HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-5197IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
SANDRA J. SCHMID,
Plaintiff
V.
G. NICOLAS SCHMID, JR.,
Defendant
No. o 519 7
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED I7V 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 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, Cumberland County Courthouse, One
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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-8oo-99o-9io8
AVISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN IA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de las
quejas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, debe tomar acci6n con prontitud. Se le avisa
que si no se defiende, el caso puede proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio o
anulamiento puede ser emitido en su contra por la Corte. Una decisi6n tambien ser
emitida en su contra por cualquier otra queja o compensaci6n reclamados por el
demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, o propiedades u otros derechos importantes
para usted.
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidades o rompimiento irreparable del
matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lists de consejeros
matrimoniales esta disponible en la oficina del Prothonotary, en la Cumberland County
Court of Common Pleas, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA, PROPIEDAD
MARITAL, HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE
QUE EL DECRETO FINAL DE DIVORCIO O ANULAMIENTE SEA EMITIDO,
LISTED PUEDE PERDER EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE
ELLOS.
USTED DEBE 1J"AR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABOGADO DE
INMEDIATO. SI NO TIENE O NO PUEDE PAGAR UN ABOGADO, VAYA O
LLAME A IA OFICINA INDICADA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE
PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
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32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-8oo-99o-91o8
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with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 199o. 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.
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32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-8oo-99o-91o8
Maryann Murphy, Esquire
PMB 246
4902 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 730-0422
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SANDRA J. SCHMID,
Plaintiff
V.
G. NICOLAS SCHMID, JR.,
Defendant
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No.
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
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COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION ??ol(c) and avoi(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW comes SANDRA J. SCHMID, by and through her attorney,
Maryann Murphy, Esquire, who respectfully avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff /Wife is SANDRA J. SCHMID who resides at 2o6 Cherokee
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050-
2. Defendant/Husband is G. NICOLAS SCHMID, JR. who resides at 124
West Portland Street, Apartment #14, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17o55•
3. Husband and Wife have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth
for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint
4. Husband and Wife were married on October 1o, 1998 in Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions for divorce or for annulment between
Husband and Wife.
6. Husband is not a member of the Armed Forces of the United States of
America or any of its Allies.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. Wife has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and that
she may have the right to request the Court to require the parties to participate in such
counseling. Being so advised, Wife does not request that the Court require the parties to
participate in counseling prior to a Divorce Decree being handed down by the Court.
9. Wife requests this Court to enter a Decree in Divorce from the bonds of
matrimony.
COUNT II
CUSTODY
10. Wife hereby incorporates by reference all of the averments contained in
Count I of this Complaint.
11. Husband and Wife are the biological parents of Matthew Emil Schmid,
born May 3, 1999 and Andrew Dylan Schmid, born April 9, 2002.
12. Matthew and Andrew currently reside with Husband and Wife on a shared
parenting schedule.
13. Matthew and Andrew resided with both parents at 124 West Portland
Street, Apartment #14, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania until their
parents separated in March of 2004. Since then, the parents have shared parenting of
their sons.
14. Wife has not participated as a party or witness, or in any other capacity, in
other litigation concerning the custody of Matthew and Andrew in this or any other
Court, except as set forth above.
15. Wife has no information of a custody proceeding concerning Matthew and
Andrew pending in a Court of this Commonwealth or any other Court.
16. Wife does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of Matthew and Andrew, or claims to have custody or visitation rights
with respect to Matthew and Andrew.
17. Each parents whose parental rights to Matthew and Andrew have not been
terminated, and the persons who have physical custody of Matthew and Andrew have
been named as parties to this action. There are no other persons known to have or claim
a right to custody or visitation of Matthew and Andrew and therefore, no further notice
of the pendency of this action and the right to intervene shall be given, other than to the
parties named herein.
18. The best interest and permanent welfare of Matthew and Andrew will be
served by granting shared legal custody and shared physical custody to the parents.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff/Wife requests this Honorable Court to enter a
Decree dissolving the marriage between the Plaintiff/Wife and the Defendant/Husband,
and granting them shared legal and physical custody of Matthew and Andrew.
Respectfully submitted,
Maryann rphy, Esquire
PMB 246
4902 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 730-0422
I.D. # 61900
Attorney for Plaintiff/Wife
AFFIDAVFr
I, SANDRA J. SCHMID, verify that the statements made in the foregoing
Complaint in Divorce are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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children for Father's Day from 6:0o p.m. the Saturday before the holiday until 6:0o p.m. on
Father's Day.
e. In 2005 and in all odd years thereafter, FATHER shall have the children
for Memorial Day and Labor Day and MOTHER shall have the children for the Fourth of
July and Halloween for Trick-or-Treat.
In 2006 and in all even years thereafter, MOTHER shall have the children for
Memorial Day and Labor Day and FATHER shall have the children for the Fourth of July
and Halloween for Trick-or-Treat.
The hours for the above holidays shall be from io:oo a.m. until 6:0o p.m.
f. The holiday schedule shall take precedence over the regular custody
schedule.
5. Vacation - The parents agree that each shall have the children for two (2)
uninterrupted nonconsecutive weeks of vacation each year. A week shall be defined as seven
(7) days. MOTHER and FATHER shall give each other as much notice as possible of their
chosen week(s) for vacation. In the event both parents choose the same week(s), the parent
who gives first notice shall prevail.
