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FRANCES C. BESSELMAN :IN "TI IE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:IN DIVORCE:
DAVID M. BESSELMAN.
Defendant :NO.
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 lake prompt action. You are warned that if you
fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree oi'divorce or annulment may
be entered against you by the court. A judgment may also be entered against for any
other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievahle breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is
available in the Office of the Prothonotary at:
Office of the Prothonotarv
Cumberland County Court House
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 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
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
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FRANCES C. BESSELMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
DAVID M. BESSELMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
NO. O(o. 13Y &0 COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Frances C. Besselman, who, by and through her attor-
neys, Thomas A. Beckley, Esquire, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire, and Beckley & Madden, of
Counsel, files this Complaint, in which she avers that:
1. Plaintiff, Frances C. Besselman, is an adult individual residing at 208 Winding
Way, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
2. Defendant, David M. Besselman, is an adult individual residing at 208 Winding
Way, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
3. Both parties were bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for
at least six months immediately prior to the filing of the original Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 25, 1960.
5. There have been no prior actions in divorce or for annulment between the parties
in this or any other jurisdiction.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
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7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that Plaintiff or
Defendant has the right to request the Court to require the parties to participate in such
counseling.
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REQUEST FOR A NO-FAULT DIVORCE
UNDER SECTIONS 3301(c) OR (d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
8. The averments contained in Paragraphs 1 through 7 of this Complaint are incorpo-
rated herein by reference as though set forth in full.
9. Plaintiff's marriage to Defendant is irretrievably broken.
10. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that she may have the
right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §§3301(c) or (d), Plaintiff, Frances C.
Besselman, respectfully requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce.
COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
UNDER SECTION 3502 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
11. The averments contained in Paragraphs I through 10 of this Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full.
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12. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and personal, during the
marriage, which constitutes marital property subject to equitable distribution under the Divorce
Code.
13. Plaintiff and Defendant each owned, prior to the marriage, both real and personal
property which has increased in value during the marriage and/or which has been exchanged for
other property which has increased in value during the marriage, all of which property is marital
property subject to equitable distribution under the Divorce Code.
14. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable division of
said property.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §3502, Plaintiff, Frances C. Besselman,
respectfully requests the Court to divide all marital property equitably between the parties.
COUNT III
REQUEST FOR ALIMONY
UNDER SECTION 3701 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
15. The averments contained in Paragraphs 1 through 14 of this Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full.
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16. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable means and is un-
able to support herself in the lifestyle established during the marriage.
17. Plaintiff requires reasonable support to adequately maintain herself in accordance
with the standard of living established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §3701, Plaintiff, Frances C. Besselman,
respectfully requests the Court to enter an award of alimony in her favor.
COUNT IV
ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES,
COSTS AND EXPENSES
UNDER SECTION 3702 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
18. The averments contained in Paragraphs 1 through 17 of this Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full.
19. Plaintiff has employed counsel, but is unable to pay the necessary and reasonable
attorney's fees for said counsel.
20. Plaintiff is unable to sustain herself during the course of this litigation.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §3702, Plaintiff, Frances C. Besselman,
respectfully requests the Court to enter an award of Alimony Pendente Lite, interim counsel fees,
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costs and expenses, until final hearing and thereupon award such additional counsel fees, costs
and expenses as deemed appropriate.
DATED: January 6, 2006
Of Counsel
BECKLEY & MADDEN
212 North Third Street
P.O. Box 11998
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1998
(717) 233-7691
Respectfully submitted,
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Attorneys for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I, Frances C. Besselman, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing
document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATED:
Frances C. Besselman
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FRANCES C. BESSELMAN,
Plaintiff
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DAVID M. BESSELMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
NO. 2006-134 CIVIL
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, David M. Besselman, hereby accept service of the Divorce Complaint filed in the
above-captioned action on behalf of Plaintiff, Frances C. Besselman.
DATED: January 10, 2006
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DAVID M. BESSELMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NO.: 2006-134
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
To the Prothonotary:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendant, David M. Besselman, as
counsel in the above referenced matter
Dated: ?S
S ndra L. Meilton
Attorney I.D. # 32551
TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.
111 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-4121
Attorney for Defendant
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FRANCES C. BESSELMAN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
DAVID M. BESSELMAN,
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Defendant : NO. 2006
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION, ALIMONY AND
ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES, COST AND EXPENSES
COUNTS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly withdraw the Equitable Distribution, Alimony and Alimony Pendente
Lite, Counsel Fees, Costs and Expenses Counts filed in the above-captioned action.
DATED: _69
of Counsel
BECKLEY & MADDEN
21 a North Third Street
P.O. Box 11998
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717)233-7691
Respectfully submitted,
Eliz eth
Attorney for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document was this day served upon the person and in the manner indicated
below.
