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PATRICK WOODS,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
vs.
No. ()0- 3)f
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
Civil Term
LOUISE K. WOODS.
Defendant
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.
Where the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available at the
Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY. DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES AND EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO, OR TELEPHONE, THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford St.
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 249-3 166
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PATRICK WOODS,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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Plaintiff
vs.
Civil Term
LOUISE K. WOODS,
Defendant
ACTION IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
L Plaintiff is Patrick WoodsWoods, a competent adult individual, who has resided at
336 3rd St., New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17070 since 2004.
2. Defendant is Louise K. Woods, a competent adult individual, who resides at 10012
Femdale Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 19116.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth for at
least 6 months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on December 20, 1971 in Millboume,
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 that plaintiff may have the
right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
7. Plaintiff and Defendant have two children together, however, both are adults.
8. Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States of America.
9. Neither Plaintiff or Defendant are a member of the Armed Forces ofthe United States
of any of its allies.
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10. The Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which this action is based are: That the
marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree in divorce.
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Jan Adams, Esquire
J. . No. 79465
South Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 0(,.32 'I
Civil Term
PATRICK WOODS,
vs.
LOUISE K. WOODS,
Defendant
ACTION IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
If you wish to deny any of the statements set forth in this Affidavit, you must file a counter-
affidavit within twenty days after this affidavit has been served on you or the statements will be
admitted.
AFFIDAVIT OF SEPARATION
1. The parties to this action separated in June 10, 1977, and have continued to live
separate and apart for a period of at least two years.
2. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
3. I understand that I may lose my rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if{ do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
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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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PATRICK WOODS,
vs.
No.
Civil Term
06 - 324
LOUISE K. WOODS,
Defendant
ACTION IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this February 1,2006, I, Jane Adams, Esquire, hereby certify that
on January 21,2006, a certified true copy of the NOTICE TO DEFEND, COMPLAINT IN
DIVORCE, AND AFFIDA VII OF SEPARATION were served, via certified mail, return receipt
requested, addressed to:
Louise Woods
10012 Ferndale St.
Philadelphia,
DEFENDANT
SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION
. Complete items 1, 2. and 3. Also complete
item 4 jf Restricted Delivery is desired.
. Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
. Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or onthe front if space permits.
1. ArtICle. Addressed to:
J.JOUIS:C I>JOOD8
10012 FERNn~~E ~T
Yr1IT,AD-EI..lPHTA. 1.:"\ 19110
2. Article Number
(Transfer from service label)
, PS Form 3811, February 2004
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C. Date of Delivery
3. Service Type
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4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) Yes
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Domestic Return Receipt
Respectfully Submitted:
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. No. 79465
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PATRICK WOODS,
vs.
No. 06 - 324
Civil Term
LOUISE K. WOODS,
Defendant
ACTION IN DIVORCE
COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 330Hd) of the DIVORCE CODE
1. Check either (a) or (b):
_(a) I do not oppose the entry of a divorce decree.
_(b) I oppose the entry of a divorce decree because:
(Check (i),(ii), or both:)
_(i) The parties to this action have not lived separate and apart for a period
of at least two years.
_(ii) The marriage is not irretrievably broken.
2. Check either (a) or (b):
_(a) I do not wish to make any claims for economic relief. I understand that I may lose
rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees, and expenses if! do not claim
them before a divorce is granted.
0b) I wish to claim economic relief which may include alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees, or expenses or other important rights.
I understand that in addition to checking (b) above, I must also file all of my economic
claims with the Prothonotary in writing and serve them on the other party. If! fail to do so
before the date set forth on the Notice of!ntention to Request Divorce Decree, the divorce decree
may be entered without further notice to me, and I shall be unable thereafter to file any economic
claims.
I verifY that the statements made in this counter-affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:Y ~3 k 6
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NOTICE: If you do not wish to oppose the entry of a divorce decree and you do not wish
to make a claim for economic relief, you need not file the counter-affidavit.
