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KENNETH F. LEWIS, ESQUIRE
I.D. #69383
1101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 234-3136
Attorney for Plaintiff
JEANNE ZENTMEYER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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KURT ZENTMEYER,
Defendant
DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHT~
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 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 at: 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 17013
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNUlMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166 OR (800) 990-9108
KENNETH F. LEWIS, ESQUIRE
I.D. #69383
1101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 234-3136
Attorney for Plaintiff
JEANNE ZENTMEYER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. OS- -107U
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KURT ZENTMEYER,
Defendant
DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
COUNT I
Reauest for a No-fault Divorce Under S3301(c)
of the Domestic Relations Code
1. Plaintiff is JEANNE ZENTMEYER, who currently resides
at 2475A Rosstown Road, Wellsville, Pennsylvania 17365.
2. Defendant is KURT ZENTMEYER, who currently resides at
288 Dorwart circle, Etters, Pennsylvania 17319.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident in the
Commonwealth for at least six (6) months immediately previous to
the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 20,
1986 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for
annulment between the parties.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is
available and that Plaintiff may have the right to request that the
court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Court to
enter a Decree of Divorce pursuant to S 3301(c) of the Domestic
Relations Code.
DATED: J~)L!J~~~
LEWIS, ESQUIRE
or Plaint.iff
VERIFICATION
I hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing
document are true and correct. I understand that false statements
herein are made subj ect to the penal ties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: /l/ZJ )05
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS
2005, by
ZENTMEYER
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made this IOf~ day of f)~{flf!jef
KURT ZENTMEYER ("Husband") and
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JEANNE
WIT N E SSE T H:
WHEREAS, the parties, currently Husband and Wife, will be
filing for and obtaining a decree in divorcej: and
WHEREAS,
effectuate and
debts; and
by this Agreement, the parties have intended to
equitably divide their marital property and marital
WHEREAS, diverse unhappy differences and difficulties have
arisen between the parties and it is their intention to live
separate and apart for the rest of their lives and to settle any
claims by one against the other or against their estates.
NOW THEREFORE, with the foregoing recitals being incorporated
by reference and deemed as an essential part hereof and in
consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises set forth
herein and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of
which is hereby acknowledged, the parties, each intending to be
legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as follows:
1. 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. This Agreement shall be incorporated,
but not merged into the final decree in divorce.
2. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
The parties confirm each has relied on the substantial
accuracy of the financial disclosure of the ot.her as an inducement
to executing this Agreement. No representations have been made by
either party to the other, or by anyone else, as to the financial
status of the other except as set forth in this Agreement.
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3. ADVICE OF COUNSEL.
wife has been advised regarding this Agreement by her
attorney, Kenneth Lewis. Husband has been advised regarding this
Agreement by the attorney of his choosing or has chosen to forego
seeking such advice. Both parties acknowledqe this Agreement is,
under the circumstances, fair and equitable and that it is being
entered into freely and voluntarily, af,ter having received
independent legal advice, or choosing not to do so. The parties
acknowledge this Agreement is not the result of duress or undue
influence and is not the result of any collusion or improper or
illegal agreement (s) . This Agreement shall be construed as if
drafted by both parties.
4. DISCLOSURE AND WAIVER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS.
The parties understand each has the right to obtain from
the other party a complete inventory of all the property either or
both parties now own or owned as of the date of separation, and
that each has the right to have such property valued by appraisals
or otherwise. The parties understand they have the right to have
a Court hold hearings and make decisions on the matters covered by
this Agreement. Both parties understand a Court's decision
concerning the parties' respective rights and obligations might be
different from the provisions of this AgreemE!nt.
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.
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Divorce Code.
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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.
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5. PERSONAL RIGHTS.
Husband and Wife, may live separate and apart. Each
shall be free from any interference, direct or indirect, by the
other in all respects as if they were unmarried. Husband and Wife
shall not harass, disturb or malign each other or the respective
families of the other nor attempt to compel the other to cohabit or
dwell by any means or in any manner whatsoever with him or her.
6. MUTUAL RELEASES.
Husband and Wife each mutually release and forever
discharge the other and the other's estate from any and all rights
of the other or against the other's estate, which he/she now has or
may hereafter have against the other or the other's estate, arising
out of any circumstance whatsoever (intestate laws, the right to
take against the spouse's will, and/or all other rights of a
surviving spouse to participate in a decea,sed spouse's estate,
regardless of the jurisdiction). The release includes any rights
which either party may have or at any time hereafter have for past,
present or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente
lite, counsel fees, equitable distribution, costs or expenses,
whether arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise,
except, and only except, rights and obligations arising under this
Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. It is the
intention of Husband and Wife to give to each other a complete and
general release with respect to all property of any kind or nature,
which the other now owns or may hereafter acquire, except and only
excepting rights and obligations arising under this Agreement.
7. PERSONAL PROPERTY.
The parties make the following disposition and settlement with
respect to their personal property.
a) Husband and Wife agree they have equitably divided
all their personal property to each's satisfaction and that each
shall retain the property in his/her possession at the time of this
Agreement (except as provided otherwise in this Agreement) .
b) Financial Accounts. The parti,es acknowledge there
are no jointly-titled financial accounts. Husband and Wife agree
that each shall maintain all the financial accounts currently
ti tled in his/her name, including but not limi 1:ed to bank accounts,
credit union accounts, IRAs, certificates of deposit, 401K plans
and any other accounts of whatever nature, except as provided for
in this agreement. Each waives any rights he/she may have to the
others financial accounts.
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c) Railroad Retirement. The partiE,s acknowledge Husband
has retirement benefits through the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board.
