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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DONNA M. TURNER,
v.
RICHARD W. TURNER,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
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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. A judgment may also be entered against you for any
other claim or relief requested in these papers by the plaintiff. You
may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including
custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or
irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage
counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Court House, 1 Courthouse
Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
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
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone No. (717) 249-3166 or
(800) 990-9108
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Attorney for Plalntiff
DONNA M. TURNER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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IN DIVORCE
RICHARD W. TURNER,
Defendant
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Donna M. Turner, an adult individual who
is sui juris and resides at 792 Null Road, New Cumberland, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17070.
2. Defendant is Richard W. Turner, an adult individual who
is sui juris and resides at 356 Stonehedge Lane, Mechanicsburg!
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
The present whereabouts of the
Defendant, Richard W. Turner, to the knowledge of the Plaintiff, is the
same.
3. Both Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide
residents in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6)
months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4.
The
Plaintiff
and
Defendant
were
married
on
November 24, 1962 in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for
annulment between the parties.
6. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of
counseling and the right to request that the Court require the parties
to participate in counseling.
7. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of
the United States or any of its Allies.
8. The Plaintiff avers that the ground on which the action
is based is that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree:
A.
Dissolving
the
marriage
between
Plaintiff
and
Defendant; and
B. For such further relief as the Court may determine
equitable and just.
TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.
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v Sandra L. M, il ton
P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 234-4121
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
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. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Donna M. Turner
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DONNA M. TURNER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
NO. 05-624 CIVIL TERM
RICHARD W. TURNER,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS.
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN
AND NOW, this 3rd day of February 2005, personally appeared befor~
me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid Commonwealth and County,
Shaun M. Kovach, who, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and
says that she is the secretary for Sandra L. Meilton, who is the
attorney for the Plaintiff and that she handed a Divorce Complaint to
Defendant, Richard W. Turner, at the offices of Tucker Arensberg, P. C.,
III North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 at q ',SS\' Q .r').
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Shaun M. Kovach
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me,
this 3rd day of February 2005.
Notarial Seal
Pauline Patti Thomas, Notary Public
City 01 Harrisburg, Dauphin County
My Commission Expires Mar. 24, 2007
Member. Pennsylvania Association Of Notaries
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PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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, 2004, by and between Richard W. Turner, hereinafter
s "Husband", and Donna M. Turner, hereinafter referred to as "Wife".
THIS
AGREEMENT,
Made
this
day
of
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully rnarried on November 24,
1962; and
WHEREAS, all surviving children born of the marriage are now
emancipated; and
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the parties as a result
of which they have separated and now live separate and apart from one another, and 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 past. present and future support and/or
maintenance of Wife by Husband or of Husband by Wife; and in general the settling of
any and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective
estates for equitable distribution of all marital property; and a resolution of all mutual
responsibilities and rights growing out of the marriage relationship; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto, fully understand and agree that Wife is
represented by Sandra L. Meilton, Esquire and that Husband has the right to have the
advice of independent counsel prior to the signing of this Agreement, and that by signing
this Agreement, he recognizes that he fully understands the legal impact of this
Agreement and waives his right to have the Agreement reviewed by an independent
attorney of his choosing and further intends to be legally bound by the terms of this
Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the following
covenants and promises mutually made and mutually to be kept, the parties heretofore,
intending to be legally bound and to legally bind their heirs, successors and assigns
thereby, covenant, promise 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.
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2. PERSONAL RIGHTS:
Each party shall be free from interference, authority and 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 nor
attempt to endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other,
nor in any way harass or malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful
existence, separate and apart from the other in all respects as if he or she were single
and unmarried.
3. WIFE'S DEBTS:
Wife represents and warrants to Husband that since their separation
on April 13, 2004, 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 debts or obligations incurred by her.
From the date of execution of this Agreement, Wife shall use only
those credit cards and accounts for which she is individually liable and the parties agree
to cooperate in closing any remaining accounts which provide for joint liability.
4. HUSBAND'S DEBTS:
Husband represents and warrants to Wife that since their separation
on April 13, 2004, 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 debts
or obligations incurred by him.
From the date of execution of this Agreement, Husband shall use
only those credit cards and accounts for which he is individually liable and the parties
agree to cooperate in closing any remaining accounts which provide for joint liability.
