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MIGUEL L. RODRIGUEZ,
Plaintiff
v.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA
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MARYANN K. RODRIGUEZ
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following papers, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you and a Decree in 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 counseIing. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
Prothonotary at the Cwnberland County Court House, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
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 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.
Cwnberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PennsyIvania 17013
Phone: (717) 249-3166
MIGUEL L RODRIGUEZ,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA
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MARYANN K. RODRIGUEZ
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF COUNSELING
To the Within Named Defendant:
You have been named as the Defendant in a divorce proceeding filed in the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County. This notice is to advise you that in accordance with
Section 3302(d) of the Divorce Code, you may request that the Court require you and your spouse
to attend marriage counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down by the Court. A list of
professional marriage counselors is available at the Office of the Prothonotary, One Courthouse
Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. You are advised that this list is kept as a convenience to you and
you are not bound to choose a counselor from this list. All necessary arrangements and the cost of
counseling sessions are to be borne by you and your spouse.
If you desire to pursue counseling, you must make your request for counseling within
twenty (20) days of the date on which you receive this notice. Failure to do so will constitute a
waiver of your right to request counseling.
Prothonotary
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA
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MIGUEL 1. RODRIGUEZ,
Plaintiff
MARYANN K. RODRIGUEZ
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I. Plaintiff is Miguel 1. Rodriguez, social security no. 175-52-1173, who currently
resides at 629 Lawrence A venue, West Lawn, Berks County, Pennsylvania 19609.
2. Defendant is Maryann K. Rodriguez, social security no. 197-60-3698, who currently
resides at 4 Watson Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at
least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on November 16,2001, in Steelton,
Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment between the parties.
6. The Plaintiff is a citizen of the United States of America.
7. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services ofthe United States of
America or its Allies.
8. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
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9. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that the Plaintiff
may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
The parties to this action have been separated since February 1,2005.
10. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree in Divorce.
] I. Plaintiff avers that he is the innocent and injured spouse, and that the Defendant has
offered such indignities to the Plaintiff so as to render his condition intolerable and life
burdensome.
]2. This action is not collusive.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree in Divorce dissolving the
marriage between the PIaintiff and Defendant.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES, SMITH, DIETTERICK
& CONNELLY, LLP
Dated: E /5/05
By:
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Miguel 1. Rodriguez
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VERlFICA nON
I verifY that the statements made in this Pleading 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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MIGUEL L. RODRIGUEZ,
Plaintiff
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA
: NO. 05-2386
MARYANN K. RODRIGUEZ
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DlVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Maryann K. Rodriguez, Defendant in the above-captioned action, accepted service of the
Complaint in Divorce on May] 7, 2005.
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NUUUTALSETTLEMENTAGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
MIGUEL L. RODRIGUEZ
AND
MARYANN K. RODRIGUEZ
JohnJ. Connelly, Jr., Esquire
JAMES, SMITH, DIETTERlCK & CONNELLY LLP
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, P A 17033
Telephone; (717) 533-3280
Counsel for Miguel L. Rodriguez
Jeffrey N. Y offe, Esquire
YOFFE & YOFFE, P .C.
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 203
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 975-1838
Counsel for Maryann K. Rodriguez
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this ~ day of 0llN f -'" , 2005 by
and between MIGUEL L. RODRIGUEZ, of West Lawn, Pennsylvania, and MARYANN K
RODRIGUEZ of Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Miguel L. Rodriguez (hereinafter called "Husband'~ currently resides at 629
Lawrence Avenue, West Lawn, Berks County, Pennsylvania 19609;
WHEREAS, Maryann K. Rodriguez (hereinafter called "Wife") currently resides at 7
Watson Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County Pennsylvania 17013;
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife, having been lawfully manied on
November 17, 2001 in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania;
WHEREAS, the parties have lived separate and apart since on or about February 1, 2005;
WHEREAS, 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,
the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership of real and personal property, the
support and maintenance of one another and, in general, the settling of any and all claims and
possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estates.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises, and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth, and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, Husband
and Wife, each intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as follows:
1, PERSONAL RIGHTS. Husband and Wife may, at all times hereafter, live
separate and apart. Each shall be free fium all control, restraint, interference and authority, direct or
indirect by the other. Each may reside at such place or places as he or she may select. Each may,
for his or her separate use or benefit, conduct, carry on or engage in any business, occupation,
profession or employment whicb to him or her may seem advisable. Husband and Wife shall not
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molest, harass, distmb or malign each other, nor compel or attempt to compel the other to cohabit
or dwell by any means or in any manner whatsoever with him or her. Neither party will interfere
with the use, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now owned by or hereafter
acquired by the other.
2. ADVICE OF COUNSEL. Each party acknowledges that he or she has had the
opportunity to receive independent legal advice from counsel of his or her selection. Husband has
secured legal advice from Jolm J. Connelly, Jr., Esquire, his counsel, and Wife has secured legal
advice from Jeffrey Y offe, Esquire, her counsel. Each party fully understands the facts and his or
her legal rights and obligations, and each party acknowledges and accepts that this Agreement is, in
the circumstances, fair and equitable, and that it is being entered into freely and voluntarily, and
that tbe execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence, and that it is
not the result of any improper or illegal agreement or agreements. In addition, each party
understands the impact of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, whereby the court has the right and duty
to detennine all marital rights of the parties including divorce, alimony, alimony pendente lite,
equitable distribution of all marital property or property owned or possessed individually by the
other, counsel fees and costs of litigation and, fully knowing the same, each party hereto still
desires to execute this Agreement acknowledging that the terms and conditions set forth herein are
fair, just and equitable to each of the parties, and waives his and her respective right to have the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, or any other court of competent jurisdiction, make
any detennination or order affecting the respective parties' righls to alimony, alimony pendente lite,
support and maintenance, equitable distribution, counsel fees and costs ofJitigation.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS. Each of the parties hereto acknowledges that be or
she is aware of his or her right to seek discovery including, but not limited to, written
interrogatories, motions for production of documents, the taking of oral depositions, the filing of
inventories and all other means of discovery pennitted under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code or the
Pennsyrvania Rules of Civil Procedure. Each of the parties further acknowledges that he or she has
had the opportunity to discuss with counsel the concept of marital property under Pennsylvania law
and each is aware of his or her right to bave the real and/or personal property, estate and assets,
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earnings and income of the other assessed or evaluated by the courts of this Conunonwealth or any
other court of competent jurisdiction. The parties do hereby acknowledge that there has been full
and fair disclosure to the other of his or her respective income, assets and liabilities, whether such
are held jointly, in the name of one party alone or in the name of one of the parties and another
individual or individuals. Each party agrees that any right to further disclosure, valuation, appraisal
or enumeration or statement thereof in tins Agreement is hereby specifically waived. and the parties
do not wish to make or append hereto any further enumeration or statement. Specifically, each
party waives the need for copies of bank statements, insurance policies, retirement plan statements
or any other documentation. Each party warrants that he or she is not aware of any marital asset
which is not identified in this Agreement. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the
division of assets as set forth in this Agreement is fair, reasonable and equitable, and is satisfactory
to them. Each of the parties hereto further covenants and agrees for himself and herself and his or
her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, that he or she will never at any time hereafter sue the
other party or his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns in any action of contention,
direct or indirect, and allege therein that there was a denial of any rights to full disclosure, or that
there was any fraud, duress, undue influence or that there was a failure to have available full, proper
and independent representation by legal counsel.
4. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE. It is the intention of the parties, and the
parties agree, that by this Agreement they have resolved all ancillary economic issues related to the
dissolution of their marriage and thus any divorce action with respect to these parties shall be
limited to a claim for divorce only. Husband agrees that he shall promptly file a Divorce
Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The parties agree
that, at the end of the statutory waiting period, they will each execute an Affidavit of Consent and
Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Divorce Decree in order that counsel for
Husband may finalize the divorce action in a timely fashion. Upon completion of the divorce
action, counsel for Husband shall supply counsel for Wife with a copy of the Decree.
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5. EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION.
A. Real Estate, The parties have sold their residence located at 29
Woodmyre Lane, Enola, Pennsylvania 17025 and have divided the net proceeds equally between
them.
B. Furnishin!!s and Personalty. The parties agree that they have divided by
agreement between themselves all furnishings and personalty located in the Marital Residence,
including all furniture, furnishings, antiques, jewelry, rugs, carpets, household appliances and
equipment. Accordingly, Husband shall retain sole and exclusive ownership of all furnishings
and personalty currently in his possession, free and clear of any right, title, claim and/or interest
of Wife and Wife shall retain all items of furnishings and personal property currently in her
possession as her sole and separate property free and clear of any right, title, claim and/or interest
of Husband.
C. Motor Vehicles,
(1) Husband shall retain as his sole and separate property the 2004 S40 Volvo
and shall assume responsibility for the Members I" vehicle loan in his name individually.
(2) Wife shall retain as her sole and separate property the 2002 CK230
Mercedes Benz and shall assume responsibility for the vehicle loan in her name
individually.
(3) The parties have made arrangements for their individual car insurance.
D. Pension and Retirement Benefits. Each party shall retain as their sole
and separate property any pension or retirement benefits in their name individually. Specifically,
Husband shall retain his Fidelity IRA rollover from Roadway and his Fidelity Verizon 40lK
plan. Wife shall retain any pension benefits through her employer including the Merri11 Lynch
account.
E. Bank Accounts. The parties have divided to their mutual satisfaction any
joint bank accounts. Each party shall retain any bank accounts in their own name individually.
F. Miscellaneous Property, As of the execution date of this Agreement, any
and all property not specifically addressed herein shall be owned by the party to wbom the
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property is titled; and if untitled, the party in possession. This Agreement shall constitute a
sufficient bill of sale to evidence the transfer of any and all rights in such property from each to
the other.
G. Property to Wife. The parties agree that Wife shall own, possess, and
enjoy, free from any claim of husband, the property awarded to her by the terms of this
Agreement. Husband hereby quitclaims, assigns and conveys to Wife all such property, and
waives and relinquishes any and all rights thereto, together with any insurance policies covering
that property, and any escrow accounts relating to that property. This Agreement shall constitute
a sufficient bill of sale to evidence the transfer of any and all rights in such property from
Husband to Wife.
H. Prouerty to Husband. The parties agree that Husband shall own,
possess, and enjoy, free from any claim of Wife, the property awarded to him by the terms ofthis
Agreement. Wife hereby quitclaims, assigns and conyeys to Husband all such property, and
waives and relinquishes any and all rights thereto, together with any insurance policies covering
that property, and any escrow accounts relating to that property. This Agreement shall constitute
a sufficient bill of sale to evidence the transfer of any and all rights in such property from Wife to
Husband.
I, Marital Debt.
(A) Husband shall assume responsibility for the following debts:
(1) Members 1" Visa in joint names - approximately $3,800.00; and
(2) Kay Jewelers - approJlimately $500.00.
Husband agrees that he will pay off the Members 1" Visa within one year of the
date of this Agreement and will indemnify and hold Wife harmless on the above-referenced
debts.
(B) Wife shall assume responsibility for the following debts:
(1) . Capital One Visa- approJlimately $2,100.00;
(2) Chase Master Card - approximately $13,000.00;
(3) Discover Card - approximately $7,500.00; and
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(4) The Bon-Ton - approximately $300.00.
Wife represents and warrants to Husband that he has no individual liability on the
debts she is assuming; however, she agrees to indemnify and hold Husband hwmless on these
said debts. In the event any monies would be collected from Husband on the said obligations
assumed by Wife, she shall promptly reimburse Husband for any monies paid on those debts.
J. Liability not Listed. Each party represents and warrants to the otber that
he or she has not incurred any debt, obligation or other liability, other than those descnoed in this
Agreement, on which the other party is or may be liable. A liability not disclosed in this
Agreement will be the sole responsibility of the party who has incurred or may hereafter incur it,
and such party agrees to pay it as the same shall become due, and to indemnifY and hold the other
party and his or her property harmless from any and all debts, obligations and liabilities.
K. Indemnification of Wife, If any claim, action or proceeding is hereafter
initiated seeking to hold Wife liable for the debts or obligations assumed by Husband under this
Agreement, Husband will, at his sole expense, defend Wife against any such claim, action or
proceeding, whether or not well-founded, and indemnifY her and her property against any
damages or loss resulting therefrom, including, but not limited to, costs of court and actual
attorney's fees incurred by Wife in connection therewith.
L. Indemnffication of Husband. If any claim, action or proceeding is
hereafter initiated seeking to hold Husband liable for the debts or obligations assumed by Wife
under this Agreement, Wife will, at her sole expense, defend Husband against any such claim,
action or proceeding, whether or not well-founded, and indemnifY him and his property against
any damages or loss resulting therefrom, including, but not limited to costs of court and actual
attorney's fees incurred by Husband in connection therewith.
L. Warranty as to Future Obli!!ations. Husband and Wife each represents
and warrants to the other that he or she will not at any time in the future incur or contract any
debt, charge or liability for which the other, the other's legal representatives, property or estate
may be responsible. Prom the date of execution of this Agreement, each party shall use only
those credit cards and accounts for which that party is individually liable and the parties agree to
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cooperate in closing any remaining accounts which provide for joint liability. Each party hereby
agrees to indemnify, save and hold the other and Ius or her property harmless from any liability,
loss, cost or expense whatsoever, including actual attorneys fees, incurred in the event of breach
hereof.
6. INCOME TAX. The parties have heretofore filed joint federal and state tax
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 and any interest, penalty and expense incurred in connection 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 failures to disclose the nature and extent
of his or her separate income on the aforesaid joint returns.
7. WAIVER OF INHERITANCE RIGHTS. Unless otherwise specifically
provided in this Agreement, as of the execution date of this Agreement, Husband and Wife each
waives all rights of inheritance in tbe estate of the other, any right to elect to take against the will
or any trust of the other or in which the other has an interest, and each of the parties waives any
additional rights which said party bas or may have by reason of their marriage, except the rights
saved or created by the terms of this Agreement. This waiver shall be construed generally and
shall include, but not be limited to, a waiver of all rights provided under the laws of
Pennsylvania, or any other jurisdiction.
8. WAIVER OF BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION. Unless otherwise specifically
set forth in this Agreement, each party hereto specifical]y waives any and all beneficiary rights
and any and nIl rights as a surviving spouse in and to any asset, benefit or like program carrying a
beneficiary designation which belongs to the other party under the terms of this Agreement,
including, but not limited to, pensions and retirement plans of any sort or nature, deferred
compensation plans, life insurance policies, annuities, stock accounts, bank accounts, final pay
checks or any other post-death distribution scheme, and each party expressly states that it is his
and ber intention to revoke by the terms of this Agreement any beneficiary designations naming
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the other which are in effect as of the date of execution of this Agreement. If and in the event the
other party continues to be named as beneficiary and no alternate beneficiary is otherwise
designated, the beneficiary shall be deemed to be the estate of the deceased party.
9. RELEASE OF CLAIMS.
A. Wife and Husband acknowledge and agree that the property dispositions
provided for herein constitute an equitable distribution of their assets and liabilities pursuant to
~3502 of the Divorce Code, and Wife and Husband hereby waive any right to division of their
property except as provided for in this Agreement. Furthennore, except as otherwise provided
for in this Agreement, each of the parties hereby specifically waives, releases, renounces and
forever abandons any claim, right, title or interest whatsoever he or she may have in property
transferred to the other party pursuant to this Agreement or identified in this Agreement as
belonging to the other party, and each party agrees never to assert any claim to said property or
proceeds in the future. The parties have divided between them to their mutual satisfaction,
personal effects, household goods and fumishings and all other articles of personal property whicb
have heretofore been used in conunon by them, and neither party will make any claim to any such
items which are now in the possession or under the control of the other. Should it become
necessary, each party agrees to sign any title or documents necessary to give effect to this
paragraph, upon request. However, neither party is released or discbarged from any obligation
under this Agreement or any instrument or document executed pUIBllant to this Agreement.
Husband and Wife shall hereafter own and enjoy independently of any claim or right of the other,
all items of personal property, tangihle or intangible, acquired by him or her from the execution
date of this Agreement with full power in him or her to dispose of the same fully and effectively
for all purposes.
B. Each party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever
discharges the other and the estate of the other for all purposes from any and all rights and
obligations which either party may have or at any time hereafter has for past, present or future
support or maintenance, alimony pendente lite, alimony, equitable distribution, counsel fees,
costs, expenses, and any other right or obligation, economic or otherwise, whether arising out of
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the marital relationship or otherwise, including all rights and benefits under the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code of 1980, its supplements and amendments, as well as under any other law of any
other jurisdiction, except and only except all rights and obligations arising under this Agreement
or for the breach of any of its provisions. Neither party shall have any obligation to the other not
expressly set forth herein.
C. Except as set forth in this Agreement, each party hereby absolutely and
unconditionalIy releases and forever discharges the other and his or her heirs, executors,
administrators, assigns, property and estate from any and all rights, claims, demands or
obligations arising out of or by virtue of the marital relationship of the parties whether now
existing or hereafter arising. The above release shall be effective regardless of whether such
claims arise out of any former or future acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of the other or
by way of dower, curtesy, widow's or widower's rights, family exemption or similar allowance,
or under the intestate laws or the right to take against the spouse's will, or the right to treat a
lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary or all other rights of a surviving spouse to
participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of Pennsylvania, any
state, commonwealth or territory of the United States, or any other country.
D. Except for the obligations of the parties contained in this Agreement and
such rights as are expressly reserved herein, each party gives to the other by the execution of this
Agreement an absolute and unconditional release and discharge from all causes of action, claims,
rights or demands whatsoever in law or in equity, which either party ever had or now has against
the other.
10. PRESERVATION OF RECORDS. Each party will keep and preserve for a
period offoUT (4) years from the date of their divorce decree all financial records relating to the
marital estate, and each party will allow the other party access to those records in the event of tax
audits.
11. MODIFICATION. No modification, rescission, or amendment to this
Agreement shall be effective unless in writing signed by each of the parties hereto.
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12. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be void, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions hereof shall
nevertheless survive and continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated
in any way.
13. BREACH. If either party hereto breaches any provision hereof, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach, or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her. The non-breaching party shall be entitled to
recover from the breaching party all costs, expenses and legal fees actually incurred in the
enforcement of the rights of the non-breaching party.
14. WAIVER OF BREACH. The waiver by one party of any breach of this
Agreement by the other party will not be deemed a waiver of any other breach or any provision
ofthis Agreement.
15. NOTICE. Any notice to be given under this Agreement by either party to the
other shall be in writing and may be effected by registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested. Notice to Husband will be sufficient if made or addressed to the following:
Miguel L. Rodriguez
629 Lawrence Avenue
West Lawn, P A 19609
and to Wife, if made or addressed to the following:
Maryann K. Rodriguez
7 Watson Drive
Carlisle, P A 17013
Notice shall be deemed to have occurred upon the date received by the recipient. Each party may
change the address for notice to him or her by giving notice of that change in accordance with the
provisions of this paragraph.
16. APPLICABLE LAW. All acts contemplated by this Agreemeot shall be
construed and enforced under the substantive laws of the COIIUnonwealth of Pennsylvania
(without regard to the conflict of law rules applicable in Pennsylvania) in effect as of the date of
execution of this Agreement.
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17. DATE OF EXECUTION. The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this
Agreement shall be defined as the date upon which the parties signed the Agreement if they
do so on the same date, or if not on the same date, then the date on which the Agreement was
signed by the last party to execute this Agreement.
18. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Agreement shall become effective and binding upon
both parties on the execution date.
19. EFFECT OF RECONCILIATION. COHABITATION OR DIVORCE. This
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be abrogated even if the parties
effect a reconciliation, cohabit as husband and wife or attempt to effect a reconciliation. This
Agreement also shall continue in full force and effect in the event of the parties' divorce. There
shall be no modification or waiver of any of the tenns hereof unless the parties in writing execute
a statement declaring this Agreement or any term of this Agreement to be null and void.
20. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT. Any headings preceding the text
of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof are inserted solely for convenience of
reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement nor shall they affect its meaning,
construction or effect.
21. AGREEMENT BINDING ON PARTIES AND HEIRS. This Agreement shall
bind the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives,
assigns, and successors in any interest of the parties.
22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. Each party acknowledges that he or she has carefully
read this Agreement; that he or she has discussed its provisions with an attorney of his or her
own choice, and has executed it voluntarily and in reliance upon his or her own attorney; and that
this instrument expresses the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subjects it
purports to cover and supersedes any and all prior agreements between the parties.
This Agreement should be interpreted fairly and simply, and not strictly for or against either of
the parties.
23. MUTUAL COOPERATION. Each party shall, on demand, execute and deliver
to the other any deeds, bills of sale, assignments, consents to change of beneficiary designations,
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tax returns, and other documents, and shall do or cause to be done every other act or thing that
may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the provisions and purposes of this Agreement. If
either party unreasonably fails on demand to comply with these provisions, that party shall pay to
the other party all attorney's fees, costs, and other expenses actually incurred as a result of such
failure.
24. AGREEMENT NOT TO BE MERGED. This Agreement may be incorporated
into a decree of divorce for purposes of enforcement only, but otherwise shall not be merged into
said decree. The parties shall have the right to enforce this Agreement under the Divorce Code
of 1980, as amended, and in addition, shall retain any remedies in law or in equity under this
Agreement as an independent contract. Such remedies in law or equity are specifically not
waived or released.
25. PRIVACY. Both parties agree that they will keep confidential any information
secured from the other during the course of the parties' marriage or divorce litigation including
but not limited to e-mails, phone messages, written or oral communications of any sort. Each
party may be subject to damages in a suit by the other should any information referred to above
be revealed to any third party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto set their hands and seals on the dates of
their acknowledgments.
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; CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA
: NO. 05-2386
MIGUEL L. RODRIGUEZ,
Plaintiff
MARYANN K. RODRIGUEZ,
Defendant
: CIVlL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on May 9,2005.
2. The marriage of 1he Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and
ninety days have elapsed from 1he date ofbo1h 1he filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to 1he entry of a final decree of divorce after service of Notice of
Intention to request entry of 1he Decree.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER 53301(1:) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to 1he entry of a final Decree of Divorce wi1hout notice.
2. I understand 1hat I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if! do not claim 1hem before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand 1hat I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by
the Court and 1hat a copy of 1he Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with
the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made above are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to 1he penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. ~4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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MARYANN K. RODRIGUEZ
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
I. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on May 9, 2005.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and
ninety days have elapsed from the date of both the filing and service of the Complaiot.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of Notice of
Intention to request entry of the Decree.
W AlVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER !l3301(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 in 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 above are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. 94904, relating to
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MIGUEL 1. RODRIGUEZ,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA
v.
: NO. 05-2386
MARY ANN K. RODRIGUEZ
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: 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:
I. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section (XX) 3301 (c) ( )
3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: May 17,2005 by certified mail no.
7003 22600005 6552 8650.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Counseling
required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff: August 18,2005; Defendant:
August 18,2005.
(b) (I) Date of execution of the Plaintiffs Affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of
the Divorce Code:
(2) Date of service of the Plaintiff's Affidavit upon the Defendant:
4. Related claims pending: All claims of record have been settled pursuant to a Marital
Settlement Agreement dated June 2, 2005.
5. Date and manner of service of Notice ofIntention to file Praecipe to
Transmit Record, a copy of which is attached, if the decree is to be entered under Section 3301(d)
of the Divorce Code:
or, date of execution of Waiver of Notice ofIntention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree
under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff: August 18, 2005; by Defendant: August
18, 2005.
and, date of filing of the Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry ofa Divorce
Decree: Both the Plaintiffs and Defendant's Waivers are being filed simultaneously with this
Praecipe.
JAMES, SMITH, DIETTERRICK & CONNELLY LLP
Date: August~, 2005
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OFCUMBERLANDCOUNTY
STATE OF
PENNA.
MIGUEL L.
RODRIGUEZ
No.
05-2386
VERSUS
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ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
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