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SONY A K NEFF,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 2005 - 911
CIVIL TERM
DEVIN B. NEFF,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: DIVORCE/CUSTODY
NOTICE
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 at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
COUNSEL FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF 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 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SONYAK NEFF,
vs.
: NO. 2005 - 91J
CIVIL TERM
DEVIN B. NEFF,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: DIVORCE/CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE UNDER SECTIONS 3301(c), and 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
COUNT I - DIVORCE
I. Plaintiff is Sonya K Neff, an adult individual who currently resides at 323 South
Baltimore Avenue, Mt Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17065.
2. Defendant is Devin B. Neff, an adult individual who currently has a mailing address of
P.O. Box 75, Mt Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17065.
3. The parties are the parents of two minor children, Griffin Boyd Neff, born June 18,
1999; and Grace Elizabeth Neff, born May 17, 2001.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six months previous to the filing ofthis Complaint
5. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on November 21, 1998 in Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties.
7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and the right to request that
the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United States or any of its
Allies.
9, Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which the action is based are:
a. Section 3301 (c) - the marriage is irretrievably broken
b. Section 3301 (d) - the marriage is irretrievably broken and the parties are
now living separate and apart. Once the parties have lived separate and
apart for a period of two years, Plaintiff will submit an Affidavit alleging
that the parties have lived separate and apart for at least two years and that
the marriage is irretrievably broken. The parties have lived separate and
apart since November 16, 2004.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter a decree in divorce,
divorcing the Plaintiff and Defendant.
COUNT II - EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
10. Paragraphs I through 9 are incorporated by reference hereto as fully as though the
same were set forth at length.
II. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property and debts, both real and personal,
during their marriage from November 21, 1998 to the present, all of which are "marital property"
or "marital debts."
12, Plaintiff and/or Defendant have acquired, prior to the marriage or subsequent thereto,
"non-marital property" which has increased in value since the date of marriage and/or subsequent
to its acquisition during the marriage, which increase in value is "marital property."
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to equitably divide all marital
property and debts of the parties.
COUNT III - ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, ALIMONY
13. Paragraphs I through 12 are incorporated by reference hereto as fully as though the
same were set forth at length.
14. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable means and is unable to
support herself through additional employment
15. Plaintiff requires reasonable support to adequately maintain herself in accordance with
the standard ofliving established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter an award of alimony
pendente lite until final hearing and hereafter enter an award of alimony thereafter.
COUNT VI - CUSTODY
16. Paragraphs I through 15 are incorporated by reference hereto as fully as though the
same were set forth at length.
17. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following children: Griffin Boyd Neff, born June 18,
1999; and Grace Elizabeth Neff, born May 17, 2001. The children currently reside at 323 South
Baltimore Avenue, Mt. Holly Springs, Pennsylvania 17065.
18. The children were not born out of wedlock.
19. The children are presently in the custody of Plaintiff
20. During the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons at the
following addresses:
Name
Address
Date
Sonya Neff
Devin Neff
323 South Baltimore Avenue
Mt Holly Springs, PA 17065
birth to 11/16/04
Sonya Neff
323 South Baltimore Avenue
Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065
11/16/04 to present
21. The mother of the children is Sonya Neff whose current address is 323 South
Baltimore Avenue, Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065.
22. The father of the child is Devin Neff whose current mailing address is P.O. Box 75,
Mt. Holly Springs, P A 17065.
23. The relationship of Plaintiff to the children is that of mother. Plaintiff currently
resides with the children.
24. The relationship of Defendant to the children is that off ather. Defendant currently
resides with Stephanie Champ, father's girlfriend.
25. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or another court.
26. Plaintiff does not know of a person, not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child
27. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the
relief requested because:
a. Mother and Father have agreed it is in the best interest ofthe children for
Mother to have primary custody.
b. Mother is the primary caregiver for the children.
c Father does not currently have a permanent residence.
d. Father does not have regular work hours. Father's hours vary throughout the
month.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to grant shared legal custody of the children
to Plaintiff and Defendant and primary physical custody of the children to Plaintiff
Respectfully Submitted,
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Megan ~SqUire
Law Offices of Lopez Neuharth LLP
401 East Louther Street, Suite 101
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 258-9991
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.CS. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SONYA K NEFF,
vs.
