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Prepared By:
. Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: 717-737-0100
Supreme Court ID# 32112
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PEN SYLVANIA
BRIAN E. SHUGHART,
Plaintiff
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW.
AMY L. SHUGHART,
DIVORCE
Defendant
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
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YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set f rth in the following
pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, th case may proceed
without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against y u by the court. A
judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requeste in these papers by
the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or
visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may
request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary
at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, COUNSE FEES OR EXPENSES
BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY OSE THE RIGHT TO
CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR
CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO P OVIDER YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PER ONS AT A REDUCED
FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone No. (717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PEN SYLVANIA
BRIAN E. SHUGHART,
Plaintiff
NO.
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW.
AMY L. SHUGHART,
DIVORCE
Defendant
AVISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de las queja expuestas en [as
paginas siguientes, de be tomar accion con prontitud. Se Ie avisa que si no se efiende, el caso
puede proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio 0 anulamiento puede ser emitido en su contra por la
Corte. Una decision puede tambien ser emitida en su contra por cualquier otra queja 0
compensacion reclamados por el demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, 0 pr piedades u otros
derechos importantes para usted.
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidadas 0 rompimiento irreparable del atrimonio, usted
puede solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros matrimoniales est disponible en la
oficina del Prothonotary, en la Cumberland County Courthouse, One Courthous Square, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania 17013.
51 USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALlMENTICIA, PROPIEDAD MARITAL, HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U
OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL DECRETO FINAL DE DIVORCIO 0 ANULAMIEN SEA EMITIDO,
USTED PUEDE PERDER EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABOGADO, VAYA 0 LLAME A LA OFICINA NDICADA ABAJO
PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone No. (717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUM8ERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BRIAN E. SHUGHART,
Plaintiff
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CIVIL ACTION- LAW
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AMY L. SHUGHART,
Defendant
DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Brian E. Shughart by attorney, Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, and fil s this Complaint in
Divorce of which the following is a statement:
1. The Plaintiff is Brian E. Shughart, an adult individual who currently resides 1335 Enola
Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 .
2. The Defendant isAmy L. Shughart, an adult individual residing at 1335 nola Road Carlisle,
PA 17013.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commo wealth for at least
six (6) months previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on August 31, 1985 at Carlisle, ennsylvania.
5. Plaintiff avers that there are children under the age of eighteen (18) bo n of the marriage,
namely, to wit: Andrew Shughart, born 9/6/1988 and Angelea Shughart, born 5/3/1990.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between t e parties.
7. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the right
to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counse ing.
8. Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United States r any of its Allies.
9. Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which the action is based are:
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A. Section 3301lc) Mutual Consent No-Fault: The marriage is irr trievably broken;
B. Section 3301 (d) Non-Consent No-Fault: The marriage is irretrie ably broken and the
parties are now living separate and apart. Once the parties ave lived separate
and apart for a period of two years, Plaintiff will submit an At idavit alleging that
the parties have lived separate and apart for at least two (2) years and that the
marriage is irretrievably broken.
10. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter a decree n divorce, divorcing
the Plaintiff and Defendant.
Respectfully submitted,
CLIFF, ESQUIRE
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Camp Hill, PA 1701 1
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
BRIAN E. SHUGHART verifies that the statements made in this Co plaint are true and
correct. BRIAN E. SHUGHART understands that false statements herein are ade subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.c.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to a thorities.
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BRIAN E. SHUGHART
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BRIAN E. SHUGHART,
Plaintiff
NO. 06-414 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW.
MAY L. SHUGHART,
Defendant
DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Amy L. Shughart, the Defendant in the above captioned action, hereby accept
service of the Complaint duly endorsed with a Notice to Plead, which Endorsed
Complaint was filed in the above captioned matter on January 20, 2006.
Date: 0:.2 h J() (P a llL~ ' Ilc / fI ?c vi--'
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Amy L. Sh hart
1335 Enola Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BRIAN E. SHUGHART,
PLaintiff
NO. 06-414 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW.
AMY L. SHUGHART,
DIVORCE
Defendant
MARITAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
BRIAN E. SHUGHART
AND
AMY L. SHUGHART
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................................................ 1
SECTION I
General Provisions ................................................... .......... 1
SECTION II
Distribution of Property and Debts........................................... 7
SECTION III
Counsel Fees, APL, Alimony, Support, Custody, Health Insurance...... 14
SECTION IV
Closing Provisions and Execution............................................ 15
NOTARy.......................................... .oo_ ... ...... ............................................................................ 17
EXHIBIT "A"
Personal Property Division List............................................... 18
INTRODUCTION
THIS AGREEMENT made this _ day of , 2006, by and between BRIAN E.