SERVICE BY FIRST CLASS MAIL:
Sandra L. Meilton, Esquire
Daley Zucker Meilton Miner & Gingrich, LLC
1029 Scenery Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17109
DATED: May 6, 2009
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FRANCES C. BESSELMAN, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
DAVID M. BESSELMAN,
Defendant :NO. 2006 -- 134
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on January 6, 2006.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
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. §
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:
Frances C. Besselman
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FRANCES C. BESSELMAN, JN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND. CQfJNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
DAVID M. BESSELMAN,
Defendant :NO. 2006 -- 134
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of
property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by
the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed
with the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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DALEY ZucKER MEILTON MINER & GINGRICH, LLC
1029 Scenery Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-4795
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANCES C. BESSELMAN,
Plaintiff No. 2006-134
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAVID M. BESSELMAN,
Defendant (In Divorce)
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT & WAIVER OF MARRIAGE COUNSELING
1. A complaint in divorce under § 3301(c) or § 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code
was filed on January 6, 2006.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and at least
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.
4. I understand that I can request that the Court Order marriage counseling
and that there are a list of counselors available at the Prothonotary's office; however, I do
not want marriage counseling.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
David M. Besselman, Defendant
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Lindsay Gingrich Maclay, Esquire
DALEY ZUCKER MEILTON MINER & GINGRICH, LLC
1029 Scenery Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-4795
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANCES C. BESSELMAN,
Plaintiff No. 2006-134
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAVID M. BESSELMAN,
Defendant (In Divorce)
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER 43301 (c) AND &3301 (d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of
property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by
the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed
with the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
David M. esselman, Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANCES C. BESSELMAN,
Plaintiff
DAVID M. BESSELMAN,
Defendant
No. 2006-134
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
(In Divorce)
THIS AGREEMENT is made this 0day of A , 2009, BY
and BETWEEN Frances C. Besselman of 208 Winding Way, Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as Wife,
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RECITALS
R.1: The Parties hereto were Husband and Wife, having been joined in
David M. Besselman of 790 North Highland Drive, Apartment H, Harrisburg, Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as Husband.
marriage on June 25, 1960 in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; and
R.2: There were three (3) children born of this marriage, all of whom are now
emancipated; and
R.3: Differences have arisen between the Parties, in consequence of which the
parties have lived separate and apart since on or about November 11, 2005; and
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R.4: The Parties have resolved that it is not possible to continue the marital
relationship between them for reasons known to them, in consequence of which they are
living separate and apart; and
R.5: Wife filed a Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County on January 6,
2006 to the above-referenced term and number; and
R.6: It is the desire and intention of the Parties, after long and careful
consideration, to amicably adjust, compromise and settle all property rights, and all rights
in, to or against the property or estate of the other, including property heretofore or
subsequently acquired by either Party, and to settle all disputes existing between them,
including any claims or rights that they may have under the provisions of the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code, as amended; and
R.7: The Parties also desire to settle their issues of counsel fees and costs, and
the settling of any and all claims and possible claims against the other or against their
respective estates; and
R.8: The Parties desire to resolve all claims pending between them, including
the settlement of all of their respective property rights and other rights growing out of
their marriage relationship including, but not limited to, all matters between them relating
to the ownership of real and personal property, claims for spousal support, alimony,
alimony pendente lite, counsel fees and costs; and
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R.9: Husband and Wife declare that each has had a full and fair opportunity to
obtain independent legal advice of counsel of their selection; that Husband has- been
independently represented by Sandra L. Meilton, Esquire, of Daley Zucker Meilton Miner
& Gingrich, LLC, and that Wife has been independently represented by Elizabeth S.
Beckley, Esquire; and
R.10: Both Husband and Wife each covenant that they have made full and
complete disclosure to the other of his/her respective property holdings and income; and
R.11: The parties confirm that they have relied on the completeness and
substantial. accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other as an inducement to the
execution of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that there has been no formal
discovery conducted in their pending divorce action and that neither party has filed an
Inventory and Appraisement as required by Section 3505(b) of the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rights of either party to pursue a claim for
equitable distribution, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, of any interest owned
by the other party in an asset of any nature at any time prior to the date of execution of this
Agreement that was not disclosed to the other party or his or her counsel prior to the date
of the within Agreement is expressly reserved. In the event that either party, at any time
hereafter, discovers such an undisclosed asset, the parry shall have the right to petition the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to make equitable distribution of said
asset. Further, the non-disclosing party shall be responsible for payment of counsel fees,
costs or expenses incurred by the other party in seeking equitable distribution of said asset.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Agreement shall in all other respects remain in full
force and effect.
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NOW THEREFORE, with the aforegoing recitals being hereinafter incorporated
by reference and deemed an essential part hereof and in consideration of the covenants
and promises hereinafter to be mutually kept and performed by each Party, as well as for
other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the
Parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby 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(s) as he or she from time to time
may choose or deem fit, free from any control, restraint or interference from the other.
Neither Party will molest the other or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell
with him/her by any legal or other proceeding. Neither Party shall disparage or discredit
the other in any way, nor in any way injure his or her reputation; nor shall either of them
act or permit anyone else to act in any way which might tend to create any disaffection or
disloyalty or disrespect between the members of the family of either Party. Each Party
shall be free of the interference, authority or contact by the other as if he or she was
single and unmarried except as maybe necessary to carry out the terms of this Agreement.
