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ELIZABETH S. HARDING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WARREN C. HARDING,
Defendant
2001-5,.2/~ CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you and a decree 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 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, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
717-249-3166
1-800-990-9108
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
ELIZABETH S. HARDING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WARREN C. HARDING,
Defendant
2001.9/(. CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE PURSUANT IQ SECTION 3301(c)
OF I!!E DIVORCE CODE
NOW comes the plaintiff, Elizabeth S. Harding, by her attorney, Mark D. Schwartz, Esquire,
and files this complaint in divorce against the defendant, Warren C. Harding, representing as follows:
I. The plaintiff is Elizabeth S. Harding, an adult individual residing at 1613 McCormick Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055-5952.
2. The defendant is Warren C. Harding, an adult individual residing at 1613 McCormick Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055-5952.
3. The plaintiff has been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at least six months
prior to the filing of this action in divorce.
4. The plaintiff and the defendant were married on November 29, 1986 in Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. There were two children born to this marriage, namely Stephen Elisha Harding, born March
22, 1993, age 8 years, and Nathan Boone Harding, born May 20,2000, age I year.
7. Pursuant to the Divorce Code, Section 330 I (c), the plaintiff avers as the grounds upon which
this action is based that the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken.
8. The plaintiff avers that she has been advised of the availability of counseling and that said
party has the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff demands judgment dissolving the marriage between the two
parties.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
IR~C~ & HUGHES
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Mark D. Schwartz, Esquire,
Attorney for Plaintiff, Elizabeth S. Harding
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3222
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court I.D. No. 70216
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Date: August 27 ,2001
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint in Divorce is based upon information which has been gathered
by my counsel and me in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this
Complaint and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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ELIZABETH S. HARD~
Date: August IO~ ,2001
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ELIZABETH S. HARDING,
PLAINTIFF,
V.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - 2001-5216
WARREN C. HARDING,
DEFENDANT.
: CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
AGREEMENT AND STIPULATION crt-:
TillS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT entered into this J.3 day Of~ O<'/'tlk
2002--, by and between Elizabeth S. Harding, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother") and Warren C.
Harding, (hereinafter referred to as "Father").
and Nathan Boone Harding, born 5-20-2000; and
WHEREAS, Father and Mother are the natural parents of Stephen Elisha Harding, born 3-22-93,
Agreement setting forth the physical and legal custody arrangements for their minor children, to be in
WHEREAS, Father and Mother desire to enter into a comprehensive Custody Stipulation and
effect hereafter and until altered by subsequent order of court; and
minor children and execute a Stipulation and Agreement to affect the same.
WHEREAS, Father and Mother desire to confirm their agreement relative to custody of their
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual cove:nants, promises and agreements as
hereinafter set forth and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. The Father and Mother shall share legal custody of their two children, Stephen Elisha
Harding, and Nathan Boone Harding.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the two minor children.
3. Father shall have periods of partial physical custody of the minor children at times and
places as agreed upon between the parties.
4. The parties will keep each other advised immediately relative to any emergencIes
concerning the minor children and shall, further, take any necessary slteps the ensure that the health and
wellbeing of the children is protected.
5. The parties agree that there shall be reasonable tele:phone contact with the children during
periods when the children are not in the custody ofthat party.
6. Neither party shall do anything that may estrange the children from the other party, or
injure the opinion of the children as to the other party, or may hamper the free and natural development of
the children's love and affection for the other party.
7. Each party shall be entitled to complete and full information from any doctor, dentist,
teacher or other similar authority and have copies of any reports given to them as a parent. Such
documents include, but are not limited to, medical reports, academic and school report cards, and birth
certificates.
8. Any permanent modification or waiver of the provisions of this Agreement must be in
writing and shall be affective only if made in writing and executed with the formality as this Stipulation
and Agreement.
9. The parties acknowledge that entering into this Stipulation and Agreement, there has
been no fraud, concealment, overreaching, coercion, or other unfair dc~aling on the part of either party.
10. The parties acknowledge that they have read and understood the provisions of this
Stipulation and Agreement. Each party acknowledges that the Stipulation and Agreement is fair and
equitable and that it is not the result of duress or undue influence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto intending to bt~ legally bound by the terms hereof,
set forth their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
WITNESS:
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STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTYOFCUMrnERLAND
On this, the.;lb <#\ day of 'fl: a? ch , 2"03 before me this undersigned officer,
personally appeared ELIZABETH . HARDING, known to me (or satIsfactonly proven) to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that she
executed same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my
~ Notarial Seal P blic
Martha L. Noel, Notary d County
Carlisle. B~ro, Ecup~~~r~~pt. 18. 2003
My Commission x .