SHUGHART, ("Husband") of 1335 Enola Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 and AMY L. SHUGHART,
("Wife") of 1335 Enola Road, Carlisle, PA 17013.
WITNESETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife, having been married on August
31, 1985 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and were separated on January 20,2006
(date of filing of Divorce Complaint); and,
WHEREAS, The parties are the parents of two (2) children: Andrew Shughart, born
09/06/1988; and Angelea Shughart, born 05/03/1990, (the "Children"); and,
WHEREAS, diverse and unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen
between the parties and it is the intention of Husband and Wife to live separate and apart
for the rest of their natural lives, and the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and
finally their respective financial and property rights and obligations as between each other
including, without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters between them
relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property; the
settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future support,
alimony and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband or of Husband by Wife; and in general, the
settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their
respective estates.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises, covenants
and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, Wife and Husband,
each intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as follows:
SECTION I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.01. INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE. The recitals set forth in the Preamble of this
Agreement are incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if fully set forth in the
body of the Agreement.
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1.02. DIVORCE DECREE. The parties acknowledge that their marriage is irretrievably
broken and that they will secure a mutual consent no-fault Divorce Decree in the
above captioned divorce action. Upon the execution of this Agreement, or as soon
as possible under the terms of said Divorce Code if said documents can not be signed
upon the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall execute and deliver to
Husband's attorney their respective Affidavits of Consent and Waivers of Notice.
Within five (5) business days of receipt of those signed Affidavits and Waivers,
Husband's attorney will file all the remaining documents necessary to secure the
entry of the Divorce Decree at Husband sole cost and expense.
If either party has filed a counterclaim, counter-affidavit, or any claim for economic
relief, he or she agrees that any such claims have been fully resolved by virtue of this
Agreement, and he or she shall withdraw any such claims and, if necessary, shall
take such further steps as may be necessary to allow for a prompt finalization of any
divorce action between the parties.
1.03. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE. INCORPORATION AND MERGER. The terms of this
Agreement shall be incorporated into any Divorce Decree which may be entered with
respect to them. This Agreement shall not, however, merge with the Divorce
Decree, but rather, it shall continue to have independent contractual significance
and each party shall maintain their contractual remedies as well as Court remedies
as the result of the aforesaid incorporation or as otherwise provided by law or
statute. This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time as a
final Decree in Divorce may be entered with respect to the parties.
1.04. DATES. The "date of execution", "execution date" or "date of this Agreement" shall
be defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement.
1.05. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION AND FAIRNESS OF AGREEMENT. Each party acknowledges
that this Agreement has been entered into of his or her own volition, with full
knowledge of the facts and full disclosure of their separate and joint estates, and
that each believes this Agreement to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Further, Wife acknowledges that she has been advised of her right to be advised by
an attorney of her own choosing prior to entering into this Agreement and that she
voluntarily has decided not to retain such counsel, and further acknowledges that
she accepts said Agreement and that said acceptance is not based on any advice or
representation made by Husband's counsel, Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, nor has any
such advice and/or representation been given to Wife by said counsel. Wife further
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acknowledges that prior to the signing of this Agreement, Wife consulted with and
received legal advise from Carol Lindsay, Esquire
1.06. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. The parties confirm that each has relied on the substantial
accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other as an inducement to the execution
of this Agreement, and each party acknowledges that there has been a full and fair
disclosure of the parties' marital assets and debts and the parties' respective
incomes, which has been provided to each party.
1.07. DISCLOSURE AND WAIVER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS. Each party understands that
he or she has the right: (1) to obtain from the other party a complete inventory or
list of all of the property that either or both parties own at this time or owned as of
the date of separation; (2) to have all such property valued by means of appraisals
or otherwise; (3) to compulsory discovery to assist in the discovery and verification
of facts relevant to their respective rights and obligations, including the right to
question the other party under oath; and (4) to have a Court hold hearings and make
decisions on the matters covered by this Agreement, which Court decision
concerning the parties' respective rights and obligations might be different from the
provisions of this Agreement. Given said understanding and acknowledgment, both
parties hereby waive the foregoing procedural rights.