(2) DIVORCE: The Parties acknowledge that the marriage is irretrievably
broken and that they will secure a mutual consent no-fault divorce decree in the above-
captioned divorce action. Simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement, the
parties shall execute their respective Affidavits of Consent and Waiver of Notice Forms
necessary to finalize the Divorce. Said Affidavits and Waivers shall immediately
thereafter be filed with the Cumberland County Prothonotary's Office.
If either Party fails or refuses to execute and file the foregoing documents, said
failure or refusal shall be considered a material breach of this Agreement for which the
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other party may receive counsel fees and sanctions. Said breach does not entitle either
party to seek termination, or invalidation, of this Agreement, nor does it permit the other
party to assert the agreement as void for failure to execute the Consent and Waiver.
(3) REAL PROPERTY: The parties jointly own the property located at 208
Winding Way, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, (hereinafter "Marital
Residence"). Wife estimates the current fair market value of the Marital Residence to be
Two Hundred Thirty Thousand ($230,000.00) Dollars and Husband estimates the current
fair market value of the Marital Residence to be Two Hundred Fifty Thousand
($250,000.00) Dollars; however, the parties did not have an appraisal of the Marital
Residence conducted in conjunction with this agreement. The only encumbrance on the
Marital Residence is a Home Equity Line of Credit through PNC Bank (hereinafter "PNC
HELOC") which had an unpaid principal balance of Forty-One Thousand Five Hundred
Thirty-Four and 92/100 ($41,534.92) Dollars in February of 2008. Said PNC HELOC is
in joint names.
Husband shall begin paying the parties' joint PNC HELOC the same month that
Husband lowers his alimony payment to Wife to the sum of $2,500.00 per month as
provided for in Section (11) of this Agreement; however, nothing in this Agreement will
require Husband to refinance the joint PNC HELOC solely into his name. The parties
have agreed that they shall close the PNC HELOC so that neither party can further
encumber the Marital Residence. If the parties have not already done so, they shall take
whatever steps necessary to close the PNC HELOC within ten (10) days of the execution
of this Agreement. The parties have further agreed that the parties' joint Ameritrade
account, account number ending in 2980 (hereinafter Ameritrade 2980"), will remain in
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joint names until such time as the PNC HELOC is paid off. So long as there is an
outstanding balance on the PNC HELOC, Husband will ensure that the account will
always have enough money in it to pay off the PNC HELOC in full; however, nothing
will prevent Husband from using the funds in the Ameritrade 2980 account, so long as
there remains enough money in said account to pay off, in full, the PNC HELOC at any
given time. For tax purposes, Husband shall claim any and all mortgage interest
associated with his payment of the PNC HELOC on the Marital Residence. If Wife
would receive the mortgage interest statement at the end of any calendar year, she hereby
agrees to forward said statement to Husband within five (5) days of receipt of same.
With the exception of the PNC HELOC payments for which Husband agrees to be
responsible, commencing on the execution date of this Agreement, and without regard to
when bills for such items are incurred, received, or due, Wife shall be solely responsible
for all past, present and future costs/liabilities associated with or attributable to
maintaining the Marital Residence, including, but not limited to, all real estate taxes,
water/sewer rents, gas, electric/telephone service, homeowners insurance, and expenses
and repairs, and Wife shall keep Husband and his successors, assigns, heirs, executors,
and administrators indemnified and held harmless from any liability, cost or expenses,
including attorney's fees, which are incurred in connection with such maintenance, cost,
and expenses resulting from Wife's ownership of the Marital Residence.
Nothing in this Agreement will prevent Wife from selling the Marital Residence
should she wish to do so. In the event that Wife chooses to sell the Marital Residence
and the PNC HELOC is not yet paid in full, she shall provide to Husband notice, in
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writing, of her intention to sell the Marital Residence and Husband shall, within thirty
(30) days of receipt of said notice, pay off the joint PNC HELOC.
Husband shall, simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement, execute a
Special Warranty Deed waiving any and all right, title and interest he may have in and to
the Marital Residence, specifically including, but not limited to, any increase in value of
the Marital Residence during the course of the parties' marriage. Said Special Warranty
Deed shall be prepared by Wife's attorney and recorded in the Cumberland County
Recorder of Deeds office, at Wife's expense after both parties have executed this
Agreement.
(4) HUSBAND'S BUSINESS: Husband shall retain as his sole and separate
property the business known as Besselman Pediatric Associates, along with all fixtures,
equipment, accounts receivable, etc. Commencing on the execution date of this
Agreement, and without regard to when bills for such items are incurred, received or due,
Husband shall be solely responsible for all past, present and future costs or liabilities
associated with or attributable to maintaining Besselman Pediatric Associates, including,
but not limited to, any and all rents, utilities, electric and telephone service, insurance,
and repairs, and Husband shall keep Wife and her successors, assigns, heirs, executors,
and administrators indemnified and held harmless from any liability, cost or expenses,
including attorney's fees, which are incurred in connection with such maintenance, cost,
and expenses or resulting from Husband's ownership of Besselman Pediatric Associates.
