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IN THE OOUltT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACfION - lAW
LORETIA ECKER,
plaintiff
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v.
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: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
MARK ECKER,
Defendant
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NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RlGIITS
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 in the Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, One
Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU 00 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 RIGHI TO CLAIM ANY
OFmEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE mls PAPER TO YOUR lAWYER AT ONCE. IF
YOU 00 NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR
TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORm BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE
YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
AVISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDAD<> EN LA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de las
quejas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, debe tomar accion con prontitud. Se Ie avisa
que si no se defiende, el caso puede proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio 0
anulamiento puede ser emitido en su contra por la Corte. Una decision tambiim ser
emitida en su contra por cualquier otra queja 0 compensacion reclamados por el
demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, 0 propiedades u otros derechos importantes
para usted.
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidades 0 rompimiento irreparable del
matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros
matrlmoniales esta disponible en la oficina del Prothonotary, en la Cumberland County
Court of Common Pleas, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA, PROPIEDAD
MARITAL, HONORARIOS DE ABOGAOO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE
QUE EL DECRETO FINAL DE DIVORCIO 0 ANULAMIENTE SEA EMITIDO,
USTED PUEDE PERDER EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE
ELLOS.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABOGAD<> DE
INMEDIATO. SI NO TIENE 0 NO PUEDE PAGAR UN ABOGAD<>, VAYA 0
ILAME A LA OFICINA INDICADA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE
PUEDE OBTENERASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
AMERICANS WITH DISABIUTIES ACf OF lCJCJO
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply
with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible
facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having
business before the Court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at
least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the Court. You must attend the
scheduled Conference or Hearing.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
Maryann Murphy, Esquire
PMB 246
4902 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 730-0422
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVILACflON - LAW
WRETfA ECKER,
Plaintiff
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: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
MARK ECKER,
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Defendant
COUNT I
COMPLAINT UNDER SECI'ION ::t::todc) and ::t::todd)
OF mE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW comes WRETfA ECKER, by and through her attorney, Maryann
Murphy, Esquire, who respectfully avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff /Wife is WRETfA ECKER who resides at 367 North 24th
Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
2. Defendant/Husband is MARK ECKER whose residence is 367 North 24th
Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
3. Husband and Wife have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth
for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Husband and Wife were married on July 23, 1988 in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions for divorce or for annulment between
Husband and Wife.
6. Husband is not a member of the Armed Forces of the United States of
America or any of its Allies.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. Wife has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and that
she may have the right to request the Court to require the parties to participate in such
counseling. Being so advised, Wife does not request that the Court require the parties to
participate in counseling prior to a Divorce Decree being handed down by the Court.
9. Wife requests this Court to enter a Decree in Divorce from the bonds of
matrimony.
COUNT II
CUsroDY
10. Wife hereby incorporates by reference all of the averments contained in
Count I of this Complaint.
11. Husband and Wife are the biological parents of Cameron Maxwell Ecker,
born June 6, 1995.
12. Cameron was born in wedlock, and currently resides with Husband and
Wife on a shared parenting schedule.
13. Cameron has resided with both parents since his birth. Since the time of
the parties' separation, on November 7, 2004, the parents have shared parenting of their
son.
14. Wife has not participated as a party or witness, or in any other capacity, in
other litigation concerning the custody of Cameron in this or any other Court, except as
set forth above.
15. Wife has no information of a custody proceeding concerning Cameron
pending in a Court of this Commonwealth or any other Court.
16. Wife does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of Cameron, or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect
to Cameron.
17. Each parents whose parental rights to Cameron have not been terminated,
and the persons who have physical custody of Cameron have been named as parties to
this action. There are no other persons known to have or claim a right to custody or
visitation of Cameron and therefore, no further notice of the pendency of this action and
the right to intervene shall be given, other than to the parties names herein.
18. The best interest and permanent welfare of Cameron will be served by
granting shared legal custody and shared physical custody to the parents.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff/Wife requests this Honorable Court to enter a
Decree dissolving the marriage between the Plaintiff/Wife and the Defendant/Husband,
and granting shared legal and physical custody of Cameron to his parents.
Respectfully submitted,
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Maryann
PMB 246
4902 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 730-0422
J.D. # 61900
Attorney for PlaintiffjWife
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AFFIDAVIT
I, LORETfA ECKER, verify that the statements made in the foregoing
Complaint in Divorce are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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LORETTA ECKER,
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MARK ECKER,
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AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301( c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
February 3, 2005.
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 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. Section 4904
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CIVILACfION - LAW
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MARK ECKER,
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Defendant
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WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECfION ::l::lOl(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 the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -lAW
LORE'ITA ECKER,
Plaintiff
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: No. 05-633
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: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
MARK ECKER,
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(C) ofthe Divorce Code was filed on
February 3, 2005.
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 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. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CIVIL ACI10N - LAW
WRElTA ECKER.
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: No. 05-633
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: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
MARK ECKER.
