HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-4401MARGARET K. MCHUGH,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOSEPH J. MCHUGH,
Defendant
: NO.2005-
: IN DIVORCE
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Carlisle, Pennsylvania
717-249-3166
MARGARET K. MCHUGH,
Plaintiff
v
JOSEPH J. MCHUGH
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
NO. 2005 - zlq o
DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Margaret K. McHugh, by her attorneys, Broujos & Gilroy, P.C., sets forth the
following-
1
Plaintiff, Margaret K. McHugh, is an adult individual residing at 118 Parker Street, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2
Defendant, Joseph J. McHugh, is an adult individual residing at 116 Pine Tree Drive,
Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3
Both Plaintiff and Defendant have resided continuously in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and in Cumberland County for at least 6 months prior to the commencement of
this action.
4
Plaintiff and Defendant were married in Liverpool, Onondaga County, New York on August
22,1992.
5
There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6
Neither party is a member of the armed services of the United States.
7
The marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a decree divorcing her
from the Defendant.
BROUJOS & GILROY, P.C.
By
Hubert X. Gilroy squ
Attorney for P ntiff
Broujos & G' roy, P.C.
4 North H over Street
Carlisle, P"A 17013
717-243-4574
I verify that the statements in the foregoing pleading are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 PaCS 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff
Vs.
JOSEPH J. MCHUGH,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 20054401 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER
Margaret K. McHugh, Plaintiff, moves the Court to appoint a Master with respect to the following
claims:
(x) Divorce (x) Distribution of Property
() Annulment () Support
(x) Alimony (x ) Counsel Fees
( ) Alimony Pendente Lite (x) Costs and Expenses
and in support of the motion states:
(1) Discovery is complete as to the claims for which the appointment of a Master is
requested.
(2) The Defendant has appeared in the action by his attorney, Michael Scherer, Esquire.
(3) The statutory grounds for divorce are: Section 3301(A) or Section 3301(C)
(4) Delete the inapplicable paragraph(s):
a. The action is contested.
b. An agreement has been reached with respect to the following claims: None
c. The action is contested with respect to the following claims: All
(5) The action does not involve complex issues of law or fact.
(6) The hearing is expected to take 1 day.
(7) Additional information, if any, relevant to the motion: None
Date: November d , 2006 //?X V
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ORDER APPOINTING MASTER
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Esquire is appointed Master with respect to the following claims:
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MARGARET K MCHUGH, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Vs. : NO. 2005-4401 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOSEPH J. MCHUGH,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER
Margaret K McHugh, Plaintiff, moves the Court to appoint a Master with respect to the following
claims:
(x) Divorce (x) Distribution of Property
() Annulment () Support
(x) Alimony (x ) Counsel Fees
() Alimony Pendente Lite (x) Costs and Expenses
and in support of the motion states:
(1) Discovery is complete as to the claims for which the appointment of a Master is
requested.
(2) The Defendant has appeared in the action by his attorney, Michael Scherer, Esquire.
(3) The statutory grounds for divorce are: Section 3301(A) or Section 3301(C)
(4) Delete the inapplicable paragraph(s):
a. The action is contested.
b. An agreement has been reached with respect to the following claims: None
c. The action is contested with respect to the following claims: All
(5) The action does not involve complex issues of law or fact.
(6) The hearing is expected to take 1 day.
(7) Additional information, if any, relevant to the motion: None
Date: November > d , 2006 /// A V
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Attorney f Plaintiff
ORDER APPOINTING MASTER
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Created: 9120104 0:06PM
Revised: 2/15/07 4:50PM
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 29943
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MARGARET K. MCHUGH, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION LAW
JOSEPH J. MCHUGH NO. 2005 -4401
Defendant DIVORCE
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please withdraw the appearance of the firm of Broujos & Gilroy, P. on behalf of the
Plaintiff, Margaret K. McHugh, in the above case.
Dated: February 15, 2007
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Broujos & Gilroy, P.C.
4 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-4574
ID #29943
Please enter the appearance of the firm of Martson, Deardorff, Williams, Gilroy, and Otto on behalf
of the Plaintiff, Margaret K. McHugh, in the above case.
