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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-2080 ,~JS;, 2' 2"\~ 1'.~1^'1 .../ ..; t. ~ ,;: ~ I, -, ~. -, 'Y '", ,..g, ?a, ~7~ ~::; ~,; o. '3 ~ ~J 2 ~ STEPHANIE PONTICS, Plaintiff vs. : N THE COT.:RT OF COMMON PLEAS OF . CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO, OS" - .;2tjf>O (!,...;l:Tvz.. : CNIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE JAY PONTIUS, Defendant NOTICE TO DEFE1\1D Al\1D CLAIM RIGHTS You have been sued in court, If you wish to defend against the claims set fOlth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are waUled that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against YOll 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 propelty or other rights important fo you, including custody or visitation of your children. When the ground for the divorce is indignities or inetrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the Frothonotary at Cumberland County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, FA 17011. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOT.: DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFOR\\iIATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. CUMBERLA1\1D COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013 TELEPHONE: 249-3166 {l '. Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire Pa. Supreme Court ID No. 27426 Serratelli, Schiffman, Brown and 2080 Linglestown Road Suite 201 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110 Telephone (717) 540-9170 Fax (717) 540-5481 Attorney For Plaintiff Calhoon, P.C. vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV NO. OS; - ~o;6 (!;u~ CIVIL ACTION - LAW STEPHANIE PONTIUS, Plaintiff JAY PONTIUS, Defendant IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301(0) AND 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE AND NOW COMES the above-named Plaintiff, by Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire and the law firm of SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN, BROWN & CALHOON, P.C., and seeks to obtain a Decree in Divorc from the above-named Defendant, upon the grounds hereinafter re fully set forth: COUNT I DIVORCE 1. Plaintiff is Stephanie Pontius, who currently reside at 626 Colonial View Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055 since 2002. 2. Defendant is Jay Pontius, who currently resides at 382 Steigarwalt Hollow Road, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070 since February 17, 2005. 3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident in the Commonwealth for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint. 4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on Octobe 26, 2002 in York County, Pennsylvania. 5. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability f counseling and that she may have the right to request that th Court require the parties to participate in counseling. 6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties. 7. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 8. The parties to this action separated on or about February 17, 2005 and have continued to live separate and apa t. 9. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United States or any of its allies. 10. The Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States. 11. Plaintiff avers that there are no children of the parties under the age of 18. WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to nter a Decree in Divorce from the bonds of matrimony. COUNT II COUNSEL FEES AND COSTS 12. Paragraphs one through eleven are hereby incorporat d by reference herein. 13. That by reason of the institution of the action to e above term and number, Plaintiff will be and has been put to considerable expense in the preparation of her case, in the employment of counsel and the payment of costs. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that Your Honorable Court gra t an Order upon Defendant to pay Plaintiff counsel fees and cos s of litigation. COUNT III EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION 14. Paragraphs one through eleven are hereby incorporate by reference herein. 15. Plaintiff states that Plaintiff and Defendant possess various items of personal marital property which is subject to equitable distribution by the court. ~ 16. Plaintiff requests that this court grant equitable distribution. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that Your Honorable Court: (a) Equitably distribute all personal property owned by the parties; (b) Grant such further relief as the Court may de equitable and just. Respectfully submitted, .~~~"'-~ . Lori o/I/S rratelli, Esquire SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN, BROWN & CALHOON, P.C. 2080 Linglestown Road Suite 201 Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 540-9170 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF VERIFICATION I verify that the statement made in the foregoing Compl int in Divorce are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are rnade subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: 1-13!)) i"~ / .J Li ' liCo IU..