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Defendant
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WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UJ"DER
SECI10N :.-t.<JOl(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 the
Prothonotazy.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, made this c9G>.1t-.day of ,>\\.l{).,u" ,-, 2005 by
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and between LORETTA ECKER of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
(hereinafter referred to as LORETTA), and ~ ECXER of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as MARK),
HHEREAS, LORETTA and MARK were lawfully married on July 23,
1988 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania;
HHEREAS, one (1) child was born of this marriage, namely:
CAMERON ~ ECKER, born June 6, 1995; and
HHEREAS,
diverse,
unhappy
differences,
disputes
and
difficulties have arisen between the parties and it is the
intention of LORETTA and MARK to live separate and apart for the
rest of their natural lives, and the parties hereto are desirous
of settling fully and finally their respective financial and
property rights and obligations as between each other, including
without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters
between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution
of real and personal property; the settling of all matters between
them relating to past, present and future support and alimony; the
settling of all matters between them relating to the parties'
minor child including parenting and maintenance; and in general,
the settling of any and all claims by one against the other or
against their respective estates.
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HHEREAS, LORETTA and MARK and their respective counsel
entered into a Collaborative Law Participation Agreement dated
November 29, 2004, and have used the Collaborative Law Process in
negotiating this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the
mutual promises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth
and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, LORETTA and
MARK, each intending to be legally bound, hereby covenant and
agree as follows:
1.
Separation:
It shall be lawful for each party at all
times hereafter to live separate and apart from the other party at
such place as he or she may from time to time choose or deem fit.
The foregoing provision shall not be taken as an admission on the
part of either party of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the
causes leading to their living apart.
2.
Interference: 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 or attempt to endeavor to molest the other, nor
compel the other to cohabit with the other, or in any way harass
or malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful
existence of the other, while living separate and apart.
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3.
Subsequent Divorce:
The
parties
acknowledge
that
LORETTA will file a Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, claiming that the marriage is irretrievably broken
under the no-fault mutual consent provision of Section 330l(c) of
the Pennsyl vania Divorce Code. MARK agrees to consent to the
divorce and to execute an Affidavit of Consent and a Waiver of
Notice so that a Decree in Divorce can be entered by the Court.
The parties hereby waive all rights to request Court-ordered
counseling under the Divorce Code. It is specifically understood
and agreed by the parties that the provisions of this Agreement as
to equitable distribution of property of the parties are accepted
by each party as a final settlement for all purposes whatsoever,
as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
Should a decree, judgment or order of separation or divorce
be obtained by either of the parties in this or any other state,
country or jurisdiction, each of the parties hereby consents and
agrees that this Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be
affected in any way by any such separation or divorce; and that
nothing
in any such decree,
judgment,
order or
further
modification or revision thereof shall alter, amend or vary any
term of this Agreement. It is specifically agreed that a copy of
this Agreement, or the substance of the provisions thereof, may be
incorporated by reference, but not merged, into any divorce,
judgment or decree. It is the specific intent of the parties to
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permit this Agreement to survive any judgment and to be forever
binding and conclusive upon the parties.
4.
Date or Execution:
The
"date
of
execution"
or
"execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the day
upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each
executed the agreement on the same date.
Otherwise, the "date of
execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined
as the date of execution by the party last executing this
Agreement.
The transfer of property, funds
5.
Distribution Date:
and/or documents provided for herein, shall only take place on the
"distribution date" which shall be defined as specified herein.
LORETTA and MARK each do hereby
6.
Mutual. ReI_se:
mutually remise, release, quitclaim and forever discharge the
other and the estate of such other, for all time to come, and for
all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and
interests, or claims in or against the property (including income
and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other or against
the estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever
situate, which he or she now has or at any time hereafter may have
against the other, the estate of such other or any part thereof,
whether arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or
liabilities of such other or by way of dower or curtesy, or claims
in the nature of dower or curtesy or widow's or widower's rights,
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family exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate
laws, or the right to take against the spouse's will; or the right
to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary, or
all other rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a
deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of (a)
Pennsylvania, (b) any State, Commonwealth or territory of the
United States, or (c) any country, or any rights which either
party may have or at any time hereafter shall have for past,
present or future support or maintenance,
alimony,
alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees, property division, costs or expenses,
whether arising as a result of the marital relations or otherwise,
except, all rights and obligation of whatsoever nature arising or
which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any
provisions thereof.
It is the intention of LORETTA and MARK to give to each other
by the execution of this Agreement a full, complete and general
release with respect to any and all property of any kind or
nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now owns or may
hereafter acquire, except and only except all right and agreements
and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise
under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof.
It is further agreed that this Agreement shall be and
constitute a full and final resolution of any and all claims which
each of the parties may have against the other for equitable
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division of property, alimony, counsel fees and expenses, alimony
pendente lite or any other claims pursuant to the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
7.
Advice of Counsel:
The provisions of this Agreement
and their legal effect have been fully explained to LORETTA by her
attorney, MARYANN MURPHY, ESQUIRE, and to MARK by his attorney,
JOANNE H. CLOUGH, ESQUIRE.
LORETTA and MARK acknowledge and accept that this Agreement
is, in the circumstances, fair and equitable and that it is being
entered into freely and voluntarily and that execution of this
Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence and
that it is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal
agreement or agreements. The parties further acknowledge that,
pursuant to their Collaborative Law Participation Agreement, they
have each made to the other a full an complete disclosure of their
respective assets, estate, liabilities, and sources of income and
that they waive any specific enumeration thereof for the purposes
of this Agreement
8.