. NO. 2005 - 911 CIVIL TERM
DEVIN B. NEFF,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: DIVORCE/CUSTODY
Affidavit of Service
I, Megan Malone, Esquire hereby state that on February 18, 2005, I mailed by First Class
U.S. Mail and by Certified Mail, No.7004-25 10-0003-5085-1254, Return Receipt Requested,
Addressee Only, a copy of the Complaint in Divorce to Defendant, Devin B. Neff, at P.O. Box
75, Mt Holly Springs, Pennsylvania 17065, the last known mailing address of Defendant, which
documents were 'received on February 18,2005, as evidenced by the attached Return Receipt
Card,
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(717) 258-9991
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EXHIBIT A
Plaintiff
: TN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SONYAK NEFF,
vs.
: NO. 2005 -
CIVIL TERM
DEVIN B. NEFF,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: DIVORCE/CUSTODY
STIPULATION
1. Plaintiff(hereinafter "Mother") is Sonva K Neff, an adult individual currently residing
at 323 South Baltimore, Mt Hollv Springs. Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17065.
2. Defendant (hereinafter "Father") is Devin B. Neff, an adult currently residing at 601
Pine Grove Road. Gardners. Cumberland Countv, Pennsvlvania 17324, with a mailing address of
P.O. Box 75, Mt. Hollv Springs. Cumberland County, Pennsvlvania 17065.
3. Plaintiff is the natural mother of the children, Griffin Boyd Neff born June 18, ] 999:
and Grace Elizabeth Neff born May 17. 2001.
Defendant is the natural father of the children.
4. The children were not born out of wedlock.
5. The children are currently in the physical custody of Mother who resides at the
aforementioned address.
6. The Plaintiff currently resides with the children. The Defendant currently resides alone
for periods of time and with his paramour for periods of time.
7. For the past five years, the children have resided at the following addresses with the
following persons:
Dates
Birth to 11/16/04
Addresses
323 South Baltimre Ave.
Mt. Holly Springs, P A 17065
Persons
Sonya Neff
Devin Neff
11/16/04 - present
323 South Baltimore Ave.
Mt Holly Springs, PA 17065
Sonya Neff
8. Mother has not participated as a party in other litigation concerning the custody of the
children in another court. Mother does not know of any other people not a party to these
proceedings who have physical custody of the children or claim to have custody or visitation
rights with respect to the children.
9 Both Mother and Father agree that it is in the best interest of the children for the Court
to enter the attached Order of Court
I I) Mother has been represented by Megan Malone, Esquire. Father is currently
unrepresented.
WHEREFORE, this _ day of
, 2005, Mother and Father, intending to be
legally bound and waiving their right to be present when this agreement and order are presented
and executed, hereby stipulate and agree that the Court may enter the following order in the
above captioned case:
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of
2005, based on the stipulation of the parties, the Court hereby
Orders as follows:
I. Plaintiff (hereinafter "Mother") and Defendant
(hereinafter "Father") shall have shared legal custody of their
minor children, Griffin Bovd Neff. born June 18, 1999: and
Grace Elizabeth Neff, born Mav 17, 200 I.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the
children, subject to Father's periods of partial physical custody
as the parties may agree.
3. The parties may change the provisions of this
Agreement as they mutually agree.
By the Court,
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The parties further agree that in the procuring of this agreement there has been no fraud,
concealment, overreaching, coercion, or other unfair dealing by either party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, intending to be legally bound, have signed
hereunto.
Witness Sonya Neff
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Witness Devin Neff
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VERIFICA nON
I verifY that the statements made in the foregoing Stipulation are true and correct.
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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Sonya Ne
VERlFICA nON
I verifY that the statements made in the foregoing Stipulation 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
Date:
Devin Neff
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VERIFICATION
I verifY that the statements made in the foregoing Stipulation 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.
Date
Sonya Neff
VERIFICATION
I verifY that the statements made in the foregoing Stipulation 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.
Date:
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Devin
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Stipulation are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.CS Section
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Sonya Neff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Stipulation 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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SONYA K NEFF,
. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
vs.
. NO. 2005 Jill
CIVIL TERM
DEVIN B. NEFF,
. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
. DIVORCE/CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
ANDNOW,this~day-of ~O
,..2005, based on the stipulation of
the parties, the Court hereby Orders as follows
I. Plaintiff (hereinafter "Mother") and Defendant (hereinafter "Father") shall have shared
legal custody of their minor children, Griffin Bovd Neff. born June 18. 1999: and Grace Elizabeth
Neff. born Mav ] 7. 2001.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the children, subject to Father's periods
of partial physical custody as the parties may agree.
