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CRAIG P. DANELLA,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
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LISA S. DANELLA,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE & CUSTODY
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 action. You are warned that, if you fail to do so, the
case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment be entered against you by
the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, 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.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
of the Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
Telephone (800)990-9108
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CRAIG P. DANELLA,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO.
LISA S. DANELLA,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE & CUSTODY
A VISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS
USTED HA SIOO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de las quejas
expuestas en las paginas seguientes, debe tomar accion con prontitud. se Ie avisa que si no se
defiende, el caso pude proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio 0 anulamiento puede ser emitido
en su contra por las Corte. una decision puede tambien ser emitida en su contra por caulquier
otra queja 0 compensacion eclamados por el demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, 0
propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted.
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidades 0 rompimiento irreparable del
matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros matrimoniales
esta disponible en la oficina del Prothonotary, en la Cumberland County Court of Common
Pleas, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA, PROPIEDAD MARITAL,
HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL DECRETO
FINAL DE DIVORClO 0 ANULAMlENTO SEA EMTIDO. USTED PUEDE PERDER
EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS,
USTED DE BE LEVAR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABOGADO DE INMEDIATO. SO
NO TIENE 0 NO PUEDE PAGAR UN ABOGADO. VAYA 0 LLAME A LA OFlCINA
INDICADA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA
LEGAL.
Lawyer Referral Service of the
Cwnberland COUDty Bar Association
32 SotdIt BeMou' Street
Carlisle. PA 17t13
Telefono (800) 990-9108
CRAIG P. DANELLA,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
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LISA S. DANELLA,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE & CUSTODY
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 330I(C)
OR 3301(0) OF THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS CODE
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, Craig P. Danella, by and through his counsel, Linda A.
Clotfelter, Esquire, and files this Complaint in Divorce, respectfully stating in support thereof the
following:
1. Plaintiff is Craig P. Danella, (hereinafter "Plaintiff'), an adult individual who
resides at 2900 Society Hill Drive, Apartment 8, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
170 II.
2. Defendant is Lisa S. Danella, (hereinafter "Defendant"), an adult individual who
resides at 510 Big Sky Drive, Etters, York County, Pennsylvania 17319.
3. Both the Plaintiff and the Defendant have been bona fide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of
this Divorce Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on December 22, 1998 in York County,
Pennsylvania.
5. The parties have been separate and apart within the meaning of the Pennsylvania
Domestic Relations Code since November 15, 2003.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. Defendant is not a member of the armed forces of the United States or any of its
allies.
8. Plaintiff avers that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
9. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that Plaintiff may
have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling. Plaintiff
does not desire counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court enter a Decree of Divorce
and grant such other relief as this court deems just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER
Dated:
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Li da A. Clotfelter, Esquire
A orney ID No, 72963
21 East Trindle Road, Suite 100
Mechanicsburg, P A 17050
(717) 796-1930 Telephone
(717) 796-1933 Facsimile
Attorney for Plaintiff
CRAIG P. DANELLA,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
: NO.
LISA S. DANELLA,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE & CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, CRAIG P. DANELLA, verify that the statements in the foregoing DIVORCE
COMPLAINT are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C,S. S 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CRAIG P. DANELLA,
Plaintiff
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LISA S. DANELLA,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 05- 2389 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE & CUSTODY
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, LISA S. DANELLA, Defendant in the above-captioned matter, hereby accept service
of the Complaint Under Section 3301(c) or 3301(d) of the Domestic Relations Code.
