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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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MATTHEW R. CRAIG,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
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 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 grounds for the 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 at Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 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. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION
ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
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TREVA J. CRAIG, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MATTHEW R. CRAIG,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OR 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW, comes the above named Plaintiff, Treva J. Craig, by and through her
attorneys, Weigle & Associates, P.C., and Jerry A. Weigle, Esquire, and seeks to obtain a Decree
in Divorce from the above-named Defendant, upon the grounds hereinafter more fully set forth:
1. Plaintiff, Treva J. Craig, is an adult individual presently residing at 66 Fox Hill Road,
Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257, since July 1997.
2. Defendant, Matthew R. Craig, is an adult individual presently residing at 17 East Orange
Street, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257, since January 2005.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant are nationals and citizens of the United States of America, and
both have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least
six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of the Complaint in Divorce.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on March 27, 1998 in Hagerstown, Maryland.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties,
6. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and the Plaintiff may have the right
to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. The parties have lived separate and apart since August 18, 2004.
9. The Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to enter a Decree in Divorce
from the bonds of matrimony and for such other and further relief to which Plaintiff shall
be entitled.
WEIGLE & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
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Attorney ID #01624
126 East King Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Telephone 717-532-7388
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint in Divorce 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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reva J. Craig, Plaintiff
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NO. 05-4226
MATTHEW R. CRAIG,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Patricia A. Frey, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that on August 30,
2005, a true and attested copy of Complaint in Divorce with Notice to Defend and Claim
Rights was served upon the Defendant, Matthew R. Craig. Manner of service: by mailing the
same postage paid, certified mail, addressee only, and return receipt requested, at Shippensburg,
Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Matthew R. Craig
66 Fox Hill Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
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Plaintiff
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MATTHEW R. CRAIG,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05 - 4226
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
August 18, 2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and 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.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
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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TREVA J. CRAIG,
Plaintiff
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MATTHEW R. CRAIG,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05 - 4226
IN DIVORCE
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 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 Waiver 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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Plaintiff
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MATTHEW R. CRAIG,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05 - 4226
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
August 18, 2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and 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.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
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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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05 - 4226
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301 C OF THE DIVORCE CODE
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 Waiver are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05 - 4226
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1. Ground for Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Defendant accepted service of the
Complaint on August 30, 2005.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code: by Plaintiff. February 21, 2008; by Defendant: February 18, 2008.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in 3301 Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: March 3, 2008. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in 3301
Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: March 3, 2008.
Paul M. Ferguson '
Supreme Ct. No.: 203293
Attorney for Plaintiff Frank W. Fogelsanger
Neuharth Law Offices
P.O. Box 359
232 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-2939
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TREVA J. CRAIG,
Plaintiff
V.
MATTHEW R. CRAIG,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05 - 4226
IN DIVORCE
PROPERTY AND MARITAL SEPARATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this I s+ day of 2008, by and
between Matthew R. Craig, hereinafter referred to as "Husband," who resides at 22 North
Queen Street, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257, and Treva J. Craig,
hereinafter referred to as "Wife," who resides at 66 Fox Hill Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17257.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on the 27`" day of March, 1998 in
Hagerstown, Maryland, and now agree the marriage is irretrievably broken and mutually desire to
live separately and apart from each other; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife have each exercised good faith and have disclosed,
completely and accurately, to each other regarding all financial and property matters pertaining to
this property and marital settlement agreement; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife mutually desire to settle by agreement all matters
regarding their marital affairs, child custody, personal property, real property and finances; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife mutually intend this Agreement to be a final disposition
regarding the marital issues addressed herein and mutually intend this Agreement be incorporated
into any subsequent divorce decree; and
WHEREAS, the consideration for this contract and Agreement is the mutual benefit to be
obtained by both of the parties hereto and the promises, covenants and agreements of each of the
parties to the other, and the adequacy of the consideration for all promises, covenants and
agreements herein contained is stipulated, confessed and admitted by the parties.
