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JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, PC
BY:, JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 36461
24 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Telephone: (717) 737-5890
Attorney for Plaintiff
LEE ANN WERNER,
Plaintiff
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
NO. O~ -5/~7 G~i.L "y8Lr-t1
MICHAEL R. WERNER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HA VB BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may
proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the Court. A
judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the
Plaintiff You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or
visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you
may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
Prothonotary, Room 101, Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
1-800-990-9108
JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, PC
BY:, JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, ESQUIRE
Attorney J.D. No. 36461
24 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 737-5890
Attorney for Plaintiff
LEE ANN WERNER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
NO.
MICHAEL R. WERNER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
A VISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAlMAR DERECHOS
USTED HA DISO DEMANDANDO EN LA CORTE. Is desea defenderse de las quejas
expuestas en las paginas siguientes, debar tomar accion con prontitud. Se la avisa que is no se defiende,
el caso purde proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio 0 anulamiento puede ser emitado en su contra por
la Corte. Una decision puede tambien ser emitida en su contra por caulquier otra queja 0 compensaction
reclamados por el demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, 0 sus propiedades 0 otros derechos
importantes para usted.
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignadades 0 rompimiento irreparable del matrimonio, usted
puede solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una!ista de consejeros matrimoniales est3. disponible en la oficina
del Prothonotary, en la Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas, Room 101, Cumberland County
Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTACIA, PROPIEDAD MARITAL,
HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL
DECRETO FINAL DE DIVORCIO 0 ANULAMIENTO SEA EMITIDO, USTED
PUEDE PERDER EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELL OS.
USTED DEBE LLEV AR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABOGADO DE INMEDIATO.
SI NO TIENE 0 NO PUEDO PAGAR UN ABOGADO, VA Y A 0 LLAME A LA
OFICINA INDICADA ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE
OBTENER ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
1-800-990-9108
JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, PC
BY:, JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 36461
24 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 737-5890
Attorney for Plaintiff
LEE ANN WERNER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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MICHAEL R. WERNER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 33011C)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Lee Ann Werner, an adult individual who currently resides at 29
Emlyn Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Michael R. Werner, an adult individual who currently resides at 29
Emlyn Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at
least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 12, 1996, in Ocho Rios,
Jamaica.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval services of the United
States or its allies within the provisions of the Solders' & Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the
Congress of 1940 and its amendments.
7. Plaintiff avers that there are three children of this marriage, Brandon Werner, born
November 10,2002, Brianna Werner, born March 5, 2004, and a child expected June
1,2006.
8. Plaintiff seeks a divorce on the following grounds:
a. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
9. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Defendant may have
the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling. Plaintiff
declines counseling.
10. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of this Complaint,
Plaintiff intends to file an Affidavit consenting to a divorce. Plaintiff believes that Defendant
may also file such an affidavit.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Court to enter a decree of divorce
pursuant to Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: <</ 21- at::(
By:
Joa ison C ou h,
Attorney I.D. No. 364
24 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Telephone No. (717) 737-5890
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, .Lee Ann Werner, hereby verify and state that the facts set forth in the foregoing
pleading are true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge and belief
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
34904 relating to unsworn verification to authorities.
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LEE ANN WERNER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 05-5127 CIVIL TERM
MICHAEL R. WERNER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
September 30, 2005 .
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date ofthe filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a fmal decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree or upon filing of my Waiver of the Notice of Intention to
Request Entry of the Decree.
4. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that
the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors and that I may request the Court to require my
spouse and I to participate in counseling and, being so advised, do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to the divorce becoming final.