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PATRICK WOODS,
vs.
No. 06 - 324 Civil Term
LOUISE K. WOODS,
Defendant
ACTION 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. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under &330Hd) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of the service of the Complaint: Delivered bv certified mail. restricted-
deliverv. Delivered on: Januarv 21. 2006.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit required by S3301(d) of the Divorce Code:
By Plaintiff: January 13,2006,
Date of filing and service ofthe plaintiff's affidavit of separation
required by S3301(d) of the Divorce Code on respondent:
Filed: January 17. 2006.
Served on Defendant: January 21. 2006.
Affidavit of Service filed: February I. 2006
4. Related claims pending: No claims raised.
5. Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praecipe to transmit record, a
copy of which was filed of record with the Prothonotary: Served via certified mail. restricted deliverv.
return receipt reouested on February 2 L 2006.
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PATRICK WOODS,
vs.
: No. 06 - 324
Civil Term
LOUISE K. WOODS,
Defendant
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REOUEST ENTRY OF DIVORCE DECREE
TO:
Louise K. Woods
10012 Femdale St.
PhiladelDhia. Pa. 19116
Date: February 16.2006
You have been sued in an action for divorce. You have failed to answer the Complaint or
file a Counter-Affidavit to the 3301(d) affidavit. Therefore, in twenty days, after March 8, 2006,
the Plaintiff can request the Court to enter a final decree in divorce.
If you do not file with the Prothonotary ofthe Court an answer with your signature
notarized or verified or a Counter-Affidavit by the date above, the Court can enter a final decree
in Divorce. A counter-affidavit which you may file with the prothonotary of the court is
attached to this notice.
Unless you have already filed with the court a written claim for economic relief, you must
do so by the above date or the court may grant the divorce and you will lose forever the right to
ask for economic relief. The filing of your counter-affidavit alone does not protect your
economic claims.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford St.
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 249-3166
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYL VANIA
PATRICK WOODS,
vs.
No. 06 - 324
Civil Term
LOUISE K. WOODS,
Defendant
ACTION IN DIVORCE
COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 330Hd) ofthe DIVORCE CODE
1. Check either (a) or (b):
_(a) I do not oppose the entry of a divorce decree.
_(b) I oppose the entry of a divorce decree because:
(Check (i),(ii), or both:)
_(i) The parties to this action have not lived separate and apart for a period
of at least two years.
_(ii) The marriage is not irretrievably broken.
2. Check either (a) or (b):
_(a) I do not wish to make any claims for economic relief. I understand that I may lose
rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees, and expenses if] do not claim
them before a divorce is granted.
_(b) I wish to claim economic relief which may include alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees, or expenses or other important rights.
I understand that in addition to checking (b) above, I must also file all of my economic
claims with the Prothonotary in writing and serve them on the other party. If] fail to do so
before the date set forth on the Notice of Intention to Request Divorce Decree, the divorce decree
may be entered without further notice to me, and I shall be unable thereafter to file any economic
claims.
I verifY that the statements made in this counter-affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. S4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Louise K. Woods, Defendant
NOTICE: rfyou do not wish to oppose the entry of a divorce decree and you do not wish
to make a claim for economic relief, you need not file the counter-affidavit.
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PATRICK WOODS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
No. 06 - 324 Civil Term
LOUISE K. WOODS,
Defendant
ACTION IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this March 13, 2006, I, Jane Adams, Esquire, hereby certify that
on February 21, 2006, a certified true copy ofthe NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST FINAL
DECREE IN DIVORCE AND COUNTER-AFFIDA VrT were served, via certified mail, return
receipt requested, addressed to:
Louise Woods
10012 Femdale 8t.
Philadelphia, Pa. 1911 6
DEFENDANT
. Complet~' . . s 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Re tricted Delivery is desired.
. Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
. Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
Of on the front if space permits.
