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SANDRA L. ME LEASON ,
, Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
PETER M. MELEASON,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
NO. OS- - ~JH~
IN DIVORCE
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You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against
the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt
action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may
proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be
entered against you by the court. A judgment may also be entered
against you for any other claim or relief requested in these
papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other
rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your
children.
When the ground for the divorce
irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you
counseling. A list of marriage counselors
Office of the Prothonotary at:
Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County Court House
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
is indignities or
may request marriage
is available in the
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 PA 17013
717-249-3166
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iSANDRA L. MELEASON,
, Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
PETER M. MELEASON,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
NO.
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO COUNSELING
You are one of the parties in the above captioned action in
divorce. By virtue of Section 202 of the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code, it is a duty of the Court to advise both parties of the
availability of counseling and upon request of either provide both
parties a list of qualified professionals who provide such
services.
Accordingly, if you desire counseling a list of marriage
counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary at:
Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County Court House
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
Prothonotary
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SANDRA L. MELEASON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
PETER M. MELEASON,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
NO.OS"- ~93
IN DIVORCE
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COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is Sandra L. Meleason, a citizen of Pennsylvania,
residing at 699 Stone Church Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant
residing at 130
Pennsylvania.
is Peter M. Meleason, a citizen of Pennsylvania,
Opossum Lake Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
3. Plaintiff and Defendant are sui luris and have been bonafide
residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six
months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint.
4. The parties are husband and wife and were lawfully married on
March 25, 1983, in Perry County, Pennsylvania.
5. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
6. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant are in the military or naval
service of the United States or its allies within the provisions
of the Soldiers' & Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the Congress of
1940 and its amendments.
7. There
instituted
has been no prior action for divorce or annulment
by either of the parties in this or any other
jurisdiction.
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8. The Plaintiff has been advised
counseling and of the right to request
parties to participate in counseling.
of
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the
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Court require
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COUNT I
Request for a Fault Divorce
Under 3301(a) (6) of the Divorce Code
9. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
10. Defendant has offered such indignities to the Plaintiff, who
is the innocent and injured spouse, as to render Plaintiff's
condition intolerable and life burdensome.
11. This action is not collusive.
12. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling
and that Plaintiff and Defendant have the right to request the
Court to require the parties to participate in such counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the Court
enter a Decree of Divorce, pursuant to 3301(a) (6) of the Divorce
Code.
COUNT II
Request for Divorce Due to Irretrievable Breakdown
Under 3301(c) of the Divorce Code
13. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
14. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
15. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the
filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff intends to file an affidavit
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consenting to a divorce. Plaintiff believes that Defendant may
also file such an affidavit.
16. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling
and that Plaintiff and Defendant have the right to request the
Court to require the parties to participate in such counseling.
WHEREFORE, if both parties file affidavits to a divorce after
ninety (90) days have elapsed from the filing of this Complaint,
Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a Decree of
Divorce, pursuant to 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT III
Request for Divorce Due to Irretrievable Breakdown
Under 3301(d) of the Divorce Code
17. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
18. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
19. After a period of two (2) years has elapsed from the date of
separation, Plaintiff intends to file her affidavit of having
lived separate and apart.
20. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling
and that Plaintiff and Defendant have the right to request the
Court to require the parties to participate in such counseling.
WHEREFORE, if two (2) years have elapsed from the date of
separation and Plaintiff has filed her affidavit, Plaintiff
respectfully requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce,
pursuant to 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
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COUNT IV
Request for Equitable Distribution of
Marital Property Under 3104, 3323, 3501, 3502 and 3503
of the Divorce Code
21. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
22. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and
personal during their marriage from the date of said marriage
until the date of their separation.
23. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an
equitable distribution of said property.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to
equitably distribute the marital property of the parties, pursuant
to 3104 and 3502(a) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT V
Request for Alimony Pendente Lite
and Alimony under 3104, 3323, 3701, 3702 and 3704
of the Divorce Code
24. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
25. Plaintiff is unable to sustain herself during the course of
litigation.
26. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to
reasonable needs and is unable to sustain
appropriate employment.
provide
herself
for her
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27. Defendant has the means and ability to pay Alimony Pendente
Lite and Alimony to Plaintiff.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter an award of
.alimony pendente lite until final hearing and thereupon to enter
an Order of alimony in her favor.
COUNT VI
Request for Counsel Fees, Costs and Expenses Under
3104, 3323, 3502(e) and 3702 of the Divorce Code
28. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
29. Plaintiff has employed Mary A.
firm of Dissinger and Dissinger
matrimonial cause.