I verifY that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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LEE ANN WERNER,
Plaintiff
: IN lHE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 05-5127 CIVIL TERM
MICHAEL R. WERNER,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
~ 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by
the Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed
with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~ 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 4 ~y of March, 2006, by and between
Lee Ann Werner, (hereinafter "WIFE") and Michael Werner, (hereinafter
"HUSBAND");
WIT N E SSE T H:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto were married on June 12, 1996, in Ocho
Rios, Jamaica; and separated on September 30,2005; and
WHEREAS, the parties have two children, Brandon, born on 11-10-2002
and Brianna, born on 3-5-2004; and
WHEREAS, difficulties have arisen between the parties and it is therefore
their intention to live separate and apart for the rest of their lives and the parties
are desirous of settling completely the economic and other rights and obligations
between each other, including, but not limited to: the equitable distribution of
the marital property; past, present and future support; alimony, alimony
pendente lite; and, in general, any and all other claims and possible claims by
one against the other or against their respective estates; and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and promises
hereinafter to be kept and performed by each party and intending to be legally
bound hereby, the parties do hereby agree as follows:
1. ADVICE OF COUNSEL.
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully
explained to the parties by their respective counsel. WIFE is represented by
Joanne Harrison Clough, Esquire and HUSBAND is represented by Dawn S.
Sunday, Esquire.
The parties further declare that each is executing the Agreement freely
and voluntarily having either obtained sufficient knowledge and disclosure of
their respective legal rights and obligations, or if counsel has not been consulted,
expressly waiving the right to obtain such knowledge. The parties each
acknowledge that this Agreement is fair and equitable and is not the result of any
fraud, coercion, duress, undue influence or collusion.
2. DIVORCE ACTION.
The parties acknowledge that their marriage is irretrievably broken and
that they shall secure a mutual consent no fault divorce pursuant to S 3301(c) of
the Divorce Code. A divorce action was filed by WIFE with the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania at Civil Action No. 05-
5127 on September 30, 2005. The parties entered in to an agreement to resolve
their divorce related issues through the collaborative law process.
3. COLLABORATIVE LAW PROCESS.
The parties acknowledge that the provisions of this Agreement were
established through the Collaborative Law Process and that this process best
serves the parties long term goals, which require continued cooperation,
communication and civility. Therefore, the parties agree that any issues which
may arise concerning subjects covered by this Agreement, including
modification and / or breach, shall be addressed through the collaborative
process (pursuant to the parties November 8, 2005 Collaborative Law
Participation Agreement) if the parties are unable to resolve the issues
independently.
4. CONSENTS AND WAIVERS FOR DIVORCE.
The parties agree to execute Affidavits of Consent for Divorce and
Waivers of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree after June 12,
2006 but before July 15, 2006.
5. AGREEMENT TO REMAIN IN EFFECT.
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect after such time as a final
decree in divorce may be entered with respect to the parties. The parties agree
that while the Agreement will not be incorporated into the Divorce Decree, the
parties acknowledge that they are bound by the terms of this Agreement as if it
had been incorporated but not merged with the final Divorce Decree.
6. DATE OF EXECUTION.
The" date of execution" and "execution date" of this Agreement shall be
defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each
executed the Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the" date of execution" or
"execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by
the party last executing this Agreement.
7. MUTUAL RELEASES.
Each party absolutely and unconditionally releases the other and the
estate of the other from any and all rights and obligations which either may have
for past, present, or future obligations, arising out of the marital relationship or
otherwise, including all rights and benefits under the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code of 1980, and amendments except as described herein.
Each party absolutely and unconditionally releases the other and his or
her heirs, executors, and estate from any claims arising by virtue of the marital
relationship of the parties. The above release shall be effective whether such
claims arise by way of widow's or widower's rights, family exemption, or under
the intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's will, or the right to
treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary or all other rights of a
surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising
under the laws of Pennsylvania, any state, Commonwealth, or territory of the
United States, or any other country.
Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have or
claim to have, each party gives to the other by the execution of this Agreement an
absolute and unconditional release from all claims whatsoever, in law or in
equity which either party now has against the other.
8. FINANCIAL AND PROCEDURAL DISCLOSURE.
The parties confirm that each has relied on the accuracy of the financial
disclosure of the other as an inducement to the execution of this Agreement.
