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NOTICE
PURSUANT TO 23 Pa.C.S. §5445 (c), YOU ARE PROVIDED WITH THE
FOLLOWING NOTICE:
MELODY DAVIS IS FILING THE ATTACHED AMENDED DUAL JUDGMENT OF
DIVORCE AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CUMBERLAND
COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REGISTERING THIS ORDER IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA AS IT
RELATES TO CHILD CUSTODY.
A REGISTERED DETERMINATION IS ENFORCEABLE AS OF THE DATE OF
THE REGISTRATION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A DETERMINATION ISSUED BY A
COURT OF THIS COMMONWEALTH.
A HEARING TO CONTEST THE VALIDITY OF THE REGISTERED
DETERMINATION MUST BE REQUESTED WITHIN 20 DAYS AFTER SERVICE OF
NOTICE.
FAILURE TO CONTEST THE REGISTRATION WILL RESULT IN
CONFIRMATION OF THE CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINATION AND PRECLUDE
FURTHER CONTEST OF THAT DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER
THAT COULD HAVE BEEN ASSERTED.
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
OFFICES SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
MidPenn Legal Services Lawyers Referral Service Cumberland County Bar Association
213A North Front Street 100 South Street 2 Liberty Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17101 PO Box 186 Carlisle, Pennsylvania
1-800-932-0356 Harrisburg, PA 17108 717-249-3166
1-800-692-7375
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Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-657-7770
Attorney for Melody Davis
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Scaringi & Scaringi, P.C.
2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 103
STATEMENT OF NON-MODIFICATION
I, DR. MELODY D. DAVIS, state that to the best of my knowledge and belief the foregoing
custody order has not been modified with regard to custody in any manner.
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DR. ELODY . DAVIS DATE
LAURIE A. BERNSTEIN, ESQ.
145 Eagle Rock Avenue
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Roseland, New Jersey 07068
(973) 228-2100 2'^1 A"u "9 P 1 53 %1
Attorney for defendant, Melody 9. Dad is
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SHAHAN ISLAM, ;L,';;iaUPERjQKKBJL7RT OF NEW JERSEY
CHANCERY DIVISION-FAMILY PART
PLAINTIFF, SOMERSET COUNTY
DOCKET NO. FM-18-284-00
V.
MELODY D. DAVIS,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION
AMENDED DUAL JUDGMENT OF
DIVORCE
THIS MATTER having come before the Court on March
13, 2001, the Honorable Paul W. Armstrong, J.S.C., presiding,
and in the presence of Laurie A. Bernstein, Esq., counsel to
the defendant, Melody Davis, and the plaintiff, Shahan Islam
having been represented by his attorney, Michael Magaril,
Esq., and both parties having reached an agreement on all
issues and having placed such agreement on the record on March
13, 2001, and the Court having considered the Complaint and
Counterclaim and the proofs thereon, and it appearing that the
parties were married on January 29, 1983 and that there were
two children born of the marriage, Ariel Islam born on May 2,
1993 and Zachary Islam, born on November 23, 1998 and both
parties having pled and proven a cause of action for divorce
and such case made and provided and plaintiff and defendant
having been bona fide residents of the State of New Jersey for
more than one year next preceding the commencement of this
action and jurisdiction having been acquired over the parties
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pursuant to the Rules of Court and it appearing that the
parties hereto have entered into an agreement as to all
issues, which agreement was placed upon the record in open
Court on March 13, 2001 and which Property Settlement
Agreement is attached hereto as J-1, and both parties having
testified that they entered into said agreement knowingly and
voluntarily and the Court having found as a fact that the
parties had done so, and the Court further finding as a fact
that the parties were represented by counsel, both parties
having expressed satisfaction with the representations of
their respective counsel, and the Court making no finding as
to the adequacy or sufficiency of the provisions of the
parties' agreement, the same having been arrived at by mutual
consent and agreement by the parties, and the Court having
executed a Final Judgment of Divorce on March 13, 2001 which
dissolved the marriage between the parties and provided in
pertinent part, that all other stipulations, adjudications and
agreements made at trial shall be enforceable upon signing of
an Amended Final Judgment of Divorce and for good cause shown;
It is on this day of k U v 9- 2001;
ORDERED and ADJUDGE ID that the Final Judgment of
Divorce dated March 13, 2001 is hereby amended and
supplemented to provide that the agreement of the parties,
which was placed on the record on March 13, 2001 and is
attached hereto as J-1 is hereby made a part of the Final
Judgment of Divorce dated March 13, 2001 and shall not merge
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with but shall survive the Judgment of Divorce. This Court
specifically notes that it has not taken any testimony as to
the terms of the Property Settlement Agreement and makes no
judgment with respect thereto, except that the Court has
determined that both parties have understood and voluntarily
executed the Agreement and have accepted the terms thereof as
fair and equitable and it is furthered;
ORDERED that the plaintiff dismisses Count 2 of his
Amended Complaint with prejudice and defendant dismisses
Counts 2, 3, and 4 of her Counterclaim with prejudice.
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I hereby consent to the form and entry of the above Order.
MICHAEL MA 'ARIL,
Attorney for plai if
Certified to be a True Copy
Amepa Wachter- Smith
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PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREED/FILED
2001 AUG 29 P 3: 53,
THIS AGREEMENT, made and executed the day and year set
SUPERIOR COURT al F?
opposite the signatures of the parti eft G? , COURT Melody
r SU IERSET
Davis, residing at RRl, Box 435R, Liverpool, PA 17045
hereinafter referred to as the "WIFE"; and Shahan Islam
residing at 24 Childsworth Avenue, Bernardsville, New Jersey
hereinafter referred to as the "HUSBAND";
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto were duly married to each
other on the 29th day of January, 1983 in a religious ceremony
in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, there were two children born of the marriage;
to wit, Ariel Islam, born on May 2, 1993 and Zachary Islam,
born on November 23, 1998.
WHEREAS, various disputes and unhappy differences have
arisen between the HUSBAND AND WIFE, and
WHEREAS, there have been no previous proceedings between
the parties in any Court pertaining to the marital
relationship, the dissolution thereof, or the support and
maintenance of the HUSBAND, WIFE or the children; and
WHEREAS the parties by this Agreement, voluntarily desire
to settle and determine all of their legal rights and
obligations to and for, and all questions relating to the
disposition of their respective interests in all assets
accumulated and/or acquired by them, or either of them, during
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the marriage, the payment of obligations, if any, as provided
herein, the support, maintenance and education of the
children, custody of the children, parenting time, alimony,
support and maintenance of the HUSBAND and the WIFE and the
disposition and determination of all claims, rights,
obligations and expectancies of the parties against each
other; and
WHEREAS, the parties are independently represented by
counsel of their own choice and have deliberated upon and
considered their respective interests and demands and have
concluded that it is desirous and in the best interests of the
parties and the children that the property and financial
questions, issues and problems arising out of the marital
relationship be set and determined;
WHEREAS, the HUSBAND instituted a suit against the WIFE
in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family
Part, Somerset County, under Docket No.: FM-18-284-00, for
Divorce and the WIFE filed an Answer and Counterclaim.
WHEREAS, the parties have read this Agreement, and they
fully understand the provisions, terms and conditions of this
Agreement, they believe this Agreement to be reasonable, fair,
equitable and just under the circumstances and they believe
this Agreement to be in the best interests and welfare of each
of the parties. They accept this Agreement freely and
voluntarily.
NOW, THEREFORE:
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In consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and
undertakings hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto, for
themselves, their heirs, executors and administrators,
mutually agree as follows;
SEPARATION
1. It shall be lawful for each party at all times to
live separate and apart from the other at such place or places
as he or she may from time to time choose to deem fit. Both
parties agree to respect the privacy of the other and to lead
their lives as though they were not married. Each party shall
be free from interference, authority and control, direct or
indirect, by the other as fully as if he or she were not
married. Neither party shall harass or disparage each other or
the other's family members in the presence of the children
MERGER OF PRIOR AGREEMENTS
2. The parties agree that, upon execution of this
Agreement by and between them, the terms and conditions of any
and all prior agreements shall merge into this Agreement, and
any and all prior agreements shall be deemed cancelled, null
and void and of no further force and effect.
ASSUMPTIONS
3. The parties understand and acknowledge that the
within Agreement and the alimony and child support figures
arrived at herein, were based in part, upon certain
assumptions, to wit: 1) that the HUSBAND is presently earning
a gross annual income of $200,000 and is capable of earning a
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gross annual income of $200,000; (2) that the WIFE is full-
time caretaker of the minor children, is anticipating
completion of her Ph.D. and will be seeking employment in a
teaching capacity. She anticipates that her earning capacity r J
will be $35,000 upon completion of her Ph.D. and entry into ?L
the work force. A gross annual income of $35,000 has been
imputed to the WIFE now, for purposes of calculating a child
support and alimony award as set forth in this Agreement. The
WIFE testified that her Amended Case Information Statement
dated February 20, 2001 accurately reflected the lifestyle
that the parties led during the marriage. The HUSBAND
testified that his Amended Case Information Statement dated
February 28, 2001 accurately reflected the lifestyle that the
parties led during the marriage and he further testified that
to the extent there were any discrepancies between his Case
Information Statement (CIS) and the WIFE's Case Information
Statement (CIS), that his CIS was correct. The WIFE testified
that with the alimony she is receiving from the HUSBAND as
well as the monies she can earn based upon her earning
capacity, that she could not maintain herself in a lifestyle
reasonably commensurate with that which she led during the
marriage, however, she was willing to accept the terms of the
Agreement. The HUSBAND testified that he was unsure as to
whether both the HUSBAND and the WIFE would be able to
maintain lifestyles comparable to that enjoyed by each of them
during the marriage under the terms of the Agreement, however,
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he was willing to accept the terms of the Agreement.
CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME
4. The HUSBAND and the WIFE shall have joint legal
custody of the two minor children of the marriage with the
WIFE designated as primary residential custodian of the two
minor children of the marriage.
5. In implementing joint legal custody of the children,
the parents agree that on all matters of relative importance
relating to the health, education and welfare of the children,
they will confer with each other, with a view to adopt and
follow those policies which are in the best interests of the
children.
6. The parties respectively shall promptly notify
each other of illness and other matters or problems affecting
the children, when the children are in his or her care.
7. The parties mutually agree that neither party shall
leave the country with either child, without first receiving
written consent from the other party, which consent shall not
be unreasonably withheld. Both parties must consent in writing
prior to the issuance of a passport for the children.
8. The parties shall have the following holiday
parenting time with the two minor children:
a) THE WIFE:
During even years- New Year's Eve, Easter, Fourth of
July, Halloween, Christmas Day, children's birthdays.
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During odd years- New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor
Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve day.
b) THE HUSBAND:
During even years- New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor
Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day.
During odd years- New Year's Eve, Easter, Fourth of July,
Halloween, Christmas Day, children's birthdays.
9. In addition, the children will be with the HUSBAND on
Father's Day each year and on the HUSBAND's birthday and with
the WIFE on Mother's Day each year and on the WIFE's birthday.
The party who does not have the child on the child's birthday,
shall have their pick of an additional day either before or
after the child's birthday for a separate celebration.
10. The HUSBAND shall have regular parenting time with
the minor children as follows: Alternating weekends from
Friday night 7:00 P.M. to Sunday night 7:00 p.m.. The pick up
and drop off point will be the Trexlertown-Fogelsville exit on
Interstate Highway 78 in Pennsylvania.
11. The parties recognize that due to the geographical
distance between the parties' residences, their work demands
and weather concerns, the parties agree to be flexible and
cooperate with each other in the event modifications must be
made to the parenting time schedule.
12. Additionally, the HUSBAND will have two non-
consecutive weeks extended parenting time with the minor
child, Ariel Islam, which shall take place: one week during
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the child's summer vacation and the other week during
Christmas break. The HUSBAND shall notify the WIFE as to his
choice of weeks for extended summer parenting time 60 days in
advance of the anticipated visitation. In the event of a
conflict in the scheduled summer vacation visitation dates,
the parties shall confer and attempt to resolve the matter. If
the parties have conferred and cannot resolve the vacation
issue, the party who first provided notice shall prevail. Both
parties recognize and agree that they are obligated to provide
the other with an address and telephone number where the
children may be contacted during any extended parenting time,
prior to the commencement of the visitation. The HUSBAND shall
commence extended parenting time with Zachary when Zachary is
four years old.
CHILD SUPPORT
13. Commencing March 13, 2001, the HUSBAND shall pay to
the WIFE as and for the support and maintenance of Ariel and
Zachary Islam, the two unemancipated children of the marriage,:
the sum of $360.00 per week, which payments shall be made
through the Probation Department of the County where the
HUSBAND resides via income execution. The parties shall
contribute towards the day camp expenses, sleep away camp
expenses, computer, car and/or any other extraordinary
expenses incurred on behalf of the minor children with the
HUSBAND being responsible for 700 of the cost and the WIFE
being responsible for 300 of the cost. However, both parties
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shall mutually agree upon the choice of day camp, sleep away
camp and such other extraordinary expenses incurred on behalf
of the minor children and neither party shall unreasonably
withhold his or her consent.
14. The aforesaid child support for the minor children
shall be eliminated upon each child becoming emancipated. An
emancipation event shall occur or be deemed to have occurred
on the earliest happening of the following events. The term
"emancipated" shall be defined for the purposes of this
Agreement as follows:
A. The completion of higher education by the child up to
and including receipt of an undergraduate degree, vocational
or business/technical school diploma so long as the child is
diligently pursuing his/her formal education on a continuous
basis;
B. Marriage of the child, regardless of the child's
educational status or age (even though such marriage may be
void or voidable and despite any annulment thereof);
C. Entry into the armed forces of the United States or
any other army (provided that the emancipation event shall be
deemed terminated and nullified upon discharge from such
forces and thereafter the event period shall be applicable as
if such emancipation event by reason of said entry had not
occurred);
D. Permanent residence away from the residence of the
WIFE; however, a residence at boarding school, camp or
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college, is not to be deemed a residence away from the WIFE
sufficient to constitute emancipation.
E. Death of the child or HUSBAND, however, nothing
contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to relieve the
HUSBAND's estate of any obligations for child support incurred
by the HUSBAND under this Agreement prior to the HUSBAND's
death;
F. Full-time employment or the ability to engage in full-
time employment after the child attains the age of eighteen
(18) except that, engaging by the child in full-time
employment during vacations, school recesses and summer
periods shall not be deemed emancipation;
G. Notwithstanding anything contained in the
subparagraphs above, an emancipation event shall be deemed
deferred beyond the twenty-first (21st) birthday of the child
only if, and so long as, the child pursues his/her formal
education pursuant to the paragraphs herein with reasonable
diligence, and on a normally continuous basis, and in no event
beyond the twenty-third (23rd) birthday of the child, unless
the delay is caused by injury or illness of the child.