Warranty as to Existing Obligations:
Each party
represents that he or she has not heretofore incurred or
contracted for any debt or liability or obligation for which the
estate of the other party may be responsible or liable except as
may be provided for in this Agreement. Each party agrees to
indemnify and hold the other party harmless for and against any
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and all such debts, liabilities or obligations of every kind which
may have heretofore been incurred by them, including those for
necessities, except for the obligation arising out of this
Agreement.
9.
EXISTING DEBTS:
LORETTA and MARK acknowledge that
the following is a complete list of their marital debts:
(a) The joint mortgage on the marital residence
located at 367 North 24th Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania,
with National City Mortgage Company in the
approximate amount of $247,030.00:
(b) The joint mortgage on the Condominium located at
2979 Highway AlA U.222, Melbourne Beach, Florida, with Chase
Manhattan Mortgage Corporation in the approximate amount of
$267,069.57:
(c) The repairs, including the deductibles, carpeting
and painting to the jointly owned Condominium in Florida that was
damaged by hurricanes and the assessments on this property
(hereinafter collectively referred to as "Condo costs"). The
parties acknowledge that they have received a $10,000.00 check
from the insurance company towards these costs of which $3,000.00
has already been spent:
(d) The joint home equity loan on the real property
located at 17 Drexel Place, New Cumberland, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania with M&T Bank in the approximate amount of $50,588.45
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on 11/15/2004;
(e) The joint loan on the boat, the 2005 Regal 2400,
with U.S. Bank in the approximate amount of $38,348.85 on
11/10/2004;
(f) Mark's individual loan on the 2004 Nissan Frontier
XE Crew Cab Long Bed with Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation in
the approximate amount of $21,630.72 on 11/19/2004;
(g) Credit cards.
MARK agrees to be solely and exclusively responsible for
payment of the balance of the mortgage on the real property
located at 367 North 24th Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. MARK further agrees to indemnify LORETTA and hold
her harmless from any and all liability for same.
LORETTA agrees to be solely and exclusively responsible for
payment of the balance of the mortgage on the Condominium located
at 2979 Highway AlA U.222, Melbourne Beach, Florida. LORETTA
further agrees to indemnify MARK and hold him harmless from any
and all liability for same.
LORETTA and MARK agree that the proceeds from the sale of
their jointly owned townhouses located at 17 Drexel Place and 18
Drexel Place, both in New Cumberland, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania shall be distributed at settlement, anticipated to be
on February 18, 2005, as follows:
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(a) The balance of the home equity loan on the real
property located at 17 Drexel Place, New Cumberland, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania shall be paid in full;
(b) The balance of the joint boat loan shall be paid
in full;
(c) MARK shall receive an amount equal to the balance
owed on February 18, 2005 for his truck loan. MARK will decide
whether to pay it in full or continue making monthly payments.
MARK agrees to be solely and exclusively responsible for the
balance of his truck loan and he shall indemnify LORETTA and hold
her harmless from any and all liability for same;
(d) LORETTA shall receive $10,000.00 towards the Condo
costs. Any additional costs shall be LORETTA's sole
responsibility;
(e) LORETTA and MARK shall equally pay the capital
gains on the sale of the two townhouses;
(f) MARK and LORETTA shall equally divide the
remaining proceeds.
In the event only one of the townhouses settles on February
18, 2005, LORETTA and MARK agree to first pay the home equity
loan and the boat loan to enable LORETTA to qualify for her new
mortgage. At settlement on the second townhouse, the parties
agree to use those proceeds to satisfy items (c) through (f)
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immediately above.
The parties agree to immediately separate their credit cards,
if they have not already been separated, so that neither party is
responsible for the other's credit card charges. All credit card
balances for joint expenses through January 21, 2005 shall be paid
equally by the parties. Charges incurred after January 21, 2005
shall be the sole and exclusive responsibility of the party
incurring them.
MARK agrees to be solely and exclusively responsible for all
credit cards in his individual name except for joint expenses
charged through January 21, 2005 which will be paid equally by the
parties. MARK further agrees to indemnify LORETTA and hold her
harmless from any and all liability for same.
LORETTA agrees to be solely and exclusively responsible for
all credit cards in her individual name except for joint expenses
charged through January 21, 2005 which will be paid equally by the
parties. LORETTA further agrees to indemnify MARK and hold him
harmless from any and all liability for same.
The parties agree that there are no other marital debts.
10. Warranty as to Future Ob~igatioJ2S: LORETTA and MARK
each covenant, warrant, represent and agree that, with the
exception of obligations set forth in this Agreement, neither of
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them shall hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the
estate of the other may be liable. Each party shall indemnify and
hold harmless the other party for and against any and all debts,
charges and liabilities incurred by the other after the execution
date of this Agreement, except as may be otherwise specifically
provided for by the terms of this Agreement.
11. Marital. Residence and Other Real. Property: The
parties own, as tenants by the entireties, the following real
property:
(a) The marital residence located at 367 North 24th
street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania;
(b) The Condominium located at 2979 Highway AlA U.222,
Melbourne Beach, Florida;
(c) The townhouse located at 17 Drexel Place, New
Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and
(d) The townhouse located at 18 Drexel Place, New
Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
The parties agree that the above real property shall be
divided as follows:
(a) LORETTA and MARK agree that MARK shall become the
sole and exclusive owner of the marital residence located at 367
North 24th Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
including any and all rental income from same. LORETTA and MARK
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was
appraised at
$310,000.00 on April 2, 2004. The parties agree to accept this
appraisal as the approximate value of the marital residence.