6. MOTHER and FATHER agree that this custody schedule can be altered or
modified by their mutual agreement.
7. The parents agree to permit and support the children's access to all family
relationships. Special family events such as weddings, family reunions, family gatherings,
funerals, graduations, etc. shall be accommodated by both parents with the routine
schedule resuming immediately thereafter. Each parent shall have the option of proposing
time or date variations to the other parent when special recreational options or other
unexpected opportunities arise. Each parent must confer with the other parent before
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children for Father's Day from 6: oo p.m. the Saturday before the holiday until 6:0o p.m. on
Father's Day.
e. In 2005 and in all odd years thereafter, FATHER shall have the children
for Memorial Day and Labor Day and MOTHER shall have the children for the Fourth of
July and Halloween for Trick-or-Treat.
In 2006 and in all even years thereafter, MOTHER shall have the children for
Memorial Day and Labor Day and FATHER shall have the children for the Fourth of July
and Halloween for Trick-or-Treat.
The hours for the above holidays shall be from io:oo a.m. until 6:0o p.m.
f. The holiday schedule shall take precedence over the regular custody
schedule.
5- Vacation - The parents agree that each shall have the children for two (2)
uninterrupted nonconsecutive weeks of vacation each year. A week shall be defined as seven
(7) days. MOTHER and FATHER shall give each other as much notice as possible of their
chosen week(s) for vacation. In the event both parents choose the same week(s), the parent
who gives first notice shall prevail.
6. MOTHER and FATHER agree that this custody schedule can be altered or
modified by their mutual agreement.
7. The parents agree to permit and support the children's access to all family
relationships. Special family events such as weddings, family reunions, family gatherings,
funerals, graduations, etc. shall be accommodated by both parents with the routine
schedule resuming immediately thereafter. Each parent shall have the option of proposing
time or date variations to the other parent when special recreational options or other
unexpected opportunities arise. Each parent must confer with the other parent before
arranging regularly occurring extracurricular activities for the children which might
interfere with the regular schedule.
8. In the event one of the parents dies, MOTHER and FATHER agree that the other
parent shall ensure that the children have continued contact with the deceased parent's
family.
9. The parents agree that during any period of custody, they shall not possess or use
any controlled substance, nor shall they consume alcoholic beverages to the point of
intoxication. The parents shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that other household
members and/or houseguests comply with this prohibition.
lo. The parents agree that each shall be entitled to reasonable telephone contact
with the children when in the custody of the other parent.
11. The parents agree that neither shall permanently relocate if the relocations
would necessitate a change in the regular schedule or if the relocation would result in a
change of school for the children or exceed a twenty (20) mile radius without a minimum
notice of ninety (90) days to the other parent. The ninety (90) day notice is designed to
afford the parents an opportunity to renegotiate the custodial arrangements, either between
themselves or within the Collaborative Law Process. If it is not possible to amicably resolve
this issue, the ninety (90) day notice will give the parents an opportunity to have the matter
listed for a Court hearing. For the children's welfare, neither parent should consider moving
very far from the other until the children have reached adulthood.
12. Both parents agree to establish a no-conflict zone for their children and refrain
from making derogatory comments about the other parent in the presence of the children
and, to the extent possible, shall not permit third parties from making such comments in
the presence of the children. Each parent shall speak respectfully of the other.
The parents agree that communication should always take place directly between the
parents, without using the children as intermediaries.
13. In the event one of the parents dies, MOTHER and FATHER agree that the
surviving parent shall ensure that the children have continued contact with the deceased
parent's family members. These family members shall comply with the "no-conflict zone"
agreement for the well-being of the children.
14. MOTHER and FATHER agree that the children shall continue to have the
surname of Schmid throughout their minority.
15. The parents agree that this Stipulation shall be submitted to the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, for approval and for entry of an Order
awarding custody as set forth herein.
16. The parents hereby request that this Honorable Court enter such an Order
which shall replace and supercede any and all prior Orders and shall remain in full force
and effect pending further Order of Court.
EV W 7NESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Stipulation for
Entry of a Custody Order on the date indicated below.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SANDRA J. SCHMID,
Plaintiff
V.
G. NICOLAS SCHMID, JR.,
Defendant
: No. ? -- 1
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CUSTODY ORDER
SANDRA J. SCHMID (hereinafter referred to as "MOTHER"), and G. NICOLAS
SCHMID JR (hereinafter referred to as "FATHER"), having used the Collaborative Law
Process to amicably settle and resolve the matter of custody with respect to MATTHEW
EMIL SCHMID, born May 3, 1999, and ANDREW DYLAN SCHMID, born April 9,
2002, the minor children involved in this action, hereby stipulate and agree to the entry of
an Order of Court awarding custody of MATTHEW and ANDREW as follows:
1. The parents agree to share joint legal custody of MATTHEW and ANDREW.
The parents agree that major decisions concerning their children, including, but not
necessarily limited to, the children's health, welfare, education, religious training and
upbringing shall be made by them jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other,
with a view toward obtaining and following an harmonious policy in the children's best
interest.
Each parent agrees not to impair the other parent's rights to shared legal custody of the
children.