Etter Dissinger, of the law
to represent her in this
30. Plaintiff is unable to pay the necessary counsel fees, costs,
and expenses and Defendant is more than able to pay them.
WHEREFORE, reserving the right to apply to the Court for
temporary counsel fees, costs and expenses, prior to final
hearing, Plaintiff requests that, after final hearing, the Court
order Defendant to pay Plaintiff's reasonable counsel fees, costs
and expenses.
Respectfully submitted,
DISSINGER and DISSINGER
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Mary A. Etter Dlssinger
Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court ID # 27736
28 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-2840
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VERIFICATION
I, Sandra L. Meleason, verify that the statements made in the
foregoing document 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.
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SANDRA L. MELEASON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
PETER M. MELEASON,
Defendant
CIVIL TERM
NO. 05-3293
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Mary A. Etter Dissinger, attorney for Plaintiff, Sandra L.
Meleason, being duly sworn according to law, says that she mailed
by United States Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery, a true and
correct copy of the Complaint in Divorce in this action to the
Defendant at his residence, and that Defendant did receive same as
evidenced by the signed receipt dated on or about July 5, 2005,
attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
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Attorney for plaintiff
Supreme Court ID #27739
28 North Thirty-second Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-2840
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Sandra L. Meleason
IN THE COURT 01: COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05.3293 Civil Term
Peter M. Meleason
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
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SANDRA L. MELEASON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05-3293 CIVIL TERM
PETER M. MELEASON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AND SEPARATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this ft'day of
SANDRA L. MELEASON, of 699 Stone C
200{o between
h Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as Wife, and PETER M. MELEASON, of 130 Opossum Lake
Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as Husband.
RECITALS:
R.1: The parties hereto are husband and wife, having been joined in marriage on March
25, 1983 in Perry County, Pennsylvania; and
R.2: A Complaint for Divorce has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to Number 05-3293, Civil Term; and
R.3: The parties hereto desire to settle fully and finally their respective financial and
property rights and obligations including, but not limited, of all matters between them relating to
the ownership of real and personal property, claims for spousal support, alimony, alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees and costs in the settling of any and all claims and possible claims
against the other or against their respective estates.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and promises hereinafter to be
mutually kept and performed by each party, as well as for other good and valuable consideration
and intending to be legally bound, it is agreed as follows:
(1)
SEPARATION:
It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to live
separate and apart from the other party at such place or places as he or she from time to time
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may choose or deem fit, free from any control, restraint or interference from the other. Neither
party will molest the other or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him or her by
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any legal or other proceeding. Each party shall be free of the interference, authority or contact by
the other as if he or she was single and unmarried except as may be necessary to carry out the
terms of this agreement.
(2) DIVORCE: The parties acknowledge that the marriage is irretrievably broken and
that they will secure a mutual consent no-fault divorce decree in the above-captioned divorce
action. Upon the execution of this agreement, the parties shall execute and file an Affidavit of
Consent and Waiver of Notice Forms, necessary to finalize said divorce. The Consent and
Waiver shall be signed and finalized before the refinance of the marital home as set forth below.
If either party fails or refuses to execute and file the referenced documents to conclude the
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divorce or if Wife fails to finalize the divorce within twenty (20) days after the date of this
Agreement, said failure or refusal shall be considered a material breach of this Agreement and
shall entitle Husband or Wife, at his or her option, to terminate this Agreement.
(3) REAL PROPERTY: The parties are owners of the following tracts of real estate:
a. 130 Opossum Lake Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the marital home,
consisting of two tracts, one titled in the parties jointly and recorded at Deed Book 'T,
Volume 35, Page 832, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, and a tract recorded in Deed Book "D", Volume 29, Page 445, in the Office
of the Recorder of Deeds of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, titled in Husband's name
only and owned by him prior to the parties' marriage.
b. 699 Stone Church Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, a farm owned by the
parties and H. David Miller and Norma J. Miller, wife's parents, the deed to which is
recorded in Deed Book 101, Page 644, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of
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Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
c. 103 South High Street, Newville, Cumberland. County, Pennsylvania, a
house owned by the parties as husband and wife and by Peter Michael Meleason, II and
Christopher David Meleason, the parties' children, recorded in Deed Book 254, Page 819,
in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
d. The Bucher Farm on the Ritner Highway, owned jointly by the parties and
recorded in Deed Book in 145, Page 559, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
e. A one-third interest in a tract recorded in the Office of the Recorder of
Deeds of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania in Book "C", Volume 36, Page 233, together
with a one-third interest in Husband as guardian for each of the parties' two children.
Wife transfers to Husband all her right, title and interest in the Opossum Lake property.
