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ATHY S. WATERS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
TTHEW E. WATERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
NO. OS- 910
IN DIVORCE
NOT ICE
T 0
D E FEN D
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the
laims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt
ction. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may
roceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be
ntered against you by the court. A judgment may also be entered
gainst you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers
y the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
'mportant to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable
reakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A
ist of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
rothonotary at:
Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County Court House
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
WYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
OU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
OT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
FFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE PA 17013
717-249-3166
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CATHY S. WATERS,
plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
TTHEW E. WATERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
NO.
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO COUNSELING
You are one of the parties in the above captioned action in
divorce. By virtue of Section 202 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code,
it is a duty of the Court to advise both parties of the availability
of counseling and upon request of either provide both parties a list
f qualified professionals who provide such services.
Accordingly, if you desire counseling a list of marriage
counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary at:
Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County Court House
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
II
ATHY S. WATERS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
TTHEW E. WATERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
NO.
IN DIVORCE
CONSOLIDATED COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
Plaintiff is Cathy S. Waters, a citizen of Pennsylvania, with
mailing address of P.O. Box 928, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
ennsylvania.
Defendant is Matthew E. Waters, a citizen of Pennsylvania,
esiding at 571 North Locust Point Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
ounty, Pennsylvania.
Plaintiff and Defendant are sui iuris and have been bonafide
esidents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six
onths immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint.
The parties are husband and wife and were lawfully married on
21, 1981, in Pennsylvania.
The marriage is irretrievably broken.
Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant are in the military or naval
ervice of the united States or its allies within the provisions of
he Soldiers' & Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the Congress of 1940
nd its amendments.
There has been no prior action for divorce or annulment
'nstituted by either of the parties in this or any other
'urisdiction.
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8. The
Plaintiff has been advised
of
the
the
availabili ty of
Court require the
counseling
'parties to
and of the right to request
participate in counseling.
that
COUNT I
Request for Divorce Due to Irretrievable Breakdown
Under 3301(c) of the Divorce Code
9. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein
y reference thereto.
10. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
11. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing
f this Complaint, Plaintiff intends to file an affidavit consenting
to a divorce. Plaintiff believes that Defendant may also file such
an affidavit.
12. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling
and that plaintiff and Defendant have the right to request the Court
o require the parties to participate in such counseling.
WHEREFORE, if both parties file affidavits to a divorce after
inety (90) days have elapsed from the filing of this Complaint,
Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a Decree of
ivorce, pursuant to 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT II
Request for Divorce Due to Irretrievable Breakdown
Under 3301(d) of the Divorce Code
13. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein
y reference thereto.
14. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
II
15. After a period of two (2) years has elapsed from the date of
separation, Plaintiff intends to file her affidavit of having lived
separate and apart.
16. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling
nd that Plaintiff and Defendant have the right to request the Court
o require the parties to participate in such counseling.
WHEREFORE, if two (2) years have elapsed from the date of
separation and Plaintiff has filed her affidavit, Plaintiff
espectfully requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce,
ursuant to 330l(d) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT III
Request for Equitable Distribution of
Marital Property Under 3104, 3323, 3501, 3502 and 3503
of the Divorce Code
17. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein
y reference thereto.
Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and
ersonal during their marriage from the date of said marriage until
he date of their separation.
19. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an
quitable distribution of said property.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully
quitably distribute the marital property
o 3104 and 3502(a) of the Divorce Code.
requests the Court to
of the parties, pursuant
II
COUNT IV
Request for Alimony Pendente Lite
and Alimony under 3104, 3323, 3701, 3702 and 3704
of the Divorce Code
20. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein
y reference thereto.
1. Plaintiff is unable to sustain herself during the course of
litigation.
22. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to
reasonable needs and is unable to sustain
appropriate employment.
provide
herself
for her
through
23. Defendant has the means and ability to pay Alimony Pendente
ite and Alimony to Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter an award of
limony pendente lite until final hearing and thereupon to enter an
rder of alimony in her favor.
COUNT V
Request for Counsel Fees, Costs and Expenses Under
3104, 3323, 3502(e) and 3702 of the Divorce Code
24. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein
y reference thereto.
Plaintiff has employed Karen L. Cummings, of the law firm of
issinger and Dissinger to represent her in this matrimonial cause.
26. Plaintiff is unable to pay the necessary counsel fees, costs,
and expenses and Defendant is more than able to pay them.
II
WHEREFORE, reserving the right to apply to the Court for
temporary counsel fees, costs and expenses, prior to final hearing,
plaintiff requests that, after final hearing, the Court order
efendant to pay Plaintiff's reasonable counsel fees, costs and
xpenses.
Respectfully submitted,
DISSINGER and DISSINGER
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Cummings
At orney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court 1D # 85556
28 North Thirty-second Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-2840
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VERIFICATION
I, Cathy S. Waters, verify that the statements made in the
Divorce Complaint are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
~4904 relating to unsworn falsification.
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S. Waters, Plaintiff
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ATHY S. WATERS,
plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
TTHEW E. WATERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
No.05- 910
IN DIVORCE
NOT ICE
T 0
D E FEN D
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the
laims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt
You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may
without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be
against you by the court. A judgment may also be entered
you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers
y the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable
reakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A
ist of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
rothonotary at:
Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County Court House
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
WYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
OU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
OT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
FFICE SET FORTH BELOW' TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE PA 17013
717-249-3166
II
CATHY S. WATERS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
TTHEW E. WATERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
NO.