Each party understands that he/ she had the right to obtain from the other party
a complete inventory or list of all property that either or both parties owned at
the time of separation or currently and that each party had the right to have all
such property valued by means of appraisals or otherwise. Both parties
understand that they have the right to have a court hold hearings and make
decisions on the matters covered by this Agreement. Both parties hereby
acknowledge that this Agreement is fair and equitable, and that the terms
adequately provide for his or her interests, and that this Agreement is not a
result of fraud, duress or undue influence exercised by either party upon the
other or by any person or persons upon either party.
9. SEPARATIONjNON-INTERFERENCE.
WIFE and HUSBAND may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate
and apart. They shall be free from any interference, direct or indirect, by the
other in all respects as fully as if they were unmarried. Each may, for his or her
separate use or benefit, conduct, carry on and engage in any business,
occupation, profession or employment which to him or her may seem advisable.
WIFE and HUSBAND shall not harass, disturb, or malign each other or the
respective families of each other.
10. REAL PROPERTY.
The parties are the joint owners of real property located at 29 Emlyn Lane,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, 17055 and have listed said residence for
sale with a mutually selected realtor. The parties further acknowledge that
WIFE is purchasing real estate at 9 South Barney Road, Clifton Park, New York,
12065.
A. Clifton Park, New York property. HUSBAND and WIFE agree that
WIFE may draw from the line of credit on the Emlyn Drive property with a
current zero balance the amount of $ 44,000.00 towards the 20% down payment
on the $ 245,000.00 purchase of the New York property. HUSBAND and WIFE
further agree that said New York real estate shall be the sole and exclusive
property of WIFE and WIFE shall be solely obligated on any financing associated
with said purchase and indemnify and hold HUSBAND harmless thereon.
HUSBAND shall have no ownership interest or obligation on said property.
B. Emlyn Lane property. The parties acknowledge that WIFE is
currently residing in the Emlyn Lane residence with the children and plans to
relocate to the New York property on or about April 5, 2006. The parties further
agree that HUSBAND shall have the right to return to and reside in the Emlyn
Lane property after WIFE relocates until said property is sold. The parties
further agree that HUSBAND shall make the monthly payments on the first
mortgage, and the PNC home equity loan associated with his student loan pay
off after WIFE relocates and until the property is sold. The parties further agree
that they will, if permitted by the lender, each pay V2 of the interest only monthly
payment, or in the alternative, the parties will each pay V2 of the minimum
payment on the monthly line of credit payments associated with WIFE's draw
for the down payment on the New York property. WIFE agrees that at the time
of division of the Emlyn Lane sale proceeds, WIFE shall reimburse to HUSBAND
any principal payments he made on the line of credit loan associated with the
purchase of the New York property. HUSBAND shall continue to pay the home
owners insurance and property taxes associated with the property until it is sold
subject to certain reimbursements set forth here below.
1. Distribution of Emlyn Lane Sale Proceeds.
a. The parties agree that the following obligations shall be
satisfied from the total gross proceeds from the sale of
the Emlyn Lane property: the first mortgage payoff
balance, the PNC lien associated with the payoff of
HUSBAND'S student loans, the line of credit payoff
balance utilized by WIFE for the purchase of the New
York property, the real estate commission and other
sellers' costs set forth on the HUD-1 Settlement Sheet for
the sale of the property, and reimbursement to
HUSBAND of any refund due the seller for any prorated
real estate taxes prepaid by HUSBAND.
b. The parties agree that the net proceeds shall be
distributed in the following order:
1) HUSBAND shall receive $44,000.00 to compensate for
WIFE'S prior receipt of $44,000.00 on the line of credit
for down payment on the New York property.
2) HUSBAND shall receive an amount equal to 100% of
the reduction in the first mortgage balance on the
Emlyn Lane property from the date on which WIFE
moves out of the residence through the date of
settlement on the sale of the property. Husband shall
also receive 100% of any of Sellers pro-rated real
estate taxes he paid after April 1, 2006
3) In the event the amount of the net proceeds is
insufficient to reimburse HUSBAND for the amounts
provided in subparagraphs 1 and 2 of this provision,
HUSBAND'S reimbursement shall be paid by Wife
to Husband either in a lump sum or in monthly
payments no less than $500.00 a month at Wife's
option until Husband receives the total monies due
above.
