responsible for legal fees and costs
incurred by the other in enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement.
20. Govemin.q Law. This Agreement shall be construed i;n accordance with the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
21. Successors in Interest. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their
respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns.
22. Leqal Effect. The provisions of this Agreement are intended to effect a
legally binding property settlement between the parties. Husband has
been represented by Wix, Wenger & Weidner and :Stephen J. Dzuranin,
Esquire; Wife has been represented by Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire.
Each party acknowledges that he or she each has read this Agreement,
has been afforded sufficient time to discuss this Agreement and all
financial and other information related to this Agreement with counsel,
fully understands the facts, and has bccn fully i~nformed as to his or her
legal rights and obligations by counsel, and each party acknowledges and
accepts that this Agreement is fair and equitable;, that it is being entered
into freely and voluntarily and that this Agreement and the execution of it
is not the result of any duress, undue influence or collusion.
23. Telecopier This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be considered an original instrument and all of which
together shall be considered one and the same agreement, and shall become
effective when counterparts, which together contain the signatures of each
party, shall have been delivered to all of the parties, hereto. Delivery of
executed signature pages by facsimile transmission shall constitute effective
and binding execution and delivery of this Agreement. Thereafter, the parties
will make good faith efforts to exchange original signed counterparts.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals
the day and year first above written.
WITNESS:
WI ESS: ,.
WIFE:
Dee Dee Schuiltz '0
HUSBAND:
Scott P. Schultz
8
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
·
SS.
On this, the J_,p~ day of February, 2002, before me, a Notary Public, the
undersigned officer, '~)~r~onally appeared Dee Dee Schultz, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is signed to the foregoing
instrument and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein
expressed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have ~t,~)~)y hand
,Notary Public ,
'My Commission Expires:
(SEAL)
and notarial seal.
COMMONWEALTH Of PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF I~ C{ (o ~,~ ·
SS.
On this, the r~ day of February, 2002, before me, a Notary Public, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared Scott P. Schull~., known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is signed to the foregoing
instrument and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein
expressed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal.
Notary Public~ -
My Commission Expires:
(SEAL)
I .... NOTARIAL SEAL
Amy T. Williams, Notary Public
City of Harrisburg, County of Dauphin
My Commission Expires Mar. 7, 2005
EXHIBIT A
QUIT CLAIM DEED
10
QUIT CLAIM DEED
Tax Parcel No. 10-20-1840-036
Made the 22nd day of February in the year two thousand 1~o (2002)
BETWEEN Scott P. Schultz, party of the first part, Grantor
and
Dee Dee Y. Schultz, party of the second part, Grantee
WlTNESSETH, the Grantor, in consideration of the sum of One ($1.00) Dollar, receipt
whereof is hereby acknowledged, does hereby release and quit claim to the said
Grantee, all of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to.'
ALL THAT CERTAIN piece or parcel of land situate in Hampden Township,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a survey
made by Gerrit J. Betz, Registered Surveyor, dated October 17, 1973, as follows to wit:
BEGINNING at a hub on the North side of Robert Drive (50 feet wide) at the corner of
lands now or formerly of Edith M. Tesno, being lot No. 151, said point being measured
along the said side of Robert Drive 678 feet to the Northeast corner of Robert Drive and
Kevin Road; thence extending from said point of beginning and along lands now or
formerly of Edith M. Tesno North 27 degrees 54 minutes East the distance of 109.40
feet to a hub at the corner of lands now or formerly of Darwin A. Gaston, begin Lot No.
133; thence along lands now or formerly of Darwin A. Gaston and Ronald J. Oleska,
South 60 degrees 32 minutes East the distance of 77.03 feet to a hub at the corner of
lands now or formerly of Charles A. Lutcavage, being Lot No. 153; thence along lands
now or formerly of Charles A. Lutcavage South 27 degrees 54 minutes West the
distance of 107.30 feet to a hub on the North side of Robert Drive; thence along said
side of Robert Drive, North 62 degrees 06 minutes West the distance of 77.0 feet to a
point, the place of BEGINNING.
BEING Lot No. 152 on the Plan of Noll Acres, recorded in Plan Book 10, Page 17.
BEING THE SAME premises which Robert P. Souders and Kathryn A. Souders, his
wife, by deed dated September 29, 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of
Deeds in and for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania on October 3, 1997 in Deed Book
165, Page 659 granted and conveyed unto Scott P. Schultz ,and Dee Dee Y. $chultz,
his wife.
This is a conveyance from husband to wife and is thereby exempt from
Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Grantor has hereunto set his hand and seal the day
and year first above written.
Scott P. Schultz
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Dauphin
: SS.:
On this, the. day of February, 2002, before me, a Notary Public, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared Scott P. Schultz, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within deed and
acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
(SEAL)
I Hereby Certify that the precise residence of the Grantee ~is 6009 Robert Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Pa 17050.
Attorney/Agent for Grantee
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
SS.:
Recorded on this ~ day of ,2002, in the
Cumberland County Recorder of Deeds Office in Record/Deed Book , Page
Given under my hand and the seal of the said Office the date above
written.
Cumberland County Recorder
of Deeds
F:~sjd~7751 Schultz, Scott P~11561 Domestic Relations~ocuments~Deed to Dee Dee. Feb~l~anj, 2002.doc
SCOTT P. SCHULTZ,
Plaintiff
SS # 166-62-4736
DEE DEE Y. SCHULTZ,
Defendant
SS # 184-48-9094
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02 - 951 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: irretrievable breakdown under Section [3301(c)
3304, ~...j,/'~q of the Divorce Code. (Strike out inapplicable section).
2. Date of filing and manner of service of complaint: filed February 26,
2002, served upon Defendant's attorney on March 4, 2002. Acceptance of Service
was filed on March 5, 2002.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by §3301(c) of the
Divorce Code: by Plaintiff dated June 7, 2002, filed June 27, 2002; by Defendant
dated January 1. 2003, filed January 29, 2003.
(b)(1) Date of execution of the affidavit required by §3301(d) if the Divorce
Code: N/A; (2) Date of filing and service of the Plaintiff's affidavit upon the
respondent: N/A
4. Related claims pending. None.
5. (Complete either (a) or (b).)
(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file Praecipe to
Transmit Record, a copy of which is attached: N/A.
(b)
27, 2002.
Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: June
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
Scott P.
Plaintiff
VERSUS
Dee Dee Y. Schultz
Defendant
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE Of PENNA.
Schultz '~' ~
NO. 02-951 Civil Term
PLEAS
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,
2003 , it IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT
SCOTT P. SCHULTZ
, PLAI NTI
AND DEE DEE Y. SCHULTZ
, DEFENDANT,
Are DIVORCED FrOM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE cOUrt RETAINS JurisDiCTiON OF THE FOLL. OWiNG CLAIMS WHiCh HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
The Marital Settlement Agreement dated F,~bruary 22, 2002, a
heret~
into this Decr~ In D~e~
ATTEST'
copy of which is attached
but not merged
orated by reference,
PROTHONOTARY