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO COUNSELING
You are one of the parties in the above captioned action in
divorce. By virtue of Section 202 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code,
it is a duty of the Court to advise both parties of the availability
f counseling and upon request of either provide both parties a list
of qualified professionals who provide such services.
Accordingly, if you desire counseling a list of marriage
counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary at:
Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County Court House
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
II
ATHY S. WATERS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
TTHEW E. WATERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
NO. OS", '1Qo
IN DIVORCE
CONSOLIDATED COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
Plaintiff is Cathy S. Waters, a
mailing address of P.O. Box 928,
ennsylvania.
citizen of Pennsylvania, with
Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Defendant is Matthew E. Waters, a citizen of Pennsylvania,
esiding at 571 North Locust Point Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
ounty, Pennsylvania.
Plaintiff and Defendant are sui juris and have been bonafide
esidents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six
onths immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint.
The parties are husband and wife and were lawfully married on
ebruary 21, 1981, in Pennsylvania.
The marriage is irretrievably broken.
Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant are in the military or naval
ervice of the United States or its allies within the provisions of
he Soldiers' & Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the Congress of 1940
nd its amendments.
There has been no prior action for divorce or annulment
'nstituted by either of the parties in this or any other
'urisdiction.
II
8. The
counseling
arties to
Plaintiff has been advised
and of the right to request
participate in counseling.
of
that
the
the
availabili ty
Court require
of
the
COUNT I
Request for Divorce Due to Irretrievable Breakdown
Under 330l(c) of the Divorce Code
9. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein
y reference thereto.
10. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
11. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing
f this Complaint, Plaintiff intends to file an affidavit consenting
a divorce. Plaintiff believes that Defendant may also file such
affidavit .
Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling
that Plaintiff and Defendant have the right to request the Court
to require the parties to participate in such counseling.
WHEREFORE, if both parties file affidavits to a divorce after
inety (90) days have elapsed from the filing of this Complaint,
Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a Decree of
ivorce, pursuant to 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT II
Request for Divorce Due to Irretrievable Breakdown
Under 330l(d) of the Divorce Code
13. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein
y reference thereto.
14. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
II
15. After a period of two (2) years has elapsed from the date of
separation, Plaintiff intends to file her affidavit of having lived
separate and apart.
16. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling
nd that Plaintiff and Defendant have the right to request the Court
o require the parties to participate in such counseling.
WHEREFORE, if two (2)
separation and Plaintiff
espectfully requests the
ursuant to 3301(d) of the
years have elapsed from the date of
has filed her affidavit, Plaintiff
Court to enter a Decree of Divorce,
Divorce Code.
COUNT III
Request for Equitable Distribution of
Marital Property Under 3104, 3323, 3501, 3502 and 3503
of the Divorce Code
17. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein
y reference thereto.
Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and
ersonal during their marriage from the date of said marriage until
he date of their separation.
19. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an
quitable distribution of said property.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully
quitably distribute the marital property
o 3104 and 3502(a) of the Divorce Code.
requests the Court to
of the parties, pursuant
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COUNT IV
Request for Alimony Pendente Lite
and Alimony under 3104, 3323, 3701, 3702 and 3704
of the Divorce Code
20. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein
y reference thereto.
21. Plaintiff is unable to sustain herself during the course of
litigation.
22. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to
reasonable needs and is unable to sustain
ppropriate employment.
provide
herself
for her
through
Defendant has the means and ability to pay Alimony Pendente
ite and Alimony to Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter an award of
alimony pendente lite until final hearing and thereupon to enter an
rder of alimony in her favor.
COUNT V
Request for Counsel Fees, Costs and Expenses Under
3104, 3323, 3502(e) and 3702 of the Divorce Code
24. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein
y reference thereto.
Plaintiff has employed Karen L. Cummings, of the law firm of
issinger and Dissinger to represent her in this matrimonial cause.
26. Plaintiff is unable to pay the necessary counsel fees, costs,
and expenses and Defendant is more than able to pay them.
II
WHEREFORE, reserving the right to apply to the Court for
temporary counsel fees, costs and expenses, prior to final hearing,
Plaintiff requests that, aft.er final hearing, the Court order
efendant to pay Plaintiff I s reasonable counsel fees, costs and
expenses.
Respectfully submitted,
DISSINGER and DISSINGER
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At orney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court ID # 85556
28 North Thirty-second Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-2840
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VERIFICATION
I, Cathy S. Waters, verify that the statements made in the
Divorce Complaint 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 falsification.
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S. Waters, Plaintiff
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CATHY S. WATERS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
MATTHEW E. WATERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION qClc)
NO. 'c){fl5- CO '1
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
ss
COUNTY OF PERRY
Karen L. Cummings, attorney for Plaintiff, being duly
sworn according to law, says that she mailed by United States
Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery, a true and correct copy of
the Divorce Complaint in this action to the Defendant at his
residence, and that Defendant did receive same as evidenced by
the signed receipt dated, February 26, 2005 attached hereto as
Exhibit "A".
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28 North Thirty-second Street
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CATHY S. WATERS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
MATTHEW E. WATERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 05-990
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'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 ~ 3301(c) of the Divorce Cod
was filed on February 25, 2005 and served on February 26, 2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievabl
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filin
and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce withou
notice.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony,
alimony pendente lite, marital property, division of property 0
lawyer fees and expenses if I do not claim them before a divorc
is granted.
5. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorc
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. Plaintiff's and Defendant's Waiver of Notice in ~3301(c)
Divorce are being filed with the Prothonotary as a part of thei
respective consent documents.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tru
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are mad
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~4904 relating to unswor
falsification to authorities.
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CATHY S. WATERS,
plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
MATTHEW E. WATERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 05-990
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 ~ 3301(c) of the Divorce Cod
was filed on February 25, 2005 and served on February 26, 2005.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce wi thou
notice.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievabl
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filin
and service of the Complaint.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony,
alimony pendente lite, marital property, division of property 0
lawyer fees and expenses if I do not claim them before a divorc
is granted.
5. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorc
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. Plaintiff's and Defendant's Waiver of Notice in ~3301 (c)
Divorce are being filed with the Prothonotary as a part of thei
respective consent documents.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tru
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~4904 relating to unswor
falsification to authorities.
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MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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AGREEMENT made this -iL day of .IV (JUtA,J\ 2005, by an
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between MATTHEW E. WATERS ("Husband"), of Mechanicsburg, Cumberlan
County, Pennsylvania and CATHY S. WATERS ("Wife") of Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, diverse unhappy differences, disputes and difficultie
have arisen between the parties and as a result they have live
separate and apart since April 1, 2004. A proceeding for the divorc
of the parties has been filed by Wife in the Court of Common plea
of Cumberland County on February 25, 2005, No.05-990. It is th
intention of Wife and Husband to live separate and apart for th
rest of their natural lives, and the parties hereto are desirous 0
settling fully and finally their respective financial and propert
rights and obligations as between each other including withou
limitation by specification: the settling of all matters betwee
them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of rea
and personal property; the settling of all matters between the
relating to the past, present and future support, alimony pendent
lite, alimony and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband and of Husban
by Wife; the settling of all matters between them relating to th
past, present and future support and/or maintenance of their child;
the implementation of custody/visitation arrangements for thei
minor child and possible claims by one against the other and agains
their respective estates.
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and th
i mutual promises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter set fort
and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt an
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the partie
hereto, Wife and Husband, each intending to be legally bound hereby,
covenant and agree as follows:
1. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS
This Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar th
right of Wife or Husband to a limited or absolute divorce on lawfu
grounds if such grounds now exist or shall hereafter exist or t
such defense as may be available to either party. This Agreement i
not intended to condone and shall not be deemed to be a condonatio
on the part of either party hereto of any act or acts on the part 0
the other party which have occasioned the disputes or unhapp
differences which have occurred prior to or which may
subsequent to the date hereof.
Wife filed a mutual consent, no-fault divorce pursuant to th
terms of Section 33Dl(c) of the Divorce Code of the Commonwealth 0
Pennsylvania, and this Agreement is contingent upon the Wif
proceeding with said divorce, and Husband filing his Affidavit 0
Consent and Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of
Divorce Decree thereto upon the expiration of the waiting period.
Said Affidavit and Waiver shall be promptly transmitted to counsel
for Wife who will file a Praecipe to Transmit Record to precipitat
the entry of a decree of divorce upon final settlement under th
terms of this Agreement, more specifically, after the sale 0
appraisal of the marital residence pursuant to paragraph nine (9) of
this Agreement.
2. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE
The parties agree that unless otherwise specifically provide
herein, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect afte
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such time as a final decree in divorce may be entered with respec
to the parties.
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INCORPORATION OF AGREEMENT IN DIVORCE DECREE
The purposes of this Agreement are to effect a complete an
final settlement, with reference to each party of:
a. All of the respective property and property rights of th
parties,
b. The obligation of each party for the support of the mino
child of the marriage,
c.
The custody of the minor child of this marriage,
d.
The obligation of each party for the support of eac
other, and the parties agree that the terms of thi
Agreement shall be incorporated but not merged into an
final divorce decree which may be entered with respect t
them.
4.
AGREEMENT NOT TO BE MERGED
This Agreement shall be incorporated into the final decree 0
divorce of the parties hereto for purposes of enforcement only, bu
otherwise shall not be merged into said decree. The parties shal
have the right to enforce this Agreement under the Divorce Code 0
1980, as amended, and in addition, shall retain any remedies in la
or in equity under this Agreement as an independent contract. Suc
remedies in law or equity are specifically not waived or released.
5.
DATE OF EXECUTION
The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement
shall be defined as the date 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
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Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the party
last executing this Agreement.
6. DISTRIBUTION DATE
The transfer of property, funds and/or documents provided fo
herein shall only take place on the "distribution date" which shal
be defined as the date of execution of this Agreement unles
otherwise specified herein. However, the support payments, if any,
provided for in this Agreement shall take effect as set forth i
this Agreement.
7. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The parties confirm that each has relied on the substantia
accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other as an inducemen
to the execution of this Agreement.
8.
ADVICE OF COUNSEL
The provisions of the Agreement and their legal effect hav
been fully explained to Wife by her counsel, Karen L. Cummings,
Esquire. Husband acknowledges that he has the right to choos
counsel of his own for a full explanation as to the effect of th
provisions of this Agreement and he has elected not to do so.
By signing this document without counsel, Husband acknowledge
that he will be bound by the legal rights and obligations set fort
herein. Husband acknowledges and accepts that this Agreement is, i
the circumstances, fair and equitable and that it is being entere
into freely and voluntarily, after having chosen not to seek advic
of counsel, and he acknowledges that execution of this Agreement i
not the result of any duress or undue influence and that it is not
the result of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement 0
agreements.
In addition, each party hereto acknowledges that, under the
pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980,23 P.S. Section 101 et. seo., the
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Court has the right and duty to determine all marital rights of th
parties including divorce, alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitabl
distribution of all marital property or property owned or possesse
individually by the other, counsel fees and costs of litigation and,
fully knowing the same, being fully advised of his or her right
thereunder, each party still desires to execute this Agreement,
acknowledging that the terms and conditions set forth herein ar
fair, just and equitable to each of the parties, and waives his 0
her respective right to have the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberlan
County, or any other Court of competent jurisdiction, make an
determination or order affecting the respective parties' rights t
a divorce, alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribution 0
all marital property, counsel fees and costs of litigation, or an
other rights arising from the parties' marriage.
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REAL ESTATE
The parties are owners in fee of the marital residence locate
at 571 North Locust Point Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
parties hereby agree that Husband will retain the marital residenc
and continue to make all mortgage payments on the property for
period not to exceed one year from the date of execution of thi
Agreement.
Prior to the expiration of one year from thp execution of thi
Agreement, Husband must decide to either list the property for sal
or have the property appraised in order to buyout Wife's interes
in the property.
If the home is to be sold, the following conditions shall
apply:
a. Husband shall choose a realtor, after consulting wit
Wife, and the home shall be listed on or before on
year after the date of execution of this Agreement.
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b. The parties shall agree on a 1 isting price afte
consultation with the realtor.
c. The proceeds from the sale of the home shall b
divided equally between the parties, except, however,
Husband shall be reimbursed for the costs of majo
improvements that he paid for in order to get th
home ready for sale.
d. Husband shall keep records and receipts for all majo
improvements in order to calculate the amount fo
which he is entitled to be reimbursed for.
If Husband decides to retain the home and buyout Wife'
interest, the following conditions shall apply:
a. Husband and Wife shall each choose an appraiser.
b. The value of the home shall be determined by
using the average of the two appraisals.
c. Wife shall be entitled to inspect the property prio
to the appraisal.
d. Wife shall be entitled to be present during th
appraiser's inspection of the home.
e. Husband shall pay for the appraisal.
f. Prior to the appraisal, Husband shall maintain th
home so as not to cause any decrease in the value 0
the home prior to the time of settlemen
for the buyout.
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g. The balance on the mortgage at the time of the bui
out settlement date shall be subtracted from th
appraised value and Husband shall pay Wife one-hal
of the equity in the home.
h. Upon receipt of her portion of the equity in th
home, Wife shall execute a deed transferring he
ownership interest to Husband. Husband shall assum
the cost of preparing the deed and recording it wit
the county.
i. Prior to settlement on the buyout, Husband shal
refinance the mortgage in his sole name. Wife shal
sign any documents required to accomplish this.
If Husband defaults on the mortgage prior to following throug
on one of the aforementioned alternatives, Wife shall have th
option of either taking possession of the home and assuming th
mortgage or the home shall be placed for sale. The proceeds of th
sale shall be divided equally with Wife receiving a credit for an
mortgage payments that she made and Husband receiving a credit fo
any major improvements that he paid for. Husband must provide proo
of those costs.
Once the home has been sold or appraised and Wife has been pai
for her portion of the equity in the home, Wife shall arrange fo
her counsel to file with the court a Praecipe to Transmit the Recor
and any other documents necessary to secure a final decree i
divorce.
10. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Husband and Wife do hereby acknowledge that they hav
previously divided their tangible personal property including, bu
without limitation, jewelry, clothes, furniture, furnishings, rugs,
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I carpets, household equipment and appliances, pictures, books, work
of art and other personal property and hereafter Wife agrees tha
all of property in the possession of Husband shall be the sole an
separate property of Husband, and Husband agrees that all of th
property in the possession of Wife shall be the sole and separat
property of Wife. The parties do hereby specifically waive, release,
renounce and forever abandon whatever claims, if any, he or she ma
have with respect to the above items which shall become the sole an
separate property of each other.
11. MOTOR VEHICLES
With respect to the motor vehicles owned by one or both of th
parties, they agree as follows:
a.
sole and exclusiv
The 2002 Nissan shall become the
property of Husband, subject to
encumbrances.
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b. The 2002 Subaru shall become the sole and exclusiv
property of Wife, subject to its liens and encumbrances.
The titles to the said motor vehicles shall be executed by th
parties, if appropriate for effecting transfer as herein provided,
as near as possible to the date of execution of this Agreement an
said executed titles shall be delivered to the proper partie
thereafter. Both parties shall cooperate in arranging a date an
place to transfer title.
12.
GAS RIGHTS
The parties acknowledge that Wife inherited property in Bedfor
County and the gas rights thereto. A gas and oil lease exist
between the parties and Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation. The lease ha
been assigned to the pennsylvania General Energy Company,
While Wife was the sole beneficiary of this property, for unknow
reasons, Husband was placed on the lease by Cabot Oil & Gas.
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Husband agrees to waive any rights he may have in regard to thJ
property and gas and oil lease. Husband agrees to cooperate an
sign any documents necessary to remove his name from the gas and oi
lease. The parties agree that Wife shall be entitled to any futur
benefits that inure by virtue of the existing gas and oil lease.
13.
PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT
The parties acknowledge that a personal injury suit was file
by both parties against York Tennis and Sports, Inc. A settlemen
has been reached in the amount of $66,916.25. After payment 0
counsel fees, costs and subrogation claims, a net amount 0
$37,296.58 is due to the parties which is being held in an escro
account by Attorney Donald Reihart. Wife agrees to waive an
interest she has in these proceeds and relinquish those funds t
Husband. Upon execution of this Agreement, Wife shall cause he
attorney to notify Attorney Reihart that the proceeds may b
released from escrow to Husband. Wife shall cooperate in signin
the funds over to Husband.
14.
RETIREMENTS
Each party waives any claim they may have to the pension,
retirement and/or profit sharing plan or retirement benefits of
other. Husband acknowledges that Wife has a pension through
County of Cumberland and Husband specifically relinquishes any clai
he may have to that pension fund.
15.
CASH SETTLEMENT
In exchange for the mutual promises and covenants containe
herein, Husband agrees to pay Wife a sum of $10,000.00 as soon a
possible after the execution of this Agreement, but no later tha
one week from the date on which he receives the proceeds from th
aforementioned personal injury suit.
16.
LIABILITIES ASSUMED BY WIFE
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Wife shall assume individual responsibility for the visa credi
card, the Boscov's credit card and the Bonton credit card. Wife wil
hereafter assume and retire the full amount of each respective deb
due and owing as of the date of execution hereof, and shal
indemnify and hold Husband and his property harmless from any an
all liability with respect to the debts hereby assumed by Wife.
17. LIABILITIES ASSUMED BY HUSBAND
Husband shall assume individual responsibility for the MBN
credit card, the Discover credit card and the Chase credit card.
Husband will hereafter assume and retire the full amount of eac
respective debt due and owing as of the date of execution hereof,
and shall indemnify and hold Wife and her property harmless from an
and all liability with respect to the debts hereby assumed b
Husband.
18.
ASSUMPTION OF ENCUMBRANCES
Unless otherwise provided herein, each party hereby assumes th
debts, encumbrances, taxes and liens on all the property each wil
hold subsequent to the date of this Agreement, and each party agree
to indemnify and hold harmless the other party and his or he
property from any claim or liability that the other party wil
suffer or may be required to pay because of such debts, encumbrance
or liens. Each party in possession of property to be awarded to th
other warrants that all dues, fees, assessments, mortgages, taxes,
insurance payments and the like attendant to such property ar
current, or if not current, notice of any arrearages or deficienc
has been given to the receiving party prior to the execution of thi
Agreement.
19. LIABILITY NOT LISTED
Each party represents and warrants to the other that he or sh
has not incurred any debt, obligation, or other liability, othe
than those described in this Agreement, for which the party is 0
may be liable. A liability not disclosed in this Agreement will b
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the sole responsibility of the party who has incurred or ma
hereafter incur it, and each party agrees to pay it as the sam
shall become due, and to indemnify and hold the other party and hi
or her property harmless from any and all such debts, obligation
and liabilities.
20.
INDEMNIFICATION OF WIFE
If any claim, action or proceeding is hereafter initiate
seeking to hold Wife liable for the debts or obligations assumed b
Husband under this Agreement, Husband will, at his sole expense,
defend Wife against any such claim, action or proceeding, whether 0
not well-founded, and indemnify her and her property against an
damages or loss resulting therefrom, including, but not limited to,
costs of court and attorney's fees incurred by Wife in connectio
therewith.
21.
INDEMNIFICATION OF HUSBAND
If any claim, action or proceeding is hereafter initiate
seeking to hold Husband liable for the debts or obligations assume
by Wife under this Agreement, Wife will, at her sole expense, defen
Husband against any such claim, action or proceeding, whether or no
well-founded, and indemnify him and his property against any damage
or loss resulting therefrom, including, but not limited to, costs 0
court and attorney's fees incurred by Husband in connectio
therewith.
22.
WAIVER OF ALIMONY
The parties acknowledge that inflation may increase 0
decrease, their respective incomes may change, that either may b
employed or unemployed at various times in the future, that thei
respective assets may substantially increase or decrease in value,
and that notwithstanding these or other economic circumstances, th
parties acknowledge that they each have sufficient property an
resources to provide for her or his reasonable needs and that eac
is able to support himself or herself without contribution from th
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other. Therefore, the parties hereby expressly waive, discharge an4
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release any and all rights and claims which they may have now 0
hereafter have, by reason of the parties' marriage, to alimony,
alimony pendente lite, support or maintenance and they acknowledg
that this Agreement constitutes a final determination for all
of either party's obligation to contribute to the support an
maintenance of the other. It shall be, from the execution date 0
this Agreement, the sole responsibility of each of the respectiv
parties to sustain himself or herself without seeking any additiona
support from the other party.
23.
TAX RETURNS AND AUDITS
Husband and Wife represent that all federal, state and loca
tax returns required to be filed by Husband and Wife have bee
filed, and all federal, state and local taxes required to be pai
with respect to the periods covered by such returns are paid.
Husband and Wife further represent there are no tax deficiencie
proposed or assessed against Husband and/or Wife for such periods,
and neither Husband nor Wife executed any waiver of the Statute 0
Limitations on the assessment or collection of any tax for suc
periods.
24. TAXES FOR YEAR OF DIVORCE
Husband agrees to be liable and obligated and shall timely pa
and hold Wife and her property harmless from any liability 0
Husband for federal income tax (including penalties and interest) a
shown on his separate United States individual income tax return fo
the tax year 2005.
Wife agrees to be liable and obligated and shall timely pay an
hold Husband and his property harmless from any liability of Wif
for federal income tax (including penalties and interest) as show
on her separate United States individual income tax return for th
tax year 2005.
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In the event the Internal Revenue Service determines a
allocation between the parties for federal income taxes for th
calendar year 2005, differently from that computed above in thi
paragraph, then Husband and Wife agree they will allocate liabilit
for their federal income taxes for 2005, between themselves pursuan
to the computation under this paragraph. Any difference shall b
accounted for between Husband and Wife, and paid for by one to th
other, so as to conform to the tax liability allocation herein wit
any ultimate tax liability determined by the Internal Revenu
Service
25.
PRESERVATION OF RECORDS
Each party will keep and preserve for a period of four (4)
years from the date of divorce all financial records relating to th
marital estate, and each party will give the other party immediat
access to these records in the event of tax audits.
26. AFTER-ACQUIRED PERSONAL PROPERTY
Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enj oy,
independently of any claim or right of the other, all items 0
personal property, tangible or intangible, hereafter acquired by hi
or her, with full power in him or her to dispose of the same a
fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, a
though he or she were unmarried.
27.
LEGAL FEES
Husband agrees to be responsible for one-half of Wife's lega
fees from March 17, 2005 until a final decree in divorce is issued.
In the event, for whatever reason, either party fails or refuses t
execute an affidavit evidencing their consent to the divorce,
pursuant to ~3301(C) of the Divorce Code, that party shal
indemnify, defend and hold the other harmless from any and al
additional expenses, including actual counsel fees resulting fro
any action brought to compel the refusing party to consent. Eac
party hereby agrees that a legal or equitable action may be brough
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to compel him or her to execute a consent form and that, absent ant
breach of this Agreement by the proceeding party, there shall be n
defense to such action asserted.
28.
CHILD SUPPORT
Commencing June 1, 2005, Husband shall pay to Wife the sum 0
$500.00 (Five Hundred Dollars) per month for the support of th
Rebekah Waters. Said support obligation shall be paid to PASCE
through Domestic Relations and shall end on Rebekah Waters
eighteenth birthday. The parties agree to execute a Stipulation an
Agreement Regarding Child Support for Wife's counsel to submit t
the Court and Domestic Relations.
29.
SPOUSAL SUPPORT, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, ALIMONY
Husband and Wife agree and hereby do release and renounce an
claim they may have against the other party for spousal support,
alimony pendente lite, alimony and maintenance.
30.
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES OF THE CHILD
Each party agrees to be responsible for one-half of th
reasonable cost of undergraduate college education for the chil
including, but not limited to the following: tuition, room, board,
books, supplies, fees, transportation, and clothing. The obligatio
under this paragraph shall be for costs incurred only after al
financial aid, grants, scholarships and reasonable loans have bee
exhausted.
31. HEALTH INSURANCE - Husband
Wife shall provide Blue Cross/Blue Shield Major Medical 0
equivalent coverage for the benefit of Husband, if it continues t
be available to her at a reasonable cost, until such time as a fina
decree in divorce may be entered with respect to the parties.
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HEALTH INSURANCE - CHILD
Wife shall provide Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Major Medical 0
equivalent coverage for the benefit of the child. The parties agre
to be equally responsible for any non-covered or extraordinar
medical and/or dental expense for the child, provided that, excep
in an emergency situation, the decision to incur extraordinary, 0
non-covered medical and/or dental expenses shall be a joint on
between parties and Husband agrees not to withhold his consent fo
any such expenses which would be reasonably necessary.
33. CUSTODY, PARTIAL CUSTODY AND VISITATION
Subj ect to further order of any Court of competen
jurisdiction, the parties agree that primary physical and lega
custody of the said child, Rebekah Waters, shall be with Wife
Husband shall have liberal temporary custody rights according to
schedule to be agreed upon by the parties and which shall b
consistent with the best interest and welfare of the said child.
34.
WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATION
Each party represents that he or she has not heretofor
incurred or contracted any debt or liability or obligation for whic
the estate of the other party may be responsible or liable except a
may be provided in this Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify 0
hold the other party harmless from and against any and all suc
debts, liabilities or obligations of every kind which may hav
heretofore been incurred by them including those for necessitie
except for the obligations arising out of this Agreement.
35.
WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS
Except as set forth in this Agreement, Husband and Wife eac
represents and warrants to the other that he or she has not in th
past or will not at any time in the future incur or contract an
debt, charge or liability for which the other's lega
representatives, property or estate may be responsible. Each hereb
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agrees to
harmless
incurred
indemnify, save and hold the other and
from any liability, loss, cost or
in the event of breach hereof.
his or her propert
expense whatsoeve
36.
PROPERTY RELEASE
It is the intention of Husband and Wife to give to each othe
by the execution of this Agreement a full, complete and genera
release with respect to any and all property of any kind or nature,
real, personal or mixed which the other now owns or may hereafte
acquire, except and only except all rights and agreements an
obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise unde
this Agreement or for the breach of any provision of this Agreement.
All property hereunder is transferred subject to all existin
encumbrances and liens thereon. The transferee of such propert
agrees to indemnify and save harmless the other party from any clai
or liability that such other party may suffer or may be required t
pay on account of such encumbrances or liens. Such party will, a
his or her sole expense, defend the other against any such claim,
whether or not well founded, and he or she will indemnify and hol
harmless the other party in respect to all damages resultin
therefrom. The insurance on the property being transferred hereunde
is assigned to the party receiving such property, and the premium
on such insurance shall be paid by the party to whom the insuranc
is assigned. By this Agreement the parties have intended to effec
an equitable distribution of their assets. The parties hav
determined that the division of said property conforms to th
criteria set forth in ~3501 et. sea. of the Pennsylvania Divorc
Code taking into consideration the length of marriage; the fact tha
it is the first marriage for Husband and Wife; the age, health,
station, amount and sources of income, vocational skills,
employability, estate, liabilities and needs of each of the parties;
the contribution of each party to the education, training 0
increased earning power of the party; the opportunity of each part
for future acquisitions of capital assets and income; the sources 0
income of both parties, including but not limited to medical,
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retirement, insurance or other benefits; the contributions 0
dissipation of each party in the acquisition, preservation,
depreciation or appreciation of the marital property, including th
contribution of each spouse as homemaker; the value of the propert
set apart to each party; the standard of living of the partie
established during the marriage; and the economic circumstances 0
each party at the time the division of property is to becom
effective. The division of existing marital property is not intende
by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange 0
assets, and the division is being effected without the introductio
of outside funds or other property not constituting a part of th
matrimonial estate. The division of property under this Agreemen
shall be in full satisfaction of all marital rights of the parties
37. MUTUAL RELEASES
Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise, release,
quitclaim and forever discharge the other and the estate of suc
other, for all time to come, and for all purposes whatsoever, of an
from any and all rights, title and interest or claims in or agains
the property (including income and gain from property hereafte
accruing) of the other or against the estate of such other, 0
whatever nature and wheresoever situate, which he or she now has 0
at any time hereafter may have against such other, the estate 0
such other or any part thereof, whether arising out of any forme
acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by la
of dower or curtesy, or claims in the nature of dower or curtesy 0
widow's or widower's rights, family exemption or similar allowance,
or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against th
spouse's will; or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by th
other as testamentary, or all other rights of a surviving spouse t
participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under th
laws of Pennsylvania, any other state, Commonwealth or territory 0
the United States, or any other country, or any rights which eithe
party may have or at any time hereafter have for past, present 0
future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite,
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counsel fees, equitable distribution, costs or expenses, whethe~
arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise, except,
and only except, all rights and agreements and obligations 0
whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement 0
for the breach of any provision of this Agreement.
38.
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Wife and Husband may and shall at all times hereafter liv
separate and apart. Each shall be free from any control, restraint,
interference or authority, whether direct or indirect, by the othe
in all respects as fully as if he or she were unmarried. Each ma
also reside at such place or places as he or she may select. Eac
may, for his or her separate use or benefit, conduct, carryon an
engage in any business, occupation, profession or employment whic
to him or her may seem advisable. Wife and Husband shall not molest,
harass, or malign each other or the respective families of eac
other, nor compel or attempt to compel the other to cohabit or
by any means or in any manner whatsoever with him or her. Each part
hereto releases the other from all claims, liabilities, debts,
obligations, actions and causes of action of every kind that hav
been or will be incurred relating to or arising from the marriage
between the parties, except that neither party is relieved 0
discharged from any obligation under this Agreement. Neither part
will interfere with the use, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of
any property now owned by or hereafter acquired by the other.
39.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
This Agreement shall be effective from and after the time of
its execution, however, the transfer of the property provided for
herein shall only take place upon the entry of a final decree in
divorce. The support provisions of this Agreement shall take effect
immediately upon execution.
40.
WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING
No modification, recission, amendment or waiver of any of the
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terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and signed by bot
parties and no waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunde
shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same 0
similar nature. Any oral representations or modifications concernin
this instrument shall be of no force or effect excepting a
subsequent modification in writing, signed by the party to be
charged.
41.
MUTUAL COOPERATION
Each party shall on demand execute and deliver to the othe
party any deeds, bills of sale, assignments, consents to change of
beneficiaries of insurance policies, tax returns, and othe
documents, and shall do or cause to be done every other act or thin
that may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the provisions an
purposes of this Agreement. If either party unreasonably fails 0
demand to comply with these provisions, that party shall pay to the
other party all attorney's fees, costs, and other expenses
reasonably incurred as a result of such failure.
42.
LAW OF PENNSYLVANIA APPLICABLE
Agreement and all acts contemplated by
and enforced in accordance with the
be
the
it shall
laws of
This
construed
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
43.
AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit
of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, legal representatives, assigns and successors in an
interest of the parties.
44.
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 other than those
expressly set forth herein.
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45. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
Each party acknowledges that he or she has carefully read thi
Agreement, including all Schedules and other documents to which it
refers; that he or she has discussed its provisions with an attorne
of his or her own choice, or has waived the opportunity to do so,
and has executed it voluntarily and in reliance upon his or her ow
attorney; and that this instrument expresses the entire agreement
between the parties concerning the subjects it purports to cover.
46. OTHER DOCUMENTATION
Wife and Husband covenant and agree that they will forthwith,
and within ten (10) days after demand therefore, 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.
47.
NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT
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 breach of any provision hereof be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent default of the same or similar nature, nor shall it be
constructed as a waiver of strict performance of any obligations
herein.
48.
SEVERABILITY
The parties agree that each separate obligation contained in
this Agreement shall be deemed to be a separate and independent
covenant and agreement. If any term, condition, clause or provision
of this Agreement shall be determined or declared to be void,
unenforceable 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
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!!continue in full force, effect and operation. Likewise, the failurel
of any party to meet her or his obligations under anyone or more of
the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the satisfaction of the
conditions precedent, shall in no way void or alter the remaining
obligations of the parties.
49.
HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT
Any headings preceding the text of the several paragraphs an
subparagraphs hereof are inserted solely for the convenience of
reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement nor
shall they affect its meaning, construction or effect.
EXECUTED in triplicate on the day and year first above written.
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County of Perry
On this, the 23"d day of March, 2005, before me the undersigne
officer, personally appeared Cathy S. Waters, known to me (0
satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name i subscribed t
the within instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the sam
for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have here unto set my hand and notaria
seal.
"j.Jo/ [, i( _-,,"LrL,
Notary Public
NOTMWIlSEAL
LEIGH ANN SNYDER. Notary Nlllc
Marysvln(lllo:"O, Perry Co\Il'~ In .
My ComIl"-"'"'1 E",-i"," May \6, 2",.5
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
ss
County of Perry
On this, the 23"d day of March, 2005, before me the undersigne
officer, personally appeared Matthew E. Waters, known to me (0
satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed t
the within instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the sam
for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have here unto set my hand and notaria
seal.
:~ iill .ie, -A~vldt (
Not ry Public r
NOTARIAl SEAL
LEIGH ANN SNYDER. Notary NlIic
MlIlysym~ Bom, Perry CoUnty
My ComlT'iJs:on E,,'Tiirrs May 113, 2005
CATHY S. WATERS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
MATTHEW E. WATERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 05-990
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF NOT:ICE OF INTENT:ION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECT:ION 3301(C) OF THE D:IVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint in divorce under ~ 3301(c) of the Divorce Code
was filed on February 25, 2005 and served on February 26, 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 in divorce without
notice.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony,
alimony pendente lite, marital property, division of property or
lawyer fees and 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. Plaintiff's and Defendant's Waiver of Notice in ~3301 (c)
Divorce are being filed with the Prothonotary as a part of their
respective consent documents.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
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Cathy S. Waters, Plaintiff
CATHY S. WATERS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
MATTHEW E. WATERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 05-990
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFF:IDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WA:IVER OF NOT:ICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECT:ION 3301(C) OF THE D:IVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint in divorce under ~ 3301(c) of the Divorce Code
was filed on February 25, 2005 and served on February 26, 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 in divorce without
notice.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony,
alimony pendente lite, marital property, division of property or
lawyer fees and 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. Plaintiff's and Defendant's Waiver of Notice in ~33 01 (c)
Divorce are being filed with the Prothonotary as a part of their
respective consent documents.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
;/0/06
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CATHY S. WATERS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
MATTHEW E. WATERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 05-990
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSM:IT 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:
3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
Irretrievable breakdown under ~
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: February
26, 2005, by United States Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of cons,e~ ~equired
by ~ 3301 (c) of the Divirce l=ode: BX Plaintiff '/f~ 0 ,
2005; by Defendant 'f 10/0 If , 2004V.
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4. Related claims pending: NONE.
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of .Votice int? 3301(c) Divorce
filed with the Prothonotary: ~~, 200~
Date Defendant's Waiver
filed with the Prothonotary:
Of/Notice in ~ 3301(c)
'/ ) Q-" , 200~
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Divorce
Respectfully submitted,
D:ISSINGER AND D:ISS:INGER
Date: 'i()0~
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Mary A. Etter Dissinger 0
Attorney for Plaintiff
28 North 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-975-2840
cc: Cathy S. Waters
Matthew E. Waters, pro se
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
STATE OF
PENNA.
CATHY S. WATERS
No.
990
05
PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
MATTHEW E. WATERS
DEFENDANT
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,
may
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DECREED THAT
CATHY S.
, PLAINTIFF,
WATERS
AND
MATTHEW E. WATERS
, DEFENDANT,
ARE D[VORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATR[MONY.
THE COURT RETA[NS JUR[SD[CT[ON OF THE FOLLOW[NG CLA[MS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RA[SED OF RECORD [N TH[S ACT[ON FOR WHICH A F[NAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
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The Marriage Separation Agreement of the parties dated March
2005
23,
is hereby incorporated but not merqed.
By THE C
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PROTHONOTARY
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