Wife hereby waives any right, title and/or interest she may have in and to
Besselman Pediatric Associates. Wife further agrees to execute any and all documents
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necessary to relinquish any and all right, title and/or interest she may have in and to
Besselman Pediatric Associates within five (5) days of a request by Husband to do so.
(5) DEBT:
A. WIFE'S DEBTS: Wife represents and warrants to Husband
that since their separation on November 11, 2005, she has not, and in the future she will
not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which Husband or his estate might be
responsible and shall indemnify and save harmless from any and all claims or demands
made against him by reason of debts or obligations incurred by her.
From the date of execution of this Agreement, Wife shall use only those credit
cards and accounts for which she is individually liable and the parties agree to cooperate
in closing any remaining accounts which provide for joint liability.
B. HUSBAND'S DEBTS: Husband represents and warrants to Wife
that since their separation on November 11, 2005, he has not, and in the future he will
not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which Wife or her estate might be
responsible and shall indemnify and save harmless from any and all claims or demands
made against her by reason of debts or obligations incurred by him.
From the date of execution of this Agreement, Husband shall use only those credit
cards and accounts for which he is individually liable and the parties agree to cooperate
in closing any remaining accounts which provide for joint liability.
C. OUTSTANDING JOINT DEBTS: In the event that either party
contracted or incurred any debts since the date of separation on November 11, 2005, the
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party who incurred said debt shall be responsible for the payment thereof regardless of
the name in which the account may have been charged.
The parties have a joint home equity line of credit through PNC Bank
(PNC HELOC). This loan was taken out jointly by the parties prior to the parties'
separation. The balance on this loan as of February of 2008 was reported to be
approximately Forty-Three Thousand ($41,534.92) Dollars. Husband shall pay in due
course the parties' joint PNC HELOC; however, nothing in this Agreement will require
Husband to refinance the joint PNC HELOC solely into his name. The parties have
agreed that they shall close the PNC HELOC so that neither party can further encumber
the Marital Residence. If the parties have not already done so, they shall take whatever
steps necessary to close the PNC HELOC within ten (10) days of the execution of this
Agreement. For tax purposes, Husband shall claim any and all mortgage interest
associated with his payment of the PNC HELOC on the Marital Residence. If Wife
would receive the mortgage interest statement at the end of any calendar year, she hereby
agrees to forward said statement to Husband within five (5) days of receipt of same.
Commencing on the execution date of this Agreement, Husband shall be
solely responsible for all past, present and future costs or liabilities associated with or
attributable to this joint obligation, including, but not limited to, all monthly payments,
interest, and late fees, and Husband shall keep Wife and her successors, assigns, heirs,
executors, and administrators indemnified and held harmless from any liability, cost or
expenses, including attorney's fees, which are incurred in connection with said loan.
D. UNDISCLOSED DEBTS: Any liability not disclosed in this
Agreement will be the sole responsibility of the party who has incurred or may hereafter
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incur it, and each agrees to pay it as the same shall become due, and to indemnify and
hold the other party and his or her property harmless from any and all such debts,
obligations and liabilities.
(6) MOTOR VEHICLES: The parties acknowledge that the parties jointly
own the 2000 Lexus X300 SW currently in Wife's possession. The parties further
acknowledge that there is no outstanding loan obligation with regard to this vehicle.
Husband hereby relinquishes any right, title or interest he may have in and to the 2000
Lexus X300 SUV currently in Wife's possession. Wife shall acquire and maintain
separate insurance on the 2000 Lexus X300 SUV currently in her possession. Wife shall
hold harmless and indemnify Husband from any loss thereon. The parties shall, within
ten (10) days of the execution of this agreement, execute any and all documents
necessary to individually title and register this vehicle with the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
The parties acknowledge that Husband, individually, owns the 1996 Jaguar XJS
convertible, currently in Husband's possession. The parties further acknowledge that
there is no outstanding loan obligation with regard to this vehicle. Wife hereby
relinquishes any right, title or interest she may have in and to the 1996 Jaguar XJS
currently in Husband's possession. Husband shall acquire and maintain separate
insurance on the 1996 Jaguar XJS currently in his possession. Husband shall hold
harmless and indemnify Wife from any loss thereon. The parties shall, within ten (10)
days of the execution of this agreement, execute any and all documents necessary to
individually title and register this vehicle with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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The parties acknowledge that Husband, through his business, is leasing the 2008
Mercedes C300 currently in his possession. Wife hereby relinquishes any right, title or
interest she may have in and to the 2008 Mercedes C300 currently in Husband's
possession. Husband shall acquire and maintain separate insurance on the 2008
Mercedes C300 currently in his possession. Husband shall hold harmless and indemnify
Wife from any loss thereon.