The parties agree that Wife shall be entitled to 50% of Husband's
non-tier I benefits. The parties shall equally share in the cost
of enforcing this paragraph (i.e. the cost of preparing a Qualified
Domestic Relations Order or any filing fees that may be necessary) .
d) Automobiles.
i) Husband shall retain and be the sole owner of
the Ford Ranger pick-up and Volkswagen Scirocco (both titled in his
name). Husband shall be responsible for all debts and expenses
pertaining to these vehicles and shall indemnify wife from any harm
arising from the possession and/or ownership of these vehicles.
ii) Wife shall retain and be the sole owner of the
Jeep Wrangler (titled in her name). Wife shall be responsible for
all debts and expenses pertaining to thif; vehicle and shall
indemnify husband from any and all harm arising from the possession
and/or ownership of these vehicles.
8. AFTER-ACQUIRED PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy,
independently of any claim or right of the other, all items of
personal property, tangible or intangible, he,reafter 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 not married.
9. REAL ESTATE.
Husband shall become sole owner of the property located
at 288 Dorwart Circle, Etters, PA 17319, currently titled in both
parties' names. Husband shall be responsible for all debts and
expenses associated with this property and shall indemnify wife
from any and all harm arising from the possession and/or ownership
of this property.
Husband shall refinance all mortgages, home equity loans,
lines of credit, etc. or otherwise remove wife's name from all such
obligations within 120 days from the date of this agreement.
Husband shall pay wife $50,000.00, representing her share of the
equity in the home. Concurrent with the $50,000.00 payment and the
removal of Wife's obligations with respect to the property, Wife
shall execute a Deed transferring all her righ1:s in the property to
Husband.
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10. ALIMONY. ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. SPOUSAL SUPPORT.
The parties hereby waive and surrender any rights and/or
claims they may have to interim or final alimony, alimony pendente
lite and spousal support.
11. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS.
The parties waive and surrender any rights and/or claims
they may have to interim or final counsel fe<es and/or costs.
12. DEBTS.
a) The parties acknowledge there are no jointly-titled
debts. Each party shall be solely responsible for all debts listed
in his/her sole name. Each party shall indemnify and hold the
other harmless against all actions or collections of whatever kind
arising out of these debts.
b) Each party represents he/she has not incurred any
liability for which the other may be responsible except as may
be provided for in this Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify
or hold the other party harmless from and against any and all such
debts, except for the obligations arising ou1t of this Agreement.
13. WARRANTIES TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS.
Husband and Wife each agree that each will now and at all
times hereafter save harmless and keep the o1:her 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 any liability whatsoever for
which the estate of the other may be liable.
14. 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.
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15. BREACH.
The parties agree that if either fails in the due
performance of any of his or her obligations under this Agreement,
the other party shall have the right at his or her election to sue
for damages for breach thereof, to sue for specific performance, or
to seek any other legal remedies as may be available and said other
party shall have the right to recover his or her reasonable legal
fees and costs for any services rendered by his or her attorney.
16. MUTUAL COOPERATION.
Each party shall, at any time and from time to time
hereafter, take all steps and execute, ackno.lledge and deliver to
the other party any 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.
17. LAW OF PENNSYLVANIA APPLICABLE.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
18. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS.
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective
executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
to the
heirs,
19. 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.
20. 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
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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 or any other obligations herein.
21. SEVERABILITY.
If any term or provision of this Agreement shall be
determined to be invalid, then only that term or provision shall be
stricken 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 her or his obligations under anyone
or more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the
satisfaction of the conditions precedent, shall in no way void or
al ter the remaining obligations of the parti,=s.
22. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT.
Any headings preceding the text of the 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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KENNETH F. LEWIS, ESQUIRE
1.D. #69383
1101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 234-3136
Attorney for Plaintiff
JEANNE ZENTMEYER,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No.OS-b7bb evil Term
KURT ZENTMEYER,
Defendant
DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I accept service of the Complaint in Divorce.
DATE:
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JEANNE ZENTMEYER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 05-6766 civil Term
KURT ZENTMEYER,
Defendant
DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To The Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information,
to the Court for entry of a Divorce Decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under section
(X) 3301(c)
() 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Acceptance of
Service siqned 1/05/06 and filed 1/11/06.
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 and Waiver of Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree: by the Plaintiff on
4/10/06; by the Defendant on 4/10/06.
4. Related claims pending: NONE. property settlement
aqreement incorporated into decree.
DATED: 4{11{06
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KEN ETH . LEWIS, ESQ.
Attorney I.D. #69383
1101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 234-3136
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KENNETH F. LEWIS, ESQUIRE
I.D. #69383
1101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 234-3136
Attorney for Plaintiff
JEANNE ZENTMEYER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 05-6766 civil Term
KURT ZENTMEYER,
Defendant
DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce was filed under section 3301
(c) of the Divorce Code on December 28, 2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is
irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the
date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry or a Final Decree in Divorce
after service of notice to intention to request entry of the
decree.
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
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NO. 05-6766 civil Term
KURT ZENTMEYER,
Defendant
DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION
3301 (ol OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to 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
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.
4. I verify that the statements made in the foregoing
document 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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KENNETH F. LEWIS, ESQUIRE
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1101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 234-3136
Attorney for Plaintiff
JEANNE ZENTMEYER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 05-6766 civil Term
KURT ZENTMEYER,
Defendant
DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce was filed under Section 3301
(c) of the Divorce Code on December 28, 2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is
irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the
date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce
after service of notice to intention to request entry of the
decree.
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.
Dated:
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JEANNE ZENTMEYER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 05-6766 civil Term
KURT ZENTMEYER,
Defendant
DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION
3301 (e) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to 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
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.
4. I verify that the statements made in the foregoing
document 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.
Dated:
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