Member, Pennsylvania AssociatiOn 01 Notanes
STATE OF PENNSYL VANIA
COUNTY OF CUMrnERLAND
On this, the 13 day of ~ ~ c.... , 2002, before me the undersigned officer,
personally appeared WARREN C HARDING. known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he executed
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and office seal.
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WILliAM HI BROWNSTEIN, Notary Public
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ELIZABETH S. HARDING,
PLAINTIFF,
v.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMO PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PE NSYLV ANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - 2001-5216
WARREN C. HARDING,
DEFENDANT.
: CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this -.ili- day of ~, 200 'l, upon cnnside ion of the attached
Stipulation and Agreement, the terms and conditions contained in the attached Stipula ion and Agreement
are hereby made an Order of Court.
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ELIZABETH S. HARDING,
PLAINTIFF,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - 200I-52I6
WARREN C. HARDING,
DEFENDANT.
: CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on September
4, 2001.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed
from the date of the filing of the complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or
expenses ifI 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 made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: -'J - 08" - 0 3
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ELIZABETH S. HARDING,
PLAINTIFF,
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - 200I-52I6
WARREN C. HARDING,
DEFENDANT.
: CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or
expenses ifI 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 made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: 12 - 08 - 03
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ELIZ BETH S. HARDIN
Plaintiff
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ELIZABETH S. HARDING. Plaintiff
vs
Case No. 2001-5216 CIVIL TERM
WARREN C. HARDING. Defendant
Statement of Intention to Proceed
To the Court:
THE PLAINTIFF
Print Name MARCUS A _ MrlOTTGH'l's III Sign Name
Date: OCTOBER 23. 2006
Attorney for ELT7.ARRTH S HARDING.. Plailltiff
Explanatory Comment
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has promulgated new Rule of Civil Procedure 230.2 governing the termination of
inactive cases and amended Rule of Judicial Administration 190 I. Two aspects of the recommendation merit
comment.
1. Rule of civil Procedure
New Rule of Civil Procedure 230.2 has been promulgated to govern the termination of inactive cases within the
scope of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. The termination of these cases for inactivity was previously
governed by Rule of Judicial Administration 1901 and local rules promulgated pursuant to it. New Rule 230.2 is
tailored to the needs of civil actions. It provides a complete procedure and a uniform statewide practice, preempting
local rules. .
This rule was promulgated in response to the decision of the Supreme Court in Shop v. Eagle, 551 Pa. 360,710 A.2d
1104 (1998) in which the court held that "prejudice to the defendant as a result of delay in prosecution is required
before a case may be dismissed pursuant to local rules implementing Rule of Judicial Administration 190 I."
Rule of Judicial Administration 1901(b) has been amended to accommodate the new rule of civil procedure. The
general policy of the prompt disposition of matters set forth in subdivision (a) of that rule continues to be applicable.
II Inactive Cases
The purpose of Rule 230.2 is to eliminate inactive cases from the judicial system. The process is initiated by the
court. After giving notice of intent to terminate an action for inactivity, the course of the procedure is with the parties.
If the parties do not wish to pursue the case, they will take no action and "the Prothonotary shall enter an order as of
course terminating the matter \.vith prejudice for failure to prosecu.te." ~f a party wishes to pursue the rr'.:J.tter, he or she
will file a notice of intention to proceed and the action shall continue.
a. Where the action has been terminated
If the action is terminated when a party believes that it should not have been terminated, that party may proceed
under Rule230( d) for relief from the order of termination. An example of such an occurrence might be the termination
of a viable action when the aggrieved party did not receive the notice of intent to terminate and thus did not timely file
the notice of intention to proceed.
The timing ofthe filing of the petition to reinstate the action is important. lfthe petilion is filed within thirty days of
the entry of the order of termination on the docket, subdivision (d)(2) provides that the court must grant the petition and
reinstate the action. If the petition is filed later than the thirty-day period, subdivision (d)(3) requires that the plaintiff
must make a show in to the court that the petition was promptly filed and that there is a reasonable explanation or
legitimate excuse both for the failure to file the notice of intention to proceed prior to the entry of the order of
termination on the docket and for the failure to file the petition within the thirty-day period under subdivision (d)(2).
