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RANDY V. SINGLETON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v
M. ELLEN SINGLETON,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so. the
case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against
you by the court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief
requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you, including custody or visitation of your children,
When grounds for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in
the office of the Prothonotary at Cumberland County Courthouse, I Courthouse Square,
Carlisle, P A 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LA WYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAYBE
ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
717-249.3166
WEIGLE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. - ATTORNEYS AT LAW - 126 EAST KING STREET -. SH1PPENSBURG, PA 17257-1397
RANDY V. SINGLETON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAw ,-,-
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M. ELLEN SINGLETON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OR 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW, comes the above named Plaintiff, Randy V. Singleton, by and through
his attorneys, Weigle & Associates, P,C., and Richard 1. Webber, Jr., Esquire, and seeks to
obtain a Decree in Divorce from the above-named Defendant, upon the grounds hereinafter
more fully set forth:
1. Plaintiff, Randy V. Singleton, is an adult individual presently residing at 145 East
Main Street, Walnut Bottom, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17266, since
June 30, 2005.
2. Defendant, M. Ellen Singleton, is an adult individual presently residing at
2153 Newville Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17241, since
April 1, 2005.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant are nationals and citizens of the United States of America,
and both have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at
least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing ofthe Complaint in Divorce.
4, The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 3, 2000, in Lees Crossroads,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6, Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and the Plaintiff may have the
right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken,
8. The parties have lived separate and apart since April 1 ,2005.
9, The Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
WEIGLE & ASSOCIATES. P.c. - ATTORNEYS AT LAW - 126 EAST KING STREET - SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257-1397
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WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to enter a Decree in Divorce
from the bonds of matrimony and for such other and further relief to which Plaintiff shall
be entitled,
WEIGLE & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
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Attorney ID #49634
126 East King Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Telephone 717.532.7388
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint in Divorce are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa
C.s. 9 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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RANDY V. SINGLETON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2005-6679
M. ELLEN SINGLETON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I accept service of the Notice to Defend and Claim Rights with Complaint in Divorce
attached, in the above referenced matter on behalf of M. Ellen Singleton and certify that I am
authorized to do so.
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Kara Haggerty, Esquire! ( I '
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36 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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RANDY V. SINGLETON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYL VANIA
v
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2005-6679
M. ELLEN SINGLETON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
], A Complaint in divorce under 9330] (c) of thc Divorce Code was filed on December 21,
2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce 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. 9 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Dated:3-3C Nt
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY OF A
DIVORCE DECREE UNDER 113301(c) AND 113301(d) 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. 9 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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RANDY V. SINGLETON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2005-6679
M. ELLEN SINGLETON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in divorce under g3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on December 21.
2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce 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. 1 understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. g 4904 relati to unsworn
falsification to authorities. ~
Dated: b'- ~ Ob /1 ~
Randy V.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A
DIVORCE DECREE UNDER 6 3301(c) AND 6 3301(d) 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! 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. g 4904 re1atin unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Dated: c: /-.06
WEIGLE & ASSOCIATES, p.c. - ATTORNEYS AT LAW - 126 EAST KING STREET - SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257~1397
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this II f L, day of J j >' ' 2005, by and
between RANDY V. SINGLETON, hereinafter referred to as Husband, of 145 East Main Street,
Walnut Bottom, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and M. ELLEN SINGLETON, hereinafter
referred to as Wife, of2153 Newville Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are Husband and Wife, having been married on June 3, 2000,
at Lees Crossroads, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with no children having been born of the
~arriage; and
WHEREAS, diverse unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between the
parties and it is the intention of Wife and Husband to live separate and apart, and the parties hereto
are desirous of settling some of their respective financial and property rights and obligations as
between each other including, without limitation by specification: equitable division of marital
property; and the settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future
support, alimony and lor maintenance of Wife by Husband or of Husband by Wife.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises,
covenants and under takings hereinafter set forth which are hereby acknowledged by each of the
parties hereto, Wife and Husband, each intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as
follows:
AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS
This Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the right of Wife or Husband to a
limited or absolute divorce on lawful grounds, if such grounds exist or shall hereafter exist or to
such defense as may be available to either party. This Agreement is not intended to condone and
shall not be deemed to be a condonation, on the part of either party hereto, of any act or acts on the
part of the other party that have occasioned the disputes or unhappy differences which have
occurred prior to or which may occur subsequent to the date hereof. The parties intend to secure a
mutual consent, no-fault divorce pursuant to the terms of Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code of 1980, as amended.
EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE
The parties agree that unless otherwise specifically provided herein, this Agreement shall
continue in full force and effect after such time as a final decree in divorce may be entered with
respect to the parties.
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AGREEMENT TO BE INCORPORATED IN DIVORCE DECREE
The parties agree that the terms of this Agreement may be incorporated into any divorce
decree, which may be entered with respect to them.
DATE OF EXECUTION
The "date of execution" or "execution date" of the Agreement shall be defined as the date
upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each executed the Agreement on the same date.
Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the
date of execution by the party bst executing this Agreement.
ADVICE OF COUNSEL
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to Randy
V. Singleton, by Richard L. Webber, Jr., Esquire, who is attorney for Husband, and to M. Ellen
Singleton, by Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire, attorney for Wife. Both parties acknowledge that they fully
understand the facts and have been fully informed as to their legal rights and obligations and
understand the same. The parties hereto further acknowledge and accept that this Agreement is, in
the circumstances, fair and equitable and that it is being entered into freely and voluntarily after
having received such advice and with such knowledge, 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.
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Wife and Husband may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and apart. They shall
be free from any control, restraint, interference or authority, direct or indirect, by the other in all
respects as fully as if they were unmarried. They may reside at such place as they may select. Each
may, for his or her separate use or benefit, conduct, carry on and engage in any business,
occupation, profession or employment, which to him or her may seem advisable, Wife and
Husband shall not molest, harass, disturb or malign each other or the respective families of each
other nor compel or attempt to compel the other to cohabit or dwell by any means or in any manner
whatsoever with him or her.
SEPARATION DATE
The parties do hereby acknowledge that they separated on or about April 1, 2005. It is
hereby agreed that April 1, 2005, shall be the separation date for purposes of equitable distribution
under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code unless altered by subsequent agreement of the parties in
writing and signed by each of the parties. No attempt at reconciliation shall be considered to alter
the separation date unless evidenced by written agreement.
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PERSONAL PROPERTY
Husband and Wife do hereby acknowledge that they have previously divided their tangible
personal property including, but without limitation, jewelry, clothes, furniture, furnishings, rugs,
carpets, household equipment and appliances, pictures, books, works of art and other personal
property and hereafter Wife agrees that all of the property in the possession of Husband shall be the
sole and sepaJ:ate property of Husband; and Husband agrees that all of the property in the
possession of Wife shall be the sole and separate property of Wife. The parties do hereby
specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon whatever claims, if any, he or she may
have with respect to the above items which shall become the sole and sepaJ:ate property of the other,
with full power to him or her to dispose of the same as fully and effectually, as though he or she
were unmartied.
AIRPLANE. BOAT. JET SKIS
Wife hereby releases any interest that she may have with respect to a Cessna 172
airplane, a Sea fuly boat, and jet skis.
MOTOR VEHICLES
Husband shall release to Wife his interest in the 1997 Pace Arrow motor home. Wife shall
be responsible for any encumbrance(s) affecting the motor home and shall pay any deficiency or
receive any surplus resulting from its sale.
Each party hereby releases any interest in the motor vehicles that aJ:e in possession of the
other paJ:ty.
REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 141 EAST MAIN STREET. WALNUT BOTTOM. PA
The parties acknowledge that the real estate located at 141 East Main Street, Walnut Bottom,
Pennsylvania has been sold and that net proceeds of $49,528.50 were received, Husband's
attorneys, Weigle & Associates, P.C, are presently holding the proceeds in escrow. Wife shall receive
Twenty-five Thousand ($25,000.00) dollars upon execution of this Agreement. Husband shall
receive the remaining $24,528.50 upon execution of this Agreement.
REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 145 EAST MAIN STREET. WALNUT BOTTOM.
PA AND BUSINESS KNOWN AS KARTUNES UNLIMITED
Husband owns real estate located at 145 East Main Street, Walnut Bottom, South Newton
Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. In addition, he owns a business known as Kartunes
Unlimited, Inc. Wife waives any rights and claims related to the said real estate, the business and any
related assets. Husband shall assume all obligations related thereto. Wife shall execute a Quit Claim
Deed simultaneously herewith releasing any interest that she has in the real estate.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Each paJ:ty hereby waives any rights in any employee benefits of the other party.