(7) TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties hereto
acknowledge and agree that they have reached a satisfactory division of the furniture,
household furnishings, appliances, tools and other household personal property between
them. Each party shall, from and after the date hereof, be the sole and separate owner of
all such property whether said property was heretofore owned jointly or individually by
the parties hereto. This Agreement shall have the effect of an assignment or bill of sale
from each party to the other for such property as may be in the individual possession of
the parties hereto.
(8) INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY: Except as otherwise herein
provided, each Party hereby relinquishes any right, title or interest he or she may have in
or to any intangible personal property currently titled in the name of or in the possession
of the other party, including, but not limited to, stocks, bonds, insurance, bank accounts,
individual retirement accounts, employment benefits, including retirement accounts,
savings plans, pension plans, stock plans, 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans and the like.
The Parties acknowledge that Husband has an IRA with Ameritrade, account
number ending in 1960 (hereinafter "Ameritrade IRA"). The value of Husband's
Ameritrade IRA was Seven Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Six and
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01/100 ($764,996.01) Dollars as of October 31, 2008. Wife acknowledges that she has
received documentation verifying Husband's Ameritrade IRA balance as of that date. Due
to recent volatility in the stock market, the value of Husband's Ameritrade IRA as of
November 4, 2008 dropped to Five Hundred Seventy Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-
Five and 41/100 ($570,995.41) Dollars. The parties agree that this Ameritrade IRA shall
be divided equally between the parties. Prior to dividing the current outstanding balance
of the Ameritrade IRA between the parties, the amount of $50,280.18 shall be added onto
the current balance so that Wife shares in the distributions previously taken by Husband.
In addition, if Husband takes any additional distributions beginning January 1, 2009 going
forward prior to the account being divided between the parties, those distributions shall be
added back in as well before the account is divided between the parties. (For example, if
the account has a current balance of $500,000.00 then $50,280.18 should be added to that
total prior to the distribution to Wife so that the amount to be divided between the parties
is $550,280.18 which means Wife would receive $275,140.09 in an account in her
individual name. The parties shall, simultaneously with the execution of this agreement,
execute any and all documentation necessary to effectuate the equal division of the
Ameritrade IRA. The parties hereto agree that the equal division of the Ameritrade IRA
shall take place as soon as administratively feasible after the execution of this Agreement.
In the event that Ameritrade requires a Qualified Distribution Order or similar
documentation in order to effectuate the transfer to Wife, Husband's counsel agrees to
prepare any necessary documentation in a timely fashion.
The Parties acknowledge that Husband has a cash account with Ameritrade,
account number ending in 1171 (hereinafter "Ameritrade 1171"). The value of
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Husband's Ameritrade 1171 account was Twenty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-
Eight and 79/100 ($25,748.79) as of April 1, 2008. Wife acknowledges that she has
received documentation verifying Husband's Ameritrade 1171 account balance as of that
date. The value of Husband's Ameritrade 1171 account as of November 4, 2008 was
Twenty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-One and 32/100 ($29,941.32) Dollars. The
parties further acknowledge that they jointly own another cash account with Ameritrade,
account number ending in 2980 (hereinafter "Ameritrade 2980"). The value of the joint
Ameritrade 2980 account was Twenty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Seven and
13/100 ($28,457.13) Dollars as of April 1, 2008. Wife acknowledges that she has
received documentation verifying the joint Ameritrade 2980 account balance as of that
date. The value of the joint Ameritrade 2980 account as of November 4, 2008 was
Twenty-One Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Four and 501100 ($21,194.50) Dollars. The
parties agree Husband's Ameritrade 1711 account and the joint Ameritrade 2980 account
shall be equalized in dollar amounts. The equalization of these two (2) accounts shall take
place as soon as administratively feasible after the execution of this Agreement. The
parties shall, simultaneously with the execution of this agreement, execute any and all
documentation necessary to effectuate the equalization of Husband's Ameritrade 1711
account and the joint Ameritrade 2980 account. After equalization of the balances in these
two (2) accounts, Husband's Ameritrade 1711 account shall become the sole and
exclusive property of Wife.
After equalization of the balances in the Ameritrade 2980 account and the
Ameritrade 1711 account, Husband shall forever waive and relinquish any right, title
interest or claim he might otherwise have in and to the Ameritrade 1711 account.
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Husband shall, within ten (10) days of a request by Wife to do so, execute any and all
documents necessary to waive his interest in and to the Ameritrade 1711 account.
After equalization of the balances in the Ameritrade 2980 account and the
Ameritrade 1711 account, the Ameritrade 2980 shall remain in joint names-until such time
as the parties joint PNC HELOC is paid in full (pursuant to Paragraphs 3 and 5(c) of this
Agreement). Nothing shall prohibit Husband from using the money in the Ameritrade
2980 account, except that Husband shall always maintain enough money in said account
to pay off the parties joint PNC HELOC at any given time. Wife, except to pay off the
joint PNC HELOC at any point in time, shall have no right to any of the money in the
Ameritrade 2980 account. Once the parties' joint PNC HELOC is paid in full, Wife shall
forever waive and relinquish any right, title, interest or claim she might otherwise have in
and to the Ameritrade 2980 account. Wife shall, within ten (10) days of a request by
Husband to do so, execute any and all documents necessary to waive her interest in and to
the Ameritrade 2980 account.