The parties acknowledge that MARK renovated the outside of
the garage, and used joint funds for these renovations by
agreement of the parties. MARK and LORETTA agree that the current
$5,200.00 estimate from John Wilson shall be paid equally by the
parties. LORETTA and MARK agree that any additional renovations
shall be MARK's sole financial responsibility.
MARK agrees to be solely and exclusively responsible for the
balance of the mortgage, the taxes, insurance, and all other
expenses associated with the marital residence. MARK agrees to
indemnify LORETTA and hold her harmless from any and all liability
for same.
The parties agree that the mortgage will remain in joint
names, unless MARK is eligible to refinance in his individual name
with an interest rate equal to, or less than, the current rate of
five (5%) percent with no points.
MARK agrees that he shall make all mortgage payments in a
timely manner. In the event MARK fails to make a mortgage payment
within forty-five (45) days of the due date, MARK agrees to
immediately place the marital residence on the market for sale at
a reasonable price with a mutually acceptable Realtor. If LORETTA
makes any mortgage payments on the marital residence due to MARK's
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failure to do so, the parties agree that LORETTA shall be
reimbursed for all such payments from the proceeds of the marital
residence at the time of settlement.
This Agreement shall be binding on and shall inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
LORETTA agrees to execute a Deed transferring the marital
residence to MARK within ten (10) days of presentation of the
Deed. MARK agrees to have a Deed prepared at his expense, and he
further agrees to reference in the Deed that the transfer is
subject to this paragraph of the Marital Settlement Agreement
dated January 26, 2005.
(b) LORETTA and MARK agree that LORETTA shall become
the sole and exclusive owner of the Condominium located at 2979
Highway AlA U.222, Melbourne Beach, Florida, including any and all
rental income from same. LORETTA and MARK acknowledge that the
Condominium was appraised at $335,000.00 on March 23, 2004. The
parties agree to accept this appraisal as the approximate value of
the Condominium.
The parties acknowledge that the Condominium suffered damage
in 2004 from two hurricanes, and the insurance company paid
$10,000.00 towards these repairs, $3,000.00 of which has already
been spent. The parties further acknowledge that there is an
approximate $5,000.00 assessment due on the Condominium, and
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painting and carpeting are needed to restore the Condominium to
pre-hurricane conditions. LORETTA and MARK agree that LORETTA
shall receive $10,000.00 from the proceeds of the sale of the two
townhouses as per (c) and (d) below for the Condominium. In the
event the cost exceeds this $10,000.00 payment, LORETTA agrees to
be solely and exclusively responsible for any additional costs.
If the company insuring the Condominium pays for lost rental
income, the parties agree that LORETTA shall first recoup any
money she has paid which exceeded the $10,000.00 payment she is to
receive at settlement on the townhouses. Any additional insurance
proceeds shall be equally divided between the parties.
LORETTA
and MARK agree that if the money for the Condo
costs is needed prior to settlement on the two townhouses, LORETTA
shall pay one-half (1/2) of the money owed from her separate funds
and MARK shall pay LORETTA one-half (1/2) of the money owed from
his separate funds, and the total amount of money paid by the
parties will be deducted from the $10,000.00 LORETTA is to receive
at settlement on the townhouses. If either party uses funds from
an account that will incur tax consequences, that party shall be
solely responsible for payment of those taxes.
LORETTA agrees to be solely and exclusively responsible for
the balance of the mortgage, the taxes, insurance, and all other
expenses associated with the Condominium. LORETTA agrees to
indemnify MARK and hold him harmless from any and all liability
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for same.
The parties agree that the mortgage will remain in joint
names, unless LORETTA is eligible to refinance in her individual
name with an interest rate equal to, or less than, the current
rate of five and one-quarter ( 5 1/4% ) percent with no points.
LORETTA agrees that she shall make all mortgage payments in a
timely manner. In the event LORETTA fails to make a mortgage
payment wi thin forty-five (45) days of the due date, LORETTA
agrees to immediately place the Condominium on the market for sale
at a reasonable price with a mutually acceptable Realtor. If MARK
makes any mortgage payments on the Condominium due to LORETTA's
failure to do so, the parties agree that MARK shall be reimbursed
for all such payments from the proceeds of the Condominium at the
time of settlement.
This Agreement shall be binding on and shall inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
MARK agrees to execute a Deed transferring the Condominium to
LORETTA within ten (10) days of presentation of the Deed. LORETTA
agrees to have a Deed prepared at her expense, and she further
agrees to reference in the Deed that the transfer is subject to
this paragraph of the Marital Settlement Agreement dated January
26, 2005.
MARK further agrees to execute a Spousal Waiver waiving any
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and all rights and interest he may have in the new home LORETTA
plans to purchase.
(c) and (d)
LORETTA and MARK agree that they shall
sell the townhouses at 17 Drexel Place (with a 2004 assessment
value of $82,380.00) and 18 Drexel Place (with a 2004 assessment
value of $78,490.00), both located in New Cumberland, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
The parties acknowledge that the current
tenants of 17 Drexel Place and 18 Drexel Place have stated that
they wish to purchase the respective townhouses. Settlement is
anticipated to be on or about February 18, 2005. In the event
either or both tenants are unable to purchase the respective
townhouses,
the
parties
agree
to
immediately
place
the
townhouse(s) on the market for sale at a reasonable price with a
mutually acceptable Realtor.