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, FUNDS ON DEPOSIT AT BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
The parties have previously distributed the marirnl checking and savings accounts.
AFTER-ACOUlRED PERSONAL PROPERTY IREAL ESTATE
Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independendy of any claim or right of the
other, all items of personal property, tangible or intangible, and any real estate 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.
WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS
Husband shall be solely responsible for =y credit card or other debt obligations that are
listed in his sole name.
Wife shall be solely responsible for any credit card or other debt obligations that are listed in
her sole name.
Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other party hannless from the liabilities
assumed. 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 hannless from and against any and all such debts, liabilities or obligations of every kind
which may have heretofore been incurred by them, including those for necessities, except for the
obligations arising out of this Agreement.
WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS
Wife and Husband each covenant, warrant, represent and agree that each will now and at all
times hereafter save harmless and keep the other indemnified from all debts, charges and liabilities
incurred by the other after the execution date of this Agreement, except as may be otherwise
specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement and that neither of them shall hereafter
incur a liability whatsoever for which the estate of the other may be liable.
LEGAL FEES
Each party shall pay their own legal fees associated with the drafting and execution of this
Agreement and the divorce action.
INCOME TAX RETURNS
The parties agree to file separate federal and state income tax returns for the 2004 tax year
and subsequent years.
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MUTUAL RELEASES
Husband and Wife each do hereby murually remise, release, quitclaim and forever discharge
the other and the estate of each other, for all time to come, and for all purposes whatsoever, of and
from any and all rights, title and interest, or claims in or against the property (including income and
gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other or against the estate of such other, of whatsoever
nature and wheresoever siruate, which he or she now has or at any time hereafter may have against
such other, the estate of such other or any part thereof, whether arising out of any former acts,
contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by way of dower, courtesy, or claims in the
nature of dower or courtesy or widow's or widower's rights, family exemption or similar allowance,
or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's will; or the right to treat a
lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary, or all other rights of a surviving spouse to
pomicipate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of (a) Pennsylvania, (b) any
State, Commonwealth or territory of the United States, or (c) any other country, except, and only
except, all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise
under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. It is the intention of Husband and
Wife to give to each other by the execution of this Agreement a full, complete and general release
with respect to any and all property of any kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other
now owns or may hereafter acquire, except and only except all rights and agreements and obligations
of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any
provision thereof.
WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING
No modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and
signed by both parties and no waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a
waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
BANKRUPTCY
The respective duties, covenants and obligations of each party under this Agreement shall
not be dischargeable by bankruptcy, but if any bankruptcy court should discharge a party of accrued
obligations to the other, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect thereafter as to any
duties, covenants and obligations accruing or to be performed thereafter.
DIVORCE
The parties hereto agree to enter into a murual consent divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, as amended. Husband agrees to pursue a divorce action in the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, to be the Plaintiff therein, and to
pay the filing fees and service costs for doing so. Wife agrees to sign the necessary documents,
including the Affidavit of Consent, at such time after the ninety (90) days of the filing of the
Complaint and further instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to
the provisions of this Agreement.
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MUTUAL COOPERATION'
Each party shall, at any time and from time to time hereafter, take any and all steps and
execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all future instruments and/or
documents that the other party may reasonably require for the purpose of giving full force and effect
to the provisions of this Agreement.
LAW OF PENNSYLVANIA APPLICABLE
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS
This Agreement shall be binding and shall insure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
BREACH
If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party shall have the right,
at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other remedies or relief as
may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract shall be responsible for
payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights under this Agreement.
WAIVER OF ALIMONY AND OTHER RIGHTS
The parties hereto have been informed of their rights or have been advised to seek counsel
to inform them of their rights under and pursuant to the Divorce Code, Action of April 2, 1980,
Number 1980-26, as amended, particularly the provisions for alimony, alimony pendente lite,
equitable distribution of marital property, counsel fees or expenses. Both parties agree that this
Agreement shall conclusively provide for the distribution of property under the said law and except
as specifically provided for in this agreement, hereby waive, release and relinquish any further rights
they may respectively have against the other for alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable
distribution of marital property, counsel fees or expenses. From the date hereof, each party may
acquire either personal or real property in their own name. Any property so acquired shall be owned
solely by the individual and shall not be subject to any claim whatsoever by the other party.