A. Signature , . , /1'
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B. Received by ( Printed Name)
1. ArtiVdreSsed to:
LO.SS 1HOODS
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D. Is delivery address different from Item
If YES. enter ~li1ery address below:
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4. Restricted DeUvery? (Extra Fee) ~s
2. Article Number
(Transfer from servfce fat
PS Form 3811 , February 2004
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Domestic Return Receipt
102595-02-M-1540
e Adams, Esquire
. No. 79465
6 South Pitt Street
arlisle, Pa. 170 I3
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PATRICK WOODS,
vs.
: No. 06 - 324
Civil Term
LOUISE K. WOODS,
Defendant
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REOUEST ENTRY OF DIVORCE DECREE
TO:
Louise K. Woods
10012 FerndaIe St.
Philadelnhia. Pa. 19116
Date: Februal"V 16.2006
You have been sued in an action for divorce. You have failed to answer the Complaint or
file a Counter-Affidavit to the 3301(d) affidavit. Therefore, in twenty days, after March 8, 2006,
the Plaintiff can request the Court to enter a final decree in divorce.
rfyou do not file with the Prothonotary of the Court an answer with your signature
notarized or verified or a Counter-Affidavit by the date above, the Court can enter a final decree
in Divorce. A counter-affidavit which you may file with the prothonotary of the court is
attached to this notice.
Unless you have already filed with the court a written claim for economic relief, you must
do so by the above date or the court may grant the divorce and you will lose forever the right to
ask for economic relief. The filing of your counter-affidavit alone does not protect your
economic claims.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford 81.
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 249-3166
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PATRICK WOODS,
vs.
No. 06 - 324
Civil Term
LOUISE K. WOODS,
Defendant
ACTION IN DIVORCE
COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 330Hd) of the DIVORCE CODE
L Check either (a) or (b):
_(a) I do not oppose the entry of a divorce decree.
_(b) I oppose the entry of a divorce decree because:
(Check (i),(ii), or both:)
_(i) The parties to this action have not lived separate and apart for a period
of at least two years.
_(ii) The marriage is not irretrievably broken.
2. Check either (a) or (b):
_(a) I do not wish to make any claims for economic relief. I understand that I may lose
rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees, and expenses if] do not claim
them before a divorce is granted.
_(b) I wish to claim economic relief which may include alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees, or expenses or other important rights.
I understand that in addition to checking (b) above, I must also file all of my economic
claims with the Prothonotary in writing and serve them on the other party. If] fail to do so
before the date set forth on the Notice of]ntention to Request Divorce Decree, the divorce decree
may be entered without further notice to me, and I shall be unable thereafter to file any economic
claims.
I verify that the statements made in this counter-affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. g4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Louise K. Woods, Defendant
NOTICE: If you do not wish to oppose the entry of a divorce decree and you do not wish
to make a claim for economic relief, you need not file the counter-affidavit.
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LOUISE K. WOODS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2006 - 324 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 10TH day of APRIL, 2006, upon consideration of the praecipe to
transmit record filed by the Plaintiff in the above captioned case, and it appearing from
Defendant's counter-affidavit that economic issues remain outstanding in the case, and it
appearing further that the case has not been bifurcated, a divorce decree will not be issued
at this time, without prejudice to the parties' rights to correct the deficiency and file a
new praecipe to transmit record,
/ra;:;~Adams, Esquire
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pa, 17013
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10012 Femdale Street
Phila., Pa. 19116
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
No. 06 - 324 Civil Term
LOUISE K. WOODS,
Defendant
ACTION IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on January 17,2006.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the
date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. ! 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 also 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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, Louise K. Woods, Defendant
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REOUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER &3301(") AND &330Hd) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I. 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 1 do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. 1 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. 94904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMM N PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, ENNSYL VANIA
PATRICK WOODS,
vs.
No. 06 - 324 Civil Term
LOUISE K. WOODS.
Defendant
ACTION IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was Iled on January 17,2006.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and nin ty days have elapsed from the
date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3, I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of
the decree.
I verifY that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I als understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904, relating to u sworn falsification to
authorities.