B. Where the action has not been terminated
An action which has not been terminated but which continues upon the filing of a notice of intention to proceed may
have been the subject of inordinate delay. In such an instance, the aggrieved party may pursue the remedy of a
common law non pros which exits independently of termination under Rule 230.2.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ELIZABETH S. HARDING,
. V.
: NO. 2001 - 5216
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
WARREN C. HARDING,
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on August 27,2001.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the
date of the 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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I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I also understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER &3301(c) AND &3301(dl OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I. I consent to 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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I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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ELIZABETH S. HARDING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 2001 - 5216
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LA W
: IN DIVORCE
WARREN C. HARDING,
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under section 3301 ( c) of the Divorce Code was filed on August 27, 2001.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the
date of the 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.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. 1 also understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn falsifi ation to
authorities.
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Warren C. Harding, Defendant
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER &3301(c) AND &3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses
if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of
the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. 1 understand that alse statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating to unswornCfalsifi~/ autho
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ELIZABETH S. HARDING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
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: NO. 2001 - 5216
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
WARREN C. HARDING,
MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AG~EMENT BETWEEN
ELIZABETH S. HARDING ANDW ARREN" C. HARDING
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THIS AGREEMENT, made this LY day of ~. i, 2006, by and
between, ELIZABETH S. HARDING, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to
as "WIFE", and WARREN C. HARDING, ofWellsville, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as
"HUSBAND" .
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on November 29, 1986, in
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and;
WHEREAS, there weie two children born of this marriage;
WHEREAS, differences, disputes, and difficulties have arisen between the parties and it
is the intention of Husband and Wife to live separate and apart for the rest of their natural lives,
and the parties desire to settle their respective financial property rights and obligations as
between each other, including the settling of all matters betw\:en them relating to ownership and
equitable dis~ribution 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 Husband or
Wife; and in general, the settling of any and all possible claims by one against the other or
against their respective -estates;
NOW THEREFORE, Wife and Husband, each intending to be legally bound, hereby
covenant and agree as follows:
1. FULL DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS. Each party warrants that he or she has made a
full and fair disclosure of income, assets, and their valuation prior to the execution of this
Agreement as well as any other fact relating in any way to the subject matter of this agreement.
These disclosures are part of the consideration made by each party for entering into this
agreement. ,
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2. ADVICE OF COUNSEL. The Husband has employed and had the benefit or counsel
of Jane Adams, as his attorney. The Wife is PRO SF. Each party has carefully and completely
read this agreement and has been advised and is completely aware not only of its contents but of
its legal effect. Wife has been advised of her right to counsel, voluntarily elected to forego
representation, and understands that Jane Adams, Esquire is only representing Husband.
3. SEPARATION. The parties intend to maintain separate and permanent domiciles
and to live apart from each other. It is the intention and purpose of this agreement to set forth
their respective rigq.ts and duties while they continue to live apart from each other. Neither party
shall harass, annoy, injure, threaten, or interfere with the other party in any manner whatsoever.
Each party may carry on and engage in any employment, profession, business or other activity as
he or she may deem advisable. Neither party shall interfere with the uses, ownership, enjoyment,
or disposition of any property now mvned and not specified herein or property hereafter acquired
by the other.
4. SUBSEQUENT D'IVORCE. The parties hereby acknowledge that Wife has filed a
Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, claiming that the marriage is
irretrievably broken under the no-fault mutual consent provision of Section 3301 (c) of the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Husband hereby expresses his agreement that the marriage is
irretrievably broken and expresses his intent to execute any and all affidavits or other documents
necessary for the parties to obtain an absolute divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code. The parties hereby waive all rights to request Court Ordered counseling under the Divorce
Code. The provisions of this Agreement relating to equitable distribution of property of the
parties are accepted by each party as a final settlement for all purposes whatsoever, as
contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
Should a decree, judgment, or order of separation or divorce be obtained by either of the
parties in this or any other state, country or jurisdiction, each of the parties hereby consents and
agrees that this Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be affected in any way by any such
separation or divorce; and that nothing in any such decree, judgment, order, or further
modification or revision thereof shall alter, amend, or vary any term of this Agreement, whether
or not either or both ofthe parties shall remarry. It is specifically agreed that a copy ofthis
Agreement or the substance of the provisions thereof, may be incorporated by reference into any
divorce, judgment, or decree. This incorporation shall not be regarded as a merger, it being the
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specific intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any judgment and to be forever
binding and conclusive upon the parties.