RECONCILATION
The parties shall only effect a legal reconciliation that supersedes this agreement by their
signed agreement containing a specific statement that they have reconciled and that this agreement
shall be null and void; otherwise, this agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Further, the
parties may attempt a reconciliation, which action, if not consummated by the aforesaid agreement,
shall not affect in any way the legal effect of this agreement or cause any new marital rights or
obligations to accrue.
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ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any and
all prior agreements and negotiations between them, There are no representations or warranties
other than those expressly set forth herein.
NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless and until terminated under and
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The failure of either 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 breach of any provision hereof be
construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature, nor shall it be
construed as a waiver of strict performance of any other obligations herein.
TAX CONSEOUENCES
By this agreement, the parties have intended to effectuate any by this agreement have
equitable divided their marital property. The parties have determined that such equitable division
conforms to a right and just standard with regard to the rights of each party. The division of
existing marital property is not, except as may be otherwise expressly provided herein, intended by
the parties to institute in any way a sale or exchange of assets and the division is being effected
without the introduction of outside funds of other property no constituting a part of the marital
estate.
SEVERABILITY
The parties agree that the separate obligations contained in this Agreement shall be deemed
to be interdependent. If any term, clause, or provision of this Agreement shall be determined by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the
Agreement may be reviewed and renegotiated in order to fulfill as closely as possible the purpose of
the invalid provision. Notwithstanding any release contained herein, the parties intend that they
may reinstate any and all economic claims to the extent available under the Divorce Code of 1990.
Further, any court of competent jurisdiction may, under the equitable provisions and purposes of
the Divorce Code, reinstate any economic claim which was available at the time of the parties'
separation or avoid any waiver herein contained to renegotiate or effectuate as nearly as possible the
purpose of the unenforceable provision.
HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT
Any headings 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.
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VOLUNTARY EXECUTION
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to the
parties by their respective counsel, and each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and
equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any duress or undue
influence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the day and
year first above written.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTI OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the ~ day of .:;:!vtr ,2005, before me a Notary
Public, the undersigned officer, personally appearbd Randy V. Singleton, known to me to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement and acknowledged that he executed the
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTI OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the 7 f'j, day of 9 u4 ' 2005, before me a Notary
Public, the undersigned officer, personally appeared M. Ellen Singleton, known to me to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement and acknowledged that she executed the
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal.
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Anpla F. Unger, Nol8ry Public
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Commission Expires Oct 7, 2008
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RANDY V. SINGLETON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2005-6679
M. ELLEN SINGLETON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
I. Grounds for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under 9 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: December 28, 2005, by mailing postage
paid, at Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to Kara Haggerty, Esquire, Attorney
for Defendant, with Acceptance of Service being dated December 28, 2005, and filed
December 30,2005.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by 9 3301(c) of the Divorce Code:
by Plaintiff, June 6, 2006; by Defendant, March 30, 2006.
4. Related claims pending: The attached Marital Agreement between the parties dated July II,
2005, shall be incorporated but not merged into this Decree in Divorce pursuant to the
said Agreement.
5. Date Plaintiffs Waiver in 9 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the prothonotary:
July 5, 2006
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in 9 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the prothonotary:
April 18, 2006
WEIGLE & ASSOCIATES, p.e.
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Richard 1. Webber, Jr., EsqUIre
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney ID #49634
126 East King Street
Shippensburg, P A 17257
Telephone (717)532.7388
WEIGLE & ASSOC1ATES, p.c. - ATTORNEYS AT LAW - 126 EAST KING STREET - SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257-1397
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF
PENNA.
RANDY V. SINGLETON,
No.
2005-6679
PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
M. ELLEN SINGLETON,
DEFENDANT
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,
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RANDY V. SIJIIGLETON
2006
, IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT
, PLAINTIFF,
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AND
M. F.r.T.KN SINGLETON
, 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 between the parties dated July 11, 2005,
shall be incorporated but not merged into this Decree in Divorce pursuant
to the said Agreement.
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