Dated: February 15, 2007 U
Hubert X. Gil y, Esquire
Martson La Offices
10 East H' h Street
Carlisle A 17013
(717) 43-3341
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Revised: 2/15/07 3:24PM
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 29943
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MARGARET K. MCHUGH, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION LAW
JOSEPH J. MCHUGH NO. 2005 -4401
Defendant DIVORCE
PETITION RAISING ECONOMIC CLAIMS
Petitioner, Margaret K. McHugh, sets forth the following in conjunction with the above captioned
divorce action:
1. Petitioner is a Plaintiff in the above captioned divorce action.
2. The parties in the above action possess various items of real and personal property which is
subject to equitable distribution by this Court in the divorce action.
3. Petitioner is without sufficient assets to sustain herself during the divorce proceedings and
to pay her legal fees.
4. Petitioner may incur various appraisal or other expert fees that she is unable to pay.
5. Upon the entry of a divorce decree, Petitioner may be unable to sustain herself economically.
Wherefore, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court as follows:
A. To equitably divide the marital property of the parties.
B. To award Petitioner Alimony Pedente Lite.
C. To award Petitioner reimbursement for Expert fees and related costs.
D. To award the petitioner Alimony upon the entry of a divorce decree.
E.
To award the Petitioner her attorney's fees.
F. Such other relief as the Court deems appropriate.
Martson Law Offices:
By
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Attorney f
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Plaintiff
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10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Revised: 12/7/07 1:29PM
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 29943
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for
MARGARET K. MCHUGH,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JOSEPH J. MCHUGH,
Defendant
: NO. 2005 -4401 CIVIL ACTION LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301(C) of the Divorce Code was filed on August 25,
2005.
2. Defendant acknowledges receipt and accepts service of the Complaint on or about August
27, 2005.
3. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint.
4. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I may
request that the Court require counseling. I do not request that the Court require counseling.
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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MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 29943
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for
MARGARET K. MCHUGH,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JOSEPH J. MCHUGH,
Defendant
NO. 2005 -4401 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301(C) of the Divorce Code was filed on August 25,
2005.
2. Defendant acknowledges receipt and accepts service of the Complaint on or about August
27, 2005.
3. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint.
4. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I may
request that the Court require counseling. I do not request that the Court require counseling.
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 unworn
falsification to authorities.
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MARGARET K. McHUGH,
Plaintiff
VS.
JOSEPH J. McHUGH,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05 - 4401 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 1 tt day of "AA ,
2008, the economic claims raised in the procee ings having been
resolved in accordance with a marital settlement agreement
dated December 28, 2007, the appointment of the Master is
vacated and counsel can file a praecipe transmitting the record
to the Court requesting a final decree in divorce.
BY THE COURT,
cc: V --'Hubert X. Gilroy
/Attorney for Plaintiff
1 Michael A. Scherer
Attorney for Defendant
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MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 29943 and 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MARGARET K. MCHUGH,
V.
JOSEPH J. MCHUGH,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 2005 -4401
: IN DIVORCE
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION LAW
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT a
THIS MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, made this W day of December,
2007, by and between JOSEPH J. McHUGH (hereinafter referred to as "Husband") and
MARGARET K. McHUGH (hereinafter referred to as "Wife"):
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties were married on August 22, 1992, in New York;
WHEREAS, one child was born of the marriage of the parties;
WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between the
parties and it is the intention of Wife and Husband to live separate and apart, and the parties hereto
are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and obligations
as between each other, including, without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters
between them in relation to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property;
settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future support, alimony and/or
maintenance of Wife by Husband or of Husband by Wife; and in general, the settling of any and all
claims and possible claims by either party against the estate of the other party.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, Husband and Wife, each
intending to be legally bound hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. INTERFERENCE: Each party shall be free from interference, authority, and contact
by the other, as fully as though he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary to
carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other or attempt to
endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other, or in any way harass
or malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the
other.
2. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS: This Agreement
shall not affect or bar the right of Husband or Wife to a divorce on lawful grounds or to any 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.
3. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE: The parties hereby acknowledge that Wife filed a
Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania on August 26, 2005, claiming that the
marriage is irretrievably broken under Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. The
parties hereby express their agreement that the marriage is irretrievably broken and express their
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. It is further specifically
understood and agreed by the parties that the provisions of this Agreement as to equitable
distribution of property of the parties are accepted by each party as a frill and final settlement for all
purposes whatsoever, as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
Should a decree, judgment or order of 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 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 of the parties shall
remarry. It is the specific intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any judgment and
to be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
4. INCORPORATION OF DIVORCE DECREE: It is further agreed, covenanted
and stipulated that this Agreement, or the essential parts hereof, shall be incorporated in any decree
hereinafter entered by any court of competent jurisdiction in any divorce proceedings that have been
or may be instituted by the parties for the purpose of enforcing the contractual obligations of the
parties. This agreement shall not be merged in any such decree but shall in all respects survive the
same and be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
5. EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of this Agreement shall be the "date of
execution" or "execution date," defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they
have each executed this 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.
6. DISTRIBUTION DATE: The transfer ofproperty, funds and/or documents provided
for herein, shall only take place on the "distribution" date which shall be defined as the date of
execution of this Agreement unless otherwise specified herein. However, the support and/or alimony
payments, if any, provided for in this Agreement shall take effect as set forth in this Agreement.
7. MUTUAL RELEASE: Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise, release,
quit-claim and forever discharge the other and the estate of such 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 such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situated, which he or she now has or at any
time hereafter may have against the other, the estate of such other or any part hereof, whether arising
out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by way of dower or
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 a 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 country or
any rights which either party may have or at any time hereafter shall have for past, present or future
support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, division of property, costs or
expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relations or otherwise, except, all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement
or for the breach of any provisions thereof. It is the intention of Husband and Wife to give 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.
It is further agreed that this Agreement shall be and constitute a full and final resolution of any and
all claims which each of the parties may have against the other for equitable division of property,
alimony, counsel fees and expenses, alimony pendente lite or any other claims pursuant to the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
8. REPRESENTATION BY COUNSEL: The provisions of this Agreement and
their legal effect has been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, Hubert X. Gilroy,
Esquire, counsel for Wife and Michael A. Scherer, Esquire, counsel for Husband.
The parties acknowledge that each has received independent legal advice from counsel of his
or her own selection, that each has fully disclosed his or her respective financial situations to the
other, including his or her property, estate, assets, liabilities, income and expenses, that each is
familiar with and fully understands the facts, including the property, estate, assets, earnings and
income of the other, and that each has been fully informed as to his or her legal rights and
obligations. Each of the parties acknowledges and agrees that, after having received such advice and
with such knowledge, this agreement is, in the circumstances, fair, reasonable and equitable, that it
is being entered into freely, voluntarily, and in good faith and that the execution of this agreement
is not the result of any duress, undue influence, coercion, collusion and;'or improper or illegal
agreement. The parties further acknowledge that they have each made to the other a frill and
complete disclosure of their respective assets, estate, liabilities, and sources of income and that they
waive any specific enumeration thereof for the purposes of this agreement.
9. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS: Each party represents that
they have 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.
10. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS: Husband and Wife covenant,
warrant, represent and agree that, with the exception of obligations set forth in this Agreement,
neither of them shall hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of the other may
be liable. Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party from and against any and 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.
11. PERSONAL PROPERTY: Except as otherwise provided herein, the parties have
divided between them, to their mutual satisfaction, the personal effects, household furniture and
furnishings, and all other articles of personal property which have heretofore been used by them in
common, and neither party will make any claim to any such items which are now in the possession
or under the control of the other.
By these presents, each of the parties hereby specifically waives, releases, renounces and
forever abandons whatever claims he or she may have with respect to any personal property which
is in the possession of the other, and which shall become the sole and separate property of the other
from the date of execution hereof.
12. DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY: Husband has executed a deed conveying
all of his interest in, right and title to the parties' marital residence at 11 S and will remain the sole
owner of the property until she sold the property. Husband has waived any and all rights in the
equity in the marital residence or any increase in value after the date of the deed to Wife.