Each parent agrees not to attempt to alienate the affections of the children from the other
parent.
Each parent shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning his or her
children that could reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other.
Day to day decisions shall be the responsibility of the parent then having physical
custody. With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the parent having
physical custody of the children at the time of the emergency shall be permitted to make any
immediate decisions necessitated thereby. However, that parent shall inform the other of
the emergency and consult with him or her as soon as possible.
In accordance with 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 53og, each parent shall be entitled to complete
and full information from any doctor, dentist, teacher, professional or authority and to have
copies of any reports or information given to either of them as a parent as authorized by
statute.
2. The parents agree that they shall share physical custody of the minor children.
MOTHER shall have the children every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and
alternate Fridays and Sundays.
FATHER shall have the children every Monday and Saturday and alternate Fridays
and Sundays.
This schedule can be altered or modified by the parents' mutual agreement in the
best interests of MATTHEW and ANDREW.
3. MOTHER and FATHER agree that the parent with physical custody during any
given period of time shall communicate in a prompt fashion with the other parent
concerning the well-being of their children, and shall appropriately notify the other parent
of any changes in health or educational progress. Each parent shall execute any and all legal
authorizations so that the other parent may obtain information from the children's schools,
Saturday before the holiday until 6:oo p.m. on Mother's Day; and FATHER shall have the
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Maryann Murphy, Esquire
PMB 246
4902 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 730-0422
RECEIVED OCT 0 7 200
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SANDRA J. SCHMID,
Plaintiff 5 5 i '? '(
No.
V.
G. NICOLAS SCHMID, JR.,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
,L ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this L u day of 2005, upon consideration of
the attached Stipulation for Entry of Custody Order, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND
that custody of MATTHEW EMIL SCHMID, born May 3, 1999 and
ANDREW DYLAN SCHMID, born April 9, 2oo2, shall be as follows:
1. The parents shall share joint legal custody of MATTHEW and ANDREW.
Major decisions concerning their children, including, but not necessarily limited to, the
children's health, welfare, education, religious training and upbringing shall be made by the
parents jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other, with a view toward
obtaining and following an harmonious policy in the children's best interest.
Neither parent shall impair the other parent's rights to shared legal custody of the
children.
Neither parent shall attempt to alienate the affections of the children from the other
parent.
Each parent shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning his or her
children that could reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other.
Day to day decisions shall be the responsibility of the parent then having physical
custody. With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the parent having
physical custody of the children at the time of the emergency shall be permitted to make any
immediate decisions necessitated thereby. However, that parent shall inform the other of
the emergency and consult with him or her as soon as possible.
In accordance with 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 53og, each parent shall be entitled to complete
and full information from any doctor, dentist, teacher, professional or authority and to have
copies of any reports or information given to either of them as a parent as authorized by
statute.
2. The parents shall share physical custody of the minor children.
MOTHER shall have the children every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and
alternate Fridays and Sundays.
FATHER shall have the children every Monday and Saturday and alternate Fridays
and Sundays.
This schedule can be altered or modified by the parents' mutual agreement in the
best interests of 11IATMEW and ANDREW.
3. The parent with physical custody during any given period of time shall
communicate in a prompt fashion with the other parent concerning the well-being of their
children, and shall appropriately notify the other parent of any changes in health or
educational progress. Each parent shall execute any and all legal authorizations so that the
other parent may obtain information from the children's schools, physicians, psychologists,
or other individuals concerning their progress and welfare.
4. Holidays - The parents shall share the holidays on the following schedule:
a. Thanksgiving - In 2005 and in all odd years thereafter, MOTHER shall
have the children from 6:00 p.m. the Wednesday before Thanksgiving until noon on
Thanksgiving Day and FATHER shall have the children from noon until 6:0o p.m. on
Thanksgiving Day.
In 2006 and in all even years thereafter, FATHER shall have the children
from 6:0o p.m. the Wednesday before Thanksgiving until noon on Thanksgiving Day and
MOTHER shall have the children from noon until 6:0o p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
b. Christmas - In 2005 and in al odd years thereafter, FATHER shall have
the children from It:oo a.m. on Christmas Eve until ii:oo a.m. on Christmas Day and
MOTHER shall have the children from ii:oo a.m. on Christmas Day until it:oo a.m. on
December 261i.
In 2006 and in all even years thereafter, MOTHER shall have the children
from ii:oo a.m. on Christmas Eve until u:oo a.m. on Christmas Day and FATHER shall
have the children from ii:oo a.m. on Christmas Day until ii:oo a.m. on December 261.
c. Easter - In 2005 and in all odd years thereafter, FATHER shall have the
children from 6:0o p.m. the Saturday before Easter until ii:oo a.m. on Easter Sunday and
MOTHER shall have the children from ii:oo a.m. until 6:0o p.m. on Easter Sunday.
In 2oo6 and in all even years thereafter, MOTHER shall have the children
from 6:0o p.m. the Saturday before Easter until ii: oo a.m. on Easter Sunday and FATHER
shall have the children from ii:oo a.m. until 6:0o p.m. on Easter Sunday.
d. MOTHER shall have the children for Mother's Day from 6:0o p.m. the
Saturday before the holiday until 6:0o p.m. on Mother's Day; and FATHER shall have the
children for Father's Day from 6:0o p.m. the Saturdaybeforethe holiday until6:oo p.m. on
Father's Day.
g. In 2005 and in all odd years thereafter, FATHER shall have the children
for Memorial Day and Labor Day and MOTHER shall have the children for the Fourth of
July and Halloween for Trick-or-Treat.