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LISA S. P'ANELLA, Defendant
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CRAIG P. DANELLA,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 05- 2389 CIVIL TERM
LISA S. DANELLA,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE & CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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AND NOW, this L day of
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, 2005, the undersigned
hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE was
served upon the opposing party by way of United States first class mail, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
Lisa S. Danella
510 Big Sky Drive
Etters, PA 17319
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER
Date:~ I J 0 ')
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ttorney ID No. 72963
5021 East Trindle Road, Suite 100
Mechanicsburg, P A 17050
(717) 796-1930 Telephone
(717) 796-1933 Facsimile
Attorney for Plaintiff
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MUUUTALSETTLEMENTAGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this Jilaay of OrD~;:!<- , 2005 between LISA
S, DANELLA, (hereinafter referred to as WIFE) and CRAIG P. DANELLA (hereinafter
referred to as HUSBAND).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on December 22,1998, and they
have been separated within the meaning of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code since November 15,
2003; and
WHEREAS, there are no children born of this marriage; and
WHEREAS, disputes and difficulties have arisen belween the parties, and it is the
present intention of Husband and Wife to live separate and apart, and the parties hereto are
desirous of settling 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 past, present, and future support and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband or
Husband by Wife; the settling of all matters between them relating to the equitable division of
marital property; and, in general, the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one
against lhe other or against their respective estates; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife declare that each has had a full and fair opportunity to
obtain independent legal advice of counsel of his or her selection; that Husband has been
represented in this proceeding by Linda A. Clolfelter, Esquire and Wife has been unrepresented,
but understands that she has the right to have independent legal representation in this matter.
Wife has knowingly and willingly decided not to seek independent legal counsel in this matter,
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despite Husband's encouragement to do so. The parties represent and warrant that they have
fully disclosed to each other all assets of any nature owned by each, all debts or obligations for
which the other party may be liable in whole or part, and all sources and amounts of income,
WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge that they fully understand the facts, and they
acknowledge and accept that this Agreement, is, under the circumstances, fair and equitable, and
that it is being entered into freely and voluntarily, 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
improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premis,es and of the 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. PERSONAL RIGHTS. It shall be lawful for each Husband and Wife at all times
hereafter to live separate and apart from the other party at such place as he or she may from time
to time choose or deem fit. The parties shall be free from any control, restraint, interference or
authority, direct or indirect, by the other in all respects as fully as if they were unmarried, except
as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Husband and Wife shall not
molest, harass, disturb or malign each other or the respective families of each other nor compel
or attempt to compel the other to cohabit or dwell by any means in any manner whatsoever with
him or her. The foregoing provision shall not be taken as an admission on the part of either party
of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the causes leading to their living apart.
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2, MUTUAL RELEASE, Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise,
release, quitclaim and forever discharge the other, for all time: to come, and for all purposes
whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, titles and interests, or claims in or against the
property (including income and gains from property hereinafter accruing) of the other or against
the estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situate, which he or she now has or
al any time hereafter may have against such other, the estate of such other or any part thereof,
whether arising out of any former act, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by
way of dower or curtesy; or claims in the nature of dower or curtesy or widow's or widower's
rights, family exception or similar allowance, or under the int'orstate 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 d'oceased spouse's estate, whether
arising under the law of Pennsylvania, any state, commonwealth or territory of the United States,
or any other country, or the right to act as personal representative of the estate of the other; or
any rights which any party may now have or any time hereafter have for past, present, future
support, maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs or expenses, whether
arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise; except all rights and agreements and
obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for breach
of any provision hereof. It is the intention of Husband and Wife to give to each other, by the
execution of the 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 obligalions of whatsoever
nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provisionv
hereof.
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It is further specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that
each accepts the provisions herein made by the other in lieu of and in full settlement and
satisfaction of any and all of their rights against the other or any past, present and future claims
on account of support and maintenance; that it is specifically understood and agreed that the
payments, transfers and other considerations herein recited so comprehend and discharge any
and all such claims by each other against the other, and are, inter alia, in full settlement and
satisfaction and in lieu of their past, present and future claims against the other in account of
maintenance and support, and also alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs and
expenses, as well as any and all claims to equitable distribution of property, both real and
personal, and any other charge of any nature whatsoever pertaining to any divorce proceedings
which may have been or may be instituted in any court in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or
any other jurisdiction, including any other counsel fees, costs and expenses incurred or to be
charged by any counsel arising in any manner whatsoever, except as may be incurred in
connection with a breach of the Agreement as set forth hereinafter in paragraph 18.