The parties agree to equal divide the remaining net proceeds, if any.
11. DEBTS.
If a party has acquired debt, the parties agree that each shall assume full
and complete responsibility for his or her own debts except as otherwise set forth
in this Agreement.
HUSBAND represents and warrants to WIFE that since the separation he
has not, and in the future he will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for
which WIFE or her estate might be responsible, and he shall indemnify and save
WIFE harmless from any and all claims or demands made against her by reason
of such debts or obligations incurred by him since the date of said separation,
except as otherwise set forth herein.
WIFE represents and warrants to HUSBAND that since the sepa~ation she
has not, and in the future she will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for
which HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible, and she shall indemnify
and save HUSBAND harmless from any and all claims or demands made against
him by reason of such debts or obligations incurred by her since the date of said
separation, except as otherwise set forth herein.
A. Student loans: HUSBAND agrees that he shall be solely
responsible for, and indemnify and hold WIFE harmless on the student loan debt
in the approximate amount of $ 76,000.00 with American Education Services
(AES).
B. Automobile accidents related debts/obligations: HUSBAND
agrees any expenses, liabilities, obligations of any kind associated with the two
automobile accidents HUSBAND was involved in post separation shall be the
sole and exclusive obligation of HUSBAND, and HUSBAND agrees to indemnify
and hold WIFE harmless on any such expenses/liabilities.
12. RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
HUSBAND and WIFE agree to equally divide the retirement
assets/ accounts they acquired during the marriage as set forth below.
A. HUSBAND is the owner of the following retirement accounts:
1. Etrade Financial IRA account Nos. 567692406 and 60492777
(rollover). which includes the rollover from previous employer
Appalachian Orthopedics 401k with a separation date balance of
approximately $ 36,600.00.
B. WIFE is the owner of the following retirements assets/ accounts:
1. Vanguard IRA account No. 09969258101 with a separation
balance of approximately $ 7,500.00.
HUSBAND and WIFE agree to equally divide the marital retirement
assets/ accounts by rolling over the amount of $ 14,550.00 from HUSBAND's
larger IRA account to WIFE's IRA account via a QDRO, if necessary to assure the
non taxability of the fund transfer, to effect a 50/50 distribution of the retirement
assets.
Except as set forth above, HUSBAND hereby waives his right, title and
interest to any of WIFE's pension and! or retirement and any and all other
retirement benefits, otherwise disclosed. WIFE hereby waives her right, title and
interest to any of HUSBAND's pension and! or retirement and any and all other
retirement benefits, otherwise disclosed.
The parties specifically waive any and all other retirement benefits
obtained by the parties pre-marriage, during marriage, and post-separation. The
individual who holds said benefits shall own the property solely and
individually. Each party waives their right to title and interest to the other
party's benefit.
13. BANK ACCOUNTS AND OTHER CASH ASSETS.
The parties agree to equally divide the bank accounts and cash assets as
set forth here below. HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that the following
accounts are marital property that they agree to equally divide:
A. PNC checking account no. 50-0464-0032 to be divided after
the last joint bills and credit cards are paid.
B. PNC Performance Money Market account no 50-0464-1596
with an approximate balance of $ 65,000.00.
C. Ameritrade account No. 780-001418 approximately $9,091.00
The parties shall divide the above accounts equally, but HUSBAND shall
first receive an amount identical to any monies WIFE utilized towards the
purchase of or move to the Clifton Park property offset by the amount of
HUSBAND has spent on his counsel fees, fines, costs and other expenses
associated with his two automobile accidents and related charges. In the event
WIFE's relocation expenses exceed HUSBAND's aforesaid auto accident related
expenses, then WIFE shall reimburse HUSBAND an amount equal to said
difference. After HUSBAND receives said identical sum, then the remaining
monies from all of the above accounts shall be divided equally between the
parties from which ever accounts as they agree.