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and agreements
hereinafter set forth which are hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, Husband and
Wife, each intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as follows:
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1. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS
This Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the right of Husband or Wife to a
limited or absolute divorce on lawful grounds, if such grounds exist or shall hereafter exist or to
such defense as may be available to either party. This Agreement is not intended to condone and
shall not be deemed to be a condonation, on the part of either party hereto, of any act or acts on
the part of the other party which have occasioned the disputes or unhappy differences which have
occurred prior to or which may occur subsequent to the date hereof. The parties intend to secure
a mutual consent no-fault divorce pursuant to the terms of Section 3301(c) or (d) of the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, as amended.
2. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE
The parties agree that unless otherwise specifically provided herein, this Agreement shall
continue in full force and effect after such time as a final decree in divorce may be entered with
respect to the parties.
3. AGREEMENT TO BE INCORPORATED IN DIVORCE DECREE
The parties agree that the terms of this Agreement may be incorporated into any divorce
decree which may be entered with respect to them. Notwithstanding such incorporation, this
Agreement shall not be merged in the divorce decree, but shall survive the same and shall be
binding and conclusive on the parties for all time.
4. 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 this Agreement.
5. ADVICE OF COUNSEL
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to Wife
by Paul M. Ferguson, Esquire, of the Neuharth Law Offices, who is Wife's legal counsel and
who prepared this Agreement. Husband acknowledges he has been advised of his right to seek
legal counsel, and he has declined to do so. Both parties acknowledge they fully understand the
facts and have been informed fully as to their legal rights and obligations and understand the
same. The parties hereto further acknowledge and accept that this Agreement is fair and
equitable, and the parties are entering into this Agreement freely and voluntarily after having
received such advice and with such knowledge, and that the execution of this Agreement is not
the result of any duress or undue influence and that it is not the result of any collusion or
improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
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6. PERSONAL RIGHTS
Husband and Wife may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and apart. They
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. They may reside at such place as they may
select. Each may, for his or her separate use or benefit, conduct, carry on and engage in any
business, occupation, profession or employment, which to him or her may seem advisable.
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.
7. SEPARATION DATE
The parties do hereby acknowledge they separated on August 18, 2004. The parties
hereby agree that August 18, 2004 shall be the separation date for purposes of equitable
distribution under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code unless altered by subsequent agreement of the
parties in writing and signed by each of the parties. No attempt at reconciliation shall be
considered to alter the separation date unless evidenced by written agreement.
8. REAL ESTATE AND MOBILE HOME
A. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that Wife is the owner of real estate
known as 222 Fox Hill Road, Newburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and more
specifically described in Cumberland County Deed Book 162, at Page 1094 which was acquired
by Wife prior to the marriage. For and in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and
agreements herein contained in the body of this instrument, Husband and Wife further stipulate
and agree that Husband shall claim no interest in said real estate whatsoever.
B. The parties further acknowledge and agree that they are the owners of a 95
Pinegrove mobile home situate at 66 Fox Hill Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. Husband and Wife further stipulate and agree said mobile home shall become sole
and exclusive property of Wife. Wife agrees to refinance the parties' joint loan obligation
thereon so as to remove Husband's name from any liability therefore. Husband agrees to execute
any and all documents that may be necessary to convey sole and exclusive title to said mobile
home in Wife.
9. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Husband and Wife hereby acknowledge they have previously divided their tangible
personal property, including but not limited to jewelry, clothes, furniture, furnishings, rugs,
carpets, household equipment and appliances, vehicles, pictures, books, works of art and other
personal property, and hereafter Husband agrees that all the property in the possession of Wife
shall be the sole and separate property of Wife and Wife agrees that all the property in the
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possession of Husband shall be the sole and separate property of Husband. The parties do hereby
specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon whatever claims, if any, he or she may
have with respect to the above items, which shall become the sole and separate property of the
other.
10 AFTER-ACQUIRED PERSONAL PROPERTY
Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claim or right of
the other, all items of personal property, tangible or intangible, hereafter acquired by him or her
with full power in him or her to dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and
for all purposes, as though he or she were not married.
11. FUNDS ON DEPOSIT AT BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that any deposited funds have been previously
divided between the parties in an equitable fashion prior to the execution of this Agreement.