1.08. 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 rights determined by this Agreement shall be subject to Court
determination the same as if this Agreement had never been executed by the
parties.
1.09. MUTUAL RELEASES. Except as other wise expressly provided in this Agreement,
Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise, release, quitclaim and forever
discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all time to come, and for all
purposes whatsoever, of and from the following:
A. Claims Allainst Property or Estate: Any and all right, title, interest and/or
claims in or against the other party, the property (including income and gain
from property hereafter accruing) of the other or against the estate of such
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other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situate, which he or she now has
or at any time hereafter may have against such other party, the estate of such
other party or the property of the other party or any part thereof, whether
arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such
other.
B. Life Time Conveyances: 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 (I) the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, (ii) State, Commonwealth or Territory of the
United States, or (iii) any other country;
C. Marital Rights: Any rights which either party may have or at any time
hereafter have for past, present or future support or maintenance, alimony,
alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, equitable distribution, costs or expenses,
whether arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise.
D. Breach Exceotion: The foregoing shall not apply to all rights and agreements
and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this
Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. It is the intention of
Husband and Wife to give to each other by the execution of this Agreement
a full, complete and general release with respect to any and all property of
any kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now owns or may
hereafter acquire, except and only except, all rights and agreements and
obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this
Agreement or for the breach of any provisions thereof.
1.10. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION. No modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof
shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties and no waiver of any
breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent
default of the same or similar nature.
1.11. MUTUAL COOPERATION. Each party shall, at any time, and from time to time
hereafter, and within five (5) business days of request, take any and all steps and
execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party, any and all further instruments
and/or documents that the other party may reasonably require for the purpose of
giving full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
1.12. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS. This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to
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the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns.
1.13. INTEGRATION. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties
and supersedes any and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There
are no representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
1.14. BREACH. If for any reason either Husband or Wife fails to perform his or her
obligations owed to or for the benefit of the other party and/or otherwise breaches
the terms of this Agreement, then the other party shall have the following rights and
remedies:
A. Divorce Code Remedies: The right to all remedies set forth in Section 3502(e)
of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, 23 PA. C.S.A. 3502(e), and any additional
rights and remedies that may hereafter be enacted by virtue of the
amendment of said statute or replacement thereof by any other similar laws.
B. Damal!es: The right to damages arising out of breach of the terms of this
Agreement, which damages shall include reimbursement of all reasonable
attorney's fees and costs incurred as the result of the breach and in bringing
the damage action.
C. Other Remedies: Any other remedies provided for in law or in equity.
D. Considerations for Reasonable Attornevs Fees: Any award of "reasonable
attorneys fees" as used in this paragraph shall be based on consideration of
(1) the hourly rate charged; (2) the services rendered; and (3) the necessity
of the services rendered. Determination of reasonableness shall not take into
consideration the amount or nature of the obligation sought to be enforced
or any possibility of settlement for less than the obligation sought to be
enforced by the non-breaching party.
E. Breach Notice: In the event of an alleged breach of any term of this
Agreement, the aggrieved party shall provide written notice to the breaching
party and his or her counsel of his or her intent to take action to enforce his
or her rights under the Agreement and to remedy such breach. The breaching
party shall have a period of fifteen (15) days from the mailing of such notice
to cure the alleged breach prior to the institution of any proceedings of any
nature for enforcement of this Agreement.
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1.15. INCOME TAX MATTERS. With respect to income tax matters regarding the parties
the following shall apply:
A. Prior Returns: The parties have heretofore filed joint federal and state
returns. In the event any deficiency in federal, state or local income tax is
proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made against either of them,
such tax, interest, penalty or expense shall be paid solely and entirely by the
party who is finally determined to be the cause of the misrepresentations or
failure to disclose the nature and extent of his or her income or deductible
expenses on the aforesaid joint returns ans said party shall indemnify and hold
harmless the other from and against any loss or liability as a result thereof.
B. 2005 Tax Return: The parties shall file joint Federal and state Income tax
returns for the current tax year. The parties shall equally share in the costs
of preparing that return. If that joint filing results in any refunds that refund
shall be applied in accordance with the following:
1. Payment to Husband of the amount of $400.00 as reimbursement for his
post separation payment of estimated taxes.