In 2006 and in all even years thereafter, MOTHER shall have the children for
Memorial Day and Labor Day and FATHER shall have the children for the Fourth of July
and Halloween for Trick-or-Treat.
The hours for the above holidays shall be from io:oo a.m. until 6:0o p.m.
h. The holiday schedule shall take precedence over the regular custody
schedule.
5. Vacation - The parents shall each have the children for two (2) uninterrupted
nonconsecutive weeks of vacation each year. A week shall be defined as seven (7) days.
MOTHER and FATHER shall give each other as much notice as possible of their chosen
week(s) for vacation. In the event both parents choose the same week(s), the parent who
gives first notice shall prevail.
6. This custody schedule can be altered or modified by mutual agreement of the
parents.
7. The parents shall permit and support the children's access to all family
relationships. Special family events such as weddings, family reunions, family gatherings,
funerals, graduations, etc. shall be accommodated by both parents with the routine
schedule resuming immediately thereafter. Each parent shall have the option of proposing
time or date variations to the other parent when special recreational options or other
unexpected opportunities arise. Each parent must confer with the other parent before
arranging regularly occurring extracurricular activities for the children which might
interfere with the regular schedule.
8. In the event one of the parents dies, the other parent shall ensure that the
children have continued contact with the deceased parent's family.
q. During any period of custody, the parents shall not possess or use any
controlled substance, nor shall they consume alcoholic beverages to the point of
intoxication. The parents shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that other household
members and/or houseguests comply with this prohibition.
10. The parents shall each be entitled to reasonable telephone contact with the
children when in the custody of the other parent.
ii. Neither parent shall permanently relocate if the relocations would necessitate a
change in the regular schedule or if the relocation would result in a change of school for the
children or exceed a twenty (20) mile radius without a minimum notice of ninety (go) days
to the other parent. The ninety (go) day notice is designed to afford the parents an
opportunity to renegotiate the custodial arrangements, either between themselves or within
the Collaborative Law Process. If it is not possible to amicably resolve this issue, the ninety
(go) day notice will give the parents an opportunity to have the matter listed for a Court
hearing. For the children's welfare, neither parent should consider moving very far from the
other until the children have reached adulthood.
12. Both parents shall establish a no-conflict zone for their children and refrain
from making derogatory comments about the other parent in the presence of the children
and, to the extent possible, shall not permit third parties from making such comments in
the presence of the children. Each parent shall speak respectfully of the other.
Communication should always take place directly between the parents, without using
the children as intermediaries.
13. In the event one of the parents dies, the surviving parent shall ensure that the
children have continued contact with the deceased parent's family members. These family
members shall comply with the "no-conflict zone" agreement for the well-being of the
children.
14. The children shall continue to have the surname of Schmid throughout their
minority.
15. This Order shall replace and supersede any and all prior Custody Orders and
shall remain in full force and effect pending further Order of Court.
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for Defendant: Nora F. Blair, Esquire J
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERIAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SANDRA J. SCHMID,
Plaintiff
:No. 05-5197 Civil Term
V.
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
G. NICOLAS SCHMID, JR.,
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Maryann Murphy, Esquire, depose and say:
1. That I am an adult individual residing in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. That on October 5, 2005, I personally served the Complaint in Divorce upon
Defendant's attorney, Nora F. Blair, Esquire, at the following address:
5440 Jonestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
3. That Defendant's attorney, Nora F. Blair, Esquire, accepted service of the
Complaint in Divorce on behalf of Defendant and signed an Acceptance of Service dated
October 5, 2005. The Acceptance of Service is attached hereto.
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4902 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 730-0422
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Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SANDRA J. SCHMID,
Plaintiff :No. O5- 5 i g q
V.
G. NICOLAS SCHMID, JR.,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Nora F. Blair, Esquire, counsel for G. Nicolas Schmid, Jr. in the above-captioned
case, do hereby depose and say that, on behalf of and on the authorization of G. Nicolas
Schmid, Jr., I personally received and accepted service of a true and correct copy of the
Complaint in Divorce on the date written below.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsif::if
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SANDRA J. SCHMID,
Plaintiff
V.
: No. 05-5197 Civil Term
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
G. NICOLAS SCHMID, JR.,
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
October 4, 2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety (9o)
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. 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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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SANDRA J. SCHMID,
Plaintiff
V.
G. NICOLAS SCHMID, JR.,
Defendant
No. 05-5197 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
i. 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. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SANDRA J. SCHMID,
Plaintiff
No. 05-5197 Civil Term
V.