12. MBNA DEBT OBLIGATIONS
The parties agree that Husband shall be solely responsible for repayment of the entire
amount of the parties' joint MBNA Debt Consolidation Loan, account number 163075832,
currently amounting to approximately fourteen thousand, five hundred dollars ($14,500.00).
Husband agrees to refinance said MBNA loan obligation in his name only immediately on the
execution of this Agreement.
13. WAIVER OF CLAIMS TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Husband hereby waives any and all right to claim any interest or share in Wife's pension
through J. Paul Fogelsanger Insurance Agency, Inc., valued at approximately one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00). Wife hereby waives any and all right to claim any interest or share in
Husband's pension through Central Pennsylvania Teamsters (ABF Freight) valued at
approximately thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00).
14. CUSTODY AND VISITATION OF MINOR CHILDREN
The parties hereto agree that they shall sign a separate stipulation and agreement
regarding the custody of the parties' two minor children and said stipulation and agreement shall
be filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The terms and
provisions of the Order of Court entered as a result of said custody stipulation and agreement
shall control in all matters related to custody insofar as the Order of Court conflicts with this
Agreement.
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15. CHILD-RELATED EXPENSES
The parties agree to share all child-related expenses on an equal basis. Husband shall pay
all child-related expenses, and each month Wife shall reimburse Husband 50 percent of such
expenses incurred during the month. When school is not in session, the party exercising custody
shall pay for child care expenses incurred during their custodial period.
16. INSURANCE
The parties agree that Husband shall be responsible for carrying and paying for medical
insurance for each of the children until such time as the children complete a four year college
education or are otherwise gainfully employed and emancipated. Such medical insurance shall
include dental, vision and prescriptions. Wife shall enroll in COBRA insurance, or an equivalent
insurance plan, for herself at her own expense. Should the financial or other circumstances of the
parties change, either party may seek an appropriate modification in a court of law exercising
proper jurisdiction in this case.
17. INCOME TAX RETURNS
The parties hereto acknowledge, understand and agree to the filing of separate tax returns,
and from the date hereof, the parties agree to file separate tax returns.
18. TAX TREATMENT OF MINOR CHILDREN
Each party shall claim one child for federal, state and other tax purposes. Once the eldest
child is emancipated, the parties shall claim the youngest child for federal, state and other tax
purposes on alternating years.
19. LEGAL FEES
Wife shall pay the cost of legal fees incurred in the preparation of this marital agreement
and all legal fees and court costs in connection with obtaining a mutual consent no-fault divorce
under Section 3301(c) or (d) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Husband agrees to cooperate by
executing the necessary affidavit of consent, waiver of notice and other documents required to
effectuate said divorce, as requested by Wife's legal counsel.
20. MUTUAL RELEASES
Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise, release, quitclaim and forever
discharge the other and the estate of each other, for all time to come, and for all purposes
whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and interest, or claims in or against the property
(including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other or against the estate of
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such other, of whatsoever nature and wheresoever situate, which he or she now has or at any time
hereafter may have against such other, the estate of such other or any part thereof, whether
arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by way of
dower, courtesy, or claims in the nature of dower or courtesy or widow's or widower's rights,
family exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against the
spouse's will; or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary, or all other
rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the
laws of (a) Pennsylvania, (b) any state, Commonwealth or territory of the United States, or (c)
any other country, except, and only except, all rights and agreements and obligations of
whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any
provision thereof. Husband and Wife intend to give to each other by the execution of this
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 obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may
arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof.
21. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS
Husband and Wife each promise, covenant, warrant, represent and agree that each will
now and at all times hereafter save harmless and keep the other indemnified from all debts,
charges and liabilities incurred by the other after the execution date of this Agreement, except as
may be otherwise specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement and that neither party
shall hereafter incur a liability whatsoever for which the estate of the other may be liable.
22. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS
Each party represents that he or she has not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt
or liability or obligation for which the estate of the other party may be responsible or liable
except as may be provided for in this Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the
other party harmless from and against any and all such debts, liabilities or obligations of every
kind which may have heretofore been incurred by them, including those for necessities, except
for the obligations arising out of this Agreement.