3. The parties may change the provisions of this Agreement as they mutually agree.
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SONYA K. NEFF,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-911 CIVIL TERM
V.
DEVIN B. NEFF,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this &13 day of September, 2005 by and between Sonya
K. Neff, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and Devin B. Neff, of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Devin B. Neff, (hereinafter referred to as "Husband") currently residing at
323 South Baltimore Avenue, Mt. Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17065-
1007; and,
WHEREAS, Sonya K. Neff (hereinafter referred to as "Wife") currently residing at 232
West Ridge Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County Pennsylvania 17013-4008; and,
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife, having been lawfully married on
November 21, 1998; and,
WHEREAS, the parties have lived separate and apart since November 16, 2004; and,
WHEREAS, there were two children born to the parties, namely, Griffin Boyd Neff, born
June 18,1999 and Grace Elizabeth Neff, born May 17, 2001; and,
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WHEREAS, the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective
marital and property rights and obligations as between each other, including, without limitation,
the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership of real and personal
property, the support and maintenance of one another and, in general, the settling of any and
all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estates.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises, and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth, and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the
parties hereto, Husband and Wife, each intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and
agree as follows:
1. PERSONAL RIGHTS. Husband and Wife may, at all times hereafter, live
separate and apart. Each shall be free from all control, restraint, interference and authority,
direct or indirect, by the other. Each may reside at such place or places as he or she may
select. Husband and Wife shall not molest, harass, disturb or malign each other, nor compel
or attempt to compel the other to cohabit or dwell by any means or in any manner whatsoever
with him or her. Neither party will interfere with the use, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of
any property now owned by or hereafter acquired by the other.
2. ADVICE OF COUNSEL. Each party acknowledges that he or she has had the
opportunity to receive independent legal advice from Counsel of his or her selection. Husband
has secured legal advice from Michael A. Scherer, Esquire, who is Husband's separate
counsel. Wife has secured legal advice from Megan Malone, Esquire, who is Wife's separate
counsel.
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3. DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS. Each of the parties hereto acknowledges that he or
she is aware of his or her right to seek discovery including, but not limited to, written
interrogatories, motions for production of documents, the taking or oral depositions, the filing
of inventories and all other means of discovery permitted under the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code or the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. Each of the parties further acknowledges
that he or she is aware of his or her right to have the real and/or personal property, estate and
assets, earnings and income of the other assessed or evaluated by the courts of this
Commonwealth or any other court of competent jurisdiction. The parties do hereby
acknowledge that there has been full and fair disclosure to the other of his or her respective
income, assets and liabilities, whether such are held jointly, in the name of one party alone or
in the name of one of the parties and another individual or individuals. Each party agrees that
any right to further disclosure, valuation, appraisal or enumeration or statement thereof in this
Agreement is hereby specifically waived, and the parties do not wish to make or append
hereto any further enumeration or statement.
4. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE. It is the intention of the parties, and the
parties agree, that they have resolved all ancillary economic issues related to the dissolution of
their marriage and thus any divorce action with respect to these parties shall be limited to a
claim for divorce only. Wife has filed a Complaint for Divorce in the Court of Common Pleas,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, indexed to No. 05-199 Civil Term. The parties agree that
they will each execute an Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request
Entry of Divorce Decree in order that counsel may finalize the divorce action in a timely
fashion.
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5. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION.
A. Real Estate. The parties are the owners as tenants by the entireties of
real estate located at 323 S. Baltimore Street, Mt. Holly Springs, Pennsylvania 17065 which
was the former marital residence. Husband has obtained an appraisal for the property in
connection with his refinance of the property and the fair market value, according to said
appraisal, is $101,000.00. A first and second mortgage encumber the property and the total
indebtedness of those obligations is approximately $89,000.00. Husband shall refiance the
marital residence in his name alone and payoff the first and second mortgage, and
simultaneous thereto, shall pay wife the sum of $3,000 cash. Wife shall, concurrent with her
receipt of the $3,000 cash, execute a deed conveying all her right, title and interest in the
marital residence to Husband.