2. Payment to Husband of one-half of the balance remaining after
payment of the $400.00 aforesaid;
3. Payment to Wife of one-half of the balance remaining after payment
of the $400.00 aforesaid.
4. If at the time of receipt of the refund, a party has not paid his or her
share of the tax return preparation costs, that payment shall be made
from his or her share to the tax return preparer, or if previously paid
by the other party, then the payment will be made to the other party.
C. 2006 Tax Returns: The parties shall file individual tax returns for the 2006
current tax year and for every tax year hereafter.
D. Preservation of Records: Each party will keep and preserve for a period of
three (3) years from the date of their divorce all financial records relating to
the marital estate, and each party will allow the other party access to those
records as may be reasonably necessary from time to time.
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1.16. EFFECT OF RECONCILIATION. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect
even if the parties reconcile, cohabit as Husband and Wife or otherwise, or attempt
a reconciliation. This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and there
shall be no modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof unless the parties, in
writing, signed by both parties, execute a statement declaring this Agreement or any
term of this Agreement to be null and void.
SECTION"
DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY AND DEBTS
2.01. FINAL EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY. The parties agree that the division
of all property and debts set forth in this Agreement is equitable and, both parties
waive and relinquish the right to divide and distribute their assets and debts in any
manner not consistent with the terms set forth herein and further waive and
relinquish the right to have the Court equitably divide and distribute their marital
assets and debts in any divorce action that has been or may be instituted between
them. It is further the intent, understanding and agreement of the parties that this
Agreement is a full, final, complete and equitable property division.
2.02. DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY AND DEBTS. The parties' marital assets and debts
shall be divided and distributed as follows:
A. Personal Property: The parties' tangible personal property including, but
without limitation with specific reference to, jewelry, clothes, furniture,
furnishings, rugs, carpets, household equipment and appliances, tools,
pictures, books, works of art and other personal property ("the Personal
Property") shall be divided and distributed as follows:
1. To Wife: All items of personal property set forth on the list attached
hereto as Exhibit "A", and made a part hereof.
2. To Husband: All items of personal property set forth on the list
attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and made a part hereof.
3. Family Photos: Wife shall divide the family photographs between the
parties so that they are fairly equally divided. Wife shall provide
husband with his share of the photographs within six (6) months of the
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date of the agreement.
B. Vehicle(s)and Vehicle Loan(s): The parties' vehicles, boats, snowmobiles,
motorcycles, trailers, campers and the like owned by one or both of the
parties, or the trade in value thereof if the Vehicles have been sold or traded
in prior to the date of this Agreement ("Vehicles"), and loans associated
therewith, shall be divided and distributed as follows:
1. To Wife: 1995 Chevrolet Astro Van (currently jointly owned) and any
vehicle loans for the purchase of said vehicle, including, but not
limited to: none known.
2. To Husband: 1996 Dodge pick up truck (currently jointly owned) and
the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am (currently jointly owned) and any vehicle
loans for the purchase of said vehicles, including, but not limited to:
none known. The foregoing notwithstanding, Wife shall be entitled to
use the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am until the date of the entry of the
divorce decree between the parties. It is further understood that the
1992 Pontiac Grand Am is intended to be used by the parties' daughter.
C. Accounts: The parties' bank accounts, certificates of deposit, and other
monetary deposits, ("the Accounts") shall be divided and distributed as
follows:
1. To Wife: Wife's Sovereign Bank account and the funds previously
received by Wife from the division of the parties' joint accounts with
Member's 1st and Sovereign Bank.
2. To Husband: Husband's Member's 1st account and the funds previously
received by Husband from the division of the parties' joint accounts
with Member's 1st and Sovereign Bank.
D. Investments: The parties shares of stock, brokerage accounts, certificates of
deposit (CDs) and other investments (the "Investments") shall be divided and
distributed as follows:
1. To Wife: Wife's Prudential brokerage account and a share of the
parties' two (2) Member's 1st , having balances of approximately
$2,000.00 and 1,500.00 respectively, which share shall be equal to half
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of the balance in, or value received from, said CDS at liquidation plus
the sum of $150.00.
2. To Husband: Husband's Prudential brokerage account and a share of
the parties' two (2) Member's 1st which share shall be equal to half of
the balance in, or value received from, said CDS at liquidation minus
the sum of $150.00.