23. DIVORCE
The parties hereto agree to enter into a mutual consent divorce under Section 3301(c) or
(d) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, as amended. Wife agrees to pursue the present
divorce action filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, No. 05
- 4426, and to be the Plaintiff therein. Husband agrees to sign the necessary documents,
including the affidavit of consent and waiver of notice, at such time after the 90 days of filing of
the complaint and further instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and
effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
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24. WAIVER OF ALIMONY AND OTHER RIGHTS
The parties hereto have been informed of their rights or have been advised to seek
counsel to inform them of their rights under and pursuant to the Divorce Code, Action of April 2,
1980, Number 1980-26, as amended, particularly the provisions for alimony, alimony pendente
lite, equitable distribution of marital property, counsel fees or expenses. Both parties agree that
this Agreement shall conclusively provide for the distribution of property under the said law and
except as specifically provided for in this Agreement, hereby waive, release and relinquish any
further rights they may respectively have against the other for alimony, alimony pendente lite,
equitable distribution of marital property, counsel fees or expenses. From the date hereof, each
party may acquire either personal or real property in their own name. Any property so acquired
shall be owned solely by the individual and shall not be subject to any claim whatsoever by the
other party.
25. 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 future 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.
26. LAW OF PENNSYLVANIA APPLICABLE
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
27. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS
This Agreement shall be binding and shall insure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
28. BREACH
If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party shall have the
right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other remedies or
relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract shall be responsible
for payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights under this
Agreement.
29. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The parties confirm that they have relied on the substantial accuracy of the financial
disclosure of the other as an inducement to the execution of this Agreement.
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30. RECONCILIATION
The parties shall only effect a legal reconciliation which supersedes this Agreement by
their signed agreement containing a specific statement that they have reconciled and that this
Agreement shall be null and void; otherwise, this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
Furthermore, the parties may attempt a reconciliation, which action, if not consummated by the
aforesaid agreement, shall not effect in any way the legal effect of this Agreement or cause any
new marital rights or obligation to accrue.
31. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING
No modification or waiver of any of the 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.
32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any and
all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no representations or warranties
other than those expressly set forth herein.
33. 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 parry to insist upon strict
performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall in no way affect the right of such
parry hereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the waiver of any breach of any provision hereof be
construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature, nor shall it be
construed as a waiver of strict performance of any other obligations herein.
34. 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 continue in full force, effect and operation. Likewise, the failure of any party to meet
his or her obligations under any one or more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the
satisfaction of the conditions precedent, shall in no way void or alter the remaining obligations of
the parties.
35. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT
Any headings preceding the text of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof are
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inserted solely for the convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement
nor shall they affect its meaning, construction or effect.
36. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to the
parties by their respective counsel, and each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and
equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any duress or
undue influence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have set their hands and seals the day and
year first above written.
WITNESSES:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
. SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this ); day of P b
2008, a Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of
Cumberland, Matthew R. Craig, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within Marital Settlement Agreement, and acknowledges that he
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
C(}MWNWEALTH 0 NSnvAI
NOTARIAL SEAL
FDEE910mRAH WARREN, Notary Public
isburg Ywp., Cumberland County
nsssion Fxalres Nov. % 2009
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
. SS:
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this ? I day of -Te. br"
2008, a Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County o Franklin,
Treva J. Craig, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed
to the within Marital Settlement Agreement, and acknowledges that she executed the same for
the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
NOTARM SEAL
RE/1TRtX K WAr WR
NOtOry Public
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF j PENNA.
TREVA J. CRAIG, `-
Plaintiff
N O . 2005 - 4226
VERSUS
MATTHEW R. CRAIG,
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, bd-> ?' Lot?SS IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT
AND
Treva J. Craig
Matthew R. Craig
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
, PLAINTIFF,
,DEFENDANT,
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;
NONE
BY THE COURT:
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ATTES
J.
PROTHONOTARY
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