13. BANK ACCOUNTS CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT AND LIFE INSURANCE:
Husband and Wife acknowledge that all joint bank accounts have been closed and divided to their
mutual satisfaction. They hereby agree that each shall become sole owner of their individual bank
accounts, certificates of deposit and life insurance policies, and they each hereby waive any interest
in, or claim to, any funds held by the other in any bank accounts, certificates of deposit and the cash
value of the other's life insurance policies.
14. MOTOR VEHICLES: Husband and Wife agree that each will retain the vehicle
in their possession as their own property and shall indemnify the other as to any liabilities,
maintenance and insurance payments regarding their respective vehicles. The parties agree to
execute any necessary documents to transfer title to their respective vehicles.
15. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY: Each of the parties shall hereafter own and
enjoy, independently of any claim or right of the other, all items of property, be they real, personal
or mixed, tangible or intangible, which are 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 unmarried.
16. INCOME TAX: Husband and Wife agree to file separate tax returns for the tax year
2007. For any tax returns filed jointly in the past, both parties agree that in the event any deficiency
in Federal, State or Local Income Tax is proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made against
either of them, each will indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against any loss or liability
for any such tax deficiency or assessment and any interest, penalty and expense incurred in
connection therewith. Such tax, interest, penalty or expense shall be paid solely and entirely by the
individual who is finally determined to be the cause of the misrepresentations or failures to disclose
the nature and extent of his or her separate income on the aforesaid joint returns.
17. APPLICABILITY OF TAX LAW TO PROPERTY TRANSFERS: The parties
hereby agree and express their intent that any transfer of property pursuant to this Agreement shall
be within the scope and applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (hereinafter the "Act"),
specifically, the provisions of said Act pertaining to the transfers of property between spouses and
former spouses. The parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other documents
required by the Internal Revenue Service to render the Act applicable to the transfers set forth in this
Agreement without recognition of gain on such transfer and subj ect to the carry-over basis provisions
of said Act.
18. WAIVER OF ALIMONY: Except as otherwise provided herein, Husband and
Wife recognize and acknowledge that the foregoing provisions for their individual benefit are
satisfactory with regard to support and maintenance, past, present and future. The parties release and
discharge the other absolutely and forever for the rest of their lives for all claims and demands, past,
present or future, for alimony, alimony pendente lite or for any provisions for support and
maintenance. The parties further acknowledge that in consideration of the transfers made herein,
each completely waives and relinquishes any and all claims and/or demands they may now have or
hereafter have against the other for alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support, counsel fees and
court costs, except for alimony pendente lite or spousal support payable by Husband to Wife prior
to the date of execution of this Agreement.
19. PENSIONS / RETIREMENT/ INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS: Each will retain
their own respective retirement assets. Wife hereby waives all of her rights, title and interest in
Husband's retirement assets. Husband hereby waives all of his rights, title and interest in Wife's
retirement assets.
20. MARITAL DEBT: All marital debt has been paid off or divided to mutual
satisfaction. Each party shall indemnify, defend, and hold the other harmless from and against any
claims, demands suits, actions or liabilities relating to or arising out of any debt in that party's name.
21. HEALTH INSURANCE: Each party is responsible for their own health insurance
and uninsured medical expenses.
22. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE: The parties agree that, except as 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.
23. 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 reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their
rights under this Agreement.
24. WAIVER OF CLAIMS: Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may
dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all
rights he or she shall now have or hereafter acquire, under the present and future laws of any
jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship,
including without limitation, dower, courtesy, statutory allowance, widow's allowance, right to take
in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and the right to act as administrator or
executor of the other's estate, and each will, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and
deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect this mutual
waiver and relinquishment of such interests, rights and claims.
25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
26. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS: This Agreement shall be binding on and
shall inure to the benefits of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
27. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time, at
the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other any and all further instruments
that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
28. VOID CLAUSES: 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.
29. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS: It is specifically understood and
agreed by and between the parties hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be separate
and independent Agreement.
30. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The parties confirm that they have relied on the
completeness and substantial accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other as an inducement to
the execution of this Agreement.
31. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER: A modification or waiver of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same
formality as this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of
the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent defaults of the
same or similar nature.
32. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS: The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shall have no affect whatsoever in detennining the rights or obligations of
the parties.
33. APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and more specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980 and any
amendments thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the date and
year first above written.