Date:
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Patrick Woods, Piai tiff
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1. I consent to entry of a fmal decree of divorce without notice,
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of pro erty, 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 entere by the Court and that a copy of
the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prvthonolary,
I verifY that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I un erstand that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S, ~4904 relating to unsworn fa sification to authorities.
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MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEME T
BETWEEN PATRICK WOODS AND LOUISE WOODS
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THIS AGREEMENT, made this ~ day of "---f)') , 2006, by and
between, LOUISE K. WOODS, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, herei ft r referred to as
"WIFE", and PATRICK WOODS, of New Cumberland, Pennsylvani, ereinafter referred to as
"HUSBAND" .
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WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on Dec mber 20, 1971, and;
WHEREAS, there were two children born of this marriage, an both are now adults;
WHEREAS, differences, disputes, and difficulties have arisen etween the parties and it
is the intention of Husband and Wife to live separate and apart for the est of their natural lives,
and the parties desire to settle their respective financial property rights and obligations as
between each other, including the settling of all matters between them elating to ownership and
equitable distribution of real and personal property; the settling of all atters between them
relating to the past, present, and future support, alimony, and/or maint nance of Husband or
Wife; and in general, the settling of any and all possible claims by one against the other or
against their respective estates;
NOW THEREFORE, Wife and Husband, each intending to be legally bound, hereby
covenant and agree as follows:
1. FULL DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS. Each party warrants hat he or she has made a
full and fair disclosure of income, assets, and their valuation prior to e execution of this
Agreement as well as any other fact relating in any way to the subject atter of this agreement.
These disclosures are part of the consideration made by each party for ntering into this
agreement.
2. ADVICE OF COUNSEL. The Husband has employed an had the benefit or counsel
of Jane Adams, as his attorney. The Wife is Pro Se. Each party has c fully and completely read
this agreement and has been advised and is completely aware not only f its contents but of its
legal effect. Wife has been advised of her right to counsel, voluntaril elected to forego
representation, and understands that Jane Adams, Esquire is only repre enting Husband.
3. SEPARATION. The parties intend to maintain separate d permanent domiciles
and to live apart from each other. It is the intention and purpose of thi agreement to set forth
their respective rights and duties while they continue to live apart from each other. Neither party
shall harass, annoy, injure, threaten, or interfere with the other party in y manner whatsoever.
Neither party shall interfere with the uses, ownership, enjoyment, or di position of any property
now owned and not specified herein or property hereafter acquired by t e other.
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4. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE. The parties hereby acknowl ge that Husband has filed
a Complaint in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, claiming that the arriage is irretrievably
broken under the no-fault mutual consent provision of Section 3301 (c of the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code. Wife hereby expresses her agreement that the marriag is irretrievably broken
and expresses her intent to execute any and all affidavits or other docu ents necessary for the
parties to obtain an absolute divorce pursuant to Section 330 I (c) of th Divorce Code. The
parties hereby waive all rights to request Court Ordered counseling un er the Divorce Code. The
provisions of this Agreement relating to equitable distribution of prop rty of the parties are
accepted by each party as a final settlement for all purposes whatsoev ,as contemplated by the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
Should a decree, judgment, or order of separation or divorce b obtained by either of the
parties in this or any other state, country or jurisdiction, each ofthe pies hereby consents and
agrees that this Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be affecte in any way by any such
separation or divorce; and that nothing in any such decree, judgment, rder, or further
modification or revision thereof shall alter, amend, or vary any term 0 this Agreement, whether
or not either or both of the parties shall remarry. It is specifically agre d that a copy of this
Agreement or the substance of the provisions thereof, may be incorpor ted by reference into any
divorce, judgment, or decree. This incorporation shall not be regarded as a merger, it being the
specific intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any j gment and to be forever
binding and conclusive upon the parties.