3. RELEASE OF TESTAMENTARY CLAIMS. Except as provided for in this
Agreement, each of the parties hereto shall have the right to dispose of his or her property by last
will and testament or otherwise, and each of them agrees that the estate of the other, whether
real, personal or mixed, shall be and belong to the person or persons who would have become
entitled thereto as if the decedent had been the last to die. Except as set forth herein, this
provision is intended to constitute a mutual waiver by the parties of any rights to take against
each other's estate whatsoever, and is intended to confer third..party beneficiary rights upon the
other heirs and beneficiaries of each. Either party may, howt:ver, make such provision for the
other as he or she may desire in and by his or her last will and testament; and each of the parties
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further covenants and agrees that he or she will permit any will of the other to be probated and
allowed administration; and that neither Husband nor Wife will claim against or contest the will
and estate of the other except as necessary to enforce any breach by the decedent of any
provision of this Agreement. Each of the parties hereby releases, relinquishes and waives any
and all rights to act as personal representative of the other party's estate. Each of the parties
hereto further covenants and agrees for himself and herself and his or her heirs, executors,
administrators or assigns, for the purpose of enforcing any of the rights relinquished under this
Agreement.
4, FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. The parties waive their rights to require the filing
of financial statements by the other, although lhe parties have been advised by their respective
attorneys that it is their legal right to have these disclosures made prior to entering into this
Agreement and by entering into this Agreement without reliance upon financial disclosure, the
parties are forever waiving their right to request or use that as a basis to overturn this Agreement
or any part thereof,
5. INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS. The transfers of property pursuant to
this Agreement are transfers between Husband and Wife incident to their divorce and as such are
nontaxable, with no gain or loss recognized. The transferee's basis in the property shall be the
adjusted basis of the transferor immediately before the transfer. The transfers herein are an equal
division of marital property for full and adequate consideration and as such will not result in any
gift tax liability.
6. 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
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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 decision on the mailers covered by this Agreement,
which court decision concerning the parties' respective rights and obligations might be different
from the provisions of this Agreement.
Each party acknowledges that this Agreement is fair and equitable, that it adequately
provides for his or her needs and is in his or her best interests, and that the agreement is not the
result of any fraud, duress, or undue influence exercised by either party upon the other or by any
other person or persons upon either party.
Given said understanding and acknowledgment, both parties hereby waive the following
procedural rights:
a. Inventory: The right to obtain an inventory of alii marital and separate property as
defined by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
b. Income and Expense Statement: The right 10 obtain an income and expense
statement of the other party as provided by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code,
except in instances where such an income and expense statement is hereafter
required to be filed in any child support action or any other proceedings pursuant
to an order of court.
c. Discovery: The righl to have any discovery as may be permitted by the Rules of
Civil Procedure, except discovery arising out of a breach of this Agreement, out
of any child support action, or out of any other proceedings in which discovery is
specifically ordered by the court.
d. Determination of Marital and Non-Marital Property: The right to have the court
determine which property is marital and which is non-marital, and equitably
distribute between the parties that property which the court determines 10 be
marital.
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e. Other Rig.hts and Remedies: The right to have the court decide any other rights,
remedies, privileges, or obligations covered by this Agreement, including, but not
limited to, possible claims for divorce, spousal support, alimony, alimony
pendente lite (temporary alimony), counsel fees, costs and expenses.
7, EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY. The parties
have attempted to distribute their marital property in a manner which conforms to the criteria set
forth in Section 3502 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. The division of existing marital
property is not intended by the parties 10 constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets, and
the division is being effected without the introduction of outside funds or other property not
constituting marital property. The division of property under this Agreement shall be in full
satisfaction of all marital rights of the parties.