B. Furnishinas and Personalty. Wife will retrieve from the marital
residence the children's items of clothing and toys, Christmas decorations, a bicycle, a
stationary bicycle and some miscellaneous items in a computer desk within sixty days. Except
for the foregoing, the parties have divided by agreement between themselves all furnishings
and personalty located in the marital residence, including all furniture, furnishings, household
appliances, tools and equipment. Accordingly, Husband shall retain sole and exclusive
ownership of all furnishings and personalty currently in his possession, free and clear of any
right, title, claim and/or interest of Wife and Wife shall retain all items of furnishings and
personal property currently in her possession as her sole and separate property free and clear
of any right, title, claim and/or interest of Husband.
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c. Motor Vehicles.
(1) Husband shall retain as his sole and separate property the 1997 Chevrolet
Pickup Truck.
(2) Wife shall retain as her sole and separate property the 2000 Pontiac van.
Neither vehicle is encumbered by a lien. The parties agree that they will cooperate and
execute any documents necessary to effectuate the transfer of titles and insurance regarding
the above-referenced vehicles.
D. Debt to James Neff. The parties are indebted to Husband's father,
James Neff, pursuant to a written note, for the sum of $22,000.00. Husband shall be solely
liable to repay this indebtedness to James Neff and will indemnify and save Wife harmless
from this obligation.
E. Pension and Retirement Benefits. Husband holds a 401 (k)/profit sharing
plan through his employer, PPG Industries, valued at approximately $25,907.00. Husband
shall transfer to Wife through a QDRO prepared by Husband the sum of $3,000.00 from his
PPG 401 k to be rolled over into an IRA or other qualified account in Wife's name. Husband
shall retain, as his sole and separate property, the remainder of the 401 (k)/profit sharing plan
he as accrued with PPG Industries.
Wife has 401k accounts and/or a retirement accounts with Healthcore in the amount of
approximately $3,275 and with Pinnacle Health in the amount of approximately $4,550. Wife
shall become the sole owner of these accounts and Husband waives any interest he may have
in said retirement accounts.
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F. Bank Accounts. The parties were the joint owners of checking and
savings accounts during their marriage and those accounts have been closed and equitably
divided. Each party shall keep, as their separate property, the sums of money in their
respective possessions from these accounts.
G. Investment Accounts. The parties are the owners of certain investment
accounts with a broker named Bill Davidson. Husband has two Roth IRA's, one valued at
approximately $7,260 and the second valued at approximately $2,284. Some of the funds in
Husband's accounts are not marital property. Wife has accounts with Bill Davidson in the form
of Roth IRA's which total approximately $3,500. All of the funds in Wife's accounts are marital
property. The parties shall own as their separate property the respective investment accounts
with Bill Davidson or others in the nature of Roth IRA's and each party shall waive any interest
he or she may have in the investment accounts of their spouse. Husband shall provide wife
with all documents in his possession regarding wife's Roth IRA.
H. Time Share/Miscellaneous Property. The parties shall share equally in
the expense of the timeshare and shall have equal use of the timeshare. As of the execution
date of this Agreement, any and all property not specifically addressed herein shall be owned
by the party to whom the property is titled; and if untitled, the party in possession. This
Agreement shall constitute a sufficient bill of sale to evidence the transfer of any and all rights
in such property from each to together.
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I. Property to Wife. The parties agree that Wife shall own, possess, and
enjoy free from any claim of husband, the property awarded to her by the terms of this
Agreement. Husband hereby quitclaims, assigns and conveys to Wife all such property, and
waives and relinquishes any and all rights thereto, together with any insurance policies
covering that property, and any escrow accounts relating to that property. This Agreement
shall constitute a sufficient bill of sale to evidence the transfer of any and all rights in such
property from Husband to Wife.
J. Property to Husband. The parties agree that Husband shall own,
possess, and enjoy, free from any claim of Wife, the property awarded to him by the terms of
this Agreement. Wife hereby quitclaims, assigns and conveys to Husband all such property,
and waives and relinquishes any and all rights thereto, together with any insurance policies
covering that property, and any escrow accounts relating to that property. This Agreement
shall constitute sufficient bill of sale to evidence the transfer of any and all rights in such
property from Wife to Husband.
K. Marital Debt. The parties acknowledge that, with the exception of the
first and second mortgages on the marital residence, there are no other outstanding joint
obligations. In the event there are any other debts in the name of either party, that party shall
be solely responsible for those debts and shall hold the other harmless on the obligations.