The parties also acknowledge that Husband has an additional account with
Ameritrade, account number ending in 9140 (hereinafter "Ameritrade 9140"). Said
account was a holding account only. The value of Husband's Ameritrade 9140 account
was Zero ($0.00) Dollars as of April 1, 2008. Wife acknowledges that she has received
documentation verifying Husband's Ameritrade 9140 account balance as of that date. The
value of Husband's Ameritrade 9140 account as of November 4, 2008 was Zero ($0.00)
Dollars. Wife forever waives and relinquishes any right, title interest or claim she might
otherwise have in and to the Ameritrade 9140 account. Wife shall, within ten (10) days of
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a request by Husband to do so, execute any and all documents necessary to waive her
interest in and to the Ameritrade 9140 account.
The parties acknowledge that Wife has a retirement account with PNC, account
number ending in 9178 (hereinafter "PNC MX'). The value of Wife's PNC IRA was
Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Four and 70/100 ($9,974.70) Dollars as of June
30, 2008. Husband acknowledges that he has received documentation verifying Wife's
PNC IRA balance as of that date. Husband forever waives and relinquishes any right, title
interest or claim he might otherwise have in and to Wife's PNC IRA. Husband shall,
within ten (10) days of a request by Wife to do so, execute any and all documents
necessary to waive his interest in and to Wife's PNC IRA.
The parties acknowledge that Wife has a pension with Catholic Charities
(hereinafter "CC Pension") that is currently in pay status. Wife receives $152.00 per
month from this pension. Husband understands his right to have Wife's CC Pension
valued and has chosen not to undertake the expense to do so. Notwithstanding same,
Husband forever waives and relinquishes any right, title, interest or claim that he might
otherwise have and to Wife's CC Pension. Husband shall, within ten (10) days of a
request by Wife to do so, execute any and all documents necessary to waive his interest in
and to Wife's CC Pension.
(9) LIFE INSURANCE: To the extent that Wife has any life insurance
policies, simultaneous with the execution of this Agreement, any policy/policies shall
become her sole and separate property. Nothing in this Agreement will prevent Wife
from designating beneficiaries under or encumbering any life insurance policy that she
may have on her life.
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To the extent that Husband has any life insurance policies, simultaneous with the
execution of this Agreement, any policy/policies shall become his sole and separate
property. Nothing in this Agreement will prevent Husband from designating
beneficiaries under or encumbering any life insurance policy that he may have on his life.
(10) AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY: Each of the Parties shall hereafter
own and enjoy, independently of any claim or right of the other, all items of property, be
they real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, which are acquired by him or her after
execution of this Agreement, 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.
(11) ALIMONY: Husband shall pay to Wife Two Thousand Five Hundred
($2,500.00) Dollars per month in alimony for a period of five (5) years. Husband's
payments to Wife shall be made the 5th of each month, with the first payment due on the
5t' day of the month following the execution of this Agreement. Husband's alimony
obligation to Wife shall terminate upon Wife's co-habitation or remarriage, or upon the
death of either party. Said alimony award is taxable to Wife and said alimony obligation
is deductible by Husband.
(12) DIVISION OF BANK ACCOUNTS: The Parties acknowledge that all
joint bank accounts have been closed or divided to their mutual satisfaction prior to the
execution of this Agreement.
(13) MEDICAL INSURANCE: Husband agrees that he will maintain and
pay for medi-gap insurance for Wife or he shall provide Wife with comparable coverage;
however, the cost to Husband for such insurance for Wife shall be capped at Three
Hundred Fifty ($350.00) Dollars per month. In the event Husband is no longer able to
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provide said medi-gap insurance for Wife, Wife will purchase said insurance on her own
and Husband will pay up to $350.00 per month toward said cost so long as he lives.
(14) TAX MATTERS: The Parties have negotiated this Agreement with the
understanding and intention to divide their mutual property. The Parties have determined
that such 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 constitute in any way a sale or
exchange of assets. It is understood that the property transfers described in this
Agreement fall within the provisions of Section 1041 of the Internal Revenue Code, and
as such will not result in the recognition of any gain or loss upon the transfer by the
transferor.
(15) ATTORNEY'S FEES: Except as otherwise provided herein, each of the
Parties waives the right to receive a payment for counsel fees from the other, and each
shall be responsible for his or her own counsel fees, costs and expenses, if such fees or
expenses are incurred.
(16) ADVICE OF COUNSEL: The Parties hereto acknowledge and declare
that each has had a full and fair opportunity to obtain independent legal advice of counsel
of their selection; that Husband has been independently represented by Sandra L. Meilton,
Esquire, of Daley Zucker Meilton Miner & Gingrich, LLC, and Wife has been
independently represented by Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire, of Beckley and Madden.