COLLEGE EDUCATION COSTS
15. Both the HUSBAND and the WIFE acknowledge that the
children are likely to attend college. The parties agree to
consult with a view towards adopting a harmonious policy
concerning the college education of the child. The children
shall have an obligation to apply for financial aid in the
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form of loans, grants, and scholarships to help defray college
expenses. Expenses shall be defined to include tuition, room,
board, registration fees, uniforms, required books and
laboratory materials, student and other fees billed directly
by the education institution, application fees for college,
costs of sending high school transcripts to each college.
Transportation costs associated with round trips per year
between the children's residence and the college and
preparatory or tutorial courses in connection with (eg. SAT
courses) shall be considered extraordinary expenses pursuant
to the child support provisions of this Agreement.
16. The parties shall each be responsible to contribute
to the cost of their children's college education and
associated expenses, proportionately with respect to their
respective financial abilities (in consideration of income and
assets) at the time of such college attendance after
exhaustion of grants, scholarships, and student loans.
HEALTH BENEFITS FOR THE PARTIES AND MINOR CHILDREN
17. The parties shall each be responsible for
procuring, maintaining and paying the premiums for their own
health and dental insurance coverage, free from contribution
of the other party, and for payment of any and all
unreimbursed expenses, each of them may incur of whatever type
or nature, including, but not limited to hospital, medical,
dental, pharmaceutical, optical, psychiatric, psychological,
orthodontic, and any other expenses, past, present and future.
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Each party hereby waives and releases any and all rights and
claims against the other for same, whatsoever, past, present
and future. The HUSBAND shall cooperate with the WIFE, in
executing and providing to her any and all documents necessary
to enable the WIFE to receive continuing medical, dental and
pharmaceutical benefits through his employer's COBRA plan. The
WIFE shall be exclusively responsible for payment for her own
COBRA benefits, if she chooses to continue coverage through
the HUSBAND's COBRA plan.
18. The HUSBAND shall continue to maintain and pay the
premiums for health and dental insurance coverage for the
minor children which shall cover the children in Pennsylvania.
The WIFE shall make every effort to utilize participating
providers. If the WIFE selects a health care provider who is
not "in network" or if such provider is not available "in
network," the WIFE shall obtain the HUSBAND's consent, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The
HUSBAND and WIFE shall pay the unreimbursed medical, dental,
hospital, pharmaceutical, eye care, ophthalmological,
orthodontic, psychiatric, psychological, counselling and any
other health related expenses, of whatever type or nature,
incurred by the parties on behalf of the minor children, with
the WIFE paying 30o and the HUSBAND paying 70; of the
unreimbursed expenses. If the children are covered under the
WIFE's health insurance policy with the consent of the
HUSBAND, the HUSBAND shall pay for the premiums for the
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children's share of the health insurance coverage directly to
the WIFE.
LIFE INSURANCE
19. The HUSBAND shall maintain and pay the premiums on a
$1.25 million life insurance policy on his life. The policy
shall be privately held through Hartford Life Insurance
Company, or another insurance carrier, and shall not be
employment related. The WIFE shall be designated by the
HUSBAND as irrevocable beneficiary of said policy in the
amount of $750,000 to secure her receipt of alimony. The
HUSBAND shall name the two minor children as equal irrevocable
beneficiaries in the amount of $500,000 under this same policy
and designate the WIFE as trustee for the children. The
HUSBAND shall not borrow against said policy or pledge or
hypothecate the policy in any way. The HUSBAND shall not
assign the insurance policy set forth above to anyone, and no
one shall have the right to borrow against same or surrender
such policies for cash value, if any. The HUSBAND shall
provide proof of coverage in conformance with this Agreement
to the WIFE, within thirty days and on an annual basis. He
shall further sign a Release authorizing the WIFE to be
informed directly by the insurance company with respect to the
status of said insurance policy and the payment of said
premiums, however this shall not alleviate the HUSBAND from
providing proof of the existence of coverage in conformity
with the Agreement. The HUSBAND shall execute such forms,
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instruments, documents as may be required so that the WIFE may
obtain such information from the insurance company, directly.
20. The parties understand and acknowledge that it is
their responsibility and not the responsibility of their
attorneys, to obtain proof on an on-going basis, as to the
existence and maintenance of life insurance coverage as
mandated by this Agreement.
21. The WIFE waives and releases any claim she may have
by way of equitable distribution for 50% of the cash surrender
value of the Hartford Life Insurance policy, which cash
surrender value is estimated at $8,500.
LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE POLICY
22. The parties understand and acknowledge that the
HUSBAND shall maintain a private long term disability policy,
which coverage is commensurate with his present $200,000
income level. He shall name the WIFE as survivor beneficiary
under that policy. The HUSBAND shall not borrow against said
policy or pledge or hypothecate the policy in any way. The
HUSBAND shall not assign the insurance policy set forth above
to anyone, and no one shall have the right to borrow against
same or surrender these policies for cash value, if any. The
HUSBAND shall produce proof of coverage in conformance with
this Agreement to the WIFE, within thirty days and on an
annual basis. He shall further sign a Release authorizing the
WIFE to be informed directly by the insurance company with
respect to the status of said insurance policy and the payment
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of said premiums, however this shall not alleviate the HUSBAND
from providing proof of the existence of coverage in
conformity with the Agreement. The HUSBAND shall execute such
forms, instruments, documents as may be required so that the
WIFE may obtain such information from the insurance company,
directly.
23. The parties understand and acknowledge that it is
their responsibility and not the responsibility of their
attorneys, to obtain proof on an on-going basis, as to the
existence and maintenance of long term disability coverage as
mandated by this Agreement.
ALIMONY
24. Reference is made to paragraph 3 under the heading,
Assumptions, which is incorporated herein by reference. The
assumptions stated in paragraph 3 are factors considered in
arriving at the alimony and child support awards as set forth
in this Agreement. For the mutual covenants and promises
contained herein, commencing March 13, 2001, the WIFE shall
receive permanent alimony, maintenance and support from the
HUSBAND in the amount of $1,019.23 per week which shall be
paid through the probation department of the County where the
HUSBAND resides, via income execution. In arriving at this
sum, the parties have considered, among other things, all of
the facts recited in paragraph 3 above. It is understood and
agreed by the parties that the HUSBAND's obligation to pay
alimony shall terminate forever and he shall be forever
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released from the obligations thereof upon the occurrence of
one or more of the following:
A. Death of the WIFE;
B. Remarriage of the WIFE;
C. Death of the HUSBAND. However, nothing contained in
this Agreement shall be deemed to relieve the HUSBAND's estate
of any obligations incurred under this Agreement by the
HUSBAND and vested with the WIFE prior to the HUSBAND's death.
Thus, any alimony that shall be due as of the date of death
shall continue to be payable, although there shall be no
obligation to make payments for any time period after the date
of the HUSBAND's death.
25. It is the intention of the parties that the alimony
payments made by the HUSBAND to the WIFE as set forth in this
Agreement shall be included in the WIFE's gross income and
taxable to the WIFE and shall be deductible to the HUSBAND
under the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code
and this Agreement is made in reliance thereon.
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
26. The parties to this Agreement have acquired
both real and personal property during their marriage and have
agreed upon an equitable division between them, to their
mutual benefit and satisfaction, of all property acquired
individually and jointly during the marriage. The assets
listed below will be distributed by way of direct transfers,
rollovers or Qualified Domestic Relations orders in the case
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of qualified plans. The fees and costs associated with the
preparation of the QDROs will be equally divided between the
parties. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to amend the
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders to establish and to
maintain their qualification as Qualified Domestic Relations
Orders. The parties agree to execute and consent to the form
and entry of any additional orders or amended orders which may
be necessary to qualify the Order(s) as a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order. All shares of stock that the parties have
held and which are considered marital will be divided equally
such that the cost basis of all shares will be equally
apportioned.
A. REAL PROPERTY- BERNARDSVILLE NEW JERSEY HOME
27. The parties have recently sold the marital
residence located at 24 Childsworth Avenue, Bernardsville, New
Jersey, which was held by the parties as tenants by the
entireties, for the sum of $565,000 (with credit for repairs).
There was a first mortgage balance with North American
Mortgage Company of approximately $273,000 and a home equity
loan with Peapack-Gladstone Bank with an approximate balance
7000.
of The parties represent that there are no mortgages
on the marital residence, except the first mortgage and home
equity loan referred to above, and that there are no judgments
or liens on the property, and that this Agreement is made in
reliance thereon. The HUSBAND and WIFE each represent and
warrant to the other that he or she has not and will not cause
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any liens or encumbrances of any kind to be placed upon the
marital residence. If the HUSBAND or the WIFE places or causes
to be placed any such liens, encumbrances or judgments on the
property, it will be the responsible party's sole obligation
to cause same to be removed prior to closing, and if the party
who is not responsible for said lien, encumbrance or judgment
is called upon to make any payments or contribution towards
same, the responsible party shall indemnify and hold the other
harmless from any obligation thereon.
28. The parties have entered into a separate contract
which is in the possession of their real estate attorney,
Robert Van Rensselaer, Esq., which provides for certain
credits between the parties, relative to the closing on the
marital residence. Except as specifically set forth in this
Agreement and the separate contract retained by Mr. Van
Rensselaer, it is the parties' intention to share equally the
net proceeds from the sale of the marital home. The net
proceeds shall be defined as that amount remaining after
deduction of the balance due and owing on the mortgage, home
equity loan, normal closing costs, including attorneys' fees
and brokerage fees, and monies advanced by the wife to
Environmental Excavating Co.. Past due mortgage and home
equity loan payments, if any, including penalties and interest
shall be the HUSBAND's obligation, as he is obligated to pay
the mortgage and home equity loan on a timely basis until
closing.
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29. Until the closing, the HUSBAND is responsible for
and shall pay for the monthly mortgage payments, monthly home
equity loan, water and sewer, taxes, utilities, PSE & G,
telephone bills, costs of repairs, maintenance, and any other
customary and ordinary expenses and such other expenses
necessary to close on the property as directed in the June 9,
2000 pendente lite Order executed by the Honorable Marilyn
Rhynne Herr and any amounts past due for these expenses to the
date of closing, including late fees, penalties and interest.
30. The proceeds from the sale of the marital residence
shall be distributed as follows: From the net proceeds before
distribution to the parties, the parties' 1999 and 2000 income
tax liability must be paid, which expense shall be borne
equally by the parties. If there is no determination made as
to the actual amount of taxes due for the tax year 2000 at the
time of closing, the parties' real estate attorney or the
WIFE's attorney, shall hold an estimated sum in his/her escrow
account, which sum is agreeable to both parties, pending
notification as to the actual amount due and owing. If there
is a short fall held in escrow, the parties shall both
contribute equally to the difference.
31. The parties mutually understand and acknowledge that
the HUSBAND will pay off the entirety of the balance existing
on the parties' American Express credit card in the
approximate amount of $13,000 from his share of the net
proceeds at the time of closing and provide verification of
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same to the WIFE. The HUSBAND shall indemnify and hold the
WIFE harmless with respect to that obligation. The HUSBAND
shall also pay the sum of $1,350.00 to the WIFE's attorney
from his share of the net proceeds at closing.
B. REAL PROPERTY- LIVERPOOL PENNSYLVANIA HOME
32. With reference to the Liverpool, Pennsylvania home,
the home has been appraised at $80,000 and has no mortgage.
The parties each have a 50% interest in the property. The
HUSBAND shall convey all of his .right, title, claim and
interest in and to this property by Bargain and Sale Deed with
Covenants Against Grantor's Acts and shall sign an Affidavit
of Title, Affidavit of Consideration and such other documents
necessary to transfer all of his interest to the WIFE. In
exchange for the transfer of all of his right, title, claim
and interest in and to the marital residence to the WIFE, the
WIFE shall pay to the HUSBAND the sum of $20,000.00, in the
manner and under the conditions as set forth herein. This
$20,000.00 was arrived at by taking into consideration the
HUSBAND's 50% equity in the marital residence and crediting
the WIFE with an additional 25% interest in the property, as
and for additional equitable distribution. The HUSBAND and
WIFE each represent that there are no liens, judgments or
encumbrances of any kind on the property and that there are no
mortgages on the property. Each further represents that he or
she will not cause to be placed any liens, judgments,
mortgages or other encumbrances upon the property. If either
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party places or causes to be placed any liens, judgments or
encumbrances on the property, it will be his or her sole
obligation to cause same to be removed prior to closing and
each shall indemnify and hold the other harmless from any
obligation thereon.
33. The HUSBAND shall convey good and marketable title
to the WIFE. The HUSBAND agrees to cooperate in executing any
and all documents in order to effectuate the transference of
his entire interest in the marital residence to the WIFE.
Simultaneously with his transfer of his interest in the
property to the WIFE, she shall pay the HUSBAND $20,000 by
bank check, certified check or attorney escrow check.
34. The parties understand and acknowledge that they may
be liable in the future for taxes due to the sale of the
marital residence and/or the Liverpool property. Each of the
parties shall be responsible for his or her own taxes, if any,
without contribution from the other party, resulting from the
sale of his or her interest in their properties. The parties
are encouraged to seek expert advice from an accountant or tax
specialist regarding issues of potential tax liability and
reinvestment.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
35. The personal property located in the Bernardsville
home and in the Liverpool, Pennsylvania home, has been
distributed between the parties and, except as specifically
provided herein, each party shall be entitled to retain all
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personal property and effects presently maintained by that
party as his or her own separate property, free and clear from
any right, title, claim or interest of the other and each
shall have the right to deal with and dispose of his or her
property, as fully and effectively as if the parties had never
been married and each party waives and relinquishes his or her
rights to the other's property. The parties agree to and do
hereby relinquish all right, title and interest therein that
he or she may have to the other's personal property, except as
set forth in this Agreement.
INCOME TAXES
36. Commencing with the tax year 2001, the parties shall
file separate Federal, State and Local income tax returns, and
each party shall be fully responsible for the payment of his
or her own debt and tax liability and may retain any refund to
which he or she may be entitled. The HUSBAND represents and
warrants to the WIFE and the WIFE represents and warrants to
the HUSBAND that they have heretofore duly paid all income
taxes due on their joint returns except for the tax years 1999
and 2000, which taxes shall paid by the parties equally
utilizing the net proceeds from the sale of the Bernardsville
residence, at closing. Should there be any refund, the parties
will equally share in the refund. If there is a deficiency
and/or refund in connection with any joint return heretofore
filed prior to the tax year 1999, such deficiency shall be
shared by the parties proportionately with respect to their
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incomes and any refund shall be paid to the parties
proportionately with respect to their incomes. The parties
shall indemnify and hold each other harmless from any
liability, including, but not limited to, taxes, penalties,
interest, fees and assessments, which are incurred as a result
of one party's failure to either legally and truthfully
declare or report income (understatement) or legally and
truthfully claim exemptions, credits, expenses, deductions
(overstatement) or both, in which case the party responsible
for such understatement or overstatement, or both, as defined
above, shall be solely responsible to satisfy such
liabilities.