G. NICOLAS SCHMID, JR.,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 33oi(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
October 4, 2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievablybroken, and ninety (9o)
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 49o4
relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SANDRA J. SCHMID,
Plaintiff
: No. 05-5197 Civil Term
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. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this ?V day of 2008 by
and between SANDRA J. SCHMID of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
(hereinafter referred to as SANDRA), and G. NICOLAS SCHMID, JR. of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as NICK),
WHEREAS, SANDRA and NICK were lawfully married on October 10,
1998 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, two (2) children were born of this marriage, namely:
IrATTHZV E. SCHMID, born May 3, 1999; and ANDREW D. SCHMID, born
April 9, 2002; and
WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and
difficulties have arisen between the parties and it is the
intention of SANDRA and NICK to live separate and apart for the
rest of their natural lives, and the parties hereto are desirous
of settling fully and finally their respective financial and
property rights and obligations as between each other, including
without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters
between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution
of real and personal property; the settling of all matters between
them relating to past, present and future support and alimony; the
settling of all matters between them relating the parties' minor
children including parenting and maintenance; and in general, the
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settling of any and all claims by one against the other or against
their respective estates.
WAS, SANDRA and NICK entered into a Collaborative Law
Participation Agreement dated January 21, 2006, and have used the
Collaborative Law Process in negotiating this Agreement.
NOW, TE1DRE, in consideration of the premises and of the
mutual promises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth
and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, SANDRA and
NICK, each intending to be legally bound, hereby covenant and
agree as follows:
1. Separation: It shall be *lawful for each party at all
times hereafter to live separate and apart from the other party at
such place as he or she may from time to time choose or deem fit.
The foregoing provision shall not be taken as an admission on the
part of either party of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the
causes leading to their living apart.
2. Interference: Each party shall be free from
interference, authority, and contact by the other, as fully as if
he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary to
carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Nothing in this
paragraph shall prevent SANDRA and NICK from having contact by
their mutual agreement.
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3. Subsequent Divorce: The parties acknowledge that
SANDRA filed a Complaint in Divorce on October 4, 2005 in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, docketed to number 05-5197 Civil
Term, claiming that the marriage is irretrievably broken under the
no-fault mutual consent provision of Section 3301(c) of the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code. The parties hereby waive all rights to
request Court-ordered counseling under the Divorce Code. It is
specifically understood and agreed by the parties that the
provisions of this Agreement as to equitable distribution of
property of the parties are accepted by each party as a final
settlement for all purposes whatsoever, as contemplated by the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
Should a decree, judgment or order of separation or divorce
be obtained by either of the parties in this or any other state,
country or jurisdiction, each of the parties hereby consents and
agrees that this Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be
affected in any way by any such separation or divorce; and that
nothing in any such decree, judgment, order or further
modification or revision thereof shall alter, amend or vary any
term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the
parties shall remarry. It is specifically agreed that a copy of
this Agreement, or the substance of the provisions thereof, may be
incorporated by reference, but not merged, into any divorce,
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judgment or decree. It is the specific intent of the parties to
permit this Agreement to survive any judgment and to be forever
binding and conclusive upon the parties.
4. Subsequent Reconciliation: The parties agree that the
terms of this Agreement shall not be affected in any way by their
subsequent cohabitation or resumption of marital relations,
unless the parties otherwise specifically agree in writing.
5. Date of Execution: The "date of execution" or
"execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the day
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.
6: Distribution Date: The transfer of property, funds
and/or documents provided for herein, shall only take place on the
"distribution date" which shall be defined as specified herein.
7. Mutual Release: SANDRA and NICK each do hereby
mutually remise, release, quitclaim and forever discharge the
other and the estate of such other, for all time to come, and for
all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and
interests, or claims in or against the property (including income
and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other or against
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the estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever
situate, which he or she now has or at any time hereafter may have
against the other, the estate of such other or any part thereof,
whether arising out of any former acts, contracts, agreements or
liabilities of such other or by way of dower or curtesy, or claims
in the nature of dower or curtesy or widow's or widower's rights,
family exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate
laws, or the right to take against the spouse's will; or the right
to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary, or
all other rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a
deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of (a)
Pennsylvania, (b) any State, Commonwealth or territory of the
United States, or (c) any country, or any rights which either
party may have or at any time hereafter shall have for past,
present or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees, property division, costs or expenses,
whether arising as a result of the marital relations or otherwise,
except, all rights and obligation of whatsoever nature arising or
which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any
provisions thereof.
It is the intention of SANDRA and NICK to give to each other
by the execution of this Agreement a full, complete and general
release with respect to any and all property of any kind or
nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now owns or may
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hereafter acquire, except and only except all right and agreements
and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise
under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof.
It is further agreed that this Agreement shall be and
constitute a full and final resolution of any and all claims which
each of the parties may have against the other for equitable
division of property, alimony, counsel fees and expenses, alimony
pendente lite or any other claims pursuant to the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
8. Advice of Counsel: The provisions of this Agreement
and their legal effect have been fully explained to SANDRA by her
attorney, MARYANN MURPHY, ESQUIRE, and to NICK by his attorney,
NORA F. BLAIR, ESQUIRE.
SANDRA and NICK acknowledge and accept that this Agreement
is, in the circumstances, fair and equitable and that it is being
entered into freely and voluntarily and that execution of this
Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence and
that it is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal
agreement or agreements. The parties further acknowledge that,
pursuant to their Collaborative Law Participation Agreement, they
have each made to the other a full and complete disclosure of
their respective assets, estate, liabilities, and sources of
income and that they waive any specific enumeration thereof for
the purposes of this Agreement
9. Warranty as to Existing Obligations: Each party
represents that he or she has not heretofore incurred or
contracted for any debt or liability or obligation for which the
estate of the other party may be responsible or liable except as
may be provided for in this Agreement. Each party agrees to
indemnify and hold the other party harmless for and against any
and all such debts, liabilities or obligations of every kind which
may have heretofore been incurred by them, including those for
necessities, except for the obligation arising out of this
Agreement.