3. Health Insurance Costs: It is acknowledged and agreed that the
payment to Wife of one-half of the $1,500.00 CD and the payment of
the $150.00 aforesaid is Husband's contribution to and to be applied
towards her post divorce health insurance costs for a period of
approximately six (6) months.
E. Life Insurance: The parties' life insurance policy and the cash value thereof
shall be divided and distributed as follows:
1. To Wife: Any life insurance policy insuring Wife's life and owned by
Wife.
2. To Husband: Any life insurance policy insuring Husband's life and
owned by Husband.
F. Retirement Plans: The parties' Pension Plan, Retirement Plan, IRA Account,
Profit Sharing Plan, 401-K Plan, Keogh Plan, Stock Plan, Tax Deferred Savings
Plan, any employee benefit plan and/or any other retirement type plans (the
"Retirement Plans") shall be divided and distributed as follows:
1. To Wife: None.
2. To Husband: Husband's Sovereign Bank and Member's 1st IRA accounts
having a estimated combined value of $8,000.00 .
G. Business: The parties' business interests shall be divided and distributed as
follows:
1. To Wife: None.
2. To Husband: The stock and any interest in the business known as
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Elwood B. Shughart 8: Son, Inc., and any assets and liabilities
comprising said business.
H. Real Estate: The jointly owned real estate known and numbered as 1355
Enola Road, Carlisle, PA 17013, ("the Real Estate"), encumbered mortgages
securing two (2) home equity lines of credit owed to Sovereign Bank, ("the
Mortgages"), shall be divided and distributed in accordance with the
following:
1. Conveyance: Husband shall prepare and Wife shall execute and deliver
all documents in the usual form conveying, transferring and granting
to Husband all of Wife's right, title and interest in and to the Real
Estate. The deed of conveyance therefor shall be executed by Wife
upon Wife's signing of this Agreement and held in escrow by Husband's
attorney pending Husband's refinance/assumption of the Mortgages at
which time the deed shall be delivered to Husband to record.
2. Liens. Encumbrances and Exoenses: The said conveyance shall be
subject to all liens and encumbrances covenants and restrictions of
record including, but not limited to, the lien of the Mortgages, real
estate taxes and any other municipal liens. Husband shall hereinafter
be solely responsible for the payment of the Mortgages, real estate
taxes, other municipal liens and any and all other expenses associated
with the Real Estate, whether incurred in the past, present or future,
and shall indemnify, protect and save Wife harmless therefrom.
3. Refinance: Husband shall apply for refinancing/assumption of the
Mortgage within fifteen (15) business days of the date of this
Agreement and shall complete that refinance/assumption within sixty
(60) days of the date of this Agreement 50 as to release Wife from
further liability thereunder. The costs of refinancing or assumption
shall be paid by Husband.
4. Sale: In the event Husband has not obtained the refinancing within the
aforesaid sixty (60) day time period, the home shall be listed for sale
and sold. Upon said sale the Wife shall be paid the monetary payment
due her pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 2.02.1, and the
remaining proceeds shall be paid to Husband.
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5. Wife's Occupancv: Wife shall be entitled to occupy the Real Estate
until the date the monetary payment referenced in subparagraph 2.02.
I. below is paid to her, at which time she shall vacate the property.
Until Wife vacates the Real Estate she shall contribute towards the
payment of the household expenses in the same manner and amount
as she has done in the past.
6. Wife's Personalty: The foregoing notwithstanding Wife shall be
permitted to leave her personal property (household goods, furnishings
etc.) on or at the Real Estate until the later of the date of the
aforesaid monetary payment or the date the decree in divorce is
entered between the parties. By that date Wife shall remove all such
personal property from the Real Estate.
6. Flowers. Shrubs. etc. Wife shall be entitled to remove a reasonable
amount of perennial flowers, shrubs, plantings etc. from the Real
Estate provided that she does so on or before June 30, 2006.
7. Pool: The pool and pool deck located on the Real Estate shall be
Wife's sole and separate property. The pool and pool deck shall
remain on the Real estate through the end of the 2006 pool season so
that it is available to the parties' children to use. Wife shall remove
it from the real estate at her sole expense between the end of the
2006 pool season and December 31, 2006.
I. Monetary Payment: In consideration of the distribution of the parties' assets
and debts as set forth herein, Husband shall pay Wife the amount of
$72,721.50 which amount is the difference between $75,000.00 minus
$1,000.00 for Wife's share of the parties daughter's trip to Europe minus
$1,278.50 for Wife's share of the parties Sovereign Bank HELOC. $1,000.00
of said amount shall be paid by Husband to Wife on or before January 31,
2006. The remaining balance of $71,721.50 shall be paid by Husband to Wife
concurrently with completion of the refinance/assumption of the Mortgages
set forth in above.