RETIREMENT FUNDS PENSIONS, IRAS. ETC.
A The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company IRA
37. The HUSBAND represents that he has maintains an IRA
with The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, contract number
8033306, in the name of Shahan Islam, in the approximate
amount of $204,000. The funds in this IRA were rolled over
from a profit-sharing plan/401k with his former employers,
Anderson Kill and Friedman Siegelbaum. It is the intent of the
parties to equally divide the HUSBAND's IRA account. Since no
contributions were made towards the IRA after the filing date
of the Divorce Complaint, the WIFE shall be transferred 501 of
the total account balance in the HUSBAND's IRA account, as of
the date the WIFE's portion of the IRA is transferred to her.
In determining the initial amount allocated to the WIFE, the
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amount due to the WIFE shall be charged proportionately
against each fund then held within the HUSBAND's account.
The WIFE will advise Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company as to
where her share of the funds are to be transferred. Penn
Mutual Life Insurance Company is directed to comply with the
terms of this Agreement.
38. The shares of stock, mutual funds, and other
investments held in each of the accounts shall be divided
equally between the parties, such that the cost basis of all
shares will be equally apportioned, so that each party shall
receive the exact amount of assets with the exact same tax
cost basis. The parties have agreed to divide this account
equally in kind, the purpose of which, so that each party will
have the same taxable basis and the same potential tax
consequence in the event of sale or transfer of those assets.
Should a Qualified Domestic Relations Order be required to
transfer the WIFE's interest in this account to her, the
parties will cooperate in signing any and all necessary
documents to provide the WIFE with her 50% interest. Should a
Qualified Domestic Relations Order be required, the Order
shall be prepared by William Troyan, Inc. and the parties will
equally share in the cost.
B. Vanguard IRA
39. The parties acknowledge that the HUSBAND maintains
an IRA with Vanguard consisting of funds rolled over from the
HUSBAND's Anderson Kill pension. It is the intent of the
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parties to equally divide the HUSBAND's IRA account. Since no
contributions were made towards the IRA after the filing date
of the Divorce Complaint, the WIFE shall be transferred 500 of
the total account balance in the HUSBAND's IRA account, as of
the date the WIFE's portion of the IRA is transferred to her.
In determining the initial amounts allocated to the WIFE, the
amounts due to the WIFE shall be charged proportionately
against each fund then held within the HUSBAND's accounts.
The WIFE will advise Vanguard was to where her share of the
account is to be transferred. Vanguard is directed to comply
with this Order.
40. The shares of stock, mutual funds, and other
investments held in each of the accounts shall be divided
equally between the parties, such that the cost basis of all
shares will be equally apportioned, so that each party shall
receive the exact amount of assets with the exact same tax
cost basis. The parties have agreed to divide this account
equally in kind, the purpose of which is so that each party
will have the same taxable basis and the same potential tax
consequence in the event of sale or transfer of those assets.
Should a Qualified Domestic Relations Order be required to
transfer the WIFE's interest in this account to her, the
parties will, cooperate in signing any and all necessary
documents to provide the WIFE with her 50% interest. Should a
Qualified Domestic Relations Order be required, the order
shall be prepared by William Troyan, Inc. and the parties will
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equally share in the cost.
C Friedman Siegelbaum Money Purchase Plan
41. The HUSBAND is a participant in a Friedman
Siegelbaum Money Purchase Plan managed by Sanford C. Bernstein
& Co. Inc. The parties agree that it is their desire to
equally divide the entirety of the HUSBAND's interest in this
plan. The HUSBAND will buy-out the WIFE's interest in the
plan, by providing her with a credit for 1/2 of the balance of
the account existing on the date of closing on the Liverpool
property. This sum will thereafter be deducted from the sums
payable to the HUSBAND by the WIFE as a buy-out for his
interest in and to the Liverpool residence. once the buy-out
has occurred, the WIFE will waive any right, title, claim or
interest in and to the HUSBAND's Friedman Siegelbaum Purchase
Money Plan and it shall be the sole and exclusive property of
the HUSBAND.
42. Any loans which the HUSBAND may have outstanding
against his pension, purchase money plan, profit-sharing, 401k
or other plans, shall be repaid from the HUSBAND's respective
interest in the plan without any contribution from the WIFE.
43. Each party shall retain the vehicle(s) which is/are
presently in his or her possession free and clear of the
rights and interests of the other party. The WIFE may retain
her Ford Bronco and the HUSBAND may retain his Toyota Avalon
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vehicle and each party waives any right, title, claim or
interest to the other's motor vehicle. The parties shall
immediately transfer title to the other's vehicle, if
necessary and shall cooperate in signing all documentation
necessary to effectuate a transfer of title from that
individual to the other. Each party shall be solely
responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, insurance as well as
any encumbrances or liabilities for the vehicle(s) in his or
her possession, and each agrees to hold the other harmless and
free from any liabilities respecting same. The WIFE waives any
claim against the HUSBAND for a credit towards the disparate
value of the parties' respective automobiles.
BANK ACCOUNTS
44. Other than as specifically set forth in this
Agreement, the WIFE may retain for her use and ownership any
and all accounts, including, but not limited to, checking,
savings accounts and any other accounts of any type or nature
established by her in.her own name and the HUSBAND waives and
relinquishes any right, title, claim or interest he may have
in such accounts.
45. Other than as specifically set forth in this
Agreement, the HUSBAND may retain for his use and
ownership any and all accounts, including but not limited to,
checking, savings accounts and any other accounts of any type
or nature established by him in his own name and the WIFE
waives and relinquishes any right, title, claim or interest
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she may have in such accounts.
OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY
46. The parties acknowledge that they have previously
distributed between them, all items of personal property and
personal effects, except as set forth in this Agreement. The
parties shall each have exclusive possession, ownership and
control of all items of personal property presently in their
possession and/or located in each of their residences, and all
household goods and effects shall constitute the sole property
of the party maintaining same, except as set forth in this
Agreement. The parties agree to and do hereby relinquish all
rights, and interest that he or she may have to the other's
personal property, except as set forth in this Agreement or by
amendment to this Agreement.
DEBT ALLOCATION
47. The parties represent that they maintain no joint
charge accounts, except for the American Express card with a
balance of approximately $13,000.00. The balance on the
American Express card shall be paid in full at the time of the
closing on the Bernardsville residence by the HUSBAND from his
share of the net proceeds without any contribution from the
WIFE and he shall indemnify and hold the WIFE harmless from
any obligation thereon. Other than the American Express card,
each party shall be responsible for his or her own credit card
debts and shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party
from any liability thereon.
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48. Each party represents that all joint marital debts
have been paid in full, except for the balance on the first
mortgage on the marital residence, the home equity loan, the
American Express bill with a balance of approximately $13,000
as referenced above and the parties' personal income taxes for
the tax years 1999 and 2000. Except as specifically set forth
herein, the parties represent and warrant to each other that
they have not incurred any debts or obligations for which the
other party may be liable. If either party has incurred such
debt or obligation, he or she shall be solely responsible for
same. If the other party is called upon to make any payment or
contribution towards same or to any debt for which the other
party is responsible, the responsible party shall indemnify
and hold the other party harmless from any obligation thereon.
Except as specifically set forth in this Agreement, each party
shall be solely and exclusively responsible for any and all
debts incurred by that party in his or her own name, and shall
indemnify and hold the other party harmless thereon.
49. Any loans, debts, taxes, or other expenses which the
HUSBAND may owe to or on behalf of Tina Staub and/or "The Pie
Lady," shall be the sole and exclusive obligation of the
HUSBAND, free and clear of any contribution on the part of the
WIFE.
COUNSEL FEES
50. Pursuant to prior Orders of the Court, the HUSBAND
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the sum of $1,350.00 which shall be paid at the time of the
closing of the sale of the Bernardsville residence from the
HUSBAND'S share of the net proceeds. Other than the $1,350.00
fee as stated herein, the HUSBAND and WIFE agree that each
shall be responsible for his or her own counsel fees and costs
incurred in connection with the negotiation, preparation, and
execution of this Property Settlement Agreement, as well as
matters incident to the dissolution of the marriage between
them.
DEPENDENCY EXEMPTION
51. It is agreed by and between the parties that they
will each take one child as a dependency exemption on his or
her separate tax returns, with the WIFE taking Zachary and the
HUSBAND taking Ariel. When Ariel is emancipated, the parties
will alternate taking Zachary as a dependency exemption on
their Federal, State and Local Income Tax Returns. The parties
shall cooperate in signing any declaration or documents
required by the United States Treasury, the Internal Revenue
Service or any other entity or agency to implement this
intention.
CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER WITH REFERENCE TO THE WIFE'S MANUSCRIPT
52. The HUSBAND, his agents, servants, employees,
attorneys and all persons in active concert or participation
with the HUSBAND are restrained from directly or indirectly,
copying, printing, reprinting, publishing, vending,
distributing, selling, displaying, promoting or advertising
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any copy of the manuscripts of the WIFE or by causing and/or
participating in such copying, printing, reprinting,
publishing, vending, distributing, displaying, selling,
promoting or advertising. The HUSBAND shall immediately
produce and turn over to the WIFE any and all copies of the
manuscripts which are in his possession and/or control and/or
the control of his agents, servants and/or employees, which
are identical to, similar to or are a colorable imitation of
the manuscripts of the WIFE. The HUSBAND shall keep
confidential and shall not disclose either verbally or in
writing any portion of the manuscripts of the WIFE. The
HUSBAND shall advise any individuals with whom he has
discussed the manuscripts or have reviewed the manuscripts,
that a Protective Order exists restraining them from
discussing or disclosing either verbally or in writing, the
content of the WIFE's manuscripts and those individuals shall
sign a writing stating that they understand that the content
of the WIFE's manuscripts are confidential and that they are
restrained from revealing the content of said manuscripts to
anyone. Said statements shall be produced to the WIFE's
counsel within thirty days of the date of this Order.
PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT
53. The parties acknowledge that they have settled their
personal injury case in the matter of Melody Davis and Shahan
Islam her husband v. John McFail v. Shahan Islam, G.D. No.:
96-01440, in the Court of Common Pleas, Lebanon County,
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Pennsylvania, for the net sum of $22,500. The parties have
mutually agreed that the WIFE shall receive 2/3 of that
recovery and the HUSBAND shall receive 1/3 of that recovery.
Richard Wagner, Esq., counsel to the HUSBAND and WIFE is
directed to distribute the proceeds in this manner.
ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING
54. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of
the HUSBAND and WIFE, and there are no representations,
warranties, covenants, or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
MUTUAL RELEASE
55. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement, the Husband releases the WIFE, and the WIFE
releases the HUSBAND from all rights to any other, past,
present or future assets or claims in which each had, has, or
may have had an interest, including, but not limited to the
inchoate rights of dower and curtesy, any rights to inherit
from the other under the laws of intestacy or to elect against
the will of the other.
53. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement, the parties shall and do hereby mutually release,
remise and forever discharge each other from any and all
suits, actions, debts, claims, demands and obligations whatso-
ever, both in law and in equity, that either of them ever had,
now has, or may hereafter have against the other upon or by
reason of any matter, cause or things, up to the date of the
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execution of this Agreement, except any cause of action to
enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement and a cause
of action for divorce.
INDEPENDENT COUNSEL
56. The HUSBAND and WIFE respectively acknowledge
that each has had independent legal advice by counsel of his
and her selection, the Wife by Laurie A. Bernstein, Esq. and
the Husband by Michael Magaril, Esq., that each has been fully
informed as to his or her legal rights and obligations, and
that having had such prior advice and knowledge, each is
executing this Agreement freely, knowingly and voluntarily,
and that both parties recognize that under all of the
circumstances, the agreement is fair and reasonable.
MODIFICATION AND WAIVER
57. A modification or waiver of any provisions of this
Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and
executed with the same formality as this Agreement. In the
absence of any writings as hereinabove mentioned, it is agreed
and understood between the parties that the terms of this Agr-
eement and the modification of those terms shall be consistent
with the law of the State. 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 sub-
sequent default of the same or similar nature. This agreement
shall continue in full force and effect until or unless the
same shall be modified either by an order of the Superior
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Court of New jersey or by a subsequent written agreement duly
signed by the parties.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
58. The HUSBAND and the WIFE, shall from time to
time, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and
deliver to the other such other and further instruments which
are or may be reasonably necessary, desirable or required to
give full force and effect to the intent, purpose and
provisions of this Agreement.
SEPARATE PROPERTY
59. All property, real and personal and monies received
and retained by the parties pursuant hereto, shall be the
separate property of the respective parties free and clear
from any right, interest or claim of the other, and each shall
have the right to deal with and dispose of his or her proper-
ty, both real and personal, now owned or hereafter required,
as fully and effectively as if the parties have never been
married.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
60. The HUSBAND and the WIFE agree that this
Agreement is in full and complete satisfaction of any and all
claims which each may have against the other including each
one's respective rights to equitable distribution under
N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. Both the HUSBAND and the WIFE mutually
acknowledge and represent this Agreement constitutes a full,
fair and final disposition of all real and personal property
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acquired by them during the marriage. Each party warrants to
the other his or her respective satisfaction with the quantum
and manner of such equitable distribution and support. The
Husband and Wife expressly intend that this Agreement become
effective upon the date of its execution by both parties, such
that should the parties execute this Agreement on different
dates, the Agreement will become binding upon the parties that
date that the last party has signed same.
SURVIVORSHIP
61. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the
parties, their heirs and assigns forever and shall be binding
upon said parties, their heirs and assigns forever.
INVALIDITY AND SEVERABILITY
62. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be
invalid or unenforceable under the laws of this or any other
State or jurisdiction, the remaining provisions hereof shall
nevertheless continue in full force and effect.
GOVERNING LAW
63. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey existing
at the time this Agreement was entered into.
INCORPORATION INTO DIVORCE DECREE
64. The parties agree to petition the Court to
incorporate this Agreement in any Judgment of Divorce which
may be rendered but said Agreement shall not merge into but
shall survive said judgment. The parties do further agree
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that the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be
incorporated in any decree or judgment obtained in any
matrimonial proceeding between the parties and shall become a
part of said decree. Notwithstanding such incorporation, this
Agreement shall not be merged in the decree but shall survive
the same and shall be binding and conclusive upon the parties.