10. Existing Debts: SANDRA and NICK acknowledge that
there are no outstanding marital debts and there are no joint
debts.
SANDRA agrees to be solely and exclusively responsible for
all debts in her individual name. She further agrees to indemnify
NICK and hold him harmless from any and all liability for same.
NICK agrees to be solely and exclusively responsible for all
debts in his individual name. He further agrees to indemnify
SANDRA and hold her harmless from any and all liability for same.
11. Warranty as to Future Obligations: SANDRA and NICK each
covenant, warrant, represent and agree that, with the exception of
obligations set forth in this Agreement, neither of them shall
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hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of
the other may be liable. Each party shall indemnify and hold
harmless the other party for and against any and all debts, charges
and liabilities incurred by the other after the execution date of
this Agreement, except as may be otherwise specifically provided
for by the terms of this Agreement.
12. Personal Property: SANDRA and NICK have agreed upon a
mutually satisfactory division of their personal property. They
agree that SANDRA shall have sole and exclusive ownership of the
personal property currently in her possession, and the following
items which were or are remaining at the marital residence:
1. the curio (SANDRA has);
2. the yellow bedspread with red flowers (SANDRA has);
3. half of the Christmas decorations (SANDRA has);
4. the gold framed mirror when NICK relocates or no longer
wants it;
5. the diamond earring misplaced at the marital residence.
If NICK cannot locate the diamond earring, he shall
contact the insurance company and file a claim, if
possible.
In addition, SANDRA shall have sole and exclusive possession
of Grossmama's bracelet, however, this bracelet shall be given to
either MATTHEW or ANDREW when they are older as agreed upon by
their parents with such agreement not being unreasonably withheld,
so that the bracelet will remain in NICK's family.
SANDRA and NICK agree that NICK shall have sole and exclusive
ownership of the personal property currently in his possession
except for the items designated to SANDRA herein. If NICK no longer
wants the "Guma and Papa" lamp, he will give it back to SANDRA.
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The parties agree that the above division of property is
mutually acceptable to them, and neither wants to have this
property appraised. Neither party shall make any claim to any such
item of marital property, or of the separate personal property of
either party, except as provided for in this Agreement. Should it
become necessary, the parties each agree to sign, upon request, any
titles or documents necessary to give effect to this paragraph.
13. Bank Accounts: The parties have had NICK's name removed
from the joint Commerce Bank Account. There are no other joint
accounts.
SANDRA and NICK agree that SANDRA shall have sole and
exclusive ownership of all bank accounts currently in her
individual name, and that NICK shall have sole and exclusive
ownership of all bank accounts currently in his individual name.
14. Pension/Retirement Benefits: The parties acknowledge
that NICK has a 401(k) and a pension with Delta Dental. The 401(k)
had a balance of $298.46 on April 10, 2006. The balance of the
pension on December 31, 2005 was $9,427.26. SANDRA and NICK waive
their respective rights to obtain current, updated values of NICK's
401(k) and pension to determine the marital portion which
would be subject to equitable distribution.
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SANDRA and NICK agree that NICK shall become the sole
and exclusive owner of his 401(k) and his pension. Both parties
agree to execute, upon request, any and all documents necessary to
effectuate the terms of this agreement.
The parties acknowledge that SANDRA has no retirement
benefits.
15. Motor Vehicles: The parties agree that SANDRA shall
become the sole and exclusive owner of her 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
titled in her individual name. There is no encumbrance on this
vehicle.
The parties acknowledge that NICK owned a 1994 Volkswagen
Golf, titled in his individual name, at the time of separation.
SANDRA and NICK further acknowledge that NICK traded-in the 1994
Volkswagen Golf and leased a new vehicle in his individual name in
January of 2008. The parties agree that the trade-in value of the
1994 Volkswagen Golf shall belong solely to NICK. NICK agrees that
he shall be solely and exclusively responsible for the balance of
the loan, in his individual name, for his new vehicle, and he
further agrees to indemnify SANDRA and hold her harmless from any
and all liability for same.
16. Life Insurance Policy: SANDRA and NICK agree that NICK
shall become the sole and exclusive owner of his life insurance
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policy. The parties waive their respective rights to obtain the
cash value of this policy.
17. Waiver of Beneficiary Designations: Unless otherwise
specifically set forth in this Agreement, each party hereto
specifically waives any and all beneficiary rights and any and
all rights as a surviving spouse in and to any asset, benefit or
like program carrying a beneficiary designation which belongs to
the other party under the terms of this Agreement, including, but
not limited to, pensions and retirement plans of any sort or
nature, deferred compensation plans, life insurance policies,
annuities, stock accounts, bank accounts, final pay checks or any
other post-death distribution scheme. By the terms of this
Agreement, the parties specifically waive the rights of spouse
beneficiaries established by federal or state statute including
ERISA. By the terms of this Agreement, each party expressly
states that it is his or her intention to revoke any beneficiary
designations naming the other party which are in effect as of the
date of execution of this Agreement. If the other party
continues to be named as beneficiary and no alternate beneficiary
is otherwise designated, the beneficiary shall be deemed to be
the estate of the deceased party. Not withstanding the
foregoing, however, in the event that either party hereto
specifically designates the other party as a beneficiary after
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the date of execution of this Agreement, then this waiver
provision shall not bar that party from qualifying as such
beneficiary.