LORETTA and MARK agree to use the proceeds from the sale of
the townhouses to pay the balance of the home equity loan of
approximately $50,588.45 on 17 Drexel Place, New Cumberland,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; the balance of the boat loan on
the 2005 Regal 2400 of approximately $38,348.85; and the capital
gains tax on the sale of the townhouses. The parties further agree
that LORETTA shall receive $10,000.00 towards the Condo costs (or
the balance owed to her if the parties have already equally made
payments prior to settlement); and MARK shall receive an amount
equal to the balance owed on February 18, 2004 for his truck loan
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on the 2004 Nissan Frontier XE. The parties agree that they shall
equally divide any additional proceeds.
In the event only one of the townhouses settles on February
18, 2005, LORETTA and MARK agree to first pay the home equity
loan and the boat loan to enable LORETTA to qualify for her new
mortgage. At settlement on the second townhouse, the parties
agree to use those proceeds to satisfy items (c) through (f)
immediately above.
12. Personal. Property:
LORETTA and MARK acknowledge that
they have agreed upon a mutually satisfactory division of their
personal property currently in the marital residence, and both
waive their rights to list these items. The parties acknowledge
that LORETTA plans to purchase a home in Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, with settlement anticipated to be on or
about February 25, 2005. The parties agree that the physical
division of their personal property shall take place as soon as
possible after LORETTA takes possession of her home.
LORETTA and MARK agree that MARK shall become the sole and
exclusive owner of the trailer, valued on 11/29/04 at $16,500.00;
and of the boat trailer, which has not been valued.
The parties agree that the above division of property is
mutually acceptable to them, and neither wants to have this
property appraised. Neither party shall make any claim to any such
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item of marital property, or of the separate personal property of
either party, except as provided for in this Agreement. Should it
become necessary, the parties each agree to sign, upon request,
any titles or documents necessary to give effect to this
paragraph.
13. Bank Accounts: The parties acknowledge that they have
accounts at the following banks:
(a) Members 1st Savings Account Suffix 00
names, balance on 10/31/2004 of $101.00;
(b) Members 1st Savings Account Suffix 05
names, balance on 10/31/2004 of $23,000.00;
(c) Members 1 st Checking Account Suffix 11
names, balance on 10/31/2004 of $12,741.00;
joint
joint
joint
(d) New Cumberland Federal Credit Union - LORETTA's
name, balance on 9/30/2004 of $126.31;
(e) New Cumberland Federal Credit Union - MARK's name,
balance on 9/30/2004 of $6,704.47.
The parties agree to equally divide the above bank accounts
between themselves within one (1) week of the execution of this
Agreement if they have not already been divided.
Although the joint accounts shall be divided, LORETTA and
MARK agree that they will equally share the mortgage payments on
the marital residence and the Condominium, and all regular
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household expenses until February 25, 2005, when LORETTA plans to
move into her new home. If MARK has not already moved back into
the marital home before February 25, 2005, the parties also agree
to share the expense of his separate residence.
14. stock: The parties acknowledge that the following is
a list of their stock:
(a) American Express High Yield Tax Exempt Fund
joint names, balance on 9/30/2004 of $6,354.54;
(b) American Express Global Technology Fund - joint
names, balance on 9/30/2004 of $6,873.98;
(c) American Express Diversified Equity Income Fund -
joint names, balance on 9/30/2004 of $27,383.96;
(d) American Express Money Market Mutual Funds - joint
names, balance on 9/30/2004 of $64,578.96;
(e) Roadway - MARK's name, balance on 11/26/2003 of
$1,050.49;
(f) American Funds - MARK's name, balance on 9/30/2004
of $1,992.42;
(g) Tomorrow's Scholar MARK's name, balance on
9/30/2004 of $2,889.99.
LORETTA and MARK agree that each separate account above shall
be divided equally between them so that each party has an equal
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number of shares of each stock that they currently own. This
division shall occur within one (1) week of the date of execution
of this Agreement if they have not already been divided.
15. Cash Distribution: The parties agree that LORETTA shall
receive from MARK the sum of $23,112.79 on or before February 18,
2005 in order to effectuate an equitable distribution of the
marital property in addition to the other property transferred as
set forth in this Agreement.
16. Pension/Retirement Benefits: The parties acknowledge
that both have retirement benefits as follows:
(a) American Express Mutual Funds IRA - MARK's name,
balance on 9/30/2004 of $9,632.61;
(b) American Express Equity Income Fund IRA - MARK's
name, balance on 9/30/2004 of $12,284.74;
(c) GA & FC Wagman - MARK'S name, balance on 9/30/2004
of $34,210.89;
(d) Teamsters pension - MARK's name, unknown value
(e) IUOE Local 825 Annuity Plan - MARK's name, balance
on 3/31/04 of $10,477.83;
(f) American Express Growth Fund IRA - LORETTA's name,
balance on 9/30/2004 of $2,049.13;
(g) American Funds IRA - LORETTA's name, balance on
9/39/2004 of $36,005.02;
(h) American Funds LORETTA's name, balance on
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9/30/2004 of $11,176.63.
The parties agree that the marital portions of both of their
retirement benefits will be equally divided as of the date of
distribution, less any individual contributions by either party
from November 7, 2004, the date of separation. LORETTA and MARK
will cooperate in dividing these retirement benefits after a
Decree in Divorce has been entered by the Court. MARK and LORETTA
understand that this distribution cannot occur until the divorce
is final. The parties agree to provide their financial planner
with any documents necessary to have these retirement benefits
transferred without incurring penalties.