DISCOVERY
65. The HUSBAND and the WIFE acknowledge that the
Agreement has been negotiated by the parties, the HUSBAND
represented by Michael Magaril, Esq. and the WIFE having been
represented by Laurie Ann Bernstein, Esq. The parties
acknowledge that they each have had a right to investigate the
income and assets of the other, and are aware that neither
party has deposed the other. The parties each of them have
expressly acknowledged that they are willing to enter into
this Agreement pursuant to its terms and based upon the
information provided to each other through Case Information
Statements, document production and interrogatories. Each
party wishes to enter into this Agreement feeling that he/she
is sufficiently cognizant of the income and assets of the
other, and that each party is willing to proceed as
hereinabove set forth.
NOTICES
66. Each party shall keep the other party informed of
his/her post office address and place of residence so to
effect the terms herein.
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HEADINGS
67. The Headings of several subdivisions and paragraphs
of this Agreement are inserted solely for the
convenience of reference and shall have no further meaning
force or effect.
WHEREOF, the parties hereunto set their hand and seals
the day and year below their respective
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2001 before me the subscriber, An Attorney
at Law ff New Jersey, personally appeared SHAHAN ISLAM, who I
am satisfied is the "HUSBAND" named in and who executed the
foregoing Agreement and to whom I first made known the
contents thereof, and thereupon he acknowledged that he
signed, sealed and delivered the same as his voluntary act and
deed for the uses and purposes therein expressed.
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Agreement and to whom I first made known the contents thereof, and thereupon she
acknowledged that she signed, sealed and delivered the same her voluntary
deed for the uses and purposes therein expressed.
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Office of Prothonotary
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
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August 30, 2005
RE: Registration of a New Jersey Order
Dear Office of Prothonotary:
Melissa A. Osborne
Office Manager/Paralegal
I write on behalf of my client, Melody Davis. Ms. Davis desires to register a foreign
custody determination in Cumberland County. Accordingly, enclosed please find two certified,
true copies of an Amended Dual Judgment of Divorce and attached Property Settlement
Agreement and a Statement of Non-Modification, a Notice and a check in the amount of $111.50
for the filing fee. The name and address of the person seeking registration is as follows:
Melody Davis
2216 Logan Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Kindly cause the determination to be filed as a foreign judgment, together with one copy
of the Amended Dual Judgment of Divorce and attached Property Settlement Agreement and a
Statement of Non-Modification. Please serve the second copy of the aforementioned documents
along with the enclosed Notice upon the individual named below:
Shahan Islam, Esquire
1704 Half Moon Bay
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10526
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very
ENCLOSURE \
1. Two certified, true copies of an,
Property Settlement Agreement.
2. Statement of Non-Modification
3. Notice
4. Check in the amount of $111.50
Dual Judgment of Divorce and attached
2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 103 • Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone (717) 657-7770 • Fax (717) 657-7797
www.scaringilaw.com
SHAHAN ISLALM, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MELODY D. DAVIS,
Defendant NO. 2005-4501 CIVIL
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Melissa Osborne, paralegal for Scaringi & Scaringi, P.C., do hereby certify that the
original filed Notice, and a copy of the Statement of Non-Modification and a copy of the Amended
Duel Judgment of Divorce in the above-captioned action has been duly served upon Plaintiff, on
September 9, 2005, by depositing same in the United States Mail, First Class, Postage Prepaid, and
a copy of same has been duly served upon Plaintiff by Certified, Restricted Delivery, Item Number
7004 2510 0007 6446 2671, on the same day, and addressed as follows:
Shahan Islam
1704 half Moon Bay
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10526
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SHAHAN ISLAM,
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MELODY D. DAVIS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2005-4501 CIVIL
PETITION TO CONFIRM REGISTERED CUSTODY ORDER
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
AND NOW COMES Petitioner, Melody D. Davis, by and through her attorney, Marc A.
Scaringi, of Scaringi & Scaringi, P.C., who respectfully petitions the Court as follows:
Petitioner is Melody D. Davis, the Defendant to the above-captioned action.
2. Respondent is Shahan Islam, the Plaintiff to the above-captioned action.
3. The above-captioned action originated in the State of New Jersey as a combined divorce
and custody action.
4. Said action in New Jersey resulted in an Order of Court, which included a provision on
child custody.
5. Subsequently, Petitioner and the two children subject to the above-referenced New Jersey
custody order moved to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6. On August 31, 2005, the Petitioner filed in the Cumberland County Prothonotary's Office
pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. § 5445(c) the New Jersey Court Order for the purposes of registering
same. A certified true and correct copy of an Amended Dual Judgment of Divorce and Property
Settlement Agreement attached, incorporated herein by reference, made a part hereto and marked
as Exhibit "A."
The purpose and effect of said filing was to register the Custody component of this
foreign Custody Order in Pennsylvania.
On August 31, 2005, said foreign Order was registered in Cumberland County.
On September 9, 2005, the Law Office of Scaringi & Scaringi, P.C. served the same upon
Shahan Islam via United States Mail, First class, Postage Prepaid and Certified, Restricted
Delivery.
10. Shahan Islam acknowledged service.
11. Shahan Islam does not contest the registration of the Order in Cumberland County as
evidenced by his letter dated October 31, 2005, faxed and received in the Law Office of Scaringi
& Scaringi, P.C. on October 31, 2005. A true and correct copy of said letter is attached,
incorporated herein by reference, made a part hereto and marked as Exhibit "B."
12. In order to confirm said registered Order, Petitioner has drafted a proposed Order that
replicates the custody component of the registered Order. A true and correct copy of said Order
is attached, incorporated herein by reference, made a part hereto and marked as Exhibit "C."
13. Petitioner believes a hearing is not necessary in the matter as Shahan Islam has concurred
in Petitioner's request to register said Order.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests this Honorable Court execute the proposed Order that
is attached hereto and enter same upon the record.
Date:
Respectfully submitted
SCA INGI & S ARINGI, P.C.
By: Melanie L. Erb
Attorney ID No. 84445
2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 103
Harrisburg PA 17110
(717) 657-7770
VERIFICATION
I, MELODY D. DAVIS, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Petition to
Confirm Registered Custody Order are true and correct. I understand that false statements made
herein are subject to the penal ties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unswom falsification to authori-
ties.
ME ODY D. D S DATE
CAS - qSDi
NOTICE
PURSUANT TO 23 Pa.C.S. §5445 (c), YOU ARE PROVIDED V7ITH THE
FOLLOWING NOTICE:
MELODY DAVIS IS FILING THE ATTACHED AMENDED DUAL JUDGMENT--OF
DIVORCE AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CUMBEIFLAN
COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE PURPOS2'OF L m
REGISTERING THIS ORDER IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA S TT c :
RELATES TO CHILD CUSTODY.
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A REGISTERED DETERMINATION IS ENFORCEABLE AS OF THE DATB-OF
THE REGISTRATION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A DETERMINATION ISSUED?BY Ai
COURT OF THIS COMMONWEALTH. W
A HEARING TO CONTEST THE VALIDITY OF THE REGISTERED
DETERMINATION MUST BE REQUESTED WITHIN 20 DAYS AFTER SERVICE OF
NOTICE.
FAILURE TO CONTEST THE REGISTRATION WILL RESULT IN
CONFIRMATION OF THE CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINATION AND PRECLUDE
FURTHER CONTEST OF THAT DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER
THAT COULD HAVE BEEN ASSERTED.
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
OFFICES SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
MidPenn Legal Services Lawyers Referral Service Cumberland County Bar Association
213A North Front Street 100 South Street 2 Liberty Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17101 PO Box 186 Carlisle, Pennsylvania
1-800-932-0356 Harrisburg, PA 17108 717-249-3166
1-800-692-7375
TRUE IPY FROM RECORD
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Attorney ID 834
Scaringi & Scaringi, P.C.
2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 103
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-657-7770
Attorney for Melody Davis
EXHIBIT "A"
STATEMENT OF NON-MODIFICATION
I, DR. MELODY D. DAVIS, state that to the best of my knowledge and belief the foregoing
custody order has not been modified with regard to custody in any manner.
DR.-A/ELODY . DAVIS DATE
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LAURIE A. BERNSTEIN, ESQ. ?q
145 Eagle Rock Avenue RECEIVED/FILED 6J?
Roseland, New Jersey 07068 ?a?f#\???
(973) 228-2100 1 fl' a ^R P 3 53 `' ®p
Attorney for defendant, Melody T3. Davis
SUPER';? CM U
Gf I .-AI JERSEY
SHAHAN ISLAM, C10UrS9UPzP119ZW_ T OF NEW JERSEY
CHANCERY DIVISION-FAMILY PART
PLAINTIFF, SOMERSET COUNTY
DOCKET NO. FM-18-284-00
V.
CIVIL ACTION
MELODY D. DAVIS,
AMENDED DUAL JUDGMENT OF
DEFENDANT. DIVORCE
THIS MATTER having come before the Court on March
13, 2001, the Honorable Paul W. Armstrong, J.S.C., presiding,
and in the presence of Laurie A. Bernstein, Esq., counsel to
the defendant, Melody Davis, and the plaintiff, Shahan Islam
having been represented by his attorney, Michael Magaril,
Esq., and both parties having reached an agreement on all
issues and having placed such agreement on the record on March
13, 2001, and the Court having considered the Complaint and
Counterclaim and the proofs thereon, and it appearing that the
parties were married on January 29, 1983 and that there were
two children born of the marriage, Ariel Islam born on May 2,
1993 and Zachary Islam, born on November 23, 1998 and both
parties having pled and proven a cause of action for divorce
and such case made and provided and plaintiff and defendant
having been bona fide residents of the State of New Jersey for
more than one year next preceding the commencement of this
action and jurisdiction having been acquired over the parties
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pursuant to the Rules of Court and it appearing that the
parties hereto have entered into an agreement as to all
issues, which agreement was placed upon the record in open
Court on March 13, 2001 and which Property Settlement
Agreement is attached hereto as J-1, and both parties having
testified that they entered into said agreement knowingly and
voluntarily and the Court having found as a fact that the
parties had done so, and the Court further finding as a fact
that the parties were represented by counsel, both parties
having expressed satisfaction with the representations of
their respective counsel, and the Court making no finding as
to the adequacy or sufficiency of the provisions of the
parties' agreement, the same having been arrived at by mutual
consent and agreement by the parties, and the Court having
executed a Final Judgment of Divorce on March 13, 2001 which
dissolved the marriage between the parties and provided in
pertinent part, that all other stipulations, adjudications and
agreements made at trial shall be enforceable upon signing of
an Amended Final Judgment of Divorce and for good cause shown;
It is on this I}h day of k U J5? 2001;
ORDERED and ADJUDGED that the Final Judgment of
Divorce dated March 13, 2001 is hereby amended and
supplemented to provide that the agreement of the parties,
which was placed on the record on March 13, 2001 and is
attached hereto as J-1 is hereby made a part of the Final
Judgment of Divorce dated March 13, 2001 and shall not merge
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with but shall survive the Judgment of Divorce. This Court
specifically notes that it has not taken any testimony as to
the terms of the Property Settlement Agreement and makes no
judgment with respect thereto, except that the Court has
determined that both parties have understood and voluntarily
executed the Agreement and have accepted the terms thereof as
fair and.equitable and it is furthered;
ORDERED that the plaintiff dismisses Count 2 of his
Amended Complaint with prejudice and defendant dismisses
Counts 2, 3, and a of her Counterclaim with prejudice.
I hereby consent to the form and entry of the above Order.
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MICHAEL MA 'ARIL,
Attorney for plai if
Cadiz to be a True Cop?
Arne .s Wachter-Clm:th
By
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PROPERTY SETTLEMENT Ar.RE?JR&YED/ EILED
2001 AUG 24 P 3: 53 ,
THIS AGREEMENT, made and executed the day and year set
SUPERIOR COURT
opposite the signatures of the partie&jU?.?1 d1 fRSET Melody
Davis, residing at RR1, Box 435R, Liverpool, PA 17045
hereinafter referred to as the "WIFE"; and Shahan Islam
residing at 24 Childsworth Avenue, Bernardsville, New Jersey
hereinafter referred to as the "HUSBAND";
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto were duly married to each
other on the 29th day of January, 1983 in a religious ceremony
in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, there were two children born of the marriage;
to wit,,Ariel Islam, born on May 2, 1993 and Zachary Islam,
born on November 23, 1998.
WHEREAS, various disputes and unhappy differences have
arisen between the HUSBAND AND WIFE, and
WHEREAS, there have been no previous proceedings between
the parties in any Court pertaining to the marital
relationship, the dissolution thereof, or the support and
maintenance of the HUSBAND, WIFE or the children; and
WHEREAS the parties by this Agreement, voluntarily desire
to settle and determine all of their legal rights and
obligations to and for, and all questions relating to the
disposition of their respective interests in all assets
accumulated and/or acquired by them, or either of them, during
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the marriage, the payment of obligations, if any, as provided
herein, the support, maintenance and education of the
children, custody of the children, parenting time, alimony,
support and maintenance of the HUSBAND and the WIFE and the
disposition and determination of all claims, rights,
obligations and expectancies of the parties against each
other; and
WHEREAS, the parties are independently represented by
counsel of their own choice and have deliberated upon and
considered their respective interests and demands and have
concluded that it is desirous and in the best interests of the
parties and the children that the property and financial
questions, issues and problems arising out of the marital
relationship be set and determined;
WHEREAS, the HUSBAND instituted a suit against the WIFE
in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family
Part, Somerset County, under Docket No.: FM-18-284-00, for
Divorce and the WIFE filed an Answer and Counterclaim.
WHEREAS., the parties have read this Agreement, and they
fully understand the provisions, terms and conditions of this
Agreement, they believe this Agreement to be reasonable, fair,
equitable and just under the circumstances and they believe
this Agreement to be in the best interests and welfare of each
of the parties. They accept this Agreement freely and
voluntarily.
NOW, THEREFORE:
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In consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and
undertakings hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto, for
themselves, their heirs, executors and administrators,
mutually agree as follows;
SEPARATION
1. It shall be lawful for each party at all times to
live separate and apart from the other at such place or places
as he or she may from time to time choose to deem fit. Both
parties agree to respect the privacy of the other and to lead
their lives as though they were not married. Each party shall
be free from interference, authority and control, direct or
indirect, by the other as fully as if he or she were not
married. Neither party shall harass or disparage each other or
the other's family members in the presence of the children:
MERGER OF PRIOR AGREEMENTS
2. The parties agree that, upon execution of this
Agreement by and between them, the terms and conditions of any
and all prior agreements shall merge into this Agreement, and
any and all prior agreements shall be deemed cancelled, null
and void and of no further force and effect.