5. DATE OF EXECUTION. The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this
agreement shall be defined as the date upon which it is execntcd 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 this
Agreement. All provisions of this agreement shall be effectuated by the parties within thirty
(30) days of the execution date of this agreement unless otherv,rise specified within this
agreement.
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6. MUTUAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS. Other than as provided in this
agreement, each party may dispose his or her property in ~my way and each party hereby waives
and relinquishes any and all rights he or she may now have or hereafter acquire under the present
or future laws of any jurisdiction to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of
the marital relationship, inclu~ing without limitation, statutory allowance, widow's allowance,
right of intestacy, right to take against the will of the other, and right to act as administrator or
executor in the other's estate. Each will at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge, and
deliver any arid all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect this
mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interest, rights, and claims.
7. WARRANTY OF DEBTS AND FUTURE OBLIGATIONS. Each party warrants
that they have not contracted any debt or liability for the other or which the estate of the other
party may be-responsible or liable, and except only for the rights arising out of this agreement,
neither party will hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the other party or the estate
of the other party, will be liable. Each party agrees to indemnify or hold harmless from the other
and against all future obligations of every kind incurred by them, including those for necessities.
8. OUTSTANDING JOINT DEBTS. The parties agree that Husband shall take all
steps necessary to remove his name from the phone bill associated with the marital home.
(a) Wife agrees that the following debts are her own personal responsibility and therefore
agrees to completely and finally pay on the following debts and obligations.
None.
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(b) Husband agrees that the following debts are his own personal responsibility and
therefore agrees to completely and finally pay on the following debts and obligations.
None.
9. EQUITABLE DIVISION OF MARIT AL PROPERTY. The parties have
attempted to distribute their marital property in a manner which conforms to the criteria set forth
in 23 Pa.C.S.A. s3501 et. seq. and taking into account the following considerations: the length of
the marriage, the age, health, station, amount, and sources of income, vocational skills,
employability, estate, liabilities, and needs of each of the parties, the contribution of each party to
the education, training, or increased earning power of the other party; the opportunity for each
party for future acquisitions of capital assets and income; the sources of income of both parties,
including but not limited to medical, retirement, insuranc~ or other benefits; the contribution or
dissipation of each party in the acquisition, pr~servation, depreciation, or appreciation of the
marital property, including the contribution of each spouse as a homemaker; the value of the
property set apart to each party; the standard of living the parties established during the marriage;
and the economic circumstances of each party at the time the division of property is to become
effective.
The division of existing marital property is not intended hy the parties to 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 the marital rights of the parties.
As such, the parties acknowledge that Husband or Wife's obligation to make the
payments defined i!l this agreement shall not be subject to termination, discharge, or
discontinuance in bankruptcy or for any other reason or by any Court or tribunal. Should
Husband or Wife pursue and action in bankruptcy and be successful in extinguishing his
obligation to pay any debts for which he has assumed soh~ obligation as set forth herein, he or she
shall immediately be obligated to pay alimony to the other party in an amount equal to the
monthly obligation on such debts that he or she otherwise had assumed and for which he had
taken sole obligation and respbnsibility, plus an additional fifteen percent (15%) in consideration
of the tax consequences associated with receipt of alimony. At the time of the implementation of
this alimony award, which may be made through the appropriate Domestic Relations of support
office with the Court of Common Pleas of appropriate jurisdiction as Husband or Wife may
select, such party shall then be responsible for any such debts extinguished through the other
party's bankruptcy as described herein.
10. OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY. Husband and Wife do hereby acknowledge
that they have previously divided all their tangible personal property. Except as may otherwise
be provided in this Agreement, Wife agrees that all of the property of Husband or in his
possession shall be the sole and separate property of Husband; and Husband agrees that all of the
property of Wife or in her possession shall be the sole and separate property of Wife. The parties
do hereby specific~lly waive, release, renounce, and forever abandon whatever claim, if any, he
or she may have with respect to the above items which shall become the sole and separate
property of the other.