18. After Acquired Personal Property: Each of the parties
shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claims or
right of the other, all items of personal property, tangible or
intangible, hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power in
him or her to dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all
respects and for all purposes, as though he or she were unmarried.
19. Applicability of Tax Law to Property Transfers- The
parties hereby agree and express their intent that any transfers
of property pursuant to this Agreement shall be within the scope
and applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (herein the
"Act"), specifically, the provisions of said Act pertaining to
transfers of property between spouses or former spouses. The
parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other
documents required by the Internal Revenue Service to render the
Act applicable to the transfers set forth in this Agreement,
without recognition of gain on such transfer and subject to the
carry-over basis provisions of said Act.
20. Alimoay: Upon the entry of the Decree in Divorce, and
until ANDREW reaches the age of eighteen (18) years and graduates
from high school, NICK shall pay to SANDRA the sum of one dollar
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($1.00) per year in alimony for her separate maintenance and
support. NICK's obligation for alimony under this paragraph shall
terminate in the event of the death of either party but shall not
terminate upon SANDRA's cohabitation or remarriage.
If and only if NICK obtains a Child Support Order for MATTHEW
and/or ANDREW, NICK agrees that the amount of alimony paid to
SANDRA shall be modified to three hundred dollars ($300.00) per
month for forty-eight (48) months and shall terminate at the end
of the forty-eight (48) months. Said payments shall be made in
consideration of SANDRA's forbearance from seeking spousal
support, APL and child support from NICK since the parties'
separation and in consideration of the distribution of the marital
property as set forth in this Marital Settlement Agreement. At
SANDRA's election, implementation and enforcement of the alimony
award shall be made through the Domestic Relations Office in the
Court of Common Pleas of the appropriate jurisdiction.
SANDRA and NICK agree that the entire amount being paid by
NICK to SANDRA as alimony pursuant to this paragraph is intended
to be included as income to SANDRA and deductible to NICK on their
tax returns and shall terminate upon the death of either party or
as set forth above.
SANDRA and NICK agree that this alimony provision takes into
account the parties' overall economic circumstances including the
equitable distribution of property herein and shall not be subject
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to modification by any Court.
21. Waiver of Legal Fees: Each party agrees to be solely
responsible for her/his respective attorney's fees.
22. 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.
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23. income Tax Returns: SANDRA and NICK agree that they
shall share the dependency exemptions for MATTHEW and ANDREW each
year. SANDRA and NICK shall each claim one child as a dependent
every year for so long as both children are able to be claimed as
dependents. When only one child is able to be claimed as a
dependent, SANDRA and NICK shall alternate the dependency
exemption year by year.
Unless otherwise agreed, for the tax year 2006 and in all
even tax years thereafter, SANDRA shall claim ANDREW as a
dependent and NICK shall claim MATTHEW. For the tax year 2007 and
in all odd tax years thereafter, SANDRA shall claim MATTHEW as a
dependent and NICK shall claim ANDREW.
If there is a significant tax advantage for one parent to
claim both children in any given year, the parents may mutually
agree to cooperate with each other to maximize the benefit and
minimize the liability for both of them.
24. Full Disclos=e: SANDRA and NICK each represent and
warrant to the other that he or she has made a full and complete
disclosure to the other of all assets of any nature whatsoever and
of every type whatsoever in which such party has an interest, and
of all other facts relating to the subject matter of this
Agreement.
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25. Maintenance for Matthew and Andrew:
NICK agrees to continue to provide medical insurance coverage
for MATTHEW and ANDREW for so long as it is available to him at a
reasonable cost through his employer. NICK shall ensure that SANDRA
has current medical cards for the children.
The parents acknowledge that NICK has a child support
obligation for MATTHEW and ANDREW. The parents further acknowledge
that NICK has a Dependent Care Assistance Benefit Welfare Plan
through his employer. This Plan reimburses the employee for a
portion of the childcare expense on a quarterly basis. SANDRA and
NICK agree that NICK shall continue to pay the childcare expe se
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directly to the childcare p??A4k-) rovidersn an equest reimburs, en
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Based upon the parent's respective 2005 incomes and the 2005
childcare expenses for the children, NICK would owe SANDRA
approximately $300.00 per month, or $3,600.00 per year, in addition
to paying the childcare costs for MATTHEW and ANDREW. SANDRA agrees
that she will not file for child support through the Domestic
Relations Office and NICK agrees that he will cooperate with SANDRA
in sharing the cost of the children's reasonable expenses,
including but not limited to, clothing, extra curricular
activities, school pictures, school lunches, co-pays for doctor's
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visits, prescriptions, etc. NICK agrees to pay for all
extraordinary expenses for MATTHEW and/or ANDREW, such as
orthodontia, so long as the total monthly out-of-pocket cost for
such expense less any insurance reimbursement plus the child care
cost less employer reimbursement for the time period of the
extraordinary expense is not in excess of the 2005 expenses for
child care. If the extraordinary expenses are in excess of the
2005 out-of-pocket expenses for child care, SANDRA and NICK agree
to equally share such excess.