14. LIFE INSURANCE.
HUSBAND maintains a term life insurance policy with First Penn-Pacific
Life Insurance Company Policy No. T105542138 with a Two Million Dollar death
benefit. HUSBAND and WIFE agree that HUSBAND shall continue to maintain
said life insurance policy, or a policy which provides the necessary coverage as
set forth in this paragraph, through the duration of HUSBAND's financial
responsibility to WIFE for spousal support and alimony as set forth in this
Agreement and through out HUSBAND's financial obligations for the children
including the post secondary education obligations. HUSBAND and WIFE
further agree that HUSBAND shall name WIFE as the irrevocable beneficiary of
One Million Dollars of said life insurance proceeds and provide WIFE with proof
of said beneficiary designation. HUSBAND and WIFE further acknowledge that
HUSBAND will have to redesignate WIFE as said beneficiary after the parties'
divorce is finalized so WIFE's right to receive said insurance proceeds does not
terminate by operation of law.
WIFE hereby waives any other right, title, claim or interest she may have
in any life insurance policy of HUSBAND except as set forth in this paragraph.
HUSBAND hereby waives any right, title, claim or interest he may have in any
life insurance policy of WIFE.
15. DISABILITY INSURANCE.
HUSBAND is currently covered under a Group Long Term Disability
insurance policy through his employment with Orthopedic Institute of
Pennsylvania underwritten by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
(OIP) providing a 60% of monthly income benefit to a maximum benefit of $
15,000.00. The plan has a 181 Day Elimination Period and a Benefit Period to
Age 65. The plan has a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment and includes Own
Occupation and Own Specialty Definition of Disability to Age 65. The plan is
portable in that HUSBAND can elect to retain or keep said policy if he leaves
employment with OIP. HUSBAND and WIFE specifically agree that if
HUSBAND's employment ends with OIP, and no similar disability coverage is
available through new employment, HUSBAND shall retain this disability
insurance coverage if retaining it is not cost prohibitive, through the duration of
HUSBAND's financial responsibility to WIFE for spousal support and alimony as
set forth in this Agreement and throughout HUSBAND'S financial obligations
for the children including the post secondary education obligations.
16. PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Except as set forth here below, the parties hereto mutually agree that they
have divided all furniture, household furnishings and personal property
between them in a manner agreeable to both parties. The parties mutually agree
that each party shall from and after the date of this Agreement be the sole and
separate owner of all tangible personal property in his or her possession.
17. VEHICLES.
The parties own a 2003 Honda Pilot automobile. Said vehicle is not
encumbered. HUSBAND and WIFE agree that HUSBAND shall transfer to
WIFE any and all right, title, claim or interest he has in said vehicle to WIFE and
the Honda shall be the sole and exclusive property of WIFE.
The parties also own a 2004 Nissan Titan automobile. Said vehicle is not
encumbered but was recently damaged in an automobile accident. HUSBAND
shall be entitled to receive the auto insurance proceeds to repair said vehicle.
18. PARENTING PLAN.
A. The parties agree that they shall share having legal custody of their
children, Brandon and Brianna. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be
exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency
decisions affecting the Children's general well-being including but not limited to
all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. The parties agree
that each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the
Children including, but not limited to, school and medical records and
information.
B. The parties agree that the Children shall primarily reside with WIFE
and that HUSBAND shall have custody of the Children for a minimum of one
weekend per month and at additional times as arranged by agreement between
the parties.
C. The parties agree that they will share having holiday time with the
Children as arranged by agreement.
D. WIFE agrees that she will contact HUSBAND'S parents when WIFE is
planning to travel with the Children to the Wilkes Barre area, to enable
HUSBAND'S parents to have ongomg contact with the Children.
E. In the event HUSBAND makes arrangements for the Children to travel
by plane to HUSBAND'S residence for a period of custody, HUSBAND agrees to
pay the costs of the Children's airfare and WIFE agrees to pay the costs of her
own airfare to accompany the Children.