Each Party acknowledges that they fully understand the facts and have been fully
informed of their legal rights and obligations and each accepts that this Agreement is,
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under the circumstances, fair and equitable, and that it is being entered into freely and
voluntarily after having received such advice and with such knowledge as each has
sought from counsel, and the execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress
or undue influence, and that it is not the result of any improper or illegal agreement or
agreements.
(17) ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Except as otherwise herein provided,
each of the Parties shall from time to time, at the request of the other, execute,
acknowledge and deliver to the other Party, within ten (10) days of any request to do so,
any and all further instruments that may be. reasonably required to give full force and
effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
(18) INCOME TAX: The Parties hereby acknowledge that they filed joint
federal, state and local income tax returns for the tax year of 2008. For all ongoing years,
the parties shall file separate federal, state and local income tax returns. Should the
Parties owe any tax liability or receive any returns on any and all taxes filed jointly by the
Parties during the course of their marriage, the Parties hereto agree to equally divide any
such tax liability and/or tax return provided that the same is not a result of either Parties
failure to accurately report his/her income.
(19) BANKRUPTCY: The Parties hereby agree that the provisions of this
Agreement shall not be dischargeable in Bankruptcy and expressly agree to reaffirm any
and all obligations contained herein. In the event a Party files such bankruptcy and
pursuant thereto obtains a discharge of any obligations assumed hereunder, the other
Party shall have the right to declare this Agreement to be null and void and to terminate
this Agreement in which event the division of the Parties' marital assets and all other
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rights determined by this Agreement, including alimony, shall be subject to court
determination the same as if this Agreement had never been entered into.
In the event that either party becomes a debtor in any bankruptcy or financial re-
organization 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, and the
debtor-spouse hereby assigns, transfers, and conveys to the creditor-spouse an interest in
all of the debtor's exempt property sufficient to meet all obligations to the creditor-
spouse as set forth herein, including all attorney's 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 any obligation hereunder is discharged or dischargeable.
(20) COMPLETE DISCLOSURE: The parties confirm that they have relied
on the completeness and substantial accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other as an
inducement to the execution of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that there has
been no formal discovery conducted in their pending divorce action and that neither party
has filed an Inventory and Appraisement as required by Section 3505(b) of the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rights of either party to
pursue a claim for equitable distribution, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, of
any interest owned by the other party in an asset of any nature at any time prior to the
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date of execution of this Agreement that was not disclosed to the other party or his or her
counsel prior to the date of the within Agreement is expressly reserved. In the event that
either party, at any time hereafter, discovers such and undisclosed asset, the party shall
have the right to petition the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to make
equitable distribution of said asset.
The non-disclosing party shall be responsible for payment of counsel fees, costs
of expenses incurred by the other party in seeking equitable distribution of said asset.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Agreement shall in all other respects remain in
full force and effect.
(21) WAIVER OF APPRAISALS: The Parties acknowledge that they are
aware of their respective rights pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code to obtain
formal valuations or appraisals of all assets, including, but not limited to the real estate,
the personal property, the vehicles, and 401K's and retirement accounts, some or all of
which were acquired during the marriage and therefore constitute marital property.
However, the Parties have determined that they will not undertake the expense to have
these items appraised and/or evaluated, and that the division of property as set forth in
this Agreement, represents a fair and equitable distribution.
(22) RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Husband and Wife acknowledge
that each of them has read and understands his and her rights and responsibilities under
this Agreement and that they have executed this Agreement under no compulsion to do so
but as a voluntary act.
(23) FULL SETTLEMENT: Except as herein otherwise provided, each Party
hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever discharges the other and the
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estate of the other for all purposes from any and all rights and obligations which either
may have, or at any time hereafter have for past, present or future support or
maintenance, alimony pendente lite, alimony, equitable distribution, counsel fees, costs,
expenses and any other right or obligation, economic or otherwise, arising out of the
marital relationship, including all rights and benefits under the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code of 1980, its supplements and amendments, as well as under any other law of any
other jurisdiction, except and only except all rights, agreements and obligations of
whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of
any provision thereof. Neither Party shall have any obligation to the other not expressly
set forth herein.
Except for any cause of action for Divorce which either Party may have or claim
to have, and except for the obligations of the Parties contained in this Agreement and
such rights as are expressly reserved herein, each Party gives to the other by the
execution of this Agreement an absolute and unconditional release and discharge from all
causes of action, claims, rights or demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, which either
Party ever had or now has against the other specifically arising from the marital
relationship.
(24) RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS: Except as otherwise provided herein,
each Party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever discharges the
other and his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, property and estate from
any and all rights, claims, demands or obligations arising out of or by virtue of the marital
relationship of the Parties, whether now existing or hereafter arising. The above release
shall be effective regardless of whether such claims arise out of any former or future acts,
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contracts, engagements or liabilities or the other or by way of dower, courtesy, widow'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 Pennsylvania, any state, commonwealth or
territory or the United States, or any other country. It is expressly understood, however,
that neither the provisions of this release nor the subsequent entry of a Divorce Decree
are intended to defeat the right of either Party to receive any insurance proceeds at the
death of the other of which she or he is the named beneficiary (whether the beneficiary
designation was made prior or subsequent to execution hereof), nor to defeat the right of
either Party to receive any legacy, bequest or residuary portion of the other's estate under
his or her will, or to act as personal representative or executor if so named by the will of
the other, whether such will was executed prior or subsequent to this Agreement.