ASSUMPTIONS
3. The parties understand and acknowledge that the
within Agreement and the alimony and child support figures
arrived at herein, were based in part, upon certain
assumptions, to wit: 1) that the HUSBAND is presently earning
s gross annual income of $200,000 and is capable of earning a
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gross annual income of $200,000; (2) that the WIFE is full-
time caretaker of the minor children, is anticipating
completion of her Ph.D. and will be seeking employment in a
teaching capacity. She anticipates that her earning capacity
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will be $35,000 upon completion of her Ph.D. and entry into
the work force. A gross annual income of $35,000 has been
imputed to the WIFE now, for purposes of calculating a child
support and alimony award as set forth in this Agreement. The
WIFE testified that her Amended Case Information Statement
dated February 20, 2001 accurately reflected the lifestyle
that the parties led during the marriage. The HUSBAND
testified that his Amended Case Information Statement dated
February 28, 2001 accurately reflected the lifestyle that the
parties led during the marriage and he further testified that
to the extent there were any discrepancies between his Case
Information Statement (CIS) and the WIFE's Case Information
Statement (CIS), that his CIS was correct. The WIFE testified
that with the alimony she is receiving from the HUSBAND-as
well as the monies she can earn based upon her earning
capacity, that she could not maintain herself in a lifestyle
reasonably commensurate with that which she led during the
marriage, however, she was willing to accept the terms of the
Agreement. The HUSBAND testified that he was unsure as to
whether both the HUSBAND and the WIFE would be able to
maintain lifestyles comparable to that enjoyed by each of them
during the marriage under the terms of the Agreement, however,
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he was willing to accept the terms of the Agreement.
CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME
4. The HUSBAND and the WIFE shall have joint legal
custody of the two minor children of the marriage with the
WIFE designated as primary residential custodian of the two
minor children of the marriage.
5. In implementing joint legal custody of the children,
the parents agree that on all matters of relative importance
relating to the health, education and welfare of the children,
they will confer with each other, with a view to adopt and
follow those policies which are in the best interests of the
children.
6. The parties respectively shall promptly notify
each other of illness and other matters or problems affecting
the children, when the children are in his or her care.
7. The parties mutually agree that neither party shall
leave the country with either child, without first receiving
written consent from the other party, which consent shall not
be unreasonably withheld. Both parties must consent in writing
prior to the issuance of a passport for the children.
8. The parties shall have the following holiday
parenting time with the two minor children:
a) THE WIFE:
During even years- New Year's Eve, Easter, Fourth of
July, Halloween, Christmas Day; children's birthdays.
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During odd years- New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor
Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve day.
b) THE HUSBAND:
During even years- New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor
Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day.
During odd years- New Year's Eve, Easter, Fourth of July,
Halloween, Christmas Day, children's birthdays.
9. In addition, the children will be with the HUSBAND on
Father's Day each year and on the HUSBAND's birthday and with
the WIFE on Mother's Day each year and on the WIFE's birthday.
The party who does not have the child on the child's birthday,
shall have their pick of an additional day either before or
after the child's birthday for a separate celebration.
10. The HUSBAND shall have regular parenting time with
the minor children as follows: Alternating weekends from
Friday night 7:00 p.m. to Sunday night 7:00 p.m.. The pick up
and drop off point will be the Trexlertown-Fogelsville exit on
Interstate Highway 78 in Pennsylvania.
11. The parties recognize that due to the geographical
distance between the parties' residences, their work demands
and weather concerns, the parties agree to be flexible and
cooperate with each other in the event modifications must be
made to the parenting time schedule..
12. Additionally, the HUSBAND will have two non-
consecutive weeks extended parenting time with the minor
child, Ariel Islam, which shall take place: one week during
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the child's summer vacation and the other week during
Christmas break. The HUSBAND shall notify the WIFE as to his
choice of weeks for extended summer parenting time 60 days in
advance of the anticipated visitation. In the event of a
conflict in the scheduled summer vacation visitation dates,
the parties shall confer and attempt to resolve the matter. If
the parties have conferred and cannot resolve the vacation
issue, the party who first provided notice shall prevail. Both
parties recognize and agree that they are obligated to provide
the other with an address and telephone number where the
children may be contacted during any extended parenting time,
prior to the commencement of the visitation. The HUSBAND shall
commence extended parenting time with Zachary when Zachary is
four years old.
CHILD SUPPORT
13. Commencing March 13, 2001, the HUSBAND shall pay to
the WIFE as and for the support and maintenance of Ariel and
Zachary Islam, the two unemancipated children of the marriage,,
the sum of $360.00 per week, which payments shall be made
through the Probation Department of the County where the
HUSBAND resides via income execution. The parties shall
contribute towards the day camp expenses, sleep away camp
expenses, computer, car and/or any other extraordinary
expenses incurred on behalf of the minor children with the
HUSBAND being responsible for 70% of the cost and the WIFE
being responsible for 300 of the cost. However, both parties
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shall mutually agree upon the choice of day camp, sleep away
camp and such other extraordinary expenses incurred on behalf
of the minor children and neither party shall unreasonably
withhold his or her consent.
14_ The aforesaid child support for the minor children
shal t l be eliminated upon each child becoming emancipated. An
emancipation event shall occur or be deemed to have occurred
on the earliest happening of the following events. The term
"emancipated" shall be defined for the purposes of this
Agreement as follows:
A. The completion of higher education by the child up to
and including receipt of an undergraduate degree, vocational
or business /technical school diploma so long as the child is
diligently pursuing his/her formal education on a continuous
basis;
B. Marriage of the child, regardless of the child's
educational status or age (even though such marriage may be
void or voidable and despite any annulment thereof);
C. Entry into the armed forces of the United States or
any other army (provided that the emancipation event shall be
deemed terminated and nullified upon discharge from such
forces and thereafter the event period shall be applicable as
if such emancipation event by reason of said entry had not
occurred);
D. Permanent residence away from the residence of the
WIFE; however, a residence at boarding school, camp or
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college, is not to be deemed a residence away from the WIFE
sufficient to constitute emancipation.
E. Death of the child or HUSBAND, however, nothing
contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to relieve the
HUSBAND's estate of any obligations for child support incurred
by the HUSBAND under this Agreement prior to the HUSBAND's
death;
F. Full-time employment or the ability to engage in full-
time employment after the child attains the age of eighteen
(18) except that, engaging by the child in full-time
employment during vacations, school recesses and summer
periods shall not be deemed emancipation;
G: Notwithstanding anything contained in the
subparagraphs above, an emancipation event shall be deemed
deferred beyond the- twenty-first (21st) birthday of the child
only if, and so long as, the child pursues his/her formal
education pursuant to the paragraphs herein with reasonable
diligence, and on a normally continuous basis, and in no event
beyond the twenty-third (23rd) birthday of the child, unless
the delay is caused by injury or illness of the child.
COLLEGE EDUCATION COSTS
1S. Both the HUSBAND and the WIFE acknowledge that the
children are likely to attend college. The parties agree to
consult with a view towards adopting a harmonious policy
concerning the college education of the child. The children
shall have an obligation to apply for financial aid in the
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form of loans, grants, and scholarships to help defray college
expenses. Expenses shall be defined to include tuition, room,
board, registration fees, uniforms, required books and
laboratory materials, student and other fees billed directly
by the education institution, application fees for college,
costs of sending high school transcripts to each college.
Transportation costs associated with round trips per year
between the children's residence and the college and
preparatory or tutorial courses in connection with (eg. SAT
courses) shall be considered extraordinary expenses pursuant
to the child support provisions of this Agreement.
16. The parties shall each be responsible to contribute
to the cost of their children's college education and
associated expenses, proportionately with respect to their
respective financial abilities (in consideration of income and
assets) at the time of such college attendance after
exhaustion of grants, scholarships, and student loans.
HEALTH BENEFITS FOR THE PARTIES AND MINOR CHILDREN
17. The parties shall each be responsible for
procuring, maintaining and paying the premiums for their own
health and dental insurance coverage, free from contribution
of the other party, and for payment of any and all
unreimbursed expenses, each of them may incur of whatever type
or nature, including, but not limited to hospital, medical,
dental, pharmaceutical, optical, psychiatric, psychological,
orthodontic, and any other expenses, past, present and future.
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Each party hereby waives and releases any and all rights and
claims against the other for same, whatsoever, past, present
and future. The HUSBAND shall cooperate with the WIFE, in
executing and providing to her any and all documents necessary
to enable the WIFE to receive continuing medical, dental and
pharmaceutical benefits through his employer's COBRA plan. The
WIFE shall be exclusively responsible for payment for her own
COBRA benefits, if she chooses to continue coverage through
the HUSBAND's COBRA plan.
18. The HUSBAND shall continue to maintain and pay the
premiums for health and dental insurance coverage for the
minor children which shall cover the children in Pennsylvania.
The WIFE shall make every effort to utilize participating
providers. If the WIFE selects a health care provider who is
not "in network" or if such provider is not available ,in
network," the WIFE shall obtain the HUSBAND's consent, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The
HUSBAND and WIFE shall pay the unreimbursed medical, dental,
hospital, pharmaceutical, eye care, ophthalmological,
orthodontic, psychiatric, psychological, counselling and any
other health related expenses, of whatever type or nature,
incurred by the parties on behalf of the minor children, with
the WIFE paying 30e and the HUSBAND paying 700 of the
unreimbursed expenses. If the children are covered under the
WIFE's health insurance policy with the consent of the
HUSBAND, the HUSBAND shall pay for the premiums for the
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children's share of the health insurance coverage directly to
the WIFE.
LIFE INSURANCE
19. The HUSBAND shall maintain and pay the premiums on a
$1.25 million life insurance policy on his life. The policy
shall be privately held through Hartford Life Insurance
Company, or another insurance carrier, and shall not be
employment related. The WIFE shall be designated by the
HUSBAND as irrevocable beneficiary of said policy in the
amount of $750,000 to secure her receipt of alimony. The
HUSBAND shall name the two minor children as equal irrevocable
beneficiaries in the amount of $500,000 under this same policy
and designate the WIFE as trustee for the children. The
HUSBAND shall not borrow against said policy or pledge or
hypothecate the policy in any way. The HUSBAND shall not
assign the insurance policy set forth above to anyone, and no
one shall have the right to borrow against same or surrender
such policies for cash value, if any. The HUSBAND shall
provide proof of coverage in conformance with this Agreement
to the WIFE, within thirty days and on an annual basis. He
shall further sign a Release authorizing the WIFE to be
informed directly by the insurance company with respect to the
status of said insurance policy and the payment of said
premiums, however this shall not alleviate the HUSBAND from
providing proof of the existence of coverage in conformity
with the Agreement. The HUSBAND shall execute such forms,
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instruments, documents as may be required so that the WIFE may
obtain such information from the insurance company, directly.
20. The parties understand and acknowledge that it is
their responsibility and not the responsibility of their
attorneys, to obtain proof on an on-going basis, as to the
existence and maintenance of life insurance coverage as
mandated by this Agreement.
21. The WIFE waives and releases any claim she may have
by way of equitable distribution for 50% of the cash surrender
value of the Hartford Life Insurance policy, which cash
surrender value is estimated at $8,500.
LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE POLICY
22. The parties understand and acknowledge that the
HUSBAND shall maintain a private long term disability policy,
which coverage is commensurate with his present $200,000
income level. He shall name the WIFE as survivor beneficiary
under that policy. The HUSBAND shall not borrow against said
policy or pledge or hypothecate the policy in any way. The
HUSBAND shall not assign the insurance policy set forth above
to anyone, and no one shall have the right to borrow against
same or surrender these policies for cash value, if any. The
HUSBAND shall produce proof of coverage in conformance with
this Agreement to the WIFE, within thirty days and on an
annual basis. He shall further sign a Release authorizing the
WIFE to be informed directly by the insurance company with
respect to the status of said insurance policy and the payment
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of said premiums, however this shall not alleviate the HUSBAND
from providing proof of the existence of coverage in
conformity with the Agreement. The HUSBAND shall execute such
forms, instruments, documents as may be required so that the
WIFE may obtain such information from the insurance company,
directly.
23. The parties understand and acknowledge that it is
their responsibility and not the responsibility of their
attorneys, to obtain proof on an on-going basis, as to the
existence and maintenance of long term disability coverage as
mandated by this Agreement.
ALIMONY
24. Reference is made to paragraph 3 under the heading,
Assumptions, which is incorporated herein by reference. The
assumptions stated in paragraph 3 are factors considered in
arriving at the alimony and child support awards as set forth
in this Agreement. For the mutual covenants and promises
contained herein, commencing March 13, 2001, the WIFE shall
receive permanent alimony, maintenance and support from the
HUSBAND in the amount of $1,019.23 per week which shall be
paid through the probation department of the County where the
HUSBAND resides, via income execution. In arriving at this
sum, the parties have considered, among other things, all of
the facts recited in paragraph 3 above. It is understood and
agreed by the parties that the HUSBAND's obligation to pay
alimony shall terminate forever and he shall be forever
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released from the obligations thereof upon the occurrence of
one or more of the following:
A. Death of the WIFE;
B. Remarriage of the WIFE;
C. Death of the HUSBAND. However, nothing contained in
this Agreement shall be deemed to relieve the HUSBAND's estate
of any obligations incurred under this Agreement by the
HUSBAND and vested with the WIFE prior to the HUSBAND's death.
Thus, any alimony that shall be due as of the date of death
shall continue to be payable, although there shall be no
obligation to make payments for any time period after the date
of the HUSBAND's death.
25. It is the intention of the parties that the alimony
payments made by the HUSBAND to the WIFE as set forth in this
Agreement shall be included in the WIFE's gross income and
taxable to the WIFE and shall be deductible to the HUSBAND
under the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code
and this Agreement is made in reliance thereon.
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
26. The parties to this Agreement have acquired
both real and personal property during their marriage and have
agreed upon an equitable division between them, to their
mutual benefit and satisfaction, of all property acquired
individually and jointly during the marriage. The assets
listed below will be distributed by way of direct transfers,
rollovers or Qualified Domestic Relations orders in the case
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of qualified plans. The fees and costs associated with the
preparation of the QDROS will be equally divided between the
parties. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to amend the
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders to establish and to
maintain their qualification as Qualified Domestic Relations
Orders. The parties agree to execute and consent to the form
and entry of any additional orders or amended orders which may
be necessary to qualify the Order(s) as a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order. All shares of stock that the parties have
held and which are considered marital will be divided equally
such that the cost basis of all shares will be equally
apportioned.