5. DATE OF EXECUTION. The "date of execution" or "e ecution date" of this
agreement shall be defined as the date upon which it is executed by th parties if they have each
executed the Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of exe ution" or "execution
date" ofthis Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by th party last executing this
Agreement. All provisions ofthis agreement shall be effectuated by e parties within thirty
(30) days of the execution date of this agreement unless otherwise spe ified within this
agreement.
6. MUTUAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS. Other than as rovided in this
agreement, each party may dispose his or her property in any way and ach party hereby waives
and relinquishes any and all rights he or she may now have or hereafte acquire under the present
or future laws of any jurisdiction to share in the property or the estate fthe other as a result of
the marital relationship, including without limitation, statutory allow ce, widow's allowance,
right of intestacy, right to take against the will of the other, and right t act as administrator or
executor in the other's estate. Each will at the request of the other, exe ute, acknowledge, and
deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect this
mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interest, rights, and clai s.
7. WARRANTY OF DEBTS AND FUTURE OBLIGATIO S. Each party warrants
that they have not contracted any debt or liability for the other or whic the estate of the other
party may be responsible or liable, and except only for the rights arisin out of this agreement,
neither party will hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the other party or the estate
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ofthe other party, will be liable. Each party agrees to indemnify or ho d harmless from the other
and against all future obligations of every kind incurred by them, incl ing those for necessities.
The parties have no outstanding joint debts.
8. EQUITABLE DIVISION OF MARITAL PROPERTY. The parties have
attempted to distribute their marital property in a marmer which confo s to the criteria set forth
in 23 Pa.C.S.A. s3501 et. seq. and taking into account the following c nsiderations: the length of
the marriage, the age, health, station, amount, and sources of income, ocational skills,
employability, estate, liabilities, and needs of each of the parties, the c ntribution of each party to
the education, training, or increased earning power of the other party; e opportunity for each
party for future acquisitions of capital assets and income; the sources f income of both parties,
including but not limited to medical, retirement, insurance or other be efits; the contribution or
dissipation of each party in the acquisition, preservation, depreciation, or appreciation of the
marital property, including the contribution of each spouse as a homen aker; the value of the
property set apart to each party; the standard of living the parties estab ished during the marriage;
and the economic circumstances of each party at the time the division f property is to become
effective.
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any
way a sale or exchange of assets, and the division is being effected wi out the introduction of
outside funds or other property not constituting marital property. The ivision of property under
this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of all the marital rights of t e parties.
9. OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY. Husband and Wife hereby acknowledge that
they have previously divided all their tangible personal property. Ex ept as may otherwise be
provided in this Agreement, Wife agrees that all of the property ofHu band or in his possession
shall be the sole and separate property of Husband; and Husband agre s that all of the property
of Wife or in her possession shall be the sole and separate property of ife. The parties do
hereby specifically waive, release, renounce, and forever abandon wha ever claim, if any, he or
she may have with respect to the above items which shall become the ole and separate property
ofthe other.
10. MUTUAL WAIVER OF EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. The parties agree to
waive any and all rights they have in and to each other's employment b nefits, including but not
limited to both parties pensions and retirement plans and Incentive Sa . ngs Plans. The parties
agree never to assume any claim to such benefits of the other at any ti e in the future.
11. ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE and LEG FEES. Other than as
provided in this agreement, each party hereby waives any right to spou al support, alimony, or
alimony pendente lite, and each party agrees to be responsible for his 0 her own legal fees and
expenses. The parties herein acknowledge that by this Agreement, th y have respectively
secured and maintained a substantial and adequate fund with which to rovide for themselves
sufficient financial resources to provide for their comfort, maintenance and support in the station
of life to which they are accustomed. Wife and Husband do hereby wa ve, release, and give up
any rights they may respectively have against the other for alimony, su port, or maintenance. It
shall be from the execution of this Agreement the sole responsibility 0 each of the respective
parties to sustain themselves without seeking any support from the oth r party, All alimony to be
paid under this agreement shall terminate upon the recipient's remarri e or cohabitation with a
person of the opposite sex.