The property is encumbered by a mortgage in favor of Orrstown Bank. Wife will execute a special
warranty deed concurrent with the date of this Agreement transferring her interest to Husband.
Within forty-five (45) days of the date of this Agreement, Husband will refinance the lien on the
Opossum Lake Road property and will pay to Wife the difference between $266,000.00 and the
balance in the parties' Legg Mason account which shall be transferred to Wife as more particularly
set forth below. Pending refinance and continuing thereafter, Husband will be solely and
exclusively responsible for all mortgage payments on the Opossum Lake property. Husband shall
also be solely responsible for all of the costs associated with the Opossum Lake property
including, but not limited to, taxes, homeowners insurance and repairs. Husband will indemnify
and hold Wife harmless on account of any loss related to the 130 Opossum Lake Road property.
Wife will retain the 699 Stone Church Road property. On the same day as the date of this
Agreement, Husband will execute a special warranty deed transferring to Wife, all his right title
and interest in the Stone Church Road property. Wife will be responsible for all charges, including
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tax and insurance on account of the Stone Church Road property up to and following the date of
this Agreement and shall indemnify and hold Husband harmless on \lccount of such charges.
Husband warrants that all taxes on the Stone Church Road property are paid and that he knows
of no encumbrance on that property.
Wife will transfer to Husband all her right, title and interest in 103 South High Street,
Newville, Pennsylvania, by special warranty deed on the same day as the date of this Agreement.
With regard to the High Street property, Husband shall indemnify Wife and hold her harmless on
account of any loss thereon and shall be responsible for all charges on account of the High Street
property.
Wife will transfer to Husband all her right, title and interest in the Bucher Farm by
executing a special warranty deed on the same day as the date of this Agreement. With regard to
the Bucher Farm, Husband shall indemnify and hold Wife harmless on account of any loss and
shall be solely responsible for all of the costs attendant upon ownership of the Bucher Farm
Wife will transfer to Husband all her right, title and interest in the parties' one-third interest
in the tract recorded in Deed Book "C", Volume 36, Page 233. With regard to the parties' interest
in that tract, Husband warrants that all obligations thereon are paid and he indemnifies and holds
Wife harmless on account of any such obligations.
The parties will each be responsible for the preparation of the Deeds for any property
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A: Marital ~ebt: Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that there are no
outstanding debts and obligations which are marital or for which the other might be liable incurred
prior to the signing of this Agreement.
B: Post Separation Debt: In the event that either party contracted or incurred any
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debt since the date of separation on September 1, 2003, the party who incurred said debt shall be
responsible for the payment thereof regardless of the name in whic~ the debt may have been
incurred.
C: Future Debt: From the date of this agreement neither party shall contract or incur
any debt or liability for which the other party or his or her property or estate might be responsible
and shall indemnify and save the other party harmless from any and all claims or demands made
against him or her by reason of debts or obligations incurred by the other party
(5) MOTOR VEHICLES: Each party relinquishes any right, title and interest he or she
may have to any and all motor vehicles currently in possession of the other party. Within ten (10)
of the date of this agreement each party shall execute any documents necessary to have said
vehicles properly registered in the other party's na~e with the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation. Each party shall assume full responsibility of any encumbrance on the motor
vehicle received by said party, and shall hold harmless and indemnify the other party from any
loss thereon.
(6) TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties hereto mutually agree that they
have effected a satisfactory division of the furniture, household furnishings, appliances, tools and
other household personal property between them, and they mutually agree that each party shall
from and after the date hereof be the sole and separate owner of all such property presently in his
or her possession whether said property was heretofore owned jointly or individually by the parties
hereto. This agreement shall have the effect of an assignment or bill of sale from each party to
the other for such property as may be in the individual possession of each of the parties hereto.
Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a list of property located on the Stone Church Road
property. The items listed as Exhibit A shall be Husband's individual property. He will remove
them from the Stone Church Road property by April 30, 2006. Husband will make no more than
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three (3) trips to Wife's property to remove the items on Exhibit A. for all trips Husband shall notify
Wife of the date and time of the proposed trip and receive her consent fo pick up items, which
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consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(7) INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY: Each party hereby relinquishes any right,
title or interest he or she may have in or to any intangible personal property currently titled in the
name of or in the possession of the other party, including, but not limited to, stocks, bonds,
insurance, bank accounts, individual retirement accounts, employment benefits including
retirement accounts, savings plans, pension plans, stock plans, 401 K plans and the like. The
parties shall each retain their own individual retirement accounts. Within ten (10) days of the date
of this Agreement, Husband will execute any documents required to transfer to Wife all his right,
title and interest in the parties' Legg Mason account, number 360-01440. The parties shall
arrange for the transfer of the Legg Mason account from Wife to Husband in such a manner as to
avoid sale which would trigger capital gains taxes to Wife.