WITNESS
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Marg , et K. McHugh
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
On this, ? day of i , 2007, before me a Notary Public, personally
appeared Joseph J. McHugh, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
Marriage Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto s' my hand and official seal.
113or,j of Carlisle, Cumberland Cour+ty
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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On this, the day of 2007, before me, a Notary Public, personally
appeared Margaret K. McHugh, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
within Marriage Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that she executed the same for the
purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand ad official seal.
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Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 29943
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MARGARET K. MCHUGH, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 2005-4401
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOSEPH J. MCHUGH,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Hubert X. Gilroy, being duly sworn according to law do depose and state that a copy of the
Complaint and Notice to Plea filed in the above referenced matter was served on Defendant
Joseph J. McHugh, by certified mail on August 27, 2005. A copy of the Certified Mail - Return
Receipt Requested, Restricted Delivery, is attached hereto and marked Exhibit A.
DATE Vubeft X. Gilroy, Es ire
Attorney for Plaintif
Martson Deardorff illiams Otto Gilroy & Faller
10 East High Stre t
Carlisle, PA 170 3
(717) 243-3341
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: IN DIVORCE
CIVIL ACTION LAW
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, made this day of December,
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Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 29943 and 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MARGARET K. MCHUGH,
V.
JOSEPH J. MCHUGH,
2007, by and between JOSEPH J. McHUGH (hereinafter referred to as "Husband") and
MARGARET K. McHUGH (hereinafter referred to as "Wife"):
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties were married on August 22, 1992, in New York;
WHEREAS, one child was born of the marriage of the parties;
WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between the
parties and it is the intention of Wife and Husband to live separate and apart, and the parties hereto
are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and obligations
as between each other, including, without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters
between them in relation to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property;
settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future support, alimony and/or
maintenance of Wife by Husband or of Husband by Wife; and in general, the settling of any and all
claims and possible claims by either party against the estate of the other party.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2005 -4401
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, Husband and Wife, each
intending to be legally bound hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. INTERFERENCE: Each party shall be free from interference, authority, and contact
by the other, as fully as though he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary to
carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other or attempt to
endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other, or in any way harass
or malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the
other.
2. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS: This Agreement
shall not affect or bar the right of Husband or Wife to a divorce on lawful grounds or to any 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.
3. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE: The parties hereby acknowledge that Wife filed a
Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania on August 26, 2005, claiming that the
marriage is irretrievably broken under Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. The
parties hereby express their agreement that the marriage is irretrievably broken and express their
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. It is further specifically
understood and agreed by the parties that the provisions of this Agreement as to equitable
distribution of property of the parties are accepted by each party as a full and final settlement for all
purposes whatsoever, as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
Should a decree, judgment or order of 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 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 of the parties shall
remarry. It is the specific intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any judgment and
to be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
4. INCORPORATION OF DIVORCE DECREE: It is further agreed, covenanted
and stipulated that this Agreement, or the essential parts hereof, shall be incorporated in any decree
hereinafter entered by any court of competent jurisdiction in any divorce proceedings that have been
or may be instituted by the parties for the purpose of enforcing the contractual obligations of the
parties. This agreement shall not be merged in any such decree but shall in all respects survive the
same and be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
5. EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of this Agreement shall be the "date of
execution" or "execution date," defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they
have each executed this 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.
6. DISTRIBUTION DATE: The transfer ofproperty, funds and/or documents provided
for herein, shall only take place on the "distribution" date which shall be defined as the date of
execution of this Agreement unless otherwise specified herein. However, the support and/or alimony
payments, if any, provided for in this Agreement shall take effect as set forth in this Agreement.
7. MUTUAL RELEASE: Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise, release,
quit-claim and forever discharge the other and the estate of such 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 such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situated, which he or she now has or at any
time hereafter may have against the other, the estate of such other or any part hereof, whether arising
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out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by way of dower or
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 a 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 country or
any rights which either party may have or at any time hereafter shall have for past, present or future
support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, division of property, costs or
expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relations or otherwise, except, all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement
or for the breach of any provisions thereof. It is the intention of Husband and Wife to give 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.