5. OUTSTANDING MARITAL DEBTS:
Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that they have no
outstanding debts and obligations of the Husband and Wife incurred prior to the signing
of this Agreement, except as follows:
Home equity line of credit held by M&T Bank (marital residence)
Account No.: 000162558920001
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The home equity line of credit shall be paid in accordance with the terms set
forth in paragraph 7(b)(3) below.
Fulton Bank loan for the 2001 Ford Windstar
The Fulton Bank loan shall be paid in accordance with the terms set
forth in paragraph 8.(a) below.
Joint Credit Cards
Legg Mason - account #4384-5199-5992-2820
Bon Ton - account #065-088-049-06-0
Visa Debit Card I (Checking Account) - M&T Bank-
account #4258-2845-0596-4743
The parties believe that at the time of the signing of this Agreement,
there were no balances due and owing on the joint credit cards. In the event that there
are balances outstanding, the charges shall be paid by the individual incurring the
expense.
The parties shall cooperate with each other in closing all joint credit
card accounts including those listed above and any other accounts that are in joint
names.
Credit Cards in Wife's Name
Express - account #331064212
Limited - account #840-754-220
Kaufmann's - account #4203076050
Boscov's - account #215672622
Wife shall pay the credit cards which are held in her name alone.
Credit Cards in Husband's Name
Home Depot - account #6035-3200-2559-5529
Boscov's - account #105464169
Gordon's Jewelers - account #26 000 094 579 0 0
Littman Jewelers - account #5022 059179 2
Hecht's - account #921 592650
Sears - account #
Husband shall pay the credit cards which are held in his name alone.
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Each party agrees to pay the outstanding joint debts as set forth
herein and further agrees to indemnify and save harmless the other from any and all
claims and demands made against either of them by reason of such debts or obligations.
6. MUTUAL RELEASE:
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each party waives his or
her right to alimony and any further distribution of property inasmuch as the parties hereto
agree that this Agreement provides for an equitable distribution of their marital property in
accordance with the Divorce Code of 1980. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement,
each party has released and discharged, and by this Agreement does for himself or
herself, and his or her heirs, legal representatives, executors, administrators and assigns,
release and discharge the other of and from all causes of action, claims, rights or
demands whatsoever arising out of their marriage, except any or all cause or causes of
action for divorce and except in any or all causes of action for breach of any provisions of
this Agreement. Each party also waives his or her right to request marital counseling
pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3302.
7. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY:
The parties have attempted to distribute their marital property in a
manner which conforms to the criteria set forth in 23 Pa.C.S,A. Section 3501 et. sea., and
taking into account the following considerations: the length of the marriage; the fact that it
is the first marriage for both Husband and Wife, the age, health, station, amount and
sources of income, vocational skills, employability, estate, liabilities and needs of each of
the parties; the contribution of each party to the education, training or increased earning
power of the other party; the opportunity of each party for future acquisitions of capital
assets and income; the sources of income of both parties, including but not limited to
medical, retirement, insurance or other benefits; the contribution or dissipation of each
party in the acquisition, preservation, depreciation or appreciation of the marital property,
including the contribution of each spouse as a homemaker; the value of the property set
apart to each party; the standard of living of the parties established during the marriage;
and the economic circumstances of each party at the time the division of property is to
become effective.
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 marital
property. The division of property under this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of all
marital rights of the parties.
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A. DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY:
Except as may be otherwise provided herein, the parties hereto
mutually agree that they will divide to their mutual satisfaction all of the furnishings and
personalty currently located in the martial residence, including, but not limited to, furniture,
furnishings, antiques, jewelry, rugs, household appliances and equipment. Attached
hereto and marked as Exhibit "A" is a list of items which the parties have agreed shall be
retained by one or the other. The balance of the household goods and furnishings
remain to be divided and the parties believe that they can divide these assets to their
mutual satisfaction. In the event that a dispute arises over certain items of property which
both would like to retain, then and in that event, the parties shall make a list of all such
disputed items. They shall then flip a coin to determine who receives the first pick of
items on the list. After the winner of the toss makes his or her pick, the loser of the coin
toss gets the next two picks. The selection process then returns to the winner of toss who
selects one item and the parties shall alternate selections until all of the items have been
chosen by one or the other of the parties.