A. REAL PROPERTY- BERNARDSVILLE, NEW JERSEY HOME
27. The parties have recently sold the marital
residence located at 24 Childsworth Avenue, Bernardsville, New
Jersey, which was held by the parties as tenants by the
entireties, for the sum of $565,000 (with credit for repairs)
There was a first mortgage balance with North American
Mortgage Company of approximately $273,000 and a home equity
loan with Peapack-Gladstone Bank with an approximate balance
?"?UtlUof $694 The parties represent that there are no mortgages
on the marital residence, except the first mortgage and home
equity loan referred to above, and that there are no judgments
or liens on the property, and that this Agreement is made in
reliance thereon. The HUSBAND and WIFE each represent and
warrant to the other that he or she has not and will not cause
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any liens or encumbrances of any kind to be placed upon the
marital residence. If the HUSBAND or the WIFE places or causes
to be placed any such liens, encumbrances or judgments on the
property, it will be the responsible party's sole obligation
to cause same to be removed prior to closing, and if the party
who is not responsible for said lien, encumbrance or judgment
is called upon to make any payments or contribution towards
same, the responsible party shall indemnify and hold the other
harmless from any obligation thereon.
28. The parties have entered into a separate contract
which is in the possession of their real estate attorney,
Robert Van Rensselaer, Esq., which provides for certain
credits between the parties, relative to the closing on the
marital residence. Except as specifically set forth in this
Agreement and the separate contract retained by Mr. Van
Rensselaer, it is the parties' intention to share equally the
net proceeds from the sale of the marital home. The net
proceeds shall be defined as that amount remaining after
deduction of the balance due and owing on the mortgage, home
equity loan, normal closing costs, including attorneys' fees
and brokerage fees, and monies advanced by the Wife to
Environmental Excavating Co.. Past due mortgage and home
equity loan payments, if any, including penalties and interest
shall be the HUSBAND's obligation, as he is obligated to pay
the mortgage and home equity loan on a timely basis until
closing.
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29. Until the closing, the HUSBAND is responsible for
and shall pay for the monthly mortgage payments, monthly home
equity loan, water and sewer, taxes, utilities, PSE a G,
telephone bills, costs of repairs, maintenance, and any other
customary and ordinary expenses and such other expenses
necessary to close on the property as directed in the June 9,
2000 pendente lite order executed by the Honorable Marilyn
Rhynne Herr and any amounts past due for these expenses to the
date of closing, including late fees, penalties and interest.
30. The proceeds from the sale of the marital residence
shall be distributed as follows: From the net proceeds before
distribution to the parties, the parties' 1999 and 2000 income
tax liability must be paid, which expense shall be borne
equally by the parties. If there is no determination made as
to the actual amount of taxes due for the tax year 2000 at the
time of closing, the parties' real estate attorney or the
WIFE's attorney, shall hold an estimated sum in his/her escrow
account, which sum is agreeable to both parties, pending
notification as to the actual amount due and owing. If there
is a short fall held in escrow, the parties shall both
contribute equally to the difference.
31. The parties mutually understand and acknowledge that
the HUSBAND will pay off the entirety of the balance existing
on the parties' American Express credit card in the
approximate amount of $13,000 from his share of the net
proceeds at the time of closing and provide verification of
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same to the WIFE. The HUSBAND shall indemnify and hold the
WIFE harmless with respect to that obligation. The HUSBAND
shall also pay the sum of $1,350.00 to the WIFE's attorney
from his share of the net proceeds at closing.
B REAL PROPERTY- LIVERPOOL, PENNSYLVANIA HOME
32. With reference to the Liverpool, Pennsylvania home,
the home has been appraised at $80,000 and has no mortgage.
The parties each have a 50- interest in the property. The
HUSBAND shall convey all of his right, title, claim and
interest in` and to this property by Bargain and Sale Deed with
Covenants Against Grantor's Acts and shall sign an Affidavit
of Title, Affidavit of Consideration and such other documents
necessary to transfer all of his interest to the WIFE. In
exchange for the transfer of all of his right, title, claim
and interest in and to the marital residence to the WIFE, the
WIFE shall pay to the HUSBAND the sum of $20,000.00, in the
manner and under the conditions as set forth herein. This
$20,000.00 was arrived at by taking into consideration the
HUSBAND's 50% equity in the marital residence and crediting
the WIFE with an additional 25o interest in the property, as
and for additional equitable distribution. The HUSBAND and
WIFE each represent that there are no liens, judgments or
encumbrances of any kind on the property and that there are no
mortgages on the property. Each further represents that he or
she will not cause to be placed any liens, judgments,
mortgages or other encumbrances upon the property. If either
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party places or causes to be placed any liens, judgments or
encumbrances on the property, it will be his or her sole
obligation to cause same to be removed prior to closing and
each shall indemnify and hold the other harmless from any
obligation thereon.
33. The HUSBAND shall convey good and marketable title
to the WIFE. The HUSBAND agrees to cooperate in executing any
and all documents in order to effectuate the transference of
his entire interest in the marital residence to the WIFE.
Simultaneously with his transfer of his interest in the
property to the WIFE, she shall pay the HUSBAND $20,000 by
bank check, certified check or attorney escrow check.
34. The parties understand and acknowledge that they may
be liable in the future for taxes due to the sale of the
marital residence and/or the Liverpool property. Each of the
parties shall be responsible for his or her own taxes, if any,
without contribution from the other party, resulting from the
sale of his or her interest in their properties. The parties
are encouraged to seek expert advice from an accountant or tax
specialist regarding issues of potential tax liability and
reinvestment.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
35. The personal property located in the Bernardsville
home and in the Liverpool, Pennsylvania home, has been
distributed between the parties and, except as specifically
provided herein, each party shall be entitled to retain all
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personal property and effects presently maintained by that
party as his or her own separate property, free and clear from
any right, title, claim or interest of the other and each
shall have the right to deal with and dispose of his or her
property, as fully and effectively as if the parties had never
been married and each party waives and relinquishes his or her
rights to the other's property. The parties agree to and do
hereby relinquish all right, title and interest therein that
he or she may have to the other's personal property, except as
set forth in this Agreement.
INCOME TAXES
36. Commencing with the tax year 2001, the parties shall
file separate Federal, State and Local income tax returns, and
each party shall be fully responsible for the payment of his
or her own debt and tax liability and may retain any refund to
which he or she may be entitled. The HUSBAND represents and
warrants to the WIFE and the WIFE represents and warrants to
the HUSBAND that they have heretofore duly paid all income
taxes due on their joint returns except for the tax years 1999
and 2000, which taxes shall paid by the parties equally
utilizing the net proceeds from the sale of the Bernardsville
residence, at closing. Should there be any refund, the parties
will equally share in the refund. If there is a deficiency
and/or refund in connection with any joint return heretofore
filed prior to the tax year 1999, such deficiency shall be
shared by the parties proportionately with respect to their
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incomes and any refund shall be paid to the parties
proportionately with respect to their, incomes. The parties
shall indemnify and hold each other harmless from any
liability, including, but not limited to, taxes, penalties,
interest, fees and assessments, which are incurred as a result
of one party's failure to either legally and truthfully
declare or report income (understatement) or legally and
truthfully claim exemptions, credits, expenses, deductions
(overstatement) or both, in which case the party responsible
for such understatement or overstatement, or both, as defined
above, shall be solely responsible to satisfy such
liabilities.
RETIREMENT FUNDS, PENSIONS, IRAS, ETC.
A. The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company IRA
37. The HUSBAND represents that he has maintains an IRA
with The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, contract number
8033306, in the name of Shahan Islam, in the approximate
amount of $204,000. The funds in this IRA were rolled over
from a profit-sharing plan/401k with his former employers,
Anderson Kill and Friedman Siegelbaum. It is the intent of the
parties to equally divide the HUSBAND's IRA account. Since no
contributions were made towards the IRA after the filing date
of the Divorce Complaint, the WIFE shall be transferred 500 of
the total account balance in the HUSBAND's IRA account, as of
the date the WIFE's portion of the IRA is transferred to her.
In determining the initial amount allocated to the WIFE. the
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amount due to the WIFE shall be charged proportionately
against each fund then held within the HUSBAND's account.
The WIFE will advise Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company as to
where her share of the funds are to be transferred. Penn
Mutual Life Insurance Company is directed to comply with the
terms of this Agreement.
38. The shares of stock, mutual funds, and other
investments held in each of the accounts shall be divided
equally between the parties, such that the cost basis of all
shares will be equally apportioned, so that each party shall
receive the exact amount of assets with the exact same tax
cost basis. The parties have agreed to divide this account
equally in kind, the purpose of which, so that each party will
have the same taxable basis and the same potential tax
consequence in the event of sale or transfer of those assets.
Should a Qualified Domestic Relations order be required to
transfer the WIFE's interest in this account to her, the
parties will cooperate in signing any and all necessary
documents to provide the WIFE with her 50% interest. Should a
Qualified Domestic Relations Order be required, the Order
shall be prepared by William Troyan, Inc. and the parties will
equally share in the cost.
B. Vanguard IRA
39. The parties acknowledge that the HUSBAND maintains
an IRA with Vanguard consisting of funds rolled over from the
HUSBAND's Anderson Kill pension. It is the intent of the
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parties to equally divide the HUSBAND's IRA account. Since no
contributions were made towards the IRA after the filing date
of the Divorce Complaint, the WIFE shall be transferred 500 of
the total account balance in the HUSBAND's IRA account, as of
the date the WIFE's portion of the IRA is transferred to her.
In determining the initial amounts allocated to the WIFE, the.
amounts due to the WIFE shall be charged proportionately
against each fund then held within the HUSBAND's accounts.
The WIFE will advise Vanguard was to where her share of the
account is to be transferred. Vanguard is directed to comply
with this Order.
40. The shares of stock, mutual funds, and other
investments held in each of the accounts shall be divided
equally between the parties, such that the cost basis of all
shares will be equally apportioned, so that each party shall
receive the exact amount of assets with the exact same tax
cost basis. The parties have agreed to divide this account
equally in kind, the purpose of which is so that each party
will have the same taxable basis and the same potential tax
consequence in the event of sale or transfer of those assets.
Should a Qualified Domestic Relations order be required to
transfer the WIFE's interest in this account to her, the
parties will. cooperate in signing any and all necessary
documents to provide the WIFE with her 50o interest. Should a
Qualified Domestic Relations order be required, the Order
shall be prepared by William,Troyan, Inc. and the parties will
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equally share in the cost.
C. Friedman Siegelbaum Money Purchase Plan
41. The HUSBAND is a participant in a Friedman
Siegelbaum Money Purchase Plan managed by Sanford C. Bernstein
& Cc. Inc. The parties agree that it is their desire to
equally divide the entirety of the HUSBAND's interest in this
plan. The HUSBAND will buy-out the WIFE's interest in the
plan, by providing her with a credit for 1/2 of the balance of
the account existing on the date of closing on the Liverpool
property. This sum will thereafter be deducted from the sums
payable to the HUSBAND by the WIFE as a buy-out for his
interest in and to the Liverpool residence. Once the buy-out
has occurred, the WIFE will waive any right, title, claim or
interest in and to the HUSBAND's Friedman Siegelbaum Purchase
Money Plan and it shall be the sole and exclusive property of
the HUSBAND.
42. Any loans which the HUSBAND may have outstanding
against his pension, purchase money plan, profit-sharing, 401k
or other plans, shall be repaid from the HUSBAND's respective
interest in the plan without any contribution from the WIFE.
AUTOMOBILES
43. Each party shall retain the vehicle(s) which is/are
presently in his or her possession free and clear of the
rights and interests of the other party. The WIFE may retain
her Ford Bronco and the HUSBAND may retain his Toyota Avalon
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vehicle and each party waives any right, title, claim or
interest to the other's motor vehicle. The parties shall
immediately transfer title to the other's vehicle, if
necessary and shall cooperate in signing all documentation
necessary to effectuate a transfer of title from that
individual to the other. Each party shall be solely
responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, insurance as well as
any encumbrances or liabilities for the vehicle(s) in his or
her possession, and each agrees to hold the other harmless and
free from any liabilities respecting same. The WIFE waives any
claim against the HUSBAND for a credit towards the disparate
value of the parties' respective automobiles.
BANK ACCOUNTS
44. other than as specifically set forth in this
Agreement, the WIFE may retain for her use and ownership any
and all accounts, including, but not limited to, checking,
savings accounts and any other accounts of any type or nature
established by her in_her own name and the HUSBAND waives and
relinquishes any right, title, claim or interest he may have
in such accounts.
45. other than as specifically set forth in this
Agreement, the HUSBAND may retain for his use and
ownership any and all accounts, including but not limited to,
checking, savings accounts and any other accounts of any type
or nature established by him in his own name and the WIFE
waives and relinquishes any right, title, claim or interest
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she may have in such accounts.
OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY
46. The parties acknowledge that they have previously
distributed between them, all items of personal property and
personal effects, except as set forth in this Agreement. The
parties shall each have exclusive possession, ownership and
control of all items of personal property presently in their
possession and/or located in each of their residences, and all
household goods and effects shall constitute the sole property
of the party maintaining same, except as set forth in this
Agreement. The parties agree to and do hereby relinquish all
rights, and interest that he or she may have to the other's
personal property, except as set forth in this Agreement or by
amendment to this Agreement.
DEBT ALLOCATION
47. The parties represent that they maintain no joint
charge accounts, except for the American Express card with a
balance of approximately $13,000.00. The balance on the
American Express card shall be paid in full at the time of the
closing on the Bernardsville residence by the HUSBAND from his
share of the net proceeds without any contribution from the
WIFE and he shall indemnify and hold the WIFE harmless from
any obligation thereon. Other than the American Express card,
each party shall be responsible for his or her own credit card
debts and shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party
from any liability thereon.
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48. Each party represents that all joint marital debts
have been paid in full, except for the balance on the first
mortgage on the marital residence, the home equity loan, the
American Express bill with a balance of approximately $13,000
as referenced above and the parties' personal income taxes for
the tax years 1999 and 2000. Except as specifically set forth
herein, the parties represent and warrant to each other that
they have not incurred any debts or obligations for which the
other party may be liable. If either party has incurred such
debt or obligation, he or she shall be solely responsible for
same. If the other party is called upon to make any payment or
contribution towards same or to any debt for which the other
party is responsible, the responsible party shall indemnify
and hold the other party harmless from any obligation thereon.
Except as specifically set forth in this Agreement, each party
shall be solely and exclusively responsible for any and all
debts incurred by that party in his or her own name, and shall
indemnify and hold the other party harmless thereon.
49. Any loans, debts, taxes, or other expenses which the
HUSBAND may owe to or on behalf of Tina Staub and/or "The Pie
Lady," shall be the sole and exclusive obligation of the
HUSBAND, free and clear of any contribution on the part of the
WIFE.