It is further agreed that this Agreement shall be and constitute a full and final resolution of any and
all claims which each of the parties may have against the other for equitable division of property,
alimony, counsel fees and expenses, alimony pendente lite or any other claims pursuant to the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
S. REPRESENTATION BY COUNSEL: The provisions of this Agreement and
their legal effect has been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, Hubert X. Gilroy,
Esquire, counsel for Wife and Michael A. Scherer, Esquire, counsel for Husband.
The parties acknowledge that each has received independent legal advice from counsel of his
or her own selection, that each has fully disclosed his or her respective financial situations to the
other, including his or her property, estate, assets, liabilities, income and expenses, that each is
familiar with and fully understands the facts, including the property, estate, assets, earnings and
income of the other, and that each has been fully informed as to his or her legal rights and
obligations. Each of the parties acknowledges and agrees that, after having received such advice and
with such knowledge, this agreement is, in the circumstances, fair, reasonable and equitable, that it
is being entered into freely, voluntarily, and in good faith and that the execution of this agreement
is not the result of any duress, undue influence, coercion, collusion and/or improper or illegal
agreement. The parties further acknowledge that they have each made to the other a full and
complete disclosure of their respective assets, estate, liabilities, and sources of income and that they
waive any specific enumeration thereof for the purposes of this agreement.
9. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS: Each party represents that
they have 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.
10. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS: Husband and Wife covenant,
warrant, represent and agree that, with the exception of obligations set forth in this Agreement,
neither of them shall hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of the other may
be liable. Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party from and against any and 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.
11. PERSONAL PROPERTY: Except as otherwise provided herein, the parties have
divided between them, to their mutual satisfaction, the personal effects, household furniture and
furnishings, and all other articles of personal property which have heretofore been used by them in
common, and neither party will make any claim to any such items which are now in the possession
or under the control of the other.
By these presents, each of the parties hereby specifically waives, releases, renounces and
forever abandons whatever claims he or she may have with respect to any personal property which
is in the possession of the other, and which shall become the sole and separate property of the other
from the date of execution hereof.
12. DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY: Husband has executed a deed conveying
all of his interest in, right and title to the parties' marital residence at 118 and will remain the sole
owner of the property until she sold the property. Husband has waived any and all rights in the
equity in the marital residence or any increase in value after the date of the deed to Wife.
13. BANK ACCOUNTS. CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT AND LIFE INSURANCE:
Husband and Wife acknowledge that all joint bank accounts have been closed and divided to their
mutual satisfaction. They hereby agree that each shall become sole owner of their individual bank
accounts, certificates of deposit and life insurance policies, and they each hereby waive any interest
in, or claim to, any funds held by the other in any bank accounts, certificates of deposit and the cash
value of the other's life insurance policies.
14. MOTOR VEHICLES: Husband and Wife agree that each will retain the vehicle
in their possession as their own property and shall indemnify the other as to any liabilities,
maintenance and insurance payments regarding their respective vehicles. The parties agree to
execute any necessary documents to transfer title to their respective vehicles.
15. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY: Each of the parties shall hereafter own and
enjoy, independently of any claim or right of the other, all items of property, be they real, personal
or mixed, tangible or intangible, which are 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 unmarried.
16. INCOME TAX: Husband and Wife agree to file separate tax returns for the tax year
2007. For any tax returns filed jointly in the past, both parties agree that in the event any deficiency
in Federal, State or Local Income Tax is proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made against
either of them, each will indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against any loss or liability
for any such tax deficiency or assessment and any interest, penalty and expense incurred in
connection therewith. Such tax, interest, penalty or expense shall be paid solely and entirely by the
individual who is finally determined to be the cause of the misrepresentations or failures to disclose
the nature and extent of his or her separate income on the aforesaid joint returns.
17. APPLICABILITY OF TAX LAW TO PROPERTY TRANSFERS: The parties
hereby agree and express their intent that any transfer of property pursuant to this Agreement shall
be within the scope and applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (hereinafter the "Act"),
specifically, the provisions of said Act pertaining to the transfers of property between spouses and
former spouses. The parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other documents
required by the Internal Revenue Service to render the Act applicable to the transfers set forth in this
Agreement without recognition of gain on such transfer and subject to the carry-overbasis provisions
of said Act.