J. Debts: The parties' marital debts, loans, credit cards and other obligations,
not otherwise divided and distributed herein, shall be divided and distributed
as follows:
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1. To Wife: Wife shall be solely liable for and shall timely pay the
following debts:
A. Any credit cards, loans, debts and liabilities incurred in Wife's
individual name.
B. Dau~hter's Trip and HELOC: it is noted for informational
purposes that Wife's $1,000.00 share of costs for the parties'
daughter's trip to Europe and her $1,278.5 0 share of the
Sovereign Bank HELOC have been deducted from her monetary
payment as set forth in subparagraph 2.02. I. above.
2. To Husband: Husband shall be solely liable for and shall timely pay the
following debts:
A. The balance owed on the two (2) home equity lines of credit
owed to Sovereign Bank referenced in subparagraph 2.02. G.
above. These amount includes Wife's $1,278.50 share being
deducted from the monetary payment due Wife as set forth in
subparagraph 2.02. I. above.
B. $2,000.00 towards the costs of the Daughter's trip to Europe to
the extent not previously paid. This amount includes Wife's
$1,000.00 share being deducted from the monetary payment due
Wife as set forth in subparagraph 2.02. I. above.
C. Any credit cards, loans, debts and liabilities incurred in
Husband's individual name.
2.03. MISCELLANEOUS DISTRIBUTION PROVISIONS: The following miscellaneous provision
shall apply to the distribution of the parties' marital assets and debts:
A. Final Eauitable Distribution of Property: The division and distribution of all
property and debts set forth in this Agreement is equitable and in the event
an action in divorce has been or is hereafter commenced, both parties waive
and relinquish the right to divide and distribute their assets and debts in any
manner not consistent with the terms set forth herein and further waive and
relinquish the right to have the Court equitably divide and distribute their
marital assets and debts. It is further the intent, understanding and
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agreement of the parties that this Agreement is a full, final, complete and
equitable property division.
B. As Is Condition: Except as otherwise specifically herein provided, and with
respect to the transfer of any tangible assets provided for in this Marital
Agreement, the parties acknowledge that he or she have had the opportunity
to inspect and view the assets that he or she is to receive as his or her sole
and separate property and he or she is fully aware of the condition of such
tangible asset and is receiving those assets in "as is" physical condition,
without warranty or representation by or from the other party.
C. Title Transfer: If appropriate, for effectuating the transfers as herein
provided, those titles shall be executed and delivered to the appropriate
party on the date of this Agreement, unless another date is provided herein.
D. Personaltv Transfer: if either party is entitled to any items of personal
property in the possession of the other party as of the date of this Agreement,
the parties shall promptly make arrangements so as to permit that party to
remove the items of property from the other party's possession no later than
thirty (30) days from the date of this Agreement.
E. Waiver. Each of the parties specifically waives, releases, renounces and
forever abandons whatever right, title and interest they may have in any
property that is to become the sole and separate property of the other party
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
F. Liens: In the event any asset is subject to a lien or encumbrance the party
receiving the asset as his or her property shall take it subject to said lien
and/or encumbrance and shall be solely responsible and liable therefor.
G. Debt Balances and Prior Pavments: Any debt herein described shall be
deemed to include the current balance owed on the debt. Unless otherwise
herein specifically provided, there shall be no adjustment in the distribution
provisions for the payment of any portion of the marital debts prior to the
execution of this Marital Agreement, whether or not that debt or the prior
payment thereof is specifically referenced in this Paragraph, said payment
having been taken into consideration in determining the distribution of
marital assets and debts herein provided.
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H. Indemnification: Any party assuming an obligation pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement shall indemnify, protect and hold the other party harmless
from and against all any and all liability thereunder, including, but not Limited
to, any attorney's fees and costs incurred by the other party as the result of
defending against the obligation and/or enforcing the provisions of this
indemnification.
I. Cancellation of Joint Debts: Any joint debt shall be canceled so that neither
party can make any further charges thereunder, and if said charges are made
in violation of this Agreement, then the party incurring said charge shall
immediately repay the same.