LORETTA and MARK agree that they will both execute a
Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) to equally divide the
marital portion of MARK's Teamsters' pension, with MARK electing
the survivor death benefit option naming LORETTA as beneficiary
until Cameron is twenty-two (22) years of age. The parties further
agree to execute a Qualified Domestic Relations Order for any
other retirement benefits that require a QDRO before distribution
can take place. The parties agree to equally share the cost of
having the QDRO(s) prepared and qualified.
17. Motor Vehicles: The parties agree that MARK shall
become the sole and exclusive owner of his 2004 Nissan Frontier XE
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Crew Cab Long Bed truck, currently titled in his individual name.
The parties acknowledge that the trade-in Blue Book value of the
truck as of 12/6/2004 is $15,350.00. The loan on the truck as of
11/19/2004 is $21,630.72. The parties agree that MARK shall
receive an amount equal to the balance owed on February 18, 2005
for the loan from the proceeds of the sale of the two townhouses
at 17 Drexel Place, New Cumberland, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania and 18 Drexel Place, New Cumberland, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania as per paragraphs number 9 and number 11
above. MARK agrees to be solely and exclusively responsible for
paying the balance of the truck loan. MARK further agrees to
indemnify LORETTA and hold her harmless from any and all liability
for same.
The parties agree that LORETTA shall become the sole and
exclusive owner of her 2000 Volvo S80 2.9 Sedan 4D currently
titled in her individual name. The parties acknowledge that the
trade-in Blue Book value of the car as of 12/6/2004 is $10,665.00.
There is no loan on this vehicle.
The parties agree that MARK shall become the sole and
exclusive owner of the 2005 Regal 2400 boat currently titled in
joint names. The parties agree to use $34,000.00 as the value of
this boat. The loan on this boat as of 11/10/2004 is $38,348.85.
The parties agree that the balance of the boat will be paid in
full from the proceeds of the sale of the two townhouses at 17
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Drexel Place, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and
18 Drexel Place, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
as per paragraphs number 9 and number 11 above. MARK agrees to be
solely responsible for the balance of the loan on the boat. MARK
further agrees to indemnify LORETTA and hold her harmless from any
and all liability for same. MARK and LORETTA agree to cooperate in
transferring the title of the boat to MARK's individual name after
the loan has been paid in full.
18. After Acquired Persona~ Property: Each of the parties
shall hereafter own and enj oy, independently of any claims or
right of the other, all items of personal property, tangible or
intangible, hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power in
him or her to dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all
respects and for all purposes, as though he or she were unmarried.
19. App~icabi~ity of Tax Law to Property Transfers: The
parties hereby agree and express their intent that any transfers
of property pursuant to this Agreement shall be within the scope
and applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (herein the
"Act"), specifically, the provisions of said Act pertaining to
transfers of property between spouses or former spouses. The
parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other
documents required by the Internal Revenue Service to render the
Act applicable to the transfers set forth in this Agreement,
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without recognition of gain on such transfer and subject to the
carry-over basis provisions of said Act.
20. Waiver of Spousa~ Support, Alimony Pen"'..nte Lite and
Legal Fees: LORETTA and MARK waive any rights they may have to
spousal support, maintenance and alimony pendente lite except as
set forth in paragraphs 20 and 21 of this Agreement. The parties
agree to equally share in paying their attorney's fees and the
filing fee for the Complaint in Divorce.
Only in the event that LORETTA obtains a Child Support Order
through the Domestic Relations Office for Cameron, LORETTA agrees
to pay MARK the sum of one hundred fifty one ($151.00) dollars per
month for a maximum of twenty-four (24) months for spousal
support, maintenance, alimony pendente lite or alimony in
consideration for MARK's agreement to waive any other spousal
support, maintenance, alimony pendente lite and alimony, and
MARK's agreement to consent to the divorce and to execute an
Affidavit of Consent and Waiver. This amount shall be
nonmodifiable as to amount and duration; shall be deductible to
LORETTA and includible as income to MARK on their income tax
returns; and shall terminate at the expiration of twenty-four (24)
months, or until LORETTA no longer receives child support through
the Domestic Relations Office, or upon the death of either party,
whichever shall first occur.
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21. Waiver of Alimony: LORETTA and MARK acknowledge that
by this Agreement they have respectively secured and maintained an
adequate fund with which to provide for themselves sufficient
financial resources to provide for their comfort, maintenance and
support. MARK and LORETTA hereby waive, release and give up any
rights they may respectively have against the other for spousal
support, maintenance, alimony pendente lite and alimony except as
set forth in paragraphs 20 and 21 of this Agreement. It shall be,
from the execution of this Agreement, the sole responsibility of
each of the respective parties to sustain themselves without
seeking any support from the other party.
Only in the event that LORETTA obtains a Child Support
Order through the Domestic Relations Office for Cameron, LORETTA
agrees to pay MARK the sum of one hundred fifty one ($151.00)
dollars per month for a maximum of twenty-four (24) months for
spousal support, maintenance, alimony pendente lite or alimony in
consideration for MARK's agreement to waive any other spousal
support, maintenance, alimony pendente lite and alimony, and
MARK's agreement to consent to the divorce and to execute an
Affidavit of Consent and Waiver. This amount shall be
norunodifiable as to amount and duration; shall be deductible to
LORETTA and includible as income to MARK on their income tax
returns; and shall terminate at the expiration of twenty-four (24)
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months, or until LORETTA no longer receives child support through
the Domestic Relations Office, or upon the death of either party,
whichever shall first occur.