(8) WAIVER OF ALIMONY: The parties acknowledge that each has income and
assets satisfactory to his and her own reasonable needs. Each party waives any claim he or
she may have one against the other for alimony, spousal support or alimony and alimony
pendente lite.
(9) ADVICE OF COUNSEL: The parties hereto acknowledge that each has been
notified of his or her right to consult with counsel of his or her choice, and have been provided a
copy of this agreement with which to consult with counsel. Husband is represented by Carol J.
Lindsay, Esquire and, Wife is represented by Mary Dissinger, Esquire. Each party acknowledges
and accepts that this agreement is, under the circumstances, fair and equitable, and that it is
being entered into freely and voluntarily after having received such advice and with such
knowledge as each has sought from counsel, and the execution of this agreement is not the result
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of any duress or undue influence, and that it is not the result of any improper or illegal agreement
or agreements. Each party shall pay his or her own attorney for all legal services rendered or to
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be rendered on his or her behalf.
The parties have negotiated this Agreement without the benefit of formal discovery. They
have been advised that, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, formal discovery is available
to them. Further, they have been advised that they may obtain valuations of all of the assets of
the parties. They have been advised by their counsel that counsel cannot provide advice as to
whether the settlement memorialized by this Agreement is fair but each agrees it is an Agreement
each wants to make.
(10) 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 that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this
Agreement.
(11) 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 assessment of any such tax is made against either of them, Husband will be solely
responsible for the payment of any such tax, any penalties or interest associated therewith.
(12) BANKRUPTCY: The parties hereby agree that the provisions of this Agreement
shall not be dischargeable in Bankruptcy and expressly agree to reaffirm any and all obligations
contained herein. In the event a party files such bankruptcy and pursuant thereto obtains a
discharge of any obligations assumed hereunder, the other party shall have the right to declare
this Agreement to be null and void and to terminate this .Agreement in which event the division of
the parties' marital assets and all other rights determined by this Agreement including alimony
shall be subject to court determination the same as if this Agreement had never been entered
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into.
(13)
COMPLETE DISCLOSURE: The parties do
hereby' warrant,
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represent,
acknowledge and agree that each has had an opportunity to make full inquire to the other with
regard to the assets, wealth, real and personal property, estate, earnings and income of the other
and has been advised by his or her attorney of his or her rights under the Divorce Code of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to full discovery. Each party has made this Agreement and is
satisfied with it and has made whatever inquiry he or she wishes to make and hereby waives
further discovery, formal or informal, as permitted by the Divorce Code.
(14) RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Husband and Wife acknowledge that each of
them has read and understand his and her rights and responsibilities under this Agreement and
that they have executed this Agreement under no compulsion to do so but as a voluntary act.
(15) FULL SETTLEMENT: Except as herein otherwise provided, each party hereby
releases the other from any and all claims, or demands up to the date of execution hereof. It is
further specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that each party
accepts the provisions herein made in lieu of and in full settlement and satisfaction of any and all
of said party's rights against the other for past, present and future claims on account of support,
maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs and expenses, equitable
distribution of marital property and any other claims of the party, including all claims which have
been raised or may be raised in an action for divorce.
(16) RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS: Except as may be otherwise specifically provided in
this Agreement, Husband and Wife, for themselves, their heirs, representatives and assigns, each
hereby forever releases, remises, discharges and quitclaims the other, and such other's heirs,
representatives, assigns and estate, from and with respect to the following:
A. All liability, claims, causes of action, damages, costs, contributions and
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expenses or demands whatsoever in law or in equity;
B. All rights, title, interest or claims in or to any propertY of the other, whether
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real, personal or mixed and whether now owned or hereafter acquired;
C. All rights of courtesy and dower and all claims or rights in the nature of
courtesy and dower;
D. All widow or widower's rights;
E. All right, title, interest or claim in or to the other's estate, whether now
owned or hereafter acquired, including but not limited to all rights or claims:
(1) to take against the other's will;
(2) under the laws of intestacy;
(3) to a family exemption or similar allowance;
and
(4) all other rights or authority to participate or intervene in a deceased
spouse's estate in any way, whether arising under the laws of Pennsylvania or any other country,
territory, state or political subdivision.