J. Non-Disclosed Liabilitv: Any Liability not disclosed in this Agreement shall be
the sole responsibility of the party who has incurred or may hereafter incur
it, and the party incurring or having incurred said debt shall pay it as it
becomes due and payable.
K. No Further Joint Debt: From the date of this Agreement, each party shall
only use those credit accounts or incur such further obligations for which that
party is individually and solely liable, and the parties shall cooperate in
closing any remaining accounts which provide for joint Liability.
K. No Additional Debt: Each party represents and warrants to the other party
that since the separation he or she has not, and in the future he or she will
not, contract or incur any debt or Liability for which the other party or the
other party or the other party's estate might be responsible.
L. Refinance: In the event a party is assuming a debt or liability for which the
parties are jointly liable, that party shall refinance the same within sixty (60)
days of the date of this Agreement so as to release the other party from any
and all Liability thereunder.
SECTION '"
COUNSEL FEES, APL. ALIMONY, CUSTODY, CHILD SUPPORT,
AND HEALTH INSURANCE
3.01. WAIVER OF COUNSEL FEES. The parties hereto agree and do hereby waive any right
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and/or claim each may have, both now and in the future, against the other for
counsel fees, costs and expenses.
3.02. ALIMONY, APL, AND SUPPORT. The parties hereto agree and do hereby waive any
right and/or claim they may have, both now and in the future, against the other for
alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support and maintenance.
3.03. CUSTODY. The parties feel that given the ages of their children they are old enough
to decide where each wants to live. Therefore, this Agreement shall not govern any
matters pertaining to custody of the Children.
3.04. CHILD SUPPORT. This Agreement shall not govern any matters pertaining to support
of the Children.
3.05. HEALTH INSURANCE. The following shall apply regarding health insurance for the
spouse:
A. Health Insurance for Spouse: Any party carrying health insurance on the
other party shall continue to provide health insurance coverage on the other
party until the date of the entry of the Divorce Decree. The party for whom
that health insurance is provided shall be entitled to elect Cobra coverage
under the other party's employment policy if and to the extent permitted
under federal rules and regulations provided that he or she shall be solely be
responsible for the payment of the costs and premiums therefor.
B. Health Insurance Documentation: Any party having the insurance coverage
on the other party pursuant to the terms of this Paragraph shall be required
to provide the other party with all documentation pertaining to the insurance
including, but not limited to, medical insurance cards, benefit booklets, claim
submission forms and all statements pertaining to the determination of
insurance coverage as to each claim made thereunder.
SECTION IV
CLOSING PROVISIONS AND EXECUTION
4.01. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same
agreement.
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4.02. FACSIMILE SIGNATURE. Each party agrees to accept and be bound by facsimile
signatures hereto.
4.03. BINDING EFFECT. By signing this agreement, each party acknowledges having read
and understood the entire agreement, and each party acknowledges that the
provisions of this agreement shall be as binding upon the parties as if they were
ordered by the Court after a full hearing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, have
signed sealed and acknowledged this Agreement the day and year below written, which
Agreement has been executed in various counterparts, each of which shall constitute an
original.
WITNESS:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this the "biv- day of knrLlHU4--' 2006, before me the undersigned
officer, personally appeared, BRIAN E. SHUGHARt, known to me (or satisfactonly proven)
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement, and acknowledged
that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and notarial seal.
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On this the "X+- day of ~ b ~~, 2006, before me the undersigned
officer, personally appeared, AMY L. SHUGHART, Rnown to me (or satlsfactonly proven) to
be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement, and acknowledged that
she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I h
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BEDROOM
2 dressers gun cabi net
night stands gun safe
cabinet/shelves bed
2 drawer white cabinet
TV jewelry chest
other miscellaneous items in bedroom 12 + guns (previously removed)
other miscellaneous items in bedroom
BATHROOM
personal belongings personal belongings
white shelving
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TV stand sofa
computer desk 2 chairs
floor lamp TV
2 table lamps grandfather's clock
2 end tables other miscellaneous items in living room
decorator table
2 sweepers
pink chair
other miscellaneous items in living room
DINING ROOM
hutch and glassware cook stove
cabinet/ radio other miscellaneous items in bedroom
table and chairs
plant stand
humidifier
stool
other miscellaneous items in dining room
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PERSONAL PROPERTY DIVISION LIST
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WIFE'S .,2 < II '. ........ ....
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VI of bakeware and cookware VI of bakeