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DANIEL L. LORD,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Plaintiff,
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NICOLE M. LORD,
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the
claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if
you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may
be entered against you by the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any
other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in
the Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, Hanover and High Streets,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF
PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNUL-
MENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF
YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR
TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN
GET LEGAL HELP.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: 717-249-3166 or 800-990-9108
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
DANIEL L. LORD,
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NICOLE M. LORD,
Defendant.
Civil Action - In Divorce
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION
3301(c) OR 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I. Plaintiff is Daniel L. Lord, who currently resides at 55 Oliver Road,
Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025 since February 2004. Plaintiff's Social
Security No. is 007-78-9615.
2. Defendant is Nicole M. Lord, who currently resides at 232 East High
Street, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 17022 since 2005. Defendant's Social
Security No. is 176-50-8673.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of
this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on November 2,2001 in
Newtown Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment of marriage
between the parties.
6. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United
States of America or its Allies.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff
may have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
9. Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.c.S. Section
4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
IRA H. WEINSTOCK, P.c.
800 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Phone: 717-238-1657
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DANIEL L. LORD,
NO. 05-1175 CIVIL TERM
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
IN DIVORCE
NICOLE M. LORD,
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
To the Prothonotary:
Please enter the appearance of Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, Supreme Court ID No.
32112, on behalf of the Defendant, Nicole M. Lord.
Papers may be served at the address set forth below:
Diane G. Radcliff
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Date: December 15, 2005
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DANIEL L. LORD,
NO. 05-1175 CIVIL TERM
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
IN DIVORCE
NICOLE M. LORD,
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on March
4, 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 after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDEf{
SECTION 3301 (g OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Waiver are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DANIEL L. LORD,
NO. 05-1175 CIVil TERM
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
v.
IN DIVORCE
NICOLE M. LORD,
Defendant
MARITAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
DANIEL L. LORD
AND
NICOLE M. LORD
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hilt, PA 17011
Attorney for Wife
Ira H. Weinstock, Esquire
Su;te 100
800 North Second Street
Harrisburg~ PA 17102
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Recita Is .......................................................................... 01
SECTION I
General Provisions ............................................................. 01
SECTION II
Distribution of Property and Debts........................................... 07
SECTION III
Counsel Fees, Support, Alimony, etc. ....................................... 12
SECTION IV
Closing Provisions and Execution ............................................ 14
NOTARy....... ........ .... .... .......... ........... ....... ................... .... 16
MARITAL AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made thi~y of~ ()4L~06, by and between NICOLE M.
LORD, ("Wife") of 232 E. High Street, Eliz~'PA 17022, and DANIEL L. LORD,
("Husband") of 55 Oliver Road, Enola, PA 17025.
PREAMBLE A~D RECITALS
R-1. WHEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife, having been married on
November 2, 2001 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and were separated on
January 2004.
R-2. WHEREAS, The parties are the parents of one (1) children: Caleb J. Lord, (the
flChild") ,
R.3 WHEREAS, diverse and unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen
between the parties and it is the intention of Husband and Wife to live separate and
apart for the rest of their natural Uves, and the parties hereto are desirous of settling
fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and obligations as
between each other including, without limitation by specification: the settUng of all
matters between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real
and personal property; the settling of all matters between them relating to the past,
present and future support, alimony and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband or of
Husband by Wife; and in generaL, the settling of any and all claims and possible claims
by one against the other or against their respective estates.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises, covenants and
undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of
which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto I Wife and Husband, each
intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as follows:
SECTION I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.01. INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE. The recitals set forth in the Preamble of this
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Agreement are incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if fully set forth in the
body of the Agreement.
1.02. DIVORCE DECREE. The parties acknowledge that their marriage is irretrievably
broken and that they will secure a mutual consent no-fault Divorce Decree in the
above captioned divorce action. Upon the execution of this Agreement, or as soon as
possible under the terms of said Divorce Code if said documents can not be signed
upon the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall execute and deliver to
Husband's attorney their respective Affidavits of Consent and Waivers of Notice.
Within Ten (10) business days of receipt of those signed Affidavits and Waivers, or if
a Divorce Master had been previously appointed then within Ten (10) business days of
receipt of order revoking his appointment, Husband's attorney will file all the
remaining documents necessary to secure the entry of the Divorce Decree at Husband
sole cost and expense.
If either party has filed a counterclaim, counter-affidavit, or any claim for economic
relief, he or she agrees that any such claims have been fully resolved by virtue of this
Agreement, and he or she shall withdraw any such claims and, if necessary, shall take
such further steps as may be necessary to allow for a prompt finalization of any
divorce action between the parties.
1.03. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE. INCORPORATION AND MERGER. The terms of this
Agreement shall be incorporated into any Divorce Decree which may be entered with
respect to them. This Agreement shall not, however, merge with the Divorce Decree,
but rather, it shall continue to have independent contractual significance and each
party shall maintain their contractual remedies as well as Court remedies as the result
of the aforesaid incorporation or as otherwise provided by law or statute. This
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time as a final Decree in
Divorce may be entered with respect to the parties.
1.04. DATES. The "date of execution", "execution date" or "date of this Agreement" shall
be defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement. The
transfer of property, funds and/or documents provided for herein shall take place on
the "distribution date" which shall be defined as the date of execution of this
Agreement unless otherwise specified herein.
1.05. ADVICE OF COUNSEL. The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have
been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, Ira H. Weinstock,
Esquire for Husband, and Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, for Wife. The parties
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acknowledge that they have received independent legal advice from counsel of their
selection and that they fully understand the facts and have been fully informed as to
their legal rights and obligations. They acknowledge and accept that this Agreement
is, under the circumstances, fair and equitable and that it is being entered into freely
and voluntarily after having received such advice and with such knowledge, and that
execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence and
that it is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement or
agreements.
1.06. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. Each party acknowledges that there has been a full and fair
disclosure of the parties' marital assets and debt, their separate estates and their
respective incomes. The parties confirm that each has relied on the substantial
accuracy of that financial disclosure as an inducement to the execution of this
Agreement. The parties hereby waive any further disclosure of the parties' marital
assets and debt, their separate estates and their respective incomes, except for such
disclosure that may be necessary as a result of a breach of this Marital Agreement.
1.07. DISCLOSURE AND WAIVER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS. Each party understands that he
or she has the right: (1) to obtain from the other party a complete inventory or list
of all of the property that either or both parties own at this time or owned as of the
date of separation; (2) to have all such property valued by means of appraisals or
otherwise; (3) to compulsory discovery to assist in the discovery and verification of
facts relevant to their respective rights and obligations, including the right to question
the other party under oath; and (4) to have a Court hold hearings and make decisions
on the matters covered by this Agreement, which Court decision concerning the
parties' respective rights and obligations might be different from the provisions of this
Agreement. Given said understanding and acknowledgment, both parties hereby
waive the foregoing procedural rights.
1.08. BANKRUPTCY. The parties hereby agree that the provisions of this Agreement shall
not be dischargeable in bankruptcy and expressly agree to reaffirm any and all
obligations contained herein. In the event a party files such bankruptcy and pursuant
thereto obtains a discharge of any obligations assumed hereunder, the other party
shall have the right to declare this Agreement to be null and void and to terminate
this Agreement in which event the division of the parties' marital assets and all other
rights determined by this Agreement shall be subject to Court determination the same
as if this Agreement had never been executed by the parties.
1.09. MUTUAL RELEASES. Except as other wise expressly provided in this Agreement,
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Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise, release, quitclaim and forever
discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all time to come, and for all
purposes whatsoever, of and from the following:
A. Claims Against Property or Estate. Any and all right, title, interest and/or
claims in or against the other party, the property (including income and gain
from property hereafter accruing) of the other or against the estate of such
other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situate, which he or she now has
or at any time hereafter may have against such other party, the estate of such
other party or the property of the other party or any part thereof, whether
arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such
other.
B. life Time Conveyances. The right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other
as testamentary, or all other rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a
deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of (i) the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, (ii) State, Commonwealth or Territory of the
United States, or (iii) any other country;
C. Marital Rights. Any rights which either party may have or at any time hereafter
have for past, present or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees, equitable distribution, costs or expenses, whether
arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise.
D. Breach Exception. The foregoing shall not apply to all rights and agreements
and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this
Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. It is the intention of
Husband and Wife to give to each other by the execution of this Agreement a
full, complete and general release with respect to any and all property of any
kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now owns or may
hereafter acquire, except and only except, all rights and agreements and
obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this
Agreement or for the breach of any provisions thereof.
1.10. EFFECT OF RECONCILIATION. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect
even if the parties reconcile, cohabit as Husband and Wife or otherwise, or attempt
a reconciliation. This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and there shall
be no modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof unless the parties, in writing,
signed by both parties, execute a statement declaring this Agreement or any term of
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this Agreement to be null and void.
1.11. BREACH. If for any reason either Husband or Wife fails to perform his or her
obligations owed to or for the benefit of the other party and/or otherwise breaches
the terms of this Agreement, then the other party shall have the following rights and
remedies:
A. Divorce Code Remedies. The right to all remedies set forth in Section 3502(e)
of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, 23 PA. C.S.A. 3502(e), and any additional
rights and remedies that may hereafter be enacted by virtue of the amendment
of said statute or replacement thereof by any other similar laws.
B. DamaS!es. The right to damages arising out of breach of the terms of this
Agreement, which damages shall include reimbursement of all reasonable
attorney's fees and costs incurred as the result of the breach and in bringing
the damage action.
C. Other Remedies. Any other remedies provided for in law or in equity.
D. Considerations for Reasonable Attorneys Fees. Any award of "reasonable
attorneys fees" as used in this paragraph shall be based on consideration of (1)
the hourly rate charged; (2) the services rendered; and (3) the necessity of the
services rendered. Determination of reasonableness shall not take into
consideration the amount or nature of the obligation sought to be enforced or
any possibility of settlement for less than the obligation sought to be enforced
by the non-breaching party.
E. Breach Notice. In the event of an alleged breach of any term of this
Agreement, the aggrieved party shall provide written notice to the breaching
party and his or her counsel of his or her intent to take action to enforce his
or her rights under the Agreement and to remedy such breach. The breaching
party shall have a period of fifteen (15) days from the mailing of such notice
to cure the alleged breach prior to the institution of any proceedings of any
nature for enforcement of this Agreement.
1.12. INCOME TAX MATTERS. With respect to income tax matters regarding the parties the
following shall apply:
A. Prior Returns. The parties have heretofore filed joint federal and state
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returns. Both parties agree that in the event any deficiency in federal, state
or local income tax is proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made
against either of them, each will indemnify and hold harmless the other from
and against any loss or liability for any such tax deficiency or assessment
therewith. Such tax, interest, penalty or expense shall be paid solely and
entirely by the individual who is finally determined to be the cause of the
misrepresentations or failure to disclose the nature and extent of his or her
separate income on the aforesaid joint returns.
B. Current Returns. The parties shall file individual tax returns for the current
tax year and for every tax year hereafter.
C. Preservation of Records. Each party will keep and preserve for a period of
three (3) years from the date of their divorce all financial records relating to
the marital estate, and each party will allow the other party access to those
records as may be reasonably necessary from time to time.
D. No Tax on Property Division. Except as specifically set forth in this
Agreement, the division of marital property herein provided is not intended to
constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets. It is understood that the
property transfers described herein fall within the provisions of Section 1041
of the Internal Revenue Code, and as such will not result in the recognition of
any gain or loss upon the transfer to the transferee. Each party promises not
to take any position with respect to the adjusted basis of the property assigned
to him or her or with respect to any other issue which is inconsistent with the
terms of this Paragraph on his or her applicable federal or state income tax
returns.
1.13. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION. No modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof
shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties and no waiver of any breach
hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of
the same or similar nature.
1.14. MUTUAL COOPERATION. Each party shall, at any time, and from time to time
hereafter, and within five (5) business days of request, take any and all steps and
execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party, any and all further instruments
and/or documents that the other party may reasonably require for the purpose of
giving full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
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1.15. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS. This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to
the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
1.16. INTEGRATION. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties
and supersedes any and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There
are no representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
SECTION II
DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY
2.01. FINAL EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY. The parties agree that the division
of all property and debts set forth in this Agreement is equitable and in the event an
action in divorce has been or is hereafter commenced, both parties waive and
relinquish the right to divide and distribute their assets and debts in any manner not
consistent with the terms set forth herein and further waive and relinquish the right
to have the Court equitably divide and distribute their marital assets and debts. It
is further the intent, understanding and agreement of the parties that this Agreement
is a full, final, complete and equitable property division.
2.02. DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY AND DEBTS. The parties' marital assets and debts shall
be divided and distributed as follows:
A. Personal Property. The parties' tangible personal property including, but
without limitation with specific reference to, jewelry, clothes, furniture,
furnishings, rugs, carpets, household equipment and appliances, tools,
pictures, books, works of art and other personal property ("the Personal
Property") shall be divided and distributed as follows:
1. To Wife. All items of personal property in the possession of Wife, not
otherwise distributed to Husband herein.
2. To Husband. All items of personal property in the possession of
Husband, not otherwise distributed to Wife herein.
B. Vehicle(s)and Vehicle Loan(s). The parties' vehicles, boats, snowmobiles,
motorcycles, trailers, campers and the like owned by one or both of the
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parties, or the trade in value thereof if the Vehicles have been sold or traded
in prior to the date of this Agreement ("Vehicles"), and loans associated
therewith, shall be divided and distributed as follows:
1. To Wife. None. Wife's 1998 Honda Odyssey was previously repossessed.
2. To Husband. The 2000 Mercury Montana (sold/trade in value) and the
2005 Ford F-150 Truck (post separation) and any vehicle loans for the
purchase of said vehicles.
C. Accounts. The parties' bank accounts, certificates of deposit, and other
monetary deposits, ("the Accounts") shall be divided and distributed as
follows:
1. To Wife. The M&T Bank account(s) (Wife's sole name); the Belco
account (Wife's sole name).
2. To Husband. Sovereign account(s) (Husband's sole name); the Waypoint
account or the funds previously removed by Husband from that account
(joint names).
D. Investments. The parties shares of stock, brokerage accounts and other
investments (the "Investments") shall be divided and distributed as follows:
1. To Wife. None.
2. To Husband. Ameritrade Account (Husband's premarital).
E. Life Insurance. The parties' life insurance policy and the cash value thereof
shall be divided and distributed as follows:
1. To Wife. None.
2. To Husband. None.
F. Retirement Plans. The parties' Pension Plan, Retirement Plan, IRA Account,
Profit Sharing Plan, 401-K Plan, Keogh Plan, Stock Plan, Tax Deferred Savings
Plan, any employee benefit plan and/or any other retirement type plans (the
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"Retirement Plans") shall be divided and distributed as follows:
1. To Wife. None.
2. To Husband. Husband's Campus Apartments 401 K Plan; Husband's
Sovereign Bank 401 (k) Plan.
G. Real Estate. Each of the parties hereby waives and right title, interest or
claim in any real estate owned by the other party in his or her sole name
including but not limited to the following:
1. Wife's Real Estate. Husband's waives all right, title, interest and claim
in the following properties owned or previously owned in Wife's sole
name, or the proceeds received by Wife from the sale thereof, if
applicable:
A. 232 E. High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 (Wife's post
separation);
B. 110 North Enola Drive, Enola, PA 17025 (previously sold by Wife).
2. Husband's Real Estate. Wife waives all right, title, interest and claim
in the following properties owned or previously owned in Husband's sole
name, or the proceeds received by Husband from the sale thereof, if
applicable:
A. 55 Oliver Drive, Enola, PA 17025 (Husband's post separation);
B. 4.8 acres of unimproved land located on East Ridge Road,
Dillsburg, PA (Husband's post separation).
H. Monetary Payment. None.
I. Debts. The parties' marital debts, loans, credit cards and other obligations, not
otherwise divided and distributed herein, shall be divided and distributed as
follows:
1. To Wife. Wife shall be solely liable for any credit cards, loans, debts
and liabilities incurred in Wife's individual name.
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2. To Husband. Husband shall be solely liable for any credit cards, loans,
debts and liabilities incurred in Husband's individual name.
2.03. MISCELLANEOUS DISTRIBUTION PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous provision
shall apply to the distribution of the parties' marital assets and debts:
A. After Acquired Property. Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy,
independently of any claim or right of the other, all property, tangible or
intangible, real, personal or mixed, acquired by him or her, since the date of
the parties' marital separation, with full power in him or her to dispose of the
same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as though he
or she were unmarried and each party hereby waives, releases, renounces and
forever abandons any right, title, interest and claim in and to said after
acquired property of the other party pursuant to the terms of this Paragraph.
B. As Is Condition. Except as otherwise specifically herein provided, and with
respect to the transfer of any tangible assets provided for in this Marital
Agreement, the parties acknowledge that he or she have had the opportunity
to inspect and view the assets that he or she is to receive as his or her sole and
separate property and he or she is fully aware of the condition of such tangible
asset and is receiving those assets in "as is" physical condition, without
warranty or representation by or from the other party.
C. Title Transfer. If appropriate, for effectuating the transfers as herein
provided, those titles shall be executed and delivered to the appropriate party
on the date of this Agreement, unless another date is provided herein. For
purposes of this Paragraph the term "title" shall be deemed to include a "power
of attorney" if the title is unavailable due to financing arrangements or
otherwise.
D. Personalty Transfer. if either party is entitled to any items of personal
property in the possession of the other party as of the date of this Agreement,
the parties shall promptly make arrangements so as to permit that party to
remove the items of property from the other party's possession no later than
thirty (30) days from the date of this Agreement.
E. Waiver. Each of the parties specifically waives, releases, renounces and
forever abandons whatever right, title and interest they may have in any
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property that is to become the sole and separate property of the other party
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
F. Liens. In the event any asset is subject to a lien or encumbrance, the party
receiving the asset as his or her separate property shall take it subject to said
lien and/or encumbrance and shall be solely responsible and liable therefor,
unless otherwise specifically herein provided.
G. After Acquired Debts. Each of the parties represents and warrants to the
other at since the parties' marital separation he or he has not contracted or
incurred any debt or liability for which the other or his or her estate might be
responsible. Each of the parties further represents and warrants to the other
party that he or she will not contract or incur any debt or liability after the
execution of this Agreement for which the other or his or her estate might be
responsible. Each of the parties shall indemnify and save the other party
harmless from any and all claims or demands made against him by reason of
debts or obligations incurred by him or her.
H. Debt Balances and Prior Payments. Any debt herein described shall be deemed
to include the current balance owed on the debt. Unless otherwise herein
specifically provided, there shall be no adjustment in the distribution
provisions for the payment of any portion of the marital debts prior to the
execution of this Marital Agreement, whether or not that debt or the prior
payment thereof is specifically referenced in this Paragraph, said payment
having been taken into consideration in determining the distribution of marital
assets and debts herein provided.
I. Indemnification. Any party assuming an obligation pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement shall indemnify, protect and hold the other party harmless from
and against all any and all liability thereunder, including, but not limited to,
any attorney's fees and costs incurred by the other party as the result of
defending against the obligation and/or enforcing the provisions of this
indemnification.
J. Cancellation of Joint Debts. Any joint debt shall be canceled so that neither
party can make any further charges thereunder, and if said charges are made
in violation of this Agreement, then the party incurring said charge shall
immediately repay the same.
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K. Non-Disclosed Liability. Any liability not disclosed in this Agreement shall be
the sole responsibility of the party who has incurred or may hereafter incur it,
and the party incurring or having incurred said debt shall pay it as it becomes
due and payable.
L. No Further Joint Debt. From the date of this Agreement, each party shall only
use those credit accounts or incur such further obligations for which that party
is individually and solely liable and the parties shall cooperate in closing any
remaining accounts which provide for joint liability.
K. No Additional Debt. Each party represents and warrants to the other party
that since the separation he or she has not, and in the future he or she will
not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which the other party or the
other party or the other party's estate might be responsible.
SECTION III
COUNSEL FEES, SPOUSAL SUPPORT,
APL, ALIMONY, AND CHILD SUPPORT
3.01. WAIVER OF COUNSEL FEES. The parties hereto agree and do hereby waive any right
and/or claim each may have, both now and in the future, against the other for
counsel fees, costs and expenses.
3.02. ALIMONY. APL. AND SUPPORT. The parties hereto agree and do hereby waive any
right and/or claim they may have, both now and in the future, against the other for
alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support and maintenance. The foregoing
notwithstanding the following shall apply to the existing spousal support order and
alimony:
A. Termination of Spousal Support. Effective as of the date of divorce decree
the order for spousal support entered in the Cumberland County Support Action
docketed to #0157DR004, Pacses No. 079106101 shall be cancelled and
converted to an order for alimony under the terms hereinafter set forth. Any
credit or arrears on said spousal support order existing as of that date shall be
transferred to the alimony order.
B. Alimony. Effective with the date the divorce decree, an order for alimony
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shall be entered requiring Husband to pay Wife alimony in the amount of
$475.30 per month, under and subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. Payment Time. The alimony is to be paid monthly, commencing with
the entry of the divorce decree, and prorated for any partial month.
2. Payment Place. The alimony is to be paid by Husband to Wife through
Domestic Relations of Cumberland County. Husband's wages shall not
be attached unless there is a default in timely payment.
3. Termination. The obligation to pay alimony will terminate upon the
earlier occurrence of any of the following events:
A. death either party;
B. Wife's remarriage;
C. Wife's cohabitation; or
D. One year from the date of the divorce decree
4. Tax Reportin~. The alimony shall be reported by Wife as income on her
applicable income tax returns and deductible by Husband on his
applicable income tax returns. For all purposes, including income tax
treatment purposes, the payments shall be deemed to be a periodic
payment of alimony between Husband and Wife associated with a
dissolution of their marriage and pursuant to a written marital
agreement.
5. No Modification. The alimony provisions set forth in this Paragraph shall
not be subject to modification by the Court or the parties absent mutual
written agreement.
6. No Consideration of Alimony in Child Support Calculation. The
alimony herein provided has been calculated after the calculation of
child support herein provided and takes into consideration that
payment. Therefore, the payment or receipt of alimony shall not be
considered in the future calculation of child support and shall not be
deducted from the payor's income nor added to the payee's income as
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part of that calculation.
3.03. CUSTODY. Custody shall be governed by a separate agreement being entered into
concurrently herewith.
3.04. CHILD SUPPORT. Husband shall pay Wife child support for the parties' minor child
under the following terms and conditions:
A. Modification of Child Support Order. The child support order entered in the
Cumberland County Support Action docketed to #0157DR004, Pacses No.
079106101 which currently provides for unallocated child and spousal support
in the total amount of $1,261.93 shall be modified to provide for an allocated
child support amount of $ 743.30 per month.
B. Effect of Alimony on Child Support Calculation. See the provisions regarding
alimony set forth in paragraph 3.04.B. 6 above regarding the non-inclusion or
deduction of alimony for child support calculations, incorporated by referenced
hereto.
C. Governing Action. Otherwise, all child support matters shall be determined
by in the above referenced child support Domestic Relations action.
SECTION IV
CLOSING PROVISIONS AND EXECUTION
4.01. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same
agreement.
4.02. FACSIMILE SIGNATURE. Each party agrees to accept and be bound by facsimile
signatures hereto.
4.03. BINDING EFFECT. By signing this agreement, each party acknowledges having read
and understood the entire agreement, and each party acknowledges that the
provisions of this agreement shall be as binding upon the parties as if they were
ordered by the Court after a full hearing.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, have signed
sealed and acknowledged this Agreement the day and year below written, which Agreement
has been executed in various counterparts, each of which shall constnute an original.
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COMMONWEALTH Of PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF ?ef\ rlSy /\1 OV\ ) 0-., : SS.
On this the~day of S1pb-fY1~, 2006, before me the undersigned officer,
personally appeared, DANIEL L. LORD, known to me (or satlsfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement, and acknowledged that he
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I I hereunto set my hand and notarial seal.
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NOTARY PUBLIC
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this the~ day o( t ~JLYJ1-hA) , 2006, before me the undersigned officer,
personally appeared, NICOLE M. lORD, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement, and acknowledged that she
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal.
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NICOLE M. LORD,
Defendant.
CNIL ACTION - DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of
property, lawyer's fees or expenses, if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by
the Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties ofl8 Pa.C.S. 94904
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NICOLE M. LORD,
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
Ira H. Weinstock, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says
that he mailed a true and correct copy of the Complaint in Divorce upon the Defendant on March
8, 2005 by depositing it in the United States mail, return receipt requested, restricted delivery
addressed as follows: Nicole M. Lord, 232 East High Street, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania,
17022. The return receipt signed by the Defendant is evidence of delivery to her and is attached
hereto as Exhibit "A".
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NICOLE M. LORD,
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 330l(c) of the Divorce Code was
tiled on March 4,2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service ofthe Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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Plaintiff,
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No. 05 - 1175 Civil Term
NICOLE M. LORD,
Defendant. :
Civil Action - Divorce
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for
entry of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3 30l( c) of the
Di vorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: March 8, 2005 by certified
mail, return receipt requested, restricted delivery.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 330l(c)
of the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff on October 5, 2006; by Defendant on September 29,2006.
4. Related claims pending: All claims settled pursuant to the Marital
Agreement executed September 29, 2006 and filed with this Court on October 3, 2006.
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in Section 330l(c) of the Divorce Code
was filed with the Prothonotary: October 6, 2006.
6. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 330l(c) of the Divorce Code
was filed with the Prothonotary: October 3,2006.
Respectfully Submitted,
IRA H. WEINSTOCK, P.e.
800 North Second Street
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Phone: 717-238-1657
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STftTE OF
DANIEL L. LORD
VERSUS
NICOLE M. LORD
AND NOW,
PENNA.
No.
05 - 1175 Civil Term
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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2006, IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT
DANIEL L. LORD
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AND
NICOLE M. LORD
, DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
YET BEEN ENTERED;
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
Further, the Marital Agreement filed with this Court on
October 3, 2006 is incorporated in this Decree by reference and
the parties are ordered to com it.
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