In the event either SANDRA or NICK wishes to modify the
agreement herein and they are unable to resolve this matter
between themselves, the parents agree to return to the
Collaborative Law Process or seek mediation prior to initiating
litigation.
26. Disclosure and Waiver of Procedural Rights: Each party
understands that he or she has the right to obtain from the other
party a complete inventory or list of all of the property that
either or both parties own at this time or owned as of the date of
separation, and that each party has the right to have all such
property valued by means of appraisals or otherwise. Both parties
understand that they have the right to. have the Court hold
hearings and make decisions on the matters covered by this
Agreement. Both parties understand that a Court decision
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concerning the parties' respective rights and obligations might be
different from the provisions of this Agreement.
Both parties waive the following procedural rights:
a. The right to obtain an Inventory and Appraisement
of all marital and separate property as defined by the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code;
b. The right to obtain an Income and Expense
Statement of the other party as provided by the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code;
C. The right to have the Court. determine which
property is marital and which is non-marital and equitably
distribute between the parties that property which the Court
determines to be marital;
d. The right to have the Court decide any other
rights, remedies, privileges, or obligations covered by this
Agreement, including but not limited to, possible claims for
divorce, spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel
fees, costs and expenses.
27. Waiver or Modification to be is Wri.tsag: No
modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid
unless in writing and signed by both parties and no waiver of any
breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any
subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
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28. Mutual Cooperation: Each party shall, at any time and
from time to time hereafter, take any and all steps and execute,
acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all further
instruments and/or documents that the other party may reasonably
require for the purpose of giving full force and effect to the
provisions of this Agreement.
29. Applicable Lair: This Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which
are in effect as of the date of execution of this Agreement.
30. Agreement Binding on Heirs: This Agreement shall be
binding and shall inure to the benefits of the parties hereto and
their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns.
31. Integration: This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding of the parties and supersedes any and all prior
agreements and negotiations between them. There are no
representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth
herein.
32. Other Documentation: SANDRA and NICK covenant and
agree that they will forthwith execute any and all written
instruments, assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes or
such other writings as may be necessary or desirable for the
proper effectuation of this Agreement.
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33. No Waiver on Default: This Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect unless and until terminated under and
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The failure of either
party to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions
of this Agreement shall in no way affect the right of such party
hereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the waiver of any default
or breach of any provisions hereof be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent default or breach of the same or similar nature, nor
shall it be construed as a waiver of strict performance of any
other obligations herein.
34. Severability: If any term, condition, clause or
provision of this Agreement shall be determined or declared to be
void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term,
condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this
Agreement and in all other respects this Agreement shall be valid
and continue in full force, effect and operation. Likewise, the
failure of any party to meet his or her obligation under any one
or more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the
satisfaction of the conditions precedent, shall in no way avoid or
alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
35. Enforcement of Agxreement: If either party believes
that the other party has breached any provision of this Agreement,
the parties agree to return to the Collaborative Law Process to
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resolve the issue. If the parties are unable to resolve the issues
through the Collaborative Law Process, a party shall have the
right at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach
or seek such other remedies or relief as may be available to him
or her. The party breaching this contract shall be responsible
for payment of reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the
other in enforcing their rights under this agreement.
36. Headings Not Part of Agreen ent: Any heading preceding
the text of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof are
inserted solely for convenience of reference and shall not
constitute a part of this Agreement nor shall they affect its
meaning, construction or effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands
and seals this day and year first above written.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SANDRA J. SCHMID,
Plaintiff
V,
G. NICOLAS SCHMID, JR.,
Defendant
No. 05-5197 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
To The Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry
of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code.
2. Date and Manner of service of the Complaint: Personally served upon
Defendant's attorney, Nora F Blair. Esquire on October 5, 2o05 Acceptance of Service
signed by Defendants attorney on October 5a 2005, anti filed on January 30 2oo6
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code: by Plaintiff, October 22.2008: by Defendant, ARdj 14, 2008.
(b)(1) Date of execution of the Plaintiffs Affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the
Divorce Code: 1"
(2) Date of filing and service of the Plaintiffs Affidavit upon Defendant: -N L,&
4. Related claims pending: All claims have been resolved by the Marital
Settlement Agreement dated April 11; 2008.
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5. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file Praecipe to
Transmit Record, a copy of which is attached: N A.
(b) Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in Section 33oi(c) Divorce was filed with
the Prothonotary: October 24, 2008.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 33o1(c) Divorce was filed with
the Prothonotary: April 21.2oo8.
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Maryann urphy, Esquire
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4902 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA i7o5o
(717) 730-0422
I.D. #61900
Attorney for Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
SANDRA J. SCHMID.
Plaintiff
VERSUS
G. NICOLAS SCHMID, JR.,
Defendant
No.
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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_ , 2008 , IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT SANDRA J. SCHMID PLAINTIFF,
AND G. NICOLAS SCHMID, JR. DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
The Marital Settlement Agreement, dated April 15, 2008,
incorporated. bu
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