A. MOTOR VEHICLES. The parties agree that each shall have full and sole
possession of any vehicles that are presently in his or her possession, On or before the
date of the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall execute the titles to the said
vehicles, if appropriate, so as to effectuate the transfer as herein provided. Furthermore,
each party shall become solely responsible for the financial obligation associated with the
vehicle he or she is to retain pursuant to this Agreement and each party agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the other party from any and all liability therefor. The
parties expressly agree that they shall each take the steps necessary to obtain the
necessary automobile insurance for the vehicle he or she is retaining as per the terms of
this Paragraph. It is further promised Ihat there will be no lapse in coverage and each
party agrees to ensure that both automobiles remain insured as required by Pennsylvania
law.
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B. DIVISION OF HOUSEHOLD AND PERSONAL PROPERTY. The parties
have divided between themselves, to their mutual satisfaction, all items of tangible and
intangible marital property, As per the terms of this Agreement, the household and
personal property within each party's custody and control shall become that party's sole
and exclusive property, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.
Neither party shall make any claim to any such items of marital property
designated to the other party, or of the separate personal property of either party, which
are now in the possession and/or under the control of the other. Should it become
necessary, the parties each agree to sign, upon request, any titles or documents necessary
to give effect to this Paragraph. Property shall be deemed to be in the possession or
under the control of either party if, in the case of tangible personal property, it is
physically in the possession or control of the party at the time of the signing of this
Agreement or as per the time limitalions described, above, and in the case of intangible
personal property, if any physical or written evidence of ownership, such as passbook,
checkbook, policy or certificate of insurance or other similar writing is in the possession
or control of the party.
C. PENSION, PROFIT-SHARING. RETIREMENT, OR OTHER PLANS
RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT. Each of the parties hereto expressly waives and
relinquishes any right, claim, title or interest in any p<~nsion, profit-sharing, retirement,
other employment-related or retirement plans in which the other has any interest by virtue
of his or her past or present employment, whether vested or unvested, matured or
unmatured.
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If either party withdraws any sums from any retirement plans distributed to him or
her pursuant to the terms of this Paragraph, that party shall be solely liable for any and all
taxes and penalties resulting from that withdrawal.
D. DISTRIBUTION OF CASH ASSETS. STOCKS AND BONDS AND
INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS. The parties agree that they have distributed to each, to
their mutual satisfaction, the sums deposited in the marital bank accounts, investment
accounts, and other similar accounts
E. REAL ESTATE, The parties acknowledge that during the marriage they lived
together in jointly titled residential real estate known as 510 Big Sky Drive, Etters, York
County, Pennsylvania 17319. The parties have agreed that Wife shall retain the marital
real estate and Husband shall waive any and all rights that he may have had, he may now
have, or he may have in the future in the real estate, including but not limited to those
rights pursuant to the equitable distribution provisions of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
In exchange for Husband's waiver of his interest in the marital real estate Wife shall be
solely responsible for the mortgage loan secured by the marital residence.
The parties agree that Husband and Wife shall execute a deed transferring the
marital real estate to Wife at the time Wife refinances the mortgage on the property such
that Husband is released from liability for same, as mom specifically described herein. In
said deed, Husband shall waive any rights he may have had, he may now have, or he may
have in the future in the real estate, including but not limited to those rights pursuant to
the equitable distribution provisions of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
a. Wife's occupancy. The parties agree: that Wife shall be entitled to
exclusive occupancy of the real estate and Wife shall pay all expenses relating to
the Real Estate, including, but not limited to, the: mortgage, real estate taxes,
insurance, utilities and lhe like and she shall hold Husband harmless for same. It
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is further agreed that all household utility accounts not in Wife's name alone,
shall be transferred to Wife's name alone within ten (10) days of the execution of
this Agreement.
b. Wife's refinance. Wife further agrees to apply to refinance the mortgage
such that Husband is relieved of any and all liability for same within six (6)
months of the entry of the discharge in the parties' Chapter 13 bankruptcy
proceeding. Wife shall be solely responsible for any and all costs associated with
her refinance of the mortgage pursuant to this Agreement. If Wife is not able to
effectuate the refinance of the Real Estate within the time limitations of this
provision, then Wife shall reapply for a refinance every three (3) months until
Husband is released from liability on the mortgage. If Wife is unable to refinance
the current mortgage within one (1) year from the date of the entry of the
discharge in the parties' Chapter 13 proceeding, the Real Estate shall be listed for
sale and the property shall be sold to a third party such that the mortgage is paid
in full, thereby releasing the parlies from same.
c. Distribution of Proceeds upon Sale. If the Real Estate is sold to a third
party, upon settlement, the net proceeds derived, after payment of the mortgage
and all other normal and reasonable settlement costs shall be distributed to Wife.