There is currently an Order for Spousal Support, filed in t e Court of Common
Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, under Docket No. 00 500814 and P ACSES
Case Number 683004912. Husband shall pay Wife the amount 0 $2000.00, which she will
accept in full satisfaction of all support payments owed, up to and through the final
Divorce Decree.
To effectuate payment, within twenty (20) days of the signi
Husband shall provide his counsel with a check in the amount of
hold in her escrow account.
g of this agreement,
000.00, which she shall
Within ten (10) days of the entry of the final Divorce Decre ,and after confirmation
that all arrearages or any amounts owed by Husband under the s pport case have been
satisifed, counsel for Husband shall forward the amount of $2000. 0 to Wife via certified
mail. The parties shall cooperate in signing any other documents stipulations, or court
orders required to effectuate the intent of this agreement.
13. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRlTIN . No modification or
waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and s gned 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,
14. MUTUAL COOPERATION. Each party shall, at any f e and from time to time
hereafter, take any and all steps and execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the other party any and
all further instruments and/or documents that the other party may reas ably require for the
purpose of giving full force and effect to the provisions of this Agree nt.
15. APPLICABLE LAW. The Agreement shall be construe
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which are in effect as of
Agreement.
16. INTEGRATION. This Agreement constitutes the entire
parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements or negotiations be
representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth herei
in accordance with the
e date of execution of this
derstanding of the
een them. There are no
17. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT. This Agreement shall re ain in full force and effect
unless and until terminated under and pursuant to the terms of this Agr ement. The failure of
either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions 0 this Agreement shall in
no way affect the right of such party hereafter to enforce the same, nor hall the waiver of any
default or breach of any provision hereof by construed as a waiver of y subsequent default or
breach of the same or similar nature, not shall it be construed as a waiv r or strict performance of
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any other obligations herein.
18. SEVERABILITY. If any term, condition, clause, or prov sion of this Agreement
shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwi e, then only that term,
condition, clause, or provisions shall be stricken from this Agreement; and in all other respects,
this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect, and op ration. Likewise, the
failure of any party to meet his or her obligations under anyone or mo e of the paragraphs herein,
with the exception of the satisfaction of the conditions precedent, shal in no way avoid or alter
the remaining obligations of the parties.
19. BREACH. If either party breaches any provisions of this greement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such reach, or seek other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party bre hing this contract should
be responsible for payment of legal fecs and costs incurred by the othe in enforcing their rights
under this agreement.
20. INFORMED AND VOLUNTARY EXECUTION. Eac party to this agreement
acknowledges that he or she is fully informed as to the facts relating t the subject matter of this
agreement, is entering into this agreement voluntarily, free from fraud, undue influence, coercion
or duress of any kind, has given careful thought to the making of this eement, has carefully
read each provision ofthis agreement, and fully and completely under tands each provision of
this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their ands and seals the day and
year first above written:
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On this, the day of , 2006, before me, the unders ned officer, personally
appeared LOUISE K. WOODS known to me, (or satisfactorily proven) to be the pe son whose name is subscribed
to the within instrument, and acknowledged that helshe executed the same for the poses therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
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On this, th2:0 day of --f'h~ ' 2006, before me, the unders goed officer, personally
appeared PATRICK WOODS known to me, <t/satisfactorily proven) to be the pers n whose name is subscribed to
the within instrument, and acknowledged that helshe executed the same for the purp ses therein contained,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
WBALTH OF PENNSYL
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PATRICK WOODS,
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No. 06 - 324 Civil Term
LOUISE K. WOODS,
Defendant
ACTION IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please transmit the record, together with the following
information to the Court for entry of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under 9330l(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of the service of the Complaint: Via certified mail, restricted-
delivery, return-receipt requested, on: January 21, 2006.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by 3301(c) of the Divorce Code:
By Plaintiff:
May 30, 2006
By Defendant:
May 23, 2006
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in ~3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: May 25, 2006.
Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in S3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: June 1, 2006.
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