> Steph nie Pontius AI/CUi ,)..-/ r::.?~ Q\ 'c_".~ -' u -';:,,-0 ?~, i'ilr~_-. -...-~J; ~n~) ;;) :"!;'>J -... '.\ -:1, .~~?\ ";,;'". Q ;--, i:-? '~~~ Go), V1 STEPHANIE PONTIUS, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. NO. 05-2080 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW JAY PONTIUS, Defendant IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE I, Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, depose and say that I served the Divorce Complaint in the above-captioned matter, by depositing it in the United States mail, Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery, Return Receipt Requested, addressed as follows: Jay Pontius 382 Steigarwalt Hollow Road New Cumberland, PA 17070 he return receipt card is attached hereto. ated: y/~ ~,/Cl.l '~ A;;',J,J), . _I-. ~. _ ~. Serratelll, Esqulre SERRATELLI. SCHIFFMAN, BROWN & CALHOON, P.C. 2080 Linglestown Road Suite 201 Harrisburg, PA 17110-9483 (717) 540-9170 Attorney for Plaintiff worn and Subscribed to efore me this Z'1+~ day f AprJ. , 2005. U \l~ 6 CD)l~ OTARY PUBLIC Commission Expires: ~lJLf!~1 NOTARIAL SEAL LISA A. CONWAY, NOTARY PUBLIC SUSQUEHANNA TWP., DAUPHIN COUNTY MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MARCH 24 2007 SENDER COr,1PLETE THIS SECTION 2'JL~\ _~Dn\-' u:,. .:J ~;) '?::).. e.., '6a., c.0<D \ ,1-\-"110<0 l\X"'-.u e..",,,,.\:)(:<\c..,,,d, pf:\. n"70 I ressee . Complete items 1,2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. . Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. . Attach this card to the back of the mail piece, or on the front if space permits. B, 1" Article Addressed to: D. Is delivery address differ"nt~' ite If YES, enter detivery addt 55. ~~." ._ f ,,(): 3. S ice Type Certified Mail o Registered o Insured Mail o Express Mail o Return Receipt for Merchandise o C.OD, 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) Yes 2. Article Number (Transfer from service label) PS Form 3811, August 2001 7002 3150 0001 8240 7699 Domestic Return Receipt 102595.02-M.'nJ'i n ~<:r 0 C,1 C ~~~) -n (:.;1 ;:;: ;:;c. --.-c I W ':rP :::{~: l - -- =< N o:l . Luther E. Milspaw, Jr., Esquire Attorney ID No. PA 19226 130 Stafe Sfreet, P.O. Box 946 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0946 (717) 236-03141 FAX (717) 236-0791 Email: Lmilspaw@mblawfirm.com ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT STEPHANIE PONTIUS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff v. NO. 05-2080 CIVIL TERM JAY PONTIUS, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN DIVORCE ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter fhe appearance of Lufher E. Milspaw, Jr., Esquire, as counsel for JAY PONTIUS, fhe Defendanf, in fhe above capfioned matter. Respectfully submitted, May 16, 2005 BY: ( , Jr., Esquire ---- STEPHANIE PONTIUS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff v. NO. 05-2080 CIVIL TERM JAY PONTIUS, Defendant : CIVIL ACTION-LAW : IN DIVORCE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, fhis 16th day of May, 2005 , I hereby certify fhat on this day I served fhe foregoing Entry of Appearance, by depositing fhe same in the U.S. mail, Firsf Class postage pre-paid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania addressed as follows: Lori Serratelli, Esq. Serratelli, Schiffman, Brown & Calhoon, P.C. 2080 Linglestown Road, Suite 201 Harrisburg, PA 17110-9670 BY: ( r., Esquire - t' ~-<) ("~ " ("fl __I I';") '1'1 , ' ~ r-.,) t."' .._..1 STEPHANIE PONTIUS, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. NO. 05-2080 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW JAY PONTIUS, Defendant IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER 3301(C} OF THE DIVORCE CODE (1) A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on April 21, 2005. (2) The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed filing and service of the Complaint. lS irretrievably from the date of (3) I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without formal notice of the intention to request entry of a divorce decree. (4) I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses, if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. (5) I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary. I verify that the statements made in correct. I understand that false subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. unsworn falsification to authorities. this affidavit are true and statements herein are made C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to J/~$? /0& DATED' / };t!B!dalfL{ p fJrJJAA/J) Step anle Pontlus (') ,......") :::,~:;~ r-:) [ \.':.