11. MOTOR VEHICLES. With respect to the motor vehicles, owned by one or both
of the parties, they agree as follows:
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(a) The 2001 Honda Civic shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property of Wife.
(b) The remaining vehicles shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property of
Husband.
The titles or a Power of Attorney to transfer the vehicle to the said motor vehicles shall be
executed by the parties, if appropriate for effecting transfer as herein provided, within thirty days
of the execution date of this Agreement, and said executed titles shall be delivered to the proper
parties on the distribution date. Each party agrees to be solely responsible for the amounts
presently due and owing against his or her respective automobiles.
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12. MARITAL HOME. HUSBAND and WIFE hold title as Tenants by the Entireties
to the premises identified as 1613 McCormick Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The parties
agree as follows with respect to the marital residence:
(a) Within thirty (30) days of this agreement, Husband shall payoff all amounts due and
owing on the marital home and shall execute a Deed in favor of Wife, conveying all right,
title and interest in the marital residence to Wife.
(b) As of the date of separation, and without regard to when bills for such items are
incurred, received or due, WIFE shall be solely responsible for all past, present, and
future costsor liabilities associated with or attributable to maintaining the marital
residence (except as provided herein), including but not limited to, all real estate taxes,
water and sewer rents, gas, electric, and telephone service, homeowner's insurance, and
gardening expenses and repairs, and WIFE shall ~eep HUSBAND and his successors,
assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators indemnified and held harmless from any
liability, cost or expense, including attorney's fees, which are incurred in connection with
such maintenance, costs, and expense.
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(c) Wife shall be responsible for any fees associated with transferring or filing the Deed
to the marital home.
13. MUTUAL WAIVER OF EMPLOYMENT BKNEFITS. The parties agree to
waive any and all rights they have in and to each other's employment benefits, including but not
limited to both parties pensions and retirement plans and Incentive Savings Plans. The parties
agree never t() assume any claim to such benefits of the other at any time in the future.
14. ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, LEGAL FEES and SUPPORT.
Other than as provided in this agreement, each party hereby waives any right to spousal support,
alimony, or alimony pendente lite, and each party agrees to be responsible for his or her owh
legal fees and expenses. The parties herein acknowledge that by this Agreement, they have
respectively secured and maintained a substantial and adequate fund with which to provide for
themselves sufficient financial resources to provide for tqeir comfort, maintenance, and support
in the station of life to which they are accust(l~ed. All alimony to be paid under this agreement
shall terminate upon the recipient's remarriage or cohabitation with a person of the opposite sex.
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As of October 20, 2006, Wife waives and hereby releases and gives up any rights she
may have against Husband for alimony, spousal support, alimony pendente lite, or legal
fees and costs. As of October 20, 2006, it shall be the sole responsibility of each of the
respective parties to sustain themselves without seeking any support from the other party.
Regarding child support, Husband shall pay for the children's unreimbursed
medical expenses, "including braces, in accordance with the current support order and as
prescribed by the 'current support guidelines.
15. INCOME TAX RETURNS. Husband and wife represent to each other that to the
best of their knowledge all federal, state, and local taxes required to paid with during the
marriage and during the periods covered by such tax returns have been paid. Husband and Wife
further represent that there art! no tax deficiencies proposed or assessed against Husband and/or
Wife for such periods, and neither Husband nor Wife executed any waiver of the Statute of
limitations on the assessment or collection of any tax for such periods. If any deficiency in
federal, state; or local income taxes is proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made
against the other party by reason of his or her having joined in the filing of joint federal, state or
local income tax returns, Husband and Wife shall indemnify and hold harmless the other against
and from any. and all tax, interest, penalty, or expcnSt~ relating from any such tax deficiency,
including reasonable counsel and accounting fees, and such tax, interest, and penalties or
expenses shall be paid solely and entirely by the responsible party as determined to be
attributable to that party on account of misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant
information of income on the aforesaid joint returns.
16. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING. No modification or
waiver of any of th~ terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties, and
no waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent
default of the same or similar nature.
17. MUTUAL COOPERATION. Each party shall, at any time and from time to time
hereafter, take any and all steps and execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the other party any and
all further instruments and/or 'documents that the other party may reasonably require for the
purpose of giving full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
18. APPLICABLE LAW. The Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which are in effer.t as of the date of execution of this
Agreement.