F. The parties agree that this parenting schedule reflects their
determination of the arrangements which best meet the Children's needs and
interests at the present time and also agree to cooperate in making adjustments
to the custody arrangements as necessary to continue serving the Children's
needs and interests on an ongoing basis.
G. The parties acknowledge the extreme importance of communication in
their ongoing co-parenting relationship and agree to maintain open
communication on all issues concerning the Children.
19. CHILD MAINTENANCE, ALIMONY, SUPPORT, AND
ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE.
The parties hereby agree to the support and alimony provisions set forth
here below.
A. Child Maintenance: HUSBAND and WIFE agree that HUSBAND
shall pay to WIFE the sum of FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($ 4,500.00) per month ($2250.00 per child) in child support commencing April
15, 2006 and continuing until each child reaches age 18 or ceases enrollment in
high school which ever shall later occur. In the event HUSBAND,s net income
increases above $ 168,000.00 in any calendar year, then HUSBAND shall tender
to WIFE additional child support in the amount of 10% of any net monies
HUSBAND earns over and above the net income of $ 168,000.00. Said payment
shall be tendered to WIFE on or before January 31 following the year of said
additional income. HUSBAND's net income shall be calculated by determining
his gross income from all sources less his mandatory taxes, and mandatory
retirement contributions. HUSBAND shall have the right to claim both children
as dependents on his income tax filings each year as long as HUSBAND's income
exceeds WIFE's income.
B. Spousal support, Alimony Pendente Lite and Alimony: HUSBAND
shall tender to WIFE the sum of TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
( $ 2,500.00) per month commencing April 15, 2006. Said payments shall be
considered spousal support; alimony pendente lite while the parties are still
married and shall be considered alimony as soon as the parties divorce decree is
issued. HUSBAND shall make said $ 2,500.00 per month payments for a period
of 15 years ending April 15, 2021 except as otherwise set forth here below.
HUSBAND and WIFE specifically agree that if WIFE is still residing in
the Clifton Park property and has paid the original mortgage in full for the
purchase of the Clifton Park property in 12 1/2 years, then HUSBAND's alimony
obligation shall terminate at 12 1/2 years. The parties further agree that in no
event shall HUSBAND pay alimony for a period of time in excess of 15 years
from the date this spousal support/ alimony obligation commences. The
extension of alimony payments beyond 12 1/2 years under this provision is
conditioned upon WIFE'S good faith efforts to payoff the mortgage within that
time period without incurring further encumbrances on the property.
HUSBAND and WIFE further agree said spousal support/ alimony
obligation shall terminate upon the death of either party, WIFE's cohabitation
with a man for a period in excess of six months, or WIFE's remarriage. The
parties further agree that when the spousal support/ alimony obligation
terminates, HUSBAND's child support obligation shall be reduced to FOUR
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($ 4,000.00 ) per month ($2000.00 per child) there after.
C. Post Secondary Education Tuition:
The parties agree that HUSBAND will be responsible for 80%, up to a
maximum of $ 60,000.00 per year, and WIFE will be responsible for 20% of the
following expenses associated with the children's college or vocational training:
tuition, room/board, and books. The parties' obligation under this provision
shall be limited to up to 5 continuous years for each child, except in the event of a
medical hardship interruption in the child's education. The parties' obligation
under this provision is conditioned upon the parties' agreement on the selection
of the educational institution and each child's satisfactory performance in school
as established by agreement between the parents or the standards of the
educational institution, whichever is higher. The parties agree that they will
utilize Brandon's 529 Plan account referenced in paragraph 20 before
apportioning college expenses.
D. Health Insurance: HUSBAND and WIFE agree that HUSBAND
shall continue to provide health insurance for the children. HUSBAND shall also
continue to maintain health insurance coverage for WIFE until the date of the
parties' divorce. HUSBAND and WIFE agree to cooperate and work together in
the event that the health insurance provided by HUSBAND's employer is not
sufficient or effective in the area where WIFE and children reside.