COUNSEL FEES
50. Pursuant to prior Orders of the Court, the HUSBAND
shall, pay to the WIFE'S attorney, Laurie A. Bernstein, Esq.,
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the sum of $1,350.00 which shall be paid at the time of the
closing of the sale of the Bernardsville residence from the
HUSBAND'S share of the net proceeds. Other than the $1,350.00
fee as stated herein, the HUSBAND and WIFE agree that each
shall be responsible for his or her own counsel fees and costs
incurred in connection with the negotiation, preparation, and
execution of this Property Settlement Agreement, as well as
matters incident to the dissolution of the marriage between
them.
DEPENDENCY EXEMPTION
51. it is agreed by and between the parties that they
will each take one child as a dependency exemption on his or
her separate tax returns, with the WIFE taking Zachary and the
HUSBAND taking Ariel. When Ariel is emancipated, the parties
will alternate taking. Zachary as a dependency exemption on
their Federal, State and Local Income Tax Returns. The parties
shall cooperate in signing any declaration or documents
required by the United States Treasury,. the Internal Revenue
Service or any other entity or agency to implement this
intention.
CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER WITH REFERENCE TO THE WIFE'S MANUSCRIPT
52. The HUSBAND, his agents, servants, employees,
attorneys and all persons in active concert or participation
with the HUSBAND are restrained from directly or indirectly,
copying, printing, reprinting, publishing, vending,
distributing, selling, displaying, promoting or advertising
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any copy of the manuscripts of the WIFE or by causing and/or
participating in such copying, printing, reprinting,
publishing, vending, distributing, displaying, selling,
promoting or advertising. The HUSBAND shall immediately
produce and turn over to the WIFE any and all copies of the
manuscripts which are in his possession and/or control and/or
the control of his agents, servants and/or employees, which
are identical to, similar to or are a colorable imitation of
the manuscripts of the WIFE. The HUSBAND shall keep
confidential and shall not disclose either verbally or in
writing any portion of the manuscripts of the WIFE. The
HUSBAND shall advise any individuals with whom he has
discussed the manuscripts or have reviewed the manuscripts,
that a Protective order exists restraining them from
discussing or disclosing either verbally or in writing, the
content of the WIFE's manuscripts and those individuals shall
sign a writing stating that they understand that the content
of the WIFE's manuscripts are confidential and that they are
restrained from revealing the content of said manuscripts to
anyone. Said statements shall be produced to the WIFE's
counsel within thirty days of the date of this order.
PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT
53. The parties acknowledge that they have settled their
personal injury case in the matter of Melody Davis and Shahan
Islam, her husband v. John McFail v. Shahan Islam, G.D. No.:
96-01440, in the Court of Common Pleas, Lebanon County,
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Pennsylvania, for the net sum of $22,500. The parties have
mutually agreed that the WIFE shall receive 2/3 of that
recovery and the HUSBAND shall receive 1/3 of that recovery.
Richard Wagner, Esq., counsel to the HUSBAND and WIFE is
directed to distribute the proceeds in this manner.
ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING
54. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of
the HUSBAND and WIFE, and there are no representations,
warranties, covenants, or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
MUTUAL RELEASE
55. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement, the Husband releases the WIFE, and the WIFE
releases the HUSBAND from all rights to any other, past,
present or future assets or claims in which each had, has, or
may have had an interest, including, but not limited to the
inchoate rights of dower and curtesy, any rights to inherit
from the other under the laws of intestacy on to elect against
the will of the other.
53. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement, the parties shall and do hereby mutually release,
remise and forever discharge each other from any and all
suits, actions, debts, claims, demands and obligations whatso-
ever, both in law and in equity, that either of them ever had,
now has, or may hereafter have against the other upon or by
reason of any matter, cause or things, up to the date of the
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execution of this Agreement, except any cause of action to
enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement and a cause
of action for divorce.
INDEPENDENT COUNSEL
56. The HUSBAND and WIFE respectively acknowledge
that each has had independent legal advice by counsel of his
and her selection, the Wife by Laurie A. Bernstein, Esq. and
the Husband by Michael Magaril, Esq., that each has been fully
informed as to his or her legal rights and obligations, and
that having had such prior advice and knowledge, each is
executing this Agreement freely, knowingly and voluntarily,
and that both parties recognize that under all of the
circumstances, the agreement is fair and reasonable.
MODIFICATION AND WAIVER
57. A modification or waiver of any provisions of this
Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and
executed with the same formality as this Agreement. In the
absence of any writings as hereinabove mentioned, it is 'agreed
and understood between the parties that the terms of this Agr-
eement and the modification of those terms shall be consistent
with the law of the State. 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 sub-
sequent default of the same or similar nature. This agreement
shall continue in full force and effect until or unless the
same shall be modified either by an Order of the Superior
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Court of New Jersey or by a subsequent written agreement duly
signed by the parties.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
58. The HUSBAND and the WIFE, shall from time to
time, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and
deliver to the other such other and further instruments which
are or may be reasonably necessary, desirable or required to
give full force and effect to the intent, purpose and
provisions of this Agreement.
SEPARATE PROPERTY
59. All property, real and personal and monies received
and retained by the parties pursuant hereto, shall be the
separate property of the respective parties free and clear
from any right, interest or claim of the other, and each shall
have the right to deal with and dispose of his or her proper-
ty, both real and personal, now owned or hereafter required,
as fully and effectively as if the parties have never been
married.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
60. The HUSBAND and the WIFE agree that this
Agreement is in full and complete satisfaction of any and all
claims which each may have against the other including each
one's respective rights to equitable distribution under
N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. Both the HUSBAND and the WIFE mutually
acknowledge and represent this Agreement constitutes a full,
fair and final disposition of all real and personal property
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acquired by them during the marriage. Each party. warrants to
the other his or her respective satisfaction with the quantum
and manner of such equitable distribution and support. The
Husband and Wife expressly intend that this Agreement become
effective upon the date of its execution by both parties, such
that should the parties execute this Agreement on different
dates, the Agreement will become binding upon the parties that
date that the last party has signed same.
SURVIVORSHIP
61. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the
parties, their heirs and assigns forever and shall be binding
upon said parties, their heirs and assigns forever.
INVALIDITY AND SEVERABILITY
62. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be
invalid or unenforceable under the laws of this or any other
State or jurisdiction, the remaining provisions hereof shall
nevertheless continue in full force and effect.
GOVERNING LAW
63. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey existing
at the time this Agreement was entered into
INCORPORATION INTO DIVORCE DECREE
64. The parties agree to petition the Court to
incorporate this Agreement in any Judgment of Divorce which
may be rendered but said Agreement shall not merge into but
shall survive said judgment. The parties do further agree
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that the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be
incorporated in any decree or judgment obtained in any
matrimonial proceeding between the parties and shall become a
part of said decree. Notwithstanding such incorporation, this
Agreement shall not be merged in the decree but shall survive
the same and shall be binding and conclusive upon the parties.
DISCOVERY
65. The HUSBAND and the WIFE acknowledge that the
Agreement has been negotiated by the parties, the HUSBAND
represented by Michael Magaril, Esq. and the WIFE having been
represented by Laurie Ann Bernstein, Esq. The parties
acknowledge that they each have had a right to investigate the
income and assets of the other, and are aware that neither
party has deposed the other. The parties each of them have
expressly acknowledged that they are willing to enter into
this Agreement pursuant to its terms and based upon the
information provided to each other through Case Information
Statements, document production and interrogatories. Each
party wishes to enter into this Agreement feeling that he/she
is sufficiently cognizant of the income and assets of the
other, and that each party is willing to proceed as
hereinabove set forth.
NOTICES
66. Each party shall keep the other party informed of
his/her post office address and place of residence so to
effect the terms herein.
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HEADINGS
67. The Headings of several subdivisions and paragraphs
of this Agreement are inserted solely for the
convenience of reference and shall have no further meaning
force or effect.
WHEREOF, the parties hereunto set their hand and seals
the day and year below their respective
signatures.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the
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MELODY DA DATED:
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SHAHAN ISLAM DATED: MICH.
MELODY DAVIS DATED:
STATE OF NEW JERSEY ss:
COUNTY OF
2001 before me the subscriber, An Attorney
at Law if New Jersey, personally appeared SHAHAN ISLAM, who I
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BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this6 day of
am satisfied is the "HUSBAND" named in and who executed the
foregoing Agreement and to whom I first made known the
contents thereof, and thereupon he acknowledged that he
signed, sealed and delivered the same as his voluntary act and
deed for the uses and purposes therein expressed.
An Attorney at
Jersey
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STATE OF
COUNTY OF ss:
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this day of L
2001 before me the subscriber, /Y/& c?/? personally appeared MELODY
DAVIS, who I am satisfied is the "WIFE." named in and who executed the foregoing
Agreement and to whom I first made known the contents thereof, and thereupon she
acknowledged that she signed, sealed and delivered the same as her voluntary
deed for the uses and purposes therein expressed.
RENO', N? rnnNTY. PA
SHAHAN ISLALM,
Plaintiff
V.
MELODY D. DAVIS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2005-4501 CIVIL
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Melissa Osborne, paralegal for Scaringi & Scaringi, P.C., do hereby certify that the
original filed Notice, and a copy of the Statement of Non-Modification and a copy of the Amended
Duel Judgment of Divorce in the above-captioned action has been duly served upon Plaintiff, on
September 9, 2005, by depositing same in the United States Mail, First Class, Postage Prepaid, and
a copy of same has been duly served upon Plaintiff by Certified, Restricted Delivery, Item Number
7004 2510 0007 6446 2671, on the same day, and addressed as follows:
Shahan Islam
1704 half Moon Bay
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10526
Date: 7 - / 2005 161 ?
Melissa Osborne
Oct-31-05
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03:25am From-Pfizer inc. Patent Dept
+2125731838 T-640 P.0011001 F-314
Shahan Islam
1704 Half Moon Bay Drive
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914)-862-2257
Electronic Fax., 646-792-4085
October 31, 2005
E-MAIL & FAX (717) 657-7797
Marc A. Scaringi, Esq.
Scaringi & Scaringi, P.C.
2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 103
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Dear Mr. Scaringi:
I have no objection to recording the Amended Dual Judgment of Divorce
(Judgment) in Pennsylvania as any issue relating thereto should be heard
there as pointed out by a Judge in New Jersey which refused to rule for
essentially lack of jurisdiction on any issues I previously raised. I however
reserve,the right to:
3) modify its terms in view of changed circumstances, something which
the non-objection to the Notice cannot constitute a waiver of - but I
must proceed pro se;
b) challenge the interpretation of your client that she is not obligated to
pay any extraordinary expenses occurred at this end and other
provisions (this would not be seeking a modification, but enforcement);
c) clarify the parental time provisions which she has been violating as
demonstrated by the IMMEDIATE attempted violation after you were
engaged;
d) obtain overpayments which, as will be demonstrated, was never ruled
on by any Court and the specific issue was never addressed by any New
Jersey agency.
Meanwhile, 1 wish to commend your client for beginning to discuss with
me, prior to incurring them, extraordinary expenses.
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EXHIBIT "B"
Received Time Oct. 31. 8:16AM
SHAHAN ISLAM,
Plaintiff
V.
MELODY D. DAVIS,
Defendant
AND NOW, this day of
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
NO. 2005-4501 CIVIL
ORDER
2006, upon review of the attached
Petition to Confirm Registered Custody Order regarding the two minor children, ARIEL
ISLAM and ZACHARY ISLAM, it is hereby Ordered and Decreed as follows:
LEGAL CUSTODY
The Father and the Mother shall have joint legal custody of the two minor children of the
marriage with the Mother designated as primary residential custodian of the two minor children of
the marriage.
2. In implementing joint legal custody of the children, the parents agree that on all matters of
relative importance relating to the health, education and welfare of the children, they will confer
with each other, with a view to adopt and follow those policies which are in the best interests of the
children.
3. The parties respectively shall promptly notify each other of illness and other matters or
problems affecting the children, when the children are in his or her care.
4. The parties mutually agree that neither party shall leave the country with either child,
without first receiving written consent from the other party, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. Both parties must consent in writing prior to the issuance of a passport for
the children.
5. The parties shall have the following holiday parenting time with the two minor children:
a.) The Mother:
During even years- New Year's Eve, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Christmas Day,
children's birthdays.
During odd years- New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Eve day.
EXHIBIT "C"
b.) The Father:
During even years- New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Eve Day.
During odd years- New Year's Eve, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Christmas Day,
children's birthdays.
6. In addition, the children will be with the Father on Father's Day each year and on the
Father's birthday and with the Mother on Mother's Day each year and on the Mother's birthday.
The party who does not have the child on the child's birthday, shall have their pick of an additional
day either before or after the child's birthday for a separate celebration.
7. The Father shall have regular parenting time with the minor children as follows:
Alternating weekends from Friday night 7:00 p.m. to Sunday night 7:00 p.m. The pick up and
drop off point will be the Trexlertown-Fogelsville exit on Interstate Highway 78 in Pennsylvania.
8. The parties recognize that due to the geographical distance between the parties' residences,
their work demands and weather concerns, the parties agree to be flexible and cooperate with each
other in the event modifications must be made to the parenting time schedule.
9. Additionally, the Father will have two non-consecutive weeks extended parenting time
with the minor child, Ariel Islam, which shall take place: one week during the child's summer
vacation and the other week during Christmas break. The Father shall notify the Mother as to his
choice of weeks for extended summer parenting time 60 days in advance of the anticipated
visitation. hi the event of a conflict in the scheduled summer vacation visitation dates, the parties
shall confer and attempt to resolve the matter. If the parties have conferred and cannot resolve the
vacation issue, the party who first provided notice shall prevail. Both parties recognize and agree
that they are obligated to provide the other with and address and telephone number where the
children may be contacted during any extended parenting time, prior to the commencement of the
visitation. The Father shall commence extended parenting time with Zachary when Zachary is four
years old.
BY THE COURT:
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SHAHAN ISLAM,
Plaintiff
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MELODY D. DAVIS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2005-4501 CIVIL
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AND NOW, this l3 day of 'TaNO ar y , 2006, upon review of the attached
Petition to Confirm Registered Custody Order regarding the two minor children, ARIEL
ISLAM and ZACHARY ISLAM, it is hereby Ordered and Decreed as follows:
LEGAL CUSTODY
1. The Father and the Mother shall have joint legal custody of the two minor children of the
marriage with the Mother designated as primary residential custodian of the two minor children of
the marriage.
2. In implementing joint legal custody of the children, the parents agree that on all matters of
relative importance relating to the health, education and welfare of the children, they will confer
with each other, with a view to adopt and follow those policies which are in the best interests of the
children.