Except as provided herein, the parties hereto have divided between
themselves, to their mutual satisfaction, all items of tangible and intangible marital
property. Neither party shall make any claim to any such items of marital property, or of
the separate personal property of either party, which are now in the possession and/or
under the control of the other, (or which property will be distributed in accordance with
Exhibit "A" attached hereto). Should it become necessary, the parties each agree to sign,
upon request, any titles or documents necessary to give effect to this paragraph.
Property shall be deemed to be in the possession or under the control of either party if, in
the case of tangible personal property, the item is physically in the possession or control
of the party at the time of the signing of this Agreement and, in the case of intangible
personal property, if any physical or written evidence of ownership, such as passbook,
checkbook, policy or certificate of insurance or other similar writing is in the possession or
control of the party. Except as may be otherwise provided herein, Husband and Wife
shall each be deemed to be in the possession and control of his or her own individual
pension or other employee benefit plans or retirement benefits of any nature with the
exception of Social Security benefits to which either party may have a vested or
contingent right or interest at the time of the signing of this Agreement, and neither will
make any claim against the other for any interest in such benefits.
From and after the date of the signing of this Agreement, both
parties shall have complete freedom of disposition as to his/her separate property and
any property which is in their possession or control pursuant to this Agreement and may
mortgage, sell, grant, convey, or otherwise encumber or dispose of such property,
whether real or personal, whether such property was acquired before, during or after
marriage, and neither Husband nor Wife need join in, consent to, or acknowledge any
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deed, mortgage, or other instrument of the other pertaining to such disposition of
property.
B. DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL RESIDENCE:
The parties acknowledge that they are the titled owners, as tenants
by the entireties, of that certain house and lot and all improvements thereon situated at
551 South Third Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043
(hereinafter referred as to "the marital residence"). The parties agree as follows with
respect to the marital residence:
(1) The parties shall initially try to sell the house without the
use of a realtor. If the house is not sold or is not under sales contract by September 1,
2004, the house shall then be listed for sale by a mutually agreed upon multi-list realtor.
The parties shall be guided by the advice of the realtor with regard to both listing price
and ultimate sale price of the house. Neither party shall unreasonably withhold
agreement to a recommended sale price.
In the event that the marital residence is not sold within
a twelve month period, the parties agree to reduce the sale price by $2,000.00 per
month until the marital residence is sold,
(2) Pending the sale of the marital residence, Husband shall
have the right to reside in the residence and shall be responsible for all condominium
fees and all utility bills including, but not limited to, electric, water/sewer, telephone,
cable and any other bills relating to the marital residence until the residence is sold.
(3) Wife shall be responsible for paying in a timely manner
the home equity line of credit on the marital residence held by M& T Bank. Wife shall be
responsible for the payment of the line of credit for a twelve month period beginning on
the date of the signing of this Agreement or until the marital residence is sold,
whichever shall first occur. In the event that the marital residence is not sold within
twelve months, then the parties shall share equally in the payment of the home equity
line of credit.
(4) Property tax bills and homeowner's insurance premiums
due before the marital residence is sold shall be shared equally between the parties.
Likewise, the cost of any maintenance required prior to the sale of the marital residence
and agreed upon by the parties shall be shared equally.
(5) Upon the sale of the residence, the net proceeds shall
be divided equally between the parties. Net proceeds shall be defined as the balance
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remaining of the sale price, less all outstanding mortgages, home equity loans and
liens, taxes, realtor's commissions and costs incident to sale.
(6) As set forth in paragraph 7B.(2), Husband has the right
to reside in the marital residence pending the sale of same; however, both parties have
an equal right of access to the home.
C. TAX LIABILITY:
The parties believe and agree that the division of property heretofore
made by this Agreement is a non-taxable division of property between co-owners rather
than a taxable sale or exchange of such property, Each party promises not to take any
position with respect to the adjusted basis of the property assigned to him or her or with
respect to any other issue which is inconsistent with the position set forth in the preceding
sentence on his or her Federal or State income tax returns.