E. Modifiability:
1. Voluntary Decrease in Income: HUSBAND and WIFE
agree that the child maintenance, spousal support and alimony provisions of this
Agreement shall be non modifiable in the event of a voluntary decrease in
HUSBAND's income.
2. Involuntary Decrease in Income: In the event of an
involuntary decrease in HUSBAND's income where HUSBAND's net income as
previously defined here above, decreases by more than 20%, then the parties
agree that said child support/ alimony provisions may be modified as agreed by
the parties. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement on the amount to
modify the child support and alimony in the event of an involuntary decrease of
HUSBAND's income, then the parties agree to return to the collaborative law
process to resolve this issue.
3. Increase in WIFE's Income: HUSBAND and WIFE agree
that in the event WIFE earns $ 150,000.00 or more in income other than the
alimony income set forth in this Agreement in any calendar year, then WIFE's
alimony would be suspended for that year. Anyone time lump sum receipt of
monies by WIFE from inheritances, lottery winnings or any other lump sum she
may receive, shall be pro rated over the remaining years of HUSBAND's alimony
obligation to WIFE to determine if WIFE is deemed to have received additional
earnings of $ 150,000.00 in any given year. For example, if WIFE inherited $
500,000.00 on Apri115, 2011, then said money would be divided by ten (10 years
remaining in HUSBAND's alimony obligation) and WIFE would be deemed to
receive $ 50,000.00 a year in income for each year from 2011 through 2021 when
calculating WIFE's income in excess of her alimony income.
HUSBAND expressly waives, releases, discharges and gives up any and
all rights or claims which he may now or hereafter have for spousal support,
alimony pendente lite, alimony, or maintenance.
Except in the case of an involuntary decrease by more than 20% of
HUSBAND's income, the parties further release any rights that they may have to
seek modification of the terms of this Agreement in a court of law or equity, with
the understanding that this Agreement constitutes a final determination for all
time of either party's obligations to contribute to the support or maintenance of
the other.
20. 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PLAN.
HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that they started a 529 College
Savings Plan for their son Brandon M. Werner known as the Vanguard 529
College Savings Plan, Account Number 288699141-01 which has a current
balance of approximately $ 6,000.00. HUSBAND and WIFE specifically agree to
continue to jointly maintain said 529 plan for Brandon for post secondary
education expenses.
21. 2005 INCOME TAX FILINGS
HUSBAND and WIFE agree to cooperate and file joint federal, state and
local income tax returns for 2005. The parties further agree to divide any refunds
equally.
22. ATTORNEY FEES, COURT COSTS.
Each party hereby agrees to be solely responsible for his or her own
counsel fees, costs and expenses after the execution of this Agreement after April
15, 2006.
23. BANKRUPTCY OR REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS.
In the event that either party becomes a debtor in any bankruptcy or
financial reorganization proceedings of any kind while any obligations remain to
be performed by that party for the benefit of the other party pursuant to the
provisions of this Agreement, the debtor spouse hereby waives, releases and
relinquishes any right to claim any exemption (whether granted under State or
Federal law) to any property remaining in the debtor as a defense to any claim
made pursuant hereto by the creditor-spouse as set forth herein, including all
attorney fees and costs incurred in the enforcement of this paragraph or any
other provision of this Agreement. No obligation created by this Agreement
shall be discharged or dischargeable, regardless of Federal or State law to the
contrary, and each party waives any and all right to assert that obligation
hereunder is discharged or dischargeable.
The parties mutually agree that in the event of bankruptcy or financial
reorganization proceedings by either party in the future, any monies to be paid
to the other party, or to a third party, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement
shall constitute support and maintenance and shall not be discharged in
bankruptcy.
24. ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT.
In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Agreement
and the other party retains counsel to assist in enforcing the terms thereof, the
breaching party will pay all reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs and expenses
(including interest and travel costs, if applicable) which are incurred by the other
party in enforcing the Agreement, whether enforcement is ultimately achieved
by litigation or by amicable resolution. It is the specific Agreement and intent of
the parties that a breaching or wrongdoing party shall bear the obligation of any
and all costs, expenses and reasonable counsel fees incurred by the nonbreaching
party in protecting and enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement.