If the Real Estate is sold to a third party, each party agrees to execute a deed
conveying the Real Estate to the third party immediately upon a request for
same.
F. LIFE INSURANCE. Each party shall retain any and all life insurance policies
on his or her life and shall have full discretion to designate a beneficiary of his or her
choice. Each party shall be responsible for any premiums or fees associated with any and
all life insurance policies to be retained by the respective party as per this Paragraph and
he or she shall hold the other harmless from same.
8. DEBTS. Husband represents and warrants to Wife that since the separation he
has not, and in the future he will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which Wife or her
estate might be responsible, and he shall indemnify and save Wife harmless from any and all
claims or demands made against her by reason of such debt OJ' obligation incurred by him since
the date of said separation, except as otherwise set forth herein.
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Wife represents and warrants to Husband that since the separation she has not, and in the
future she will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which Husband or his estate might
be responsible, and she shall indemnify and save Husband harmless from any and all claims or
demands made against him by reason of such debts or obligations incurred by her since the date
of said separation, except as otherwise set forth herein.
a. Marital Debt. During the course of the marriage, Husband and Wife have
incurred certain bills and obligations and have amassed a variety of debts, and it is hereby
agreed, without ascertaining for what purpose and to whose use each of the Marital Debts
were incurred, the parties agree as follows:
b. General Provision: Any debt herein described shall be deemed to include the
current balance owed on the debt as of the date of execution of this Agreement.
c, Wife's debts: Wife shall be solely responsible for the following bills and debts:
1. Mortgage: The Mortgages and any cost of the refinancing of the Mortgage
as referenced in Paragraph 7(E), herein;
2. Real Estate Expenses: Any and all expenses associated with Ihe Real
Estate as referenced in Paragraph 7(E), herein;
3. Retirement Funds: Any loans associated with her retirement account and
all taxes resulting from any withdrawals of funds from her retirement accounts;
4. Other Debts: Any and all other debts, liabilities, obligations, loans, credit
card accounts, and the like incurred in Wife's sole name, and not otherwise
provided for herein;
d. Husband's Debts: Husband shall be solely responsible for the following bills and
debts:
1. Retirement Funds: Any and all taxes resulting from his withdrawal of
funds from any Retirement Plans as referenced in Paragraph 7(C) herein;
2. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan Payment: The monthly payment for the
parties' Chapter 13 Bankruplcy Plan until same is paid in full.
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3. Other Debts: Any and all other debts, liabilities, obligations, loans, credit
card accounts, and the like incurred in Husband's sole name, and not otherwise
provided for herein.
e. Indemnification: Each party agrees to hold the other harmless from any and all
liability which may arise from the aforesaid bills which pursuant to the terms herein are
not the responsibility of the other party. This includes but is 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.
f. No Further Charges on Joint Debts: Neither party shall make any further charges
on any joint debt for which the other party may be responsible, and if said charges are
made in violation of this Agreement, then the party incurring said charge shall
immediately repay the same. From the date of this Agn;ement, 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.
g. Non-Disclosed Liabilitv: 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.
9. COUNSEL FEES AND COSTS. Each party shall be responsible for the
attorney's fees and incurred by him or her with respect to the negotiation and drafting of this
property settlement agreement and the divorce proceedings related thereto.
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10. ALIMONY. ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. COUNSEL FEES AND
EXPENSES. Both parties accept the provisions of this Agreement in lieu of and in full and final
settlement and satisfaction of all claims and demands that they may now or hereafter have
against the other for alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fe,es or expenses, or for any other
provisions for support and maintenance before, during and after the commencement of any
proceedings for the divorce or annulment between the parties.