-~) ':.: --n -,-, :7 rn '.;? fi"i , C) C0 r-~'" c..r: STEPHANIE PONTIUS, plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. NO. 05-2080 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW JAY PONTIUS, Defendant IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE (1) A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on April 21, 2005. (2 ) The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed filing and service of the Complaint. is irretrievably from the date of (3) I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without formal notice of the intention to request entry of a divorce decree. (4) I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses, if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. (5) I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary. I verify that the statements made in correct. I understand that false subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. unsworn falsification to authorities. this affidavit are true and statements herein are made C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to ) - 2'6"'-0 G, DATED ~ ........ .r" ~y ntius - - ,/ -'1 r" , ,~~'.., ....,.... , C:1 '......0 :"0 ., MATRIMONIAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ci,tI1 THIS AGREEMENT, made this, '1 day of ~C\j\\..lillUJ \ between STEPHANIE D. PONTIUS, hereinafter called "Wife" and JA YD. PONTIUS, ,200.h, hereinafter called "Husband". WITNESSETH: The parties hereto, being Husband and Wife were lawfully married on October 26, 2002 in DilIsburg, York County, Pennsylvania; There were no children born of the parties; 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 oftheir natural lives, and the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and obligations as between each other including, without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property; the settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future support, alimony and/or maintenance of each other; and in general, the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estate. 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, HUSBAND and WIFE, each intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as follows: 1. EOUIT ABLE DISTRIBUTION Husband shall pay to Wife the sum of Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($16,000.00) as follows: a. Monthly payments of a minimum of $1,000.00 per month beginning February 10, 2006; b. The payments will be made by money order or certified check; c. The payments will be made on or before the lOth day of each month until paid in full; d. $16,000.00 will be paid in full to Wife on or before May 10, 2007. Husband acknowledges that ifhe should be late by more than one (I) day on the $1,000.00 monthly payments to Wife that said late payment constitutes a breach of the Agreement and Wife will take necessary enforcement actions against him. In the event Husband files bankruptcy and the debt owed to Wife is discharged, Husband acknowledges the $16,000.00 was promised in lieu of support/alimony and he shall be obligated to pay alimony in a monthly amount of$I,OOO.OO per month until the balance owed is paid in full. 2. VEHICLE Husband agrees to refinance to remove Wife's name from the GMAC loan, title and registration regarding the 2002 Saturn that is currently in the possession of Husband by February 10, 2006. 3. PERSONAL PROPERTY Husband waives all rights, title and interest to any and all personal property of Wife in her possession. Wife shall provide to Husband the following items upon payment in full of the $16,000.00 to Wife by Husband, removal of Wife's name from the loan, title and registration regarding the 2002 Saturn, and Husband's signature upon the documents necessary to finalize the divorce: a. Husband's bed b. Husband's two dressers c. Husband's stereo d. Husband's coffee table and two end tables e. Husband's Toshiba TV in living room f. Husband's (I) Toshiba VCR and DVD g. Husband's computer/desk h. Husband's movies 1. Husband's beer glasses J. Husband's jewelry k. Husband's crystal glasses I. Husband's books m. Husband's pictures and books 4. AGREEMENT NOT TO BAR DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS This Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the right of HUSBAND and WIFE to an absolute divorce on lawful grounds if such grounds now exist or shall hereafter exist or to such defense as may be available to either party. This Agreement is not intended to condone and shall not be deemed to be condonation on the part of either party hereto of any act or acts on the part of the other party which have occasioned the disputes or unhappy differences which have occurred or may occur subsequent to the date hereof. The parties acknowledge that their marriage is irretrievably broken and that they shall secure a mutual consent no-fault divorce pursuant to the terms of Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code in Cumberland County divorce action docketed to number 05-2080 Civil Term. As soon as possible under the terms of said Divorce Code, the parties shall execute and file all documents and papers, including affidavits of consent, necessary to finalize said divorce. Simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall execute and file all documents and papers, including affidavits of consent, necessary to finalize said divorce. 