8, MOTOR VEHICLES:
With respect to the motor vehicles owned by one or both of the
parties, they agree as follows:
(a) the 2001 Ford Windstar XL shall become the sole and
exclusive property of Husband subject to the lien held by Fulton Bank. Husband
covenants and agrees to pay and discharge the lien on said vehicle in accordance with its
terms and agrees to indemnify Wife from any loss by reason of his default in the payment
thereof and agrees to save Wife harmless from any future liability with regard thereto; and
(b) the leased 2001 Lincoln LS shall become the sole and
exclusive property of Wife subject to the lease obligation with Ford Motor Credit
Company. Wife covenants and agrees to pay and discharge the lien on said vehicle in
accordance with its terms and agrees to indemnify Husband from any loss by reason of
her default in the payment thereof and agrees to save Husband harmless from any future
liability with regard thereto.
9. LEGG MASON IRA
ACCOUNT #363-75870:
The parties agree that Wife holds in her name a Legg Mason IRA Account
No. 363-75870. The parties agree that after the Divorce Decree is entered, the account
shall be divided equally between the two of them. Wife shall transfer half of the account
to Husband's Traditional IRA account #363-75864 with Legg Mason through the use of a
Qualified Domestic Relations Order. The expense incident to the preparation of the
Qualified Domestic Relations Order shall be shared equally by the parties.
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In the event Wife dies before the parties are divorced, then 50% of Wife's account shall
be transferred to Husband.
10. OTHER PENSION AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS:
Husband and Wife each hereby specifically releases and waives any and all
right, title, claim or interest that he or she may have in and to any and all retirement
benefits (including, but not limited to, pension or profit sharing benefits, defined benefit
plans, deferred compensation plans, 401(k) plans, employee savings and thrift plans,
individual retirement accounts or similar benefits) of the other party. Specifically,
Husband agrees that Wife shall remain the sole owner of all retirement accounts of any
nature including, but not limited to the following:
. Legg Mason Roth IRA - account #363-75870
. Pennsylvania Medical Society Liability Insurance Co. - administered by
Principal Financial Group - Contract #4-47317
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. State Employees' Retirement System
Wife agrees that Husband shall remain the sole owner of all retirement
accounts of any nature, including, but not limited to the following:
. Legg Mason Traditional IRA - account #363-75864
. Legg Mason Roth IRA - account #363-75868
. LB Smith Lincoln-Mercury - 401 (k) - presently being rolled over into Legg
Mason Traditional IRA account #363-75864
. VA Pension
The parties agree to sign any and all documents necessary to enforce the
waivers agreed to under this paragraph.
11. LEGG MASON JOINT CHECKING ACCOUNT:
The parties acknowledge that during the marriage they established a
joint checking account with Legg Mason. It is agreed that Wife's counsel fees shall be
paid from this account prior to the signing of this Agreement and prior to the division of
the account. They agree that the funds remaining in that account after payment of Wife's
counsel fees shall be divided equally between them and the account shall be closed.
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12. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS:
Other than those specifically referred to above, the parties agree that
any and all financial accounts in existence as of the date of separation of the parties have
been distributed between the parties by mutual agreement. Accordingly, any financial
accounts shall remain the sole and separate property of the party to whom the bank
account is titled as of the date of execution of this Agreement, free and clear of any right,
title, claim and/or interest of the other.
13. PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM:
The parties acknowledge that, as a result of an automobile accident,
Husband has a lawsuit pending in Cumberland County under the following caption:
Richard W. Turner & Donna M. Turner v. Brandon N. Murray & Christine L King, Docket
No. 01-4951 Civil. Wife has a loss of consortium claim incident to that suit. The parties
agree that they shall share equally in the proceeds from this lawsuit.
14. DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT:
The parties acknowledge that as a result of Husband's discharge
from his work at LB Smith Lincoln Mercury, he is contemplating filing a lawsuit against LB
Smith for wrongful discharge. In the event that Husband proceeds with a claim (of
whatever nature) against LB Smith Lincoln Mercury or any other entity regarding wrongful
discharge, the parties agree that they shall share equally in the net proceeds from that
lawsuit.
15. CEMETERY PLOTS:
The parties own four grave sights in a family plot at the Slate Hill
Cemetery. The parties agree that they shall continue to hold these lots jointly (whether
they are titled jointly at this time or not) with the understanding that Husband and Wife
shall each be entitled to one plot.