22. Capit:U Gains - Income Tax Returzur: LORETTA and MARK
agree to file joint Federal and state tax returns for 2004. The
parties anticipate that they will receive a refund. In the past,
this refund has been approximately $5,000.00. LORETTA and MARK
agree to equally divide the entire refund from the 2004 tax
returns.
The parties expect to pay capital gains tax of approximately
$20,000.00 on the sale of their two townhouses, at 17 Drexel
Place, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and 18
Drexel Place, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
LORETTA and MARK agree to equally pay the capital gains tax at the
time of settlement on the two townhouses. MARK and LORETTA shall
direct the title company to send them each a separate 1099 for
one-half (1/2) of the total sales proceeds, and each shall claim
one-half (1/2) of the capital gains on their tax returns.
MARK and LORETTA agree to speak with their tax preparer to
determine the best way for both of them to minimize their capital
gains tax consequences, and will cooperate with each other in
doing so.
LORETTA and MARK each represent and
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warrant to the other that he or she has made a full and complete
disclosure to the other of all assets of any nature whatsoever and
of every type whatsoever in which such party has an interest, and
of all other facts relating to the subject matter of this
Agreement.
24. Hatters Re~ating to Cameron:
(a) Parenting Issues
LORETTA and MARK agree that they will share in parenting
their son, Cameron. All major decisions regarding Cameron shall be
made by the parents jointly, after discussion and consultation
with each other. LORETTA and MARK shall notify each other of any
activity or event concerning Cameron that could reasonably be
expected to be of concern to the other. LORETTA and MARK shall
each be entitled to complete and full information regarding
Cameron from any doctor, dentist, teacher, professional, etc., and
to receive copies of any reports or information given to either of
them as a parent.
LORETTA and MARK shall alternate weekends with Cameron from
after school on Friday until Sunday evening. MARK shall also have
Cameron two (2) days per week for approximately four (4) hours
each day. The specific days and times may vary depending upon
MARK's work schedule. MARK shall give LORETTA reasonable notice of
his time with Cameron. Holidays shall be shared or alternated
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between the parents. Both parents shall have reasonable vacation
time with their son during the summer months.
LORETTA and MARK agree that Cameron will sleep at LORETTA's
house on weekdays during the school year so that his schedule is
consistent. LORETTA and MARK agree that the weekday summer
schedule can be more flexible.
MARK and LORETTA understand that they can alter the parenting
schedule by their mutual agreement. In the event one or the other
parent wishes to modify this schedule, and the parents are unable
to reach agreement, LORETTA and MARK agree to return to the
Collaborative Law Process prior to initiating litigation.
It is the intention of LORETTA and MARK that Cameron
continues to have a close and loving relationship with both of his
parents. They agree to work together to ensure that their son
enjoys the security of knowing that both of his parents love him
and are concerned about his well-being.
MARK and LORETTA agree that they shall abide by the above
parenting schedule as though it were an Order of Court. If either
parent wishes to have the parenting schedule issued by the Court,
both parents agree to sign a Stipulation based upon this parenting
schedule to be submitted to the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania requesting that such an Order be
entered.
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(b)
Maintenance
LORETTA and MARK agree that neither shall seek support from
the other for Cameron. Instead, the parents agree to share
expenses related to their son, depending upon his needs. In the
event either parent is dissatisfied with this sharing of expenses,
MARK and LORETTA agree to return to the Collaborative Law Process
to re-address this issue prior to initiating litigation.
Only in the event that LORETTA obtains a Child Support Order
through the Domestic Relations Office for Cameron, LORETTA agrees
to pay MARK the sum of one hundred fifty one ($151.00) dollars per
month for a maximum of twenty-four (24) months for spousal
support, maintenance, alimony pendente lite, or alimony in
consideration for MARK's agreement to waive any other spousal
support, maintenance, alimony pendente lite and alimony, and
MARK's agreement to consent to the divorce and to execute an
Affidavit of Consent and Waiver. This amount shall be
nonmodifiable as to amount and duration; shall be deductible to
LORETTA and includible as income to MARK on their income tax
returns; and shall terminate at the expiration of twenty-four (24)
months, or until LORETTA no longer receives child support through
the Domestic Relations Office, or upon the death of either party,
whichever shall first occur.
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(c)
Health Insurance
Currently, MARK and LORETTA both provide health insurance
coverage for Cameron. The parents agree to continue this joint
coverage for so long as it is available to them at a reasonable
cost.
25. Disc~osure and Waiver or Procedural. Rights: Each party
understands that he or she has the right to obtain from the other
party a complete inventory or list of all of the property that
either or both parties own at this time or owned as of the date of
separation, and that each party has the right to have all such
property valued by means of appraisals or otherwise. Both parties
understand that they have the right to have the Court hold
hearings and make decisions on the matters covered by this
Agreement. Both parties understand that a Court decision
concerning the parties' respective rights and obligations might be
different from the provisions of this Agreement.
Both parties waive the following procedural rights:
a. The right to obtain an Inventory and Appraisement
of all marital and separate property as defined by the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code;
b.