18. WAIVER OF ALIMONY: Except as otherwise provided herein, Husband and
Wife recognize and acknowledge that the foregoing provisions for their individual benefit are
satisfactory with regard to support and maintenance, past, present and future. The parties release and
discharge the other absolutely and forever for the rest of their lives for all claims and demands, past,
present or future, for alimony, alimony pendente lite or for any provisions for support and
maintenance. The parties further acknowledge that in consideration of the transfers made herein,
each completely waives and relinquishes any and all claims and/or demands they may now have or
hereafter have against the other for alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support, counsel fees and
court costs, except for alimony pendente lite or spousal support payable by Husband to Wife prior
to the date of execution of this Agreement.
19. PENSIONS / RETIREMENT/ INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS: Each will retain
their own respective retirement assets. Wife hereby waives all of her rights, title and interest in
Husband's retirement assets. Husband hereby waives all of his rights, title and interest in Wife's
retirement assets.
20. MARITAL DEBT: All marital debt has been paid off or divided to mutual
satisfaction. Each party shall indemnify, defend, and hold the other harmless from and against any
claims, demands suits, actions or liabilities relating to or arising out of any debt in that party's name.
21. HEALTH INSURANCE: Each party is responsible for their own health insurance
and uninsured medical expenses.
22. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE: The parties agree that, except as 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.
23. 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 reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their
rights under this Agreement.
24. WAIVER OF CLAIMS: Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may
dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all
rights he or she shall now have or hereafter acquire, under the present and future laws of any
jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship,
including without limitation, dower, courtesy, statutory allowance, widow's allowance, right to take
in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and the right to act as administrator or
executor of the other's estate, and each will, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and
deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect this mutual
waiver and relinquishment of such interests, rights and claims.
25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
26. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS: This Agreement shall be binding on and
shall inure to the benefits of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
27. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time, at
the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other any and all further instruments
that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
28. VOID CLAUSES: 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.
29. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS: It is specifically understood and
agreed by and between the parties hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be separate
and independent Agreement.
30. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The parties confirm that they have relied on the
completeness and substantial accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other as an inducement to
the execution of this Agreement.
31. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER: A modification or waiver of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same
formality as this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of
the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent defaults of the
same or similar nature.
32. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS: The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shall have no affect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of
the parties.
33. APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and more specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980 and any
amendments thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the date and
year first above written.
(SEAL)
WITNESS
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Marg et K. McHugh
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, _ , day of lam , 2007, before me a Notary Public, personally
appeared Joseph J. McHugh, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
Marriage Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto s my hand and official seal.
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On this, the // day of xoe'a_'O? , 2007, before me, a Notary Public, personally
appeared Margaret K. McHugh, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
within Marriage Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that she executed the same for the
purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand ad official seal.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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[Carlisle Boro, Cumberland County
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Revised: 1/9/08 9:44AM
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 29943
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MARGARET K. MCHUGH,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 2005-4401
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOSEPH J. MCHUGH,
Defendant
: 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 Section (X)3301(c)
()3301(d)(1) of the Divorce Code. (Check applicable section.)
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: August 27, 2005 by Certified Mail, return
Receipt Requested.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code: By Plaintiff December 11, 2007; by Defendant: December 28, 2007.
(b) (1) Date of execution of the Plaintiffs affidavit required by Section 3301() of the
Divorce Code: _2) Date of service of the Plaintiffs affidavit upon the Defendant:
4. Related claims pending: None.
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5. Complete either (a) (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praecipe to transmit record,
a copy of which is attached:
(b) Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: December 26, 2007.
(b) Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: January 7, 2008.
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq ' e
Attorney for Plaintif
Martson Deardorff, illimas Otto Gilroy & Faller
Carlisle, PA 170
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
MARGARET K. MCHUGH
Plaintiff
N O . 2005-4401
VERSUS
JOSEPH J. MCHUGH
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, _12V Z -5 IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT
MARGARET K. MCHUGH
PLAINTIFF,
AND TnRFPA T m HUGH , DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLO?NING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH!A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
Marital Settlement Agreement dated December 11, 20107 is incorporated into
this order.
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