L. Liability. Each party represents and warrants to other that he or she has
not incurred any debt, obligation or other liability, other than those described in this Agreement
on which the other party is or may be liable. A liability not disclosed in this Agreement will be
the sole responsibility of the party who has incurred or may hereafter incur it, and such party
agrees to pay it as the same shall become due, and to indemnify and hold the other party and
his or her property harmless from any and all debts, obligations and liabilities.
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M. Indemnification of Wife. If any claim, action or proceeding is hereafter
initiated seeking to hold Wife liable for the debts or obligations assumed by Husband under
this Agreement, Husband will, at his sole expense, defend Wife against any such claim, action
or proceeding, whether or not well-founded, and indemnify her and her property against any
damages or loss resulting therefrom, including, but not limited to, costs of court and actual
attorney's fees incurred by Wife in connection therewith.
N. Indemnification of Husband. If any claim, action or proceeding is
hereafter initiated seeking to hold Husband liable for the debts or obligations assumed by Wife
under this Agreement, Wife will, at her sole expense, defend Husband against any such claim,
action or proceeding, whether or not well-founded, and indemnify him and his property against
any damages or loss resulting therefrom, including, but not limited to costs of court and actual
attorney's fees incurred by Husband in connection therewith.
O. Warranty as to Future Obliaations. Husband and Wife each represents
and warrants to the other that he or she will not at any time in the future incur or contract any
debt, charge or liability for which the other, the other's legal representatives, property or estate
may be responsible. From the date of execution of this Agreement, each party shall use only
those credit cards and accounts for which that party is individually liable and the parties agree
to cooperate in closing any remaining accounts which provide for joint liability. Each party
hereby agrees to indemnify, save and hold the other and his or her property harmless from
any liability, loss, cost or expense whatsoever, including actual attorneys fees, incurred in the
event of breach hereof.
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6. SUPPORT. ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. SPOUSAL SUPPORT.
Husband and Wife hereby expressly waive, discharge and release any and all rights and
claims which he or she may have now or hereafter by reason of the parties' marriage to
alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support andlor maintenance or other like benefits
resulting from the parties' status as husband and wife. The parties further release and waive
any rights they may have to seek modification of the terms of this paragraph in a court of law
or equity, it being understood that the foregoing constitutes a final determination for all time of
either party's obligation to contribute to the support and maintenance of the other.
7. CHILD SUPPORT. The parties are subject to an order of court from the
Cumberland County Domestic Relations section relative to child support.
8. WAIVER OF INHERITANCE RIGHTS. Unless otherwise specifically
provided in this Agreement, as of the execution date of this Agreement, Husband and Wife
each waives all rights of inheritance in the estate of the other, any right to elect to take against
the will or any trust of the other or in which the other has an interest, and each of the parties
waives any additional rights which said party has or may have by reason of their marriage,
except the rights saved or created by the terms of this Agreement. This waiver shall be
construed generally and shall include, but not be limited to, a waiver of all rights provided
under the laws of Pennsylvania, or any other jurisdiction.
9. WAIVER OF BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION. Unless otherwise
specifically set forth in this Agreement, each party hereto specifically waives any and all
beneficiary rights and any and all lights as a surviving spouse in and to any asset, benefit or
like program carrying a beneficiary designation which belongs to the other party under the
terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, pensions and retirement plans of any
sort or nature, deferred compensation plans, life insurance policies, annuities, stock accounts,
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bank accounts, final pay checks or any other post-death distribution scheme, and each party
expressly states that it is his and her intention to revoke by the terms of this Agreement any
beneficiary designations naming the other which are in effect as of the date of execution of
this Agreement. If and in the event the other party continues to be named as beneficiary and
no alternate beneficiary is otherwise designated, the beneficiary shall be deemed to be the
estate of the deceased party.
10. MODIFICATION. No modification, rescission, or amendment to this Agreement
shall be effective unless in writing signed by each of the parties hereto.
11, SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be void, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions hereof
shall nevertheless survive and continue in full force and effect without being impaired or
invalidated in any way.
12. BREACH. If either party hereto breaches any provision hereof, 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. The non-breaching party shall be
entitled to recover from the breaching party all costs, expenses and legal fees actually incurred
in the enforcement of the rights of the non-breaching party.