16. MEDICAL INSURANCE:
Wife shall be responsible for providing Husband with medical
insurance for two years from the date of separation or until the happening of the following:
(a) Wife resigns or retires from PMSLlC;
(b) Wife is fired or laid off from PMSLlC;
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(c) Husband files for divorce; or
(d) Husband obtains other similar coverage under another plan with
the condition that at any time during this two-year period of time, either party can obtain a
divorce without either party contesting same.
17. ALIMONY:
Both parties acknowledge and agree that the provIsions of this
Agreement providing for equitable distribution of marital property are fair, adequate and
satisfactory to them and are accepted by them in lieu of and in full and final settlement
and satisfaction of any claims or demands that either may now or hereafter have against
the other for support, maintenance or alimony. Husband and Wife further voluntarily and
intelligently waive and relinquish any right to seek from the other any payment for support
or alimony.
18. ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. COUNSEL FEES. AND EXPENSES:
Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this
Agreement providing for the equitable distribution of marital property of the parties are
fair, adequate and satisfactory to them. Both parties agree to accept the provisions set
forth in this Agreement in lieu of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all
claims and demands that either may now or hereafter have against the other for alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees or expenses or any other provision for their support and
maintenance before, during and after the commencement of any proceedings for divorce
or annulment between the parties.
19. INCOME TAX PRIOR RETURNS:
The parties have heretofore filed joint federal and state tax returns.
Both parties agree that in the event any deficiency in federal, state or local income tax is
proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made against either of them, each will
indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against any loss or liability for any such
tax deficiency or assessment and any interest, penalty and expense incurred in
connection therewith. Such tax, interest, penalty or expense shall be paid solely and
entirely by the individual who is finally determined to be the cause of the
misrepresentations or failures to disclose the nature and extent of his or her separate
income on the aforesaid joint returns.
The parties shall file individual returns in the years following the
signing of this Agreement but before a Divorce Decree is entered unless either party
advises the other that they do intend to file a joint return. In the event that a joint return is
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filed and there is a tax liability due and owing the parties, the party whose income caused
the tax liability shall be responsible for paying same. In the event that there is a refund,
the party whose income is responsible for generating the refund shall retain same.
Husband and Wife acknowledge that Wife's receipt of her SERS
monthly annuity payments may generate tax liability for past and future payments. To the
extent that such liability exists now or exists in the future, Wife agrees that she shall be
solely responsible for the taxes, interest and penalties as a result of these annuity
payments. Wife further agrees that she shall indemnify and hold Husband harmless from
any tax liabilities resulting from these payments,
20. WAIVERS 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, curtesy, 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. 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.
21. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE:
The parties agree and acknowledge that their marriage is
irretrievably broken, that they do not desire marital counseling, and that they both consent
to the entry of a decree in divorce pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3301 (c) at the
appropriate time. It is not contemplated that either party will proceed to file for a divorce
at this point in time. However, should either party decide to file for divorce in the future,
both parties agree to execute at the earliest possible time such consents, affidavits, or
other documents and to direct their respective attorneys to forthwith file such consents,
affidavits, or other documents as may be necessary to promptly proceed to obtain a
divorce pursuant to said 23 Pa,C.S.A. Section 3301 (c). Upon request, to the extent
permitted by law and the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure, the named defendant in
such divorce action shall execute any waivers of notice or other waivers necessary to
expedite such divorce.
It is the intention of the parties that the Agreement shall survive any
action for divorce which may be instituted or prosecuted by either party and no order,
judgment or decree of divorce, temporary, final or permanent, shall affect or modify the
financial terms of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be incorporated in but shall not
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merge into any such judgment or decree of final divorce, but shall be incorporated for the
purposes of enforcement only.
22, EFFECT OF RECONCILIATION OR COHABITATION:
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be
abrogated even if the parties effect reconciliation, cohabit as husband and wife or attempt
to effect reconciliation.
23, BREACH AND ENFORCEMENT:
If either party breaches any provision 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 Agreement shall be responsible for payment of legal fees and costs
incurred by the other in enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement.
24. 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.
25, TAX ADVICE:
Both parties hereto hereby acknowledge and agree that they have
had the opportunity to retain their own accountants, certified public accountants, tax
advisor, or tax attorney with reference to the tax implications of this Agreement.