3. The parties respectively shall promptly notify each other of illness and other matters or
problems affecting the children, when the children are in his or her care.
4. The parties mutually agree that neither party shall leave the country with either child,
without first receiving written consent from the other party, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. Both parties must consent in writing prior to the issuance of a passport for
the children.
The parties shall have the following holiday parenting time with the two minor children:
a.) The Mother:
During even years- New Year's Eve, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Christmas Day,
children's birthdays.
During odd years- New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
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Eve day.
b.) The Father:
During even years- New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Eve Day.
During odd years- New Year's Eve, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Christmas Day,
children's birthdays.
6. In addition, the children will be with the Father on Father's Day each year and on the
Father's birthday and with the Mother on Mother's Day each year and on the Mother's birthday.
The party who does not have the child on the child's birthday, shall have their pick of an additional
day either before or after the child's birthday for a separate celebration.
The Father shall have regular parenting time with the minor children as follows:
Alternating weekends from Friday night 7:00 p.m. to Sunday night 7:00 p.m. The pick up and
drop off point will be the Trexlertown-Fogelsville exit on Interstate Highway 78 in Pennsylvania.
8. The parties recognize that due to the geographical distance between the parties' residences,
their work demands and weather concerns, the parties agree to be flexible and cooperate with each
other in the event modifications must be made to the parenting time schedule.
9. Additionally, the Father will have two non-consecutive weeks extended parenting time
with the minor child, Ariel Islam, which shall take place: one week during the child's summer
vacation and the other week during Christmas break. The Father shall notify the Mother as to his
choice of weeks for extended summer parenting time 60 days in advance of the anticipated
visitation. In the event of a conflict in the scheduled summer vacation visitation dates, the parties
shall confer and attempt to resolve the matter. If the parties have conferred and cannot resolve the
vacation issue, the party who first provided notice shall prevail. Both parties recognize and agree
that they are obligated to provide the other with and address and telephone number where the
children may be contacted during any extended parenting time, prior to the commencement of the
visitation. The Father shall commence extended parenting time with Zachary when Zachary is four
years old.
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Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire
Pa. Supreme Court ID No. 68736
Serratelli, Schiffman, Brown and Calhoon, P.C.
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Telephone (717) 540-9170
Fax (717) 540-5481
Attorney For Defendant
SHAHAN ISLAM, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V NO. 2005-4501
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MELODY D. DAVIS,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE
Please withdraw the appearance of Scaringi and Scaringi, as
attorneys for the Defendant in the above- c-pt-ioned matter.
Dated: /jV
Esquire
Scaringi and caringi
2000 Lingle own Road, Suite 106
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-7770
Please enter the appearance of Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire,
as attorney for the Defendant in the above-captioned matter.
Dated: mow 1 ? p Z008 01Q'Mco-?'-
Cara A. Boyan wski, Esquire
SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN,
BROWN & CALHOON, P.C.
2080 Linglestown Road, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-9170
Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire
Atty ID No. 68736
Serratelli, Schiffman, Brown and Calhoon, P.C.
2080 Linglestown Road, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
cbovnaowskiLgsbc-law.com
(717) 540-9170 - telephone
(717) 540-5481 - facsimile
SHAHAN ISLAM,
Plaintiff/Respondent
V.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-4501 CIVIL
MELODY D. DAVIS,
Defendant/Petitioner
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF
CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, comes Defendant/Petitioner Melody D. Davis, by and through her counsel,
Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire, and respectfully represents:
1. The Defendant/Petitioner is Melody D. Davis, an adult individual who resides at
2216 Logan Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
2. The Plaintiff/Respondent is Shahan Islam, an adult individual who resides at 1708
Half Moon Bay, Croton-on-Hudson, New York, 10520. Mr. Islam is not represented by counsel.
3. The parties are the natural parents of two minor children, namely, Ariel Islam,
born May 2, 1993, and Zachary Islam, born November 23, 1998.
4. On July 30, 2001, the parties entered into a Property Settlement Agreement in
Somerset County, New Jersey, which included provisions for both legal and physical custody.
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On January 23, 2006, the Honorable M. L. Ebert, Jr., entered an Order of Court,
confirming the parties' agreed upon custody schedule as set forth in their Somerset County, New
Jersey, Property Settlement Agreement, and registering it with the Cumberland County Court of
Common Pleas at the above captioned docket number.
6. The physical custody schedule, as set forth in the Order of Court dated January 23,
2006, provided Plaintiff/Respondent with alternating weekend periods of custody from Friday at
7:00 p.m. through Sunday at 7:00 p.m., two non-consecutive weeks of vacation with the children
each year, Father's Day, Father's birthday, and holiday periods.
7. Since the entrance of the Order of Court, dated January 23, 2006,
Defendant/Petitioner learned that Plaintiff/Respondent's wife has been acting inappropriately
around the minor children while they are in the care and custody of Plaintiff/Respondent by
making unsubstantiated allegations that Plaintiff/Respondent sexually abuses the parties' minor
daughter, Ariel, making wild-eyed, intense and frightening faces at the parties' son, Zachary, to
the point he was afraid to be alone with her, permitting her son to physically push the parties'
son, Zachary, and make comments such as he will kill him, and most recently directing numerous
unsolicited and unwelcome telephone calls to Defendant/Petitioner and her counsel, advising that
she is aware of Defendant/Petitioner's sexual orientation, her unfitness as a mother, etc.
Since the entrance of the Order of Court, dated January 23, 2006,
Defendant/Petitioner has learned that Plaintiff/Respondent's wife was court ordered in 1999 to
have only supervised visits with her own children due to a "character disorder."
9. Since the entrance of the Order of Court, dated January 23, 2006,
Defendant/Petitioner has learned from Plaintiff/Respondent that his wife suffers from an alcohol
addiction and has started drinking again. Plaintiff/Respondent also acknowledged to
Defendant/Petitioner that his wife's drinking and erratic behavior are genuine causes for concern.
10. Since April 2008, after acknowledging his wife's erratic and potentially dangerous
behaviors, Plaintiff/Respondent voluntarily agreed to forego exercising his periods of physical
custody at his residence in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.
11. Defendant/Petitioner has discussed her desire to modify the current custody
schedule to include a provision that the minor children will not be permitted to interact with
Plaintiff/Respondent's wife or her son.
12. Defendant/Petitioner has also discussed her desire to modify the current custody
schedule to include a provision that the minor children will not be present at
Plaintiff/Respondent's residence in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, so long as it is also the
residence of Plaintiff/Respondent's wife, or his wife and her son.
13. Plaintiff/Respondent and Defendant/Petitioner have been unable to reach an
agreement on the custody schedule modifications.
WHEREFORE, Defendant/Petitioner, Melody D. Davis, respectfully requests this
Honorable Court:
A. Amend the existing Order of Court to provide all of Plaintiff/Respondent's
periods of physical custody shall occur at a location other than his residence located in Croton-
on-Hudson, New York; and
B. Amend the existing Order of Court to provide that the minor children will
have no interaction with Plaintiff/Respondent's wife or her minor son.
Respectfully submitted,
SERRATELLI SCHIFFMAN BROWN &
CALHOON, LLC
Cara A. Boyanows i, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 68763
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-9170
Attorney for Defendant/Petitioner
VERIFICATION
Upon my personal knowledge, information and belief, I, Melody D. Davis, do hereby
verify that the facts averred and statements made in the foregoing Petition are true and correct.
I understand that false statements or averments therein made will subject me to the
criminal penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Melody D. Dav s
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire, hereby certify that I have served a copy of the foregoing
document on the following persons by depositing a true and correct copy of the same in the
Untied States Mail, by way of United States Mail, first class, postage prepaid, certified/restricted
delivery, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows, and by facsimile, as follows:
Shahan Islam
PFIZER
150 E. 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017
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Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 68736
SERRATELLI SCHIFFMAN BROWN &
CALHOON
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 540-9170
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SHAHAN ISLAM IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
2005-4501 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MELODY D. DAVIS
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, August 27, 2008 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 9:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ ac uelrne M. Verne Es q. J
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY 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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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SHAHAN ISLAM, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2005-4501 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MELODY D. DAVIS,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 22nd day of September, 2008, being advised that the parties have
reached a stipulated agreement, the Conciliator hereby relinquishes jurisdiction in this
matter.
FOR THE COURT,
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Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 68736
SERRATELLI SCHIFFMAN BROWN & CALHOON
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-9170 (telephone)
(717) 540-5481 (facsimile)
coyanowski@ssbc-law.com
Attorney for Defendant, Melody D. Davis
SHAHAN ISLAM, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2005-4501 CIVIL
MELODY D. DAVIS, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION FOR CUSTODY
WHEREAS, Mother and Father are the parents of two minor children, to wit: Ariel Islam,
born May 2, 1993 and Zachary Islam, born November 23, 1998;
WHEREAS, Mother and Father are desirous of entering into a revised physical custody
arrangement without the need for litigating this issue before this Honorable Court;
WHEREAS, Mother and Father, after careful consideration and the opportunity for the
advice and assistance of counsel have reached an agreement to provide Father with a physical
custody arrangement, which differs from that set forth in the Order of Court entered on January 23,
2006;
WHEREAS, it is the belief of Mother and Father that the agreement reached herein provides
for the best interest of these children;
NOW THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound, the parties agree that the Order of
Court dated January 23, 2006 is amended as follows:
1. The parties shall continue to exercise shared legal custody of Ariel Islam (DOB
5/2/1993) and Zachary Islam (DOB 11/23/1998) as outlined in the January 23, 2006 Order of Court
and pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. 5309.
2. Primary physical custody of the minor children shall continue to be with Mother,
Melody D. Davis.
3. Father, Shahan Islam, shall exercise periods of partial physical custody with the minor
children on alternating weekends from Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. through Sunday evening at 7:00
p.m.
4. Father shall also exercise periods of partial physical custody with the minor children
on the following holidays: New Year's Eve/Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day,
and Thanksgiving, with the exact details of same to be mutually worked out and agreed upon
between the parties. Furthermore, Father shall be entitled to two non-consecutive, uninterrupted
weeks of physical custody with the children each calendar year. It is understood and agreed between
the parties that Father will exercise one of these uninterrupted weeks of physical custody during the
children's summer vacation break and the other week during the children's winter/Christmas holiday
break. Father shall provide Mother with at least thirty days notice of when he intends to exercise his
summer vacation break week.
5. Daria Biernat Islam, Father's wife, and Tommy Nadbielny, Father's step-son, shall
have absolutely no interactions, including but not limited to, personal contact, verbal contact,
telephone contact, email contact, the sending or receiving of text messages, and/or any other form of
written and/or verbal communication, with the minor children.
6. During Father's periods of physical custody, the minor children shall spend absolutely
no time at Father's personal residence, located at 1704 Half Moon Bay, Croton-on-Hudson, New
York. This provision shall become null and void upon Daria Biernat Islam's relocation from the
1704 Half Moon Bay, Croton-on-Hudson, New York residence for a period of no less than sixty (60)
days, with proof that a divorce complaint has been filed between Father and Daria Biemat Islam.
7. Parties to this order shall not possess or use controlled substances or consume
alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent
possible, that other household members and/or houseguests comply with this prohibition.
8. Each party shall be entitled to reasonable telephone or e-mail contact with the
children when they are in the custody of the other party.
9. In the event the children spend an overnight at a place other than either party's
primary residence, the non-custodial party will be given the address and telephone number where the
children are spending the night.
10. In all other respects, the parties agree that the remaining provisions of the Order of
Court dated January 23, 2006, shall remain in full force and effect.
11. Mother is represented by Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire. Father, who is a licensed
attorney in New York, is not represented by independent counsel, but has been advised of his ability
to obtain counsel. Both parties have been informed of the purpose of this Agreement and its legal
effects and consequences.
12. Each of the parties has carefully read and fully considered this Stipulation and all of
the statements, terms, conditions, and provisions thereof prior to signing below.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto have
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WITNESS:
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MELODY D. DAVIS,
Defendant
AND NOW, this
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-4501 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
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stipulation of the parties, it is hereby Ordered and Decreed as follows:
2008, upon
THE ORDER OF COURT DATED JANUARY 23, 2006 IS AMENDED AS
FOLLOWS:
1. The parties shall continue to exercise shared legal custody of Ariel Islam (DOB
5/2/1993) and Zachary Islam (DOB 11/23/1998) as outlined in the January 23, 2006 Order of Court
and pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. 5309.
2. Primary physical custody of the minor children shall continue to be with Mother,
Melody D. Davis.
3. Father, Shahan Islam, shall exercise periods of partial physical custody with the minor
children on alternating weekends from Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. through Sunday evening at 7:00
p.m.
4. Father shall also exercise periods of partial physical custody with the minor children
on the following holidays: New Year's Eve/Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day,
and Thanksgiving, with the exact details of same to be mutually worked out and agreed upon
between the parties. Furthermore, Father shall be entitled to two non-consecutive, uninterrupted
weeks of physical custody with the children each calendar year. It is understood and agreed between
the parties that Father will exercise one of these uninterrupted weeks of physical custody during the
children's summer vacation break and the other week during the children's winter/Christmas holiday
break. Father shall provide Mother with at least thirty days notice of when he intends to exercise his
summer vacation break week.
5. Daria Biernat Islam, Father's wife, and Tommy Nadbielny, Father's step-son, shall
have absolutely no interactions, including but not limited to, personal contact, verbal contact,
telephone contact, email contact, the sending or receiving of text messages, and/or any other form of
written and/or verbal communication, with the minor children.
6. During Father's periods of physical custody, the minor children shall spend absolutely
no time at Father's personal residence located at 1704 Half Moon Bay, Croton-on-Hudson, New
York. This provision shall become null and void upon Daria Biernat Islam's relocation from the
1704 Half Moon Bay, Croton-on-Hudson, New York residence for a period of no less than sixty (60)
days, with proof that a divorce complaint has been filed between Father and Daria Biernat Islam.
7. Parties to this order shall not possess or use controlled substances or consume
alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent
possible, that other household members and/or houseguests comply with this prohibition.
8. Each party shall be entitled to reasonable telephone or e-mail contact with the
children when they are in the custody of the other party.
9. In the event the children spend an overnight at a place other than either party's
primary residence, the non-custodial party will be given the address and telephone number where the
children are spending the night.
10. In all other respects, the parties agree that the remaining provisions of the Order of
Court dated January 23, 2006, shall remain in full force and effect.
BY THE COURT:
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DISTRIBUTION:
Shahan Islam
Pro Se
Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire
Counsel for Mother
c/o Pfizer, 150 E. 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10017
2080 Linglestown Road, Suite 201, Harrisburg, PA 17110
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