13. WAIVER OF BREACH. The waiver by one party of any breach of this
Agreement by the other party will not be deemed a waiver of any other breach or any provision
of this Agreement.
14. APPLICABLE LAW. All acts contemplated by this Agreement shall be
construed and enforced under the substantive laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania(without regard to the conflict of law rules applicable in Pennsylvania) in effect as
of the date of execution of this Agreement.
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15. AGREEMENT BINDING ON PARTIES AND HEIRS. This Agreement shall bind
the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives,
assigns, and successors in any interest of the parties.
16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. Each party acknowledges that he or she has carefully
read this Agreement; that he or she has discussed its provisions with an attorney of his or her
own choice, and has executed it voluntarily and in reliance upon his or her own attorney, and
that this instrument expresses the entire agreement between the parties concerning the
subjects it purports to cover and supersedes any and all prior agreements between the parties.
This Agreement should be interpreted fairly and simply, and not strictly for or against either of
the parties.
17. AGREEMENT NOT TO BE MERGED. This Agreement may be incorporated
into a decree of divorce for purposes of enforcement only, but otherwise shall not be merged
into said decree. The parties shall have the right to enforce this Agreement under the Divorce
Code of 1980, as amended, and in addition, shall retain any remedies in law or in equity under
this Agreement as an independent contract. Such remedies in law or equity are specifically not
waived or released.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto set their hands and seals on the dates of
their acknowledgments.
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CIVIL TERM
DEVIN B. NEFF,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: DIVORCE/CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in Divorce under S 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on February
17,2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce.
4. I understand that I may have rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false, statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. S4904 relating to unsworn
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CIVIL TERM
DEVIN B. NEFF,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: DIVORCE/CUSTODY
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST 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 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.
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false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. S 4904 relating to unsworn
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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V.
NO. 2005-911 CIVil TERM
DEVIN B. NEFF,
Defendant
CIVil ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
AND WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301 (C) of the Divorce Code was filed on
February 17, 2005.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
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 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.
6. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand
that I may request that the court require counseling. I do not request that the court require
counseling.
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.
Date: September 6, 2005
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: NO. 2005 - 911
CIVIL TERM
DEVIN B. NEFF,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: DIVORCE/CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
I. Ground for Divorce: irretrievable breakdown under S3301( c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Mailed to Defendant by United States
first class mail, postage prepaid, and by certified, return receipt, restricted delivery. Defendant
accepted service of the Complaint on February 18, 2005.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by S3301( c) of the Divorce
Code: by Plaintiff, September 8, 2005; by Defendant, September 6,2005.
4. Related claims pending: None. Marital Settlement Agreement filed
contemporaneously with Praecipe to Transmit. Agreement will not be merged with the Divorce
Decree. but will continue to have independent contractual significance.
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in 3301 (c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: September 16, 2005. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in 3301 (c) Divorce was
filed with the Prothonotary: September 9, 2005.
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Law Offices of LopezNeuharth LLP
401 East Louther Street, Suite 101
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PLAINTIFF
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DEVIN B. NEFF,
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THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION
YET BEEN ENTERED: ~
FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
The Marriage Settlement Agreement dated September 6, 2005 as entered into by the
parties and filed of record in the Office of the Prothonotary of Cumberland County, Pel)llsylvania
is incorporated but not merged into this final Divorce Decree. i ~ /'
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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NO.2005-911 CIVIL TERM
V.
DEVIN B. NEFF,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
WHEREAS, the parties were husband and wife and were divorced by decree
dated September 20, 2005; and,
WHEREAS, the parties signed a Marital Settlement Agreement dated September
6,2005; and,
WHEREAS, the Marital Settlement Agreement provided that wife was to receive
three thousand ($3,000.00) dollars from husband's PPG Employee Savings Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, the following order is entered pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A.
~3052, providing for the equitable distribution of marital property, with respect to
husband's PPG Employee Savings Plan:
1. The parties intend for this Order to constitute a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order as defined in Section 414 (p) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended.
2. This Order applies to the following qualified retirement plan: The PPG
Employee Savings Plan (hereinafter referred to as "Plan").
3. Devin B. Neff, S.S, #207-56-9687 (hereinafter referred to as "Participant")
is a Participant in the Plan.
4. Sonya K. Neff, S.S. # 161-64-9577 (hereinafter referred to as "Alternate
Payee") is the Participant's ex-wife.