Further, neither party has been given any tax advice whatsoever by their respective
attorneys, Further both parties hereby acknowledge that they have been advised, by
their respective attorneys, to seek their own independent tax advice by retaining an
accountant, certified public accountant, tax attorney, or tax advisor with reference to the
tax implications involved in this Agreement. Further, the parties acknowledge and
agree that their signatures to this Agreement serve as their acknowledgment that they
have read this particular paragraph and have had the opportunity to seek independent
tax advice,
26. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION:
The parties acknowledge that Sandra L Meilton has acted as legal
counsel to Wife in connection with the negotiation and preparation of this Property
Settlement Agreement. The parties acknowledge that, by copy of this Agreement,
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Husband has been advised of his right to seek the advice of counsel of his own choice in
connection with any matter pertaining to this Agreement or the contemplated divorce
action to be filed by Wife. Upon that provision, Husband and Wife acknowledge and
represent that the provisions of this are fully understood by both parties and each party
acknowledges that the Agreement is in all respects fair and equitable, that it is being
entered into voluntarily and knowingly and that it is not the result of any duress or undue
influence; Husband further acknowledges that he had the opportunity to seek the advice
of legal counsel for the purpose of having the legal effect of the provisions herein fully
explained to him, and that if he chose not to seek such legal counsel, such action was
taken by him voluntarily of his own free will.
27. 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. Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that the provisions
of this Agreement with respect to the distribution and division of marital and separate
property are fair, equitable and satisfactory to them based on the length of their marriage
and other relevant factors which have been taken into consideration by the parties. Both
parties hereby accept the provisions of this Agreement with respect to the division of
property in lieu of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all claims and
demands that they may now have or hereafter have against the other for equitable
distribution of their property by any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to 23
Pa.C.SA Section 3501 et. seq. or any other laws. Husband and Wife each voluntarily
and intelligently waive and relinquish any right to seek a court ordered determination and
distribution of marital property, but nothing herein contained shall constitute a waiver by
either party of any rights to seek the relief of any court for the purpose of enforcing the
provisions of this Agreement.
28. DISCLOSURE:
The parties confirm that they have relied on the completeness and
substantial accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other as an inducement to the
execution of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that there has been no formal
discovery conducted in their pending divorce action and that neither party has filed an
inventory and appraisement as required by Section 3505(b) of the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rights of either party to pursue a claim for
equitable distribution, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, of any interest owned
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 party shall have the right to
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petition the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to make equitable distribution
of said asset.
The non-disclosing party shall be responsible for payment of counsel
fees, costs or expenses incurred by the other party in seeking equitable distribution of
said asset.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Agreement shall in all other
respects remain in full force and effect.
29. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER:
A modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement
shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same formality as 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.
30. PRIOR AGREEMENT:
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.
31. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS:
The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience only.
They shall have no effect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of the
pa rties.
32. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS:
It is specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties
hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be a separate and independent
covenant and agreement.
33. APPLICABLE LAW:
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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34. VOID CLAUSES:
If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement shall be
determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term,
condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other
respects this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation.
35. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS:
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and
assigns.
36, CONSTRUCTION:
No provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted for or against
any party because that party or that party's representative drafted this Agreement in
whole or in part.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their Hands and
Seals the day and year first above written.
Sandra L. Meilton
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Donna M. Turner'
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Richard W. Turner
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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On this, the t ~ ~ day of jj 7 ' 2004, before
me, a Notary Public, the undersigned officer, personally appeared Donna M. Turner,
known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to
the foregoing Property Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that she executed
the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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On this, the t <a- }'h day of -tl OJ' , 2004, before
me, a Notary Public, the undersigned officer, personally appeared Richard W. Turner,
known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to
the foregoing Property Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that he executed
the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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EXHIBIT A
Items to be retained by Wife:
Small recliner chair in kitchen
All Oriental Rugs
Portrait of Allie and Nicholas
Everything in Wife's bedroom, including bedroom set, wicker chairs, corner shelves, TV,
pictures, etc.
Wicker furniture on outside back patio
Dining Room set
Living Room set - brown flowered
Living Room tables - both oak tables & mahogany
Personal jewelry
Washer/dryer
Digital camera/camcorder
Stereo system
Items to be retained by Husband:
Green recliner in kitchen
Kitchen table
Large TV in kitchen
End tables in kitchen
Portrait of Yellow Breeches Creek (in kitchen)
Oak bedroom suit (upstairs), given by parents
Blue living room furniture upstairs
Stone end tables upstairs
Weber grill
Refrigerator
Tools, except one tool box with tools for Donna
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Defendant
NO. 05-624 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
February 2, 2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce.