5. MUTUAL RELEASE Except as otherwise provide herein and so long as this Agreement is not modified or cancelled by subsequent agreement, the parties hereby release and discharge absolutely and forever each other from any and all rights, claims and demands, past, present and future specifically from the following: spousal support from the other, alimony, alimony pendent elite, division of property, claims or rights of dower and right to live in the marital home, right to act as executor or administrator in the other's estate, rights as '. devisee or legatee in the Last Will and Testament of the other, any claim or right as beneficiary in any life insurance policy of the other, any claim or right in the distributive share or intestate share ofthe other parties' estate. 6. AGREEMENT VOLUNT ARIL Y AND CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD Each party to this Agreement acknowledges and declares that he or she respectively: a. Is fully and completely informed as to the facts relating to the subject matter and their Agreement as to the rights and liabilities of both parties; b. Enters into this Agreement voluntarily after receiving the advice of independent counsel; Lurther Milspaw, Esquire for Husband and Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire for Wife. c. Has given careful and mature thought to the making of this Agreement; d. Has carefully read each provision of this Agreement; e. Fully and completely understands each provision of this Agreernent, both as to the subject matter and legal affect. 7. AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by both parties. 8. LAW APPLICABLE This Agreement shall be governed, construed and enforced under the statute and case law ofthe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first written above. WITNESS: flJnJ ~(J ~tdj/ Jl1jr;~/ ~~ "::::--- - ).Z9 -(.1(; ("'1 o ")"1 ~.'\ c~ 05 C.:J ~ I-I :, (,.,) -------'" 6 Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire Pa. Supreme Court ID No. 27426 Serratelli, Schiffman, Brown and 2080 Linglestown Road Suite 201 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110 Telephone (717) 540-9170 Fax (717) 540-5481 Attorney For plaintiff Calhoon, P.C. STEPHANIE PONTIUS, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. NO. 05-2080 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW JAY PONTIUS, Defendant IN 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: 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. 2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Certified mail, restricted delivery on April 27, 2005. 3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff 01/28/06; by Defendant 01/28/06 4. Related claims pending: None. 5. Date plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in S3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: 02/06/06 Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in S3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: 02/08/06 Dated: ':/'I'/()~, /HI~L t ~, Lori/~. Serratelli, Esquire SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN, BROWN & CALHOON, P.C. 2080 Linglestown Road Suite 201 Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 540-9170 Attorney for Plaintiff ..-o;'j rc ~ c;') C) '-'d --' ~,~~, C) <}' .l '- ("t Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire Pa. Supreme Court ID No. 27426 Serratelli, Schiffman, Brown and 2080 Linglestown Road Suite 201 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110 Telephone (717) 540-9170 Fax (717) 540-5481 Attorney For Plaintiff Calhoon, P.C. STEPHANIE PONTIUS, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. NO. 05-2080 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW JAY PONTIUS, Defendant IN DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW COUNTS TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please withdraw Counts II (Counsel Fees and Costs) and III (Equitable Distribution) of Plaintiff's Complaint in Divorce. Respectfully submitted, ') i /f'\ " " ,'';~,~!>-~-W ' Lorl'~. 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STATE OF No. 05-2080 CIVIL TERM Plaintiff VERSUS JAY PONTIUS, Defendant DECREE IN DIVORCE AND NOW, F'"~Lu ~..., , 2006, IT IS ORDERED AND \ {"" DECREED THAT Stephanie Pontius , PLAI NTI FF. AND Jay Pontius , DEFENDANT, ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY. THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR YET BEEN ENTERED; No issues remain. WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT Further the Matrimonial Settlement Agreement executed by the parties on January 29, 1.S 1.ncorpora ere1.n or purposes 0 entorcement only bUt otherwise shall not be merged into said decree. The parties are ordered to conoly with the terms of said Aqreement. A""", III ATTE J. + +++++++++++++++++++++++++ h7 .2 /ff~/ ?~L, ;J:I Le ' L' WZ-:?7'4<;P j.// Z-/}7-y,m/ 46vl /"9 .;rJ' (e' . .~ . ' ..