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5. Participant's current and last known mailing address is 323 South
Baltimore Street, Mt. Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17065.
6. Alternate Payee's date of birth is August 10, 1967 and her last known
mailing address is 232 West Ridge Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17013.
7. A portion of the Participant's account in the Plan is marital property and is
subject to distribution by this Court as soon as administratively possible after the Plan
Administrator accepts this Order as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, the sum of
$3,000.00 is to be withdrawn from the Participant's account in the Plan for distribution
to the Alternate Payee.
8. The nontaxable portion of the Alternate Payee's distribution, if any, shall
be paid directly to the Alternate Payee.
9. This Order does not require the Plan to provide any type or form of
benefit, or option not otherwise provided under the Plan; or require the payment of any
benefit to the Alternate Payee which is required to be paid to another Alternate Payee
under another Order previously determined to be a Qualified Domestic Relations Order;
or require the Plan to provide increased benefits which result from future contributions
to the Plan. Any provision of this Order which appears to be otherwise shall be null and
void and have no effect.
10. In no event shall the Alternate Payee have any greater rights than those
which are available to the Participant.
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determinatio1 of its status as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order.
IT IS INTENDED that this Order shall qualify as a Qualified Domestic Relations
Order as such is defined under Section 414 (p) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended. The Court retains jurisdiction to amend this Order as might be necessary
to establish or maintain its status as a Qualified Domestic R
WHEREFORE, undersigned counsel and the parties respectfully request this
Honorable Court to enter the foregoing as an Order of Court.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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NO. 2005-911 CIVIL TERM
Plaintiff
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DEVIN 8. NEFF,
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
Defendant
AMENDED QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
WHEREAS, the parties were husband and wife and were divorced by decree
dated September 20, 2005; and,
WHEREAS, the parties signed a Marital Settlement Agreement dated September
6, 2005; and,
WHEREAS, the Marital Settlement Agreement provided that wife was to receive
three thousand ($3,000.00) dollars from husband's PPG Employee Savings Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, the following order is entered pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A.
93052, providing for the equitable distribution of marital property, with respect to
husband's PPG Employee Savings Plan:
1. The parties intend for this Order to constitute a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order as defined in Section 414 (p) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended.
2. This Order applies to the following qualified retirement plan: The PPG
Employee Savings Plan (hereinafter referred to as "Plan").
3, Devin B. Neff, S.S. #207-56-9687 (hereinafter referred to as "Participant")
is a Participant in the Plan.
4. Sonya K. Neff, S.S. # 161-64-9577 (hereinafter referred to as "Alternate
Payee") is the Participant's ex-wife.
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Baltimore Street, Mt. Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17065.
6. Alternate Payee's date of birth is August 10, 1967 and her last known
mailing address is 331 North West Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17013.
7. A portion of the Participant's account in the Plan is marital property and is
subject to distribution by this Court as soon as administratively possible after the Plan
Administrator accepts this Order as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, the sum of
$3,000.00 is to be withdrawn from the Participant's account in the Plan for distribution
to the Alternate Payee.
8. The nontaxable portion of the Alternate Payee's distribution, if any, shall
be paid directly to the Alternate Payee,
9. The taxable portion of the Alternate Payee's distribution is to be paid to
the Alternate Payee. The Alternate Payee is aware of her rollover option and has
elected to waive that option. The Alternate Payee understands the Plan Administrator
is required to and will withhold 20% of the taxable portion of her distribution for federal
taxes.
10. This Order does not require the Plan to provide any type or form of
benefit, or option not otherwise provided under the Plan; or require the payment of any
benefit to the Alternate Payee which is required to be paid to another Alternate Payee
under another Order previously determined to be a Qualified Domestic Relations Order;
or require the Plan to provide increased benefits which result from future contributions
to the Plan. Any provision of this Order which appears to be otherwise shall be null and
void and have no effect.
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which are available to the Participant.
12. The parties shall promptly submit this Order to the Plan Administrator for
determination of its status as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order.
IT IS INTENDED that this Order shall qualify as a Qualified Domestic Relations
Order as such is defined under Section 414 (p) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended. The Court retains jurisdiction to amend this Order as might be necessary
to establish or maintain its status as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. This
Amended Qualified Domestic Relations order replaces the previous Order signed in this
matter on October 3, 2006.
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