F. All rights or claims to any accounting;
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All rights, claims, demands, liabilities and obligations arising out of or in
connection with the marital relationship or the joint ownership of property, whether real, personal
or mixed;
H. All rights, claims, demands, liabilities and obligations arising under the
provisions of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as the same may be amended from time to time,
and under the provisions of any similar statute enacted by any other country, state, territory or
political subdivision, except for the right to enforce the terms of this Agreement;
I. All rights, claims, demands, liabilities and obligations each party now has, or
may hereafter have, against or with respect to the other.
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(17) GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the law of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If any provision of this Agreement is ,determined to be invalid or
unenforceable, all other provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
(18) INCORPORATION INTO DECREE: In the event that either of the parties shall
recover a final judgment or decree of absolute divorce against the other in a court of competent
jurisdiction, the provisions of this Agreement shall be incorporated by reference or in substance
but shall not be merged into such judgment or decree and this Agreement shall survive any such
final judgment or decree of absolute divorce and shall be entirely independent thereof.
(19) BREACH: In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Agreement,
he or she shall be responsible for any and all costs incurred to enforce the Agreement, including,
but not limited to, court cost and counsel fees of the o)her party. In the event of breach, the other
party shall have the right, at his or her election; to sue for damages for such breach or to seek
such other and additional remedies as may be available to him or her.
(20) ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding
between the parties and there are no covenants, conditions, representations, or agreements, oral
or written, of any nature whatsoever, other than those herein contained.
(21) AGREEMENT BINDING ON PARTIES AND HEIRS: This Agreement shall bind
the parties hereto, their respective heirs, executors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto intending to be legally bound have hereunto
set their hands and seals the day and year first written above.
WITNESS:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
PETER M. MELEASON,
Defendant
CIVIL TERM
NO. 05-3293
IN DIVORCE
I PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information,
to the Court for entry of a divorce decree:
1. Grounds for divorce:
3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
Irretrievable breakdown under ~
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: On or
about July 9, 2005, by United States Certified Mail, Restricted
Delivery.
3. Date of
by ~ 3301 (c) of
Defendant
execution of
the Divorce
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the Affidavit of Consent required
Code: By Plaintiff I '<../J}Jri5; by
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4. Related claims pending: NONE.
5. Date Plaintiff's Waive~ of N97ice in ~ 3301(c) Divorce
filed with the Prothonotary: ILl :1-1 (.f
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in ~ 3301(c) Divorce
filed with the Prothonotary: IjJ 2/(: ~
Respectfully submitted,
DISSINGER AND DISSINGER
Date: 1)). / /; \..,
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Mary A. tter Dissinger, ~quire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court ID # 27736
28 North Thirty-second Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-957-3474
cc: Carol Lindsay, Esquire
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SANDRA L. MELEASON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
PETER M. MELEASON,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
NO.
IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mary A. Etter Dissinger, hereby certify that on the date
set forth below I served a true and correct copy of the Praecipe
to Transmit Record upon the attorney for the Defendant, by First
IClass United States Mail addressed as follows:
Ms. Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Date:
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Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court ID # 27736
28 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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SANDRA L. MELEASON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
PETER M. MELEASON,
Defendant
CIVIL TERM
NO. 05-3293
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(C} OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint in divorce under ~ 330l(c) of the Divorce Code
was filed on June 28, 2005 and served on or about July 9, 2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing
and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without
notice.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony,
alimony pendente lite, marital property, division of property or
lawyer fees and expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce
is granted.
5. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce
Decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the Decree will
be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
6. Plaintiff's and Defendant's Waiver of Notice in !;330l(c)
Divorce are being filed with the Prothonotary as a part of their
respective consent documents.
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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SANDRA L. MELEASON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05-3293 CIVIL TERM
v.
PETER M. MELEASON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under S 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on June
28, 2005.
2, The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the Decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct to the best of my
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knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false stat
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to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falSif\t
DEFENDANT'S WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTI TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER& 3301 leI OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief, I understand that false statements herein are made subject
Date: ill z.,\ uL,
to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S, 4904 relating to unsworn falsifi a n to authorities.
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THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
SANDRA L. MELEASON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
PETER M. MELEASON,
Defendant
CIVIL TERM
NO. 05-3293
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO RESUME PRIOR SURNAME
Notice is hereby given that the Plaintiff/defendant in the
above matter,
prior to the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce,
or X after the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce dated
January 23, 2006, hereby elects to resume the prior surname of
Sandra L. Miller, and gives this written notice avowing his/her
intention pursuant to the provisions of 54 P.S. 704.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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On the"':::> day of '///)/U I , 2006, before me, the
Prothonotary or the notary public, ersonally appeared the above
affiant know to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
within document and acknowledged that he/she executed the foregoing
for the purpose therein contained.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official
seal.
NOTARIAl SEAl
ANNEmPl:RKINS
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