(25) SEPARABILITY OF PROVISIONS: 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 continue in full force, effect and
operation.
(26) GOVERNING LAW: All matters affecting the interpretation of this
Agreement and the rights of the Parties hereto shall be governed by the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
(27) INCORPORATION INTO DIVORCE DECREE: The Parties agree
that this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time as a final Decree
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in Divorce may be entered with respect to the Parties. Upon entry of the Decree, the
provisions of this Agreement may be incorporated by reference or in substance, but they
shall not be deemed merged into such Decree. The Agreement shall survive any such
Decree in Divorce, shall be independent thereof, and the Parties intend that all obligations
contained in this Agreement shall retain their contractual nature in any enforcement
proceedings, whether enforcement is sought in an action on the contact itself at law or in
equity, or in any enforcement action filed to the Divorce Caption.
(28) BREACH: In the event that either Party breaches any provision of this
Agreement, he or she shall be responsible for any and all costs incurred to enforce the
Agreement, including, but not limited to, court cost and counsel fees of the other Party. In
the event of breach, the other Party shall have the right, at his or her election; to sue for
damages for such breach or to seek such other and additional remedies as may be
available to him or her.
(29) ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING: This. Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding between the Parties and there are no covenants, conditions,
representations, or agreements, oral or written, of any nature whatsoever, other than those
herein contained.
(30) AGREEMENT BINDING ON PARTIES AND HEIRS: It is
understood and agreed that not only the Parties hereto, but also their heirs, administrators,
executors and assigns, shall be bound by all the terms, conditions and clauses of this
Agreement.
(31) DATE OF EXECUTION: The "date of execution" or "execution date" of
this Agreement shall be defined as the date upon which it is executed by the Parties if they
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have 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.
(32) PRESERVATION OF RECORDS: Each Party will keep and preserve
for a period of four (4) years from the date of their Divorce Decree all financial records
relating to the marital estate, and each Party will allow the other Party reasonable access to
those records in the event of tax audits.
(33) 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 or any breach hereof or default hereunder shall be
deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
(34) 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 the waiver of any breach of any
provision hereof be construed as a waiver of strict performance of any other obligations
herein.
(35) HEADINGS NOT A 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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(36) CONSTRUCTION: No provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted
for or against any party because that party or that party's representative drafted this
Agreement in whole or in part.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, intending to be legally bound
hereby, have hereunto set their hands and seals to this Agreement the day and year first
above written.
WITNESS:
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Att rney for Plaintiff
Sandra L. Wilton, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
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Frances C. Besselmaii. Plaintiff
David M. Besselman, Defendant
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RLED4' ME
OF THE PROT"" TAW
2009 MAY -5 AM 9: 29
. . • .
PENNSYLVANA
FRANCES C. BESSELMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
DAVID M. BESSELMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NO. 2006 --134
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court
for the entry of a Decree of Divorce.
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown of the marriage under Section
3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: the complaint was served on
David M. Besselman, on January 10, 2006, by him personally accepting service.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code: by plaintiff on May 4, 2009; by defendant on April 30, 2009.
4. Related claims pending: No economic claims raised.
5. (a) Date plaintiff's Waiver of Notice May 5, 2009, and it is being filed
contemporaneously herewith.
(b) Date defendant's Waiver of Notice April 30, 2009, and it is being
filed contemporaneously herewith.
DATED: Ste-6 -0?
of Counsel
BECKLEY & MADDEN
212 North Third Street
P.O. Box 11998
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717)233-7691
Respectfully submitted,
Eli xbeth S."BecAttornev for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document was this day served upon the person and in the manner indicated
below.
SERVICE BY FIRST CLASS MAIL:
Sandra L. Meilton, Esquire
Daley Zucker Meilton Miner & Gingrich, LLC
1029 Scenery Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17109
DATED: May 6, 2009 4liet ir4 s
oF THE WbTARY
?Q89 MAY AM 9: 30
FRANCES C. BESSELMAN
V.
DAVID M. BESSELMAN
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2006 -- 134
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, III it is ordered and decreed that
FRANCES C. BESSELMAN
, plaintiff, and
DAVID M. BESSELMAN , defendant, are divorced from the
bonds of matrimony.
Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for
alimony pendente lite if any economic claims remain pending.
The court retains jurisdiction of any claims raised by the parties to this action
for which a final order has not yet been entered. Those claims are as follows: (If no
claims remain indicate "None.")
NONE. The Property Settlement and Separation Agreement between the parties shall be
incorporated into the final decree for purposes of enforcement, but shall not merge with the
final Decree in Divorce.
By the Court,
Attest: J.
Prothonotary
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