4. 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.
5. 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.
Date: 5/5/05
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IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
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2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
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NO. 05-624 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(c)
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1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by
the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to
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RICHARD W. TURNER,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTiON TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 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 copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to
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CIVIL DIVISION
RICHARD W, TURNER,
NO. 05-624
CIVIL TERM
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 !l3301(c)
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(Strike out inapplicable section).
2.
Date and manner of service of the complaint:
2005
Personal service on February 3,
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by!l3301 (c) of the Divorce Code:
by plaintiff 5/5/05 ; by defendant 5 /5 /05
(b) (1) Date of execution of the affidavit required by !l3301 (d)
of the Divorce Code:
(2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiff's affidavit upon the respondent:
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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:
(b) Date of plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in {/3301 (c) Divorce was filed with
the Prothonotary:
5/5/05
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in !l3301 (c) Divorce was filed with
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Donna M. Turner
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Richard W, Turner
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ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
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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;
None,
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the terms, conditions and
covenancs sec forch in che wr~ccen Property ~ettlement Agreement
made and entered into by the parties on May 18, 2004, are
incorporated into this Decree by reference therpto, hllt: not
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AND NOW, this ;AI day of L1 f'\..L-
, 2005, Donna M. Turner, 'Wife",
together with her attorney, Sandra L. Meilton, and Richard W. Turner, "Husband", together with
his attorney, Melissa Greevy, hereby stipulate and agree as follows:
WHEREAS, a Property Settlement Agreement was signed by the above-named parties
on May 18, 2004 (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement");
WHEREAS, Paragraph 9 of said Agreement provided all follows:
"9. LEGG MASON IRA
ACCOUNT #363-75870:
The parties agree that Wife holds in her name a Legg Mason
I RA Account No. 363-75870, The parties agree that after the Divorce
Decree is entered, the account shall be divided equally between the
two of them. Wife shall transfer half of the account to Husband's
Traditional IRA account #363-75864 with Legg Mason through the
use of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. The expense incident
to the preparation of the Qualified Domestic Relati,ons Order shall be
shared equally by the parties.
In the event Wife dies before the parties are divorced, then 50% of
Wife's account shall be transferred to Husband."; and
WHEREAS, the parties agree that Paragraph 9 should have made reference to Legg
Mason Traditional IRA #363-75869 instead of Legg Mason IRA #363-75870.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the following covenants
and promises mutually made and mutually to be kept, the parties heretofore, intending to be
legally bound and to legally bind their heirs, successors and assifJns thereby, covenant, promise
and agree as follows:
1. Paragraph 9 of the Agreement is amended to read as follows:
9. LEGG MASON TRADITIONAL IR)!,
ACCOUNT #363-75869:
The parties agree that Wife holds in her nalme a Legg
Mason Traditional IRA Account No. 363-75869, The parties agree
that after the Divorce Decree is entered, the account shall be
divided equally between the two of them. Wife shall transfer half of
the account to Husband's Traditional IRA account #363-75864 with
Legg Mason through the use of a Qualified Domestic Relations
Order. The expense incident to the preparation of the Qualified
Domestic Relations Order shall be shared equally by the parties.
In the event Wife dies before the parties are divorced, then 50% of
Wife's account shall be transferred to Husband.
2. The balance of the Property Settlement Agreement signed on May 18, 2004 shall
remain in full force and effect.
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COUNTY OF mlBERL/\ND
On this, the ~ 'd ,.J ~ay of ~_ , 2005, before me, a
Notary Public, the undersigned officer, personally appeare Richmd W. Turner, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Addendum to
Property Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
NOTARIAL SEAL
DIANNE LE/'IIG. Notary Public
Lemoyne Borough Cumberland Co.
My Commission Expires Dec. 21, 2005
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On this, the ;}. j) day of '-1 tA/'-t> , 2005, before me, a
Notary Public, the undersigned officer, personally appeared Donna M. Turner, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed 110 the foregoing Addendum to
Property Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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