25. WAIVER OF RIGHTS.
Both parties hereby waive the following procedural rights:
(a.) The right to obtain an inventory and the appraisement of all
marital and non-marital property;
(b.) The right to obtain an income and expense statement of
either party;
(c.) The right to have all property identified and appraised;
(d.) The right to discovery as provided by the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure; and
(e.) The right to have the court make all determinations
regarding marital and non-marital property, equitable
distribution, spousal support, alimony pendente lite,
alimony, counsel fees and costs and expenses.
26. MUTUAL COOPERATION.
WIFE and HUSBAND shall mutually cooperate with each other in order
to carry through the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to, the
signing of documents.
27. VOID CLAUSES.
If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement shall be
determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that
term, condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement, and in
all other respects this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect
and operation.
28. APPLICABLE LAW.
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties, and
there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than
those expressly set forth herein.
30. CONTRACT INTERPRETATION.
For purposes of contract interpretation and for the purpose in resolving
any ambiguity herein, the parties agree that this Agreement was prepared jointly
by the parties.
WHEREFORE, each party hereto sets forth his and her signature here
below intending to be legally bound.
WITNESSES:
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Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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On the :<Bl'-h day of {~h .2006 before me, a
Notary Public in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared Lee Ann Werner, known to me. (or satisfactory
proven) to be one of the parties executing the foregoing instrument, and she
acknowledges the foregoing instrument to be her free act and deed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal
the day and year first above written.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Mary M. Loper, Nolary Public
Camp Hin 80m, Cumberland County
My Commission Expires Oct. 27, 2007
Member, Pennsylvania Association Of Notaries
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENN5YL VANIA
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On the ~~~ day of rYbfl',~ I ~()~ , ~ before me, a
Notary Public in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared Michael Werner, known to me (or satisfactory
proven) to be on of the parties executing the foregoing instrument, and he
acknowledges the foregoing instrument to be his free act and deed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal
the day and year first above written.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Mary M. Loper, Nolary Public
Camp HiD Boro, Cumberland County
My Commission Expires Oct. 27. 2007
Member. Pennsylvania Association Of Notaries
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LEE ANN WERNER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 05-5127 CIVIL TERM
MICHAEL R. WERNER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
September 30, 2005 .
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree or upon filing of my Waiver of the Notice of Intention to
Request Entry of the Decree.
4. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that
the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors and that I may request the Court to require my
spouse and I to participate in counseling and, being so advised, do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to the divorce becoming final.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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LEE ANN WERNER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO. 05-5127 CIVIL TERM
MICHAEL R. WERNER,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
~ 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by
the Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed
with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. S 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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LEE ANN WERNER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO. 05-5127 Civil Term
MICHAEL R. WERNER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
UNDER fi 3301 (c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under ~ 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint:
(a) Date of service: October 11,2005
(b) Manner of service: United States Mail. Affidavit of Service filed: October 18, 2005.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by ~ 3301 ( c) of the Divorce Code:
(a) By the Plaintiff: signed June 20, 2006, filed June 29, 2006.
(b) By the Defendant: signed August 4, 2006 and filed simultaneously with this document.
4. Date of execution of Waiver of Notice of Intention to File Praecipe to Transmit Record:
(a) By the Plaintiff: signed June 20, 2006, filed June 29, 2006
(b) By the Defendant: signed August 4, 2006 and filed simultaneously with this document.
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5. Related claims pending: NONE
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Lee Ann Werner
Plaintiff
No.
05-5127
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Michael R. Werner
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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Lee Ann Werner
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Michael R. Werner
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ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN TH IS ACTION FOR WHICH A FI NAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
AND, it is further ordered, adjudged and decreed, that
the terms of the parties' Marital Settlement Agreement dated
March 28, 2006, and attached he. e incorporated herein
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