The
the
right to
other party
obtain an Income
and Expense
Statement
of
as provided by the
Pennsylvania
Divorce Code;
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c. The right to have the Court determine which
property is marital and which is non-marital and equitably
distribute between the parties that property which the Court
determines to be marital;
d. The right to have the Court decide any other
rights, remedies, privileges, or obligations covered by this
Agreement, including but not limited to, possible claims for
divorce, spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel
fees, costs and expenses.
26. Waiver of Modification
to be in Writing:
No
modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid
unless in writing and signed by both parties and no waiver of any
breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any
subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
27. Mutua~ Cooperation: Each party shall, at any time and
from time to time hereafter, take any and all steps and execute,
acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all further
instruments and/or documents that the other party may reasonably
require for the purpose of giving full force and effect to the
provisions of this Agreement.
28 . App~icab~e Law:
This Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which
are in effect as of the date of execution of this Agreement.
29. Agreement Binning on Heirs:
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binding and shall inure to the benefits of the parties hereto and
their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns.
30.
Integration:
This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding of the parties and supersedes any and all prior
agreements
and negotiations between them.
There are no
representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth
herein.
31. Other Documentation:
MARK and LORETTA covenant and
agree that they will forthwith execute any and all written
instruments, assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes or
such other writings as may be necessary or desirable for the
proper effectuation of this Agreement.
32 . No Waiver on Defaul. t:
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 in no way affect the right of such party
hereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the waiver of any default
or breach of any provisions hereof be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent default or breach of the same or similar nature, nor
shall it be construed as a waiver of strict performance of any
other obligations herein.
33. Severabi~i ty:
If any term,
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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. Likewise, the
failure of any party to meet his or her obligation under anyone
or more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the
satisfaction of the conditions precedent, shall in no way avoid or
alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
34. EnEorcfI1IIIBZJt of Agrefl1lllBZJt: If either party believes
that the other party has breached any provision of this Agreement,
the parties agree to return to the Collaborative Law Process to
resolve the issue. If the parties are unable to resolve the issues
through the Collaborative Law Process, a 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. The party breaching this contract shall be responsible
for payment of reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the
other in enforcing their rights under this agreement.
35. Beadings Not Part of Agre----t: Any heading preceding
the text of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof are
inserted solely for convenience of reference and shall not
consti tute a part of this Agreement nor shall they affect its
meaning, construction or effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their
hands and seals this day and year first above written.
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Date Marya n Murphy,
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Date
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF Cu",\;,er I,,~d.
:ss:
On this the ;7':,tl. day of 3O.",,~c~ 2005,
before me the undersigned, personally appeared ~ ECKER, known
to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Marital Settlement Agreement, and
acknowledged that he executed the same for the purpose therein
contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and notarial seal.
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before the undersigned officer, personally appeared LORETTA ECKER,
known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the within Marital Settlement Agreement, and
acknowledged that she executed the same for the purpose therein
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVILACflON - LAW
LORETfA ECKER,
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MARK ECKER,
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Defendant
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Maryann Murphy, Esquire, depose and say:
1. That I am an adult individual residing in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. That on February 4, 2005, I personally handed the Complaint in Divorce to
Defendant's attorney, Joanne H. Clough, Esquire, at the following address:
24 North 320d Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
3. That Defendant's attorney, Joanne H. Clough, Esquire, accepted service of the
Complaint in Divorce on behalf of Defendant and signed an Acceptance of Service dated
February 4, 2005. The Acceptance of Service is attached hereto.
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Maryann urphy, Esquire
PMB 246
4902 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 730-0422
J.D. # 61900
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACflON - LAW
WRETfA ECKER,
Plaintiff
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MARK ECKER,
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ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, JOANNE H. CWUGH, ESQUIRE, am the Attorney for Defendant, Mark
Ecker, in the above-captioned matter. In that capacity, I am authorized to and have
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2005.
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CIVILACflON - LAW
WREITA ECKER,
Plaintiff
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MARK ECKER,
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Defendant
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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 ~n01(c) of the
Divorce Code.
2. Date and Manner of service of the Complaint: Personally served upon. Joanne
H. Clough. Esquire. counsel for Defendant on Februmy 4. 2001>. Acceptance of Service.
dated February 4, 200.':;. signed by Joanne H. Clough. Esquire.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301{ c) of the
Divorce Code: by Plaintiff, May 24. 2001';: by Defendant, August II>. 2001>.
(b )(1) Date of execution of the Plaintiffs Affidavit required by Section 3301{ d) of the
DivorceCode: N/A.
(2) Date of filing and service of the Plaintiffs Affidavit upon Defendant: N I A.
4. Related claims pending: All claims have been resolved by the Marital
Settlement Agreement dated January 26. 200."\.
5. Complete either paragraph (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 I A.
(b) Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in Section 3301( c) Divorce was filed with
the Prothonotary: June 1."1. 200!>.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(C) Divorce was filed with
the Prothonotary: August :-to, 2005.
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PMB 246
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Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF
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LORETTA ECKER
Plaintiff
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05-633 Civil Term
VERSUS
MARK ECKER
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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DECREED THAT LORETTA ECKER
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PLAINTIFF,
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MARK ECKER
DEFEN DANT,
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;
The attached Marital Settlement Agreement dated January 26, 2005, is hereby
incorporated but not merged into this Decree in Divorce.
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