19. INTEGRATION. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the
parties and sapersedes any and all prior agreements or negotiations between them. There are no
representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
20. OTHER DOCUMENTATION. Wife and Husband covenant and agree that they
will forthwith execute any and all written instruments, assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds,
notes, or such other writings as may be necessary or desirable for the proper effectuation of this
Agreement.
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21. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect
unless and until terminated under and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The failure of
either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall in
no way affect the right of such party hereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the waiver of any
default or breach of any provision hereof by constmed as a waiver of any subsequent default or
breach of the. same or similar nature, not shall it be construed as a waiver or strict performance of
any other obligations herein.
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, qr provisions shall be stricken from this Agreement; and in all other respects,
this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect, and operation. Likewise, the
failure of any party to meet his or her obligations under anyone or more of the paragraphs herein,
with the exception of the satisfaction of the conditions precedent, shall in no way avoid or alter
the remaining obligations of the parties.
23. BREACH. If eit~er party breaches any provisions of this agreement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach, or seek other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract should
be responsible for payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights
under this agreement.
24. INFORMED AND VOLUNTARY EXECUTION. Each party to this agreement
acknowledges that he or she is fully informed as to the facts relating to the subject matter of this
agreement, is entering into this agreement voluntarily, free from fraud, undue influence, coercion
or duress of any kind, has given careful thought to the making of this agreement, has carefully
read each provision of this agreement, and fully and completely understands each provision of
this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and
year first above written:
WITNESS:
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ELIZA. TH S. HARDING, Wi~
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
On this, the 21 ~y of <Jc.. ~ , 2006, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared ELIZAB.tTH S. HARDING known to me, (or satisfactorily proven) to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he/she
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto s t m hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
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WARREN C. HARDING, Husband
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On this, the ~~ay of O~. , 2006, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared WARREN C. HARDING known to me, (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he/she
executed the same for the purposes therein contai ned.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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Notarial Seal
Jane Adams, Notary Public
Carlisle Bora, Cumber1an~ County
My Commission Expires Sept. 6, 2098
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: CIVIL ACTION - 2001-5216
WARREN C. HARDING,
DEFENDANT.
: CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF COMPLAINT
PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. RULE NO. 1920.4 (a)(1)(i)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
NOW, Marcus A. McKnight, ill, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, does
depose and state:
1. That he is a competent adult and attorney for the plaintiff in the captioned action ~n
divorce.
2. That a certified copy of the Complaint in Divorce was served upon the defeQ-dant,
Warren C. Harding, on September 6, 2001, by certified, restricted delivery Imail,
addressed to him at 1613 McCormick Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055-
5952, with Return Receipt Number 70993400001849973050.
3. That the said receipt for certified mail is signed and attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
Date: November 7, 2006
U.S. Postal Service
CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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: CIVIL ACTION - 2001-5216
WARREN C. HARDING,
DEFENDANT.
: CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
To Curtis R. Long, Prothonotary:
Please withdraw my appearance on behalf of the plaintiff, ELIZABETH S. HARDING.
in the above captioned case.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
, Esquire
Date: January 19, 2007
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V.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - 2001-5216
ELIZABETH S. HARDING,
PLAINTIFF,
WARREN C. HARDING,
DEFENDANT.
IN DIVORCE
: CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, hereby certify that a copy of attached Praecipe for
Withdrawal of Appearance was served upon the following by depositing a true and correct copy
of the same in the United States mail, First Class, postage prepaid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on
the date referenced below and addressed as follows:
Jane Adams, Esq.
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
IRWIN & McKNIGHT
By:
Date: January 19,2007
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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V.
: NO. 2001 - 5216
Defendant
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: IN DIVORCE
WARREN C. HARDING,
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please transmit the record, together with the following
information to the Court for entry of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under ~3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of the service ofthe Complaint: Via restricted delivery, return receipt
requested, received on:
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by 3301(c) of the Divorce Code:
By Plaintiff:
October 30, 2006.
By Defendant:
October 27,2006
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in g3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: October 27,2006
Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in g3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: October 31, 2006
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OFCUMBERLANDCOUNTY
STATE OF
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Elizabeth S. Harding, Plaintiff
No. 01 - 5216 Civil Term
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Warren C. Harding, Defendant
DECREE IN
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Elizabeth S. Harding
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Warren C. Harding
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ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
VERSUS
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None; the marriage settlement agreement which was executed October 30,2006, and
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