11. DIVORCE. A Complaint in Divorce has been filed in the Court of Common
Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania to Civil Docket Number 05-2389 and either party
shall be free to proceed without further delay to secure the divorce. Both parties shall sign an
affidavit evidencing their consent to the divorce, pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code concurrently with the execution of this Agreement. In the event, for whatever reason,
either party fails or refuses to execute such affidavit upon the other party's timely request, that
party shall indemnify, defend and hold the other harmless from any and all additional expenses,
including actual counsel fees, resulting from any action brought to compel the refusing party to
consent. Each party hereby agrees that a legal or equitable action may be brought to compel him
or her to execute a consent form and that, absent some breach of this Agreement by the
proceeding party, there shall be no defense to such action asserted,
12. BANKRUPTCY. The parties acknowledge that they had jointly filed a Chapter
13 Bankruptcy Petition that is presently pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court in the
Middle District of Pennsylvania. The parties further acknowledge that they are required to make
monthly plan payments to the Chapter 13 Trustee until their Chapter 13 Plan is paid in full. The
parties expressly agree that Husband shall make the Chapter 13 Plan payments directly to the
Chapter 13 Trustee on behalf of both parties until such time as the Plan is fully funded.
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13. RECONCILIATION, Notwithstanding a reconciliation between the parties, this
Agreement shall continue to remain in full force and effect absent a writing signed by the parties
stating that this Agreement is null and void.
14. INCORPORATION IN FINAL DIVORCE ][)ECREE. The terms of this
Agreement shall be incorporated but shall not merge in the final divorce decree between the
parties. The terms shall be incorporated into the final divorce decree for the purposes of
enforcement only and any modification of the terms hereof shall be valid only if made in writing
and signed by both of the parties. Any Court having jurisdiction shall enforce the provision of
this Agreement as if it were a Court Order. This Agreement shall survive in its entirety,
resolving the spousal support, alimony, equitable distribution and other interests and rights of the
parties under and pursuant to the Divorce Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and no
court asked to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall in any way change the terms of this
Agreement. This Agreement may be enforced independently of any support order, divorce
decree or judgment and its terms shall take precedence owr same, remaining the primary
obligation of each party. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any
change in the marital status of the parties. It is warranted, covenanted and represented by
Husband and Wife, each to the other, that this Agreement is lawful and enforceable, and this
warranty, covenant and representation is made for the specific purpose of inducing the parties to
execute the Agreement.
15. DATE OF EXECUTION. The "date of execution" or "execution date" of the
Agreement shall be defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each
executed the Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution
date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the party last executing the
Agreement.
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16. FULL DISCLOSURE. Each party asserts that he or she has made or shall make
a full and complete disclosure of all the real and personal property of whatsoever nature and
wheresoever located belonging in any way to each of them, of all debts and encumbrances
incurred in any manner whatsoever by each of them, and of all sources and amounts of income
received or receivable by each party.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of
the parties, and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than
those expressl y set forth herein.
18. BREACH. If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other
party shall have the following rights and remedies, at his or her election, all of which shall be
deemed to be cumulative and not in the alternative, unless said cumulative effect would have an
inconsistent result or would result in a windfall of the other party:
a. Specific Performance: The right to specific performance of the terms of this
Agreement, in which event the non-breaching party shall be reimbursed for all reasonable
attorney's fees and costs incurred as the result of said breach and in bringing the action
for specific performance.
b. Damages: 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. Divorce Code Remedies: The right to all remedies set forth in Section 3502(e) of
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, 23 Pa.C,S.A. 789 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.
d. Other Remedies: Any other remedies provided for in law or in equity.
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e. Considerations for Reasonable Attornevs Fee~,: Any award of "reasonable
attorney's fees" as used in this paragraph shall be ba~,ed 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 Ihe obligation sought to be enforced or any possibility of settlement for
less than the obligation sought to be enforced by the non-breaching party.
19. PENNSYLVANIA LAW. The parties agree that the terms of this Agreement
and any interpretation and/or enforcement thereof shall forever be governed by the Laws of
Pennsylvania.
20. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING. No modification or
waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by both of the
parties.
21. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS. Each of the parties shall from time to time, at
the request of the other, execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the other party any and all further
instruments, including Deeds and other real estate-related documents, titles, or other documents
that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
22. SEVERABILITY. If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement
shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term,
condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement, and in all other respects this
Agreement shall be valid and shall continue in full force, effect and operation.
23. WARRANTY, Husband and Wife again acknowledge that they have each read
and understand this Agreement, and each warrants and repres<;nts that it is fair and equitable to
each of them.
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24. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS. The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shaH have no affect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations
of the parties.
25, 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto
have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. This agreement is
executed in duplicate, and each party hereto acknowledges receipt of a duly executed copy
thereof.
WITNESSES:
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CRAIG P. !JANELLA
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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On this 6111day of Oc.mP-lEl2.- , 200S, before me, th" undersigned officer, personally
appeared LISA S. DANELlA, 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.
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appeared CRAIG p, DANELlA, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within Agreement, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the
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LISA S. DANELLA,
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: IN DIVORCE
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I. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 330 I ( c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
May 9, 2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irr,etrievably 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 of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees and expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S, Section 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
May 9, 2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrit:vably 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 of divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
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lawyer's fees and expenses ifI do not claim them before a divon::e is granted.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are 1rue and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to
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WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
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1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary .
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false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 P'a. C.S. ~ 4904 relating to unsworn
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LISA S. DANELLA,
Defendant
: CML ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DI~CREE
UNDER 63301 (C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a fmal 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 of 18 PII. C.S. ~ 4904 relating to unsworn
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LISA S, DANELLA,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE & CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry
of a divorce decree:
1. The ground for divorce is irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 (c) of the
Divorce Code,
2. The Complaint was filed on May 9, 2005.
3. Date and manner of Service of the Complaint: May 26, 2005 by Acceptance of
Service of Defendant, as evidenced by the same filed on June 2, 2005.
4. The Plaintiff's Affidavit of Consent was executed by the Plaintiff on October 6,
2005 and filed on October 12, 2005. The Defendant's Affidavit of Consent was executed on
October 4,2005, and filed on October 12, 2005.
5. Plaintiff executed a Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce
Decree under 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code on October 6, 2005, and said waiver was filed on
October 12, 2005. Defendant executed a Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of a
Divorce Decree under 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code on October 4, 2005, and said waiver was
filed on October 12, 2005.
6. There are no related claims pending. The parties have resolved all related issues
by written Marital Settlement Agreement dated October 6, 20D5 which will be incorporated into
the Divorce Decree as per Paragraph 14 on page 14 of the Agr,eement.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER
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nda A. Clotfelter, Esquire
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LISA S. DANELLA,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO RESUME PRIOR NAME
Notice is hereby given that, Defendant in the above-captioned divorce proceeding, LISA
S. DANELLA, hereby elects to resume her prior name of LISA A. SGRIGNOLI, and gives this
written notice of her intention in accordance with the provisions of 54 Pa. C.S. S 704.
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LISA A. SGRlqNO .
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LISA S..I1ANELLA
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this the 6~ day of OCTO?"E~ , 2005, before me, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared LISA A. SGRIGNOLI (formerly known as Lisa S.
Danella), satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing
document and acknowledged that she has executed the same for the uses and purposes therein
contained, as her own free act and deed by signing her name thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my name and official seal the day and year
first above written.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OFCUMBERLANDCOUNTY
STATE OF
PENNA.
CRAIG P. DANELLA
No. 05-2389
PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
LISA S. DANELLA
DEFENDANT
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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AND NOW,
Craig P. Danella
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DECREED THAT
Lisa S. Danella
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, DEFENDANT,
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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 WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED; t-.Jo""2.
* IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the terms of the Marital Settlement Agreement of the parties dated
October 6, 2005, shall be mcorporated herem, but not merged, tor the purposes of enforcement only,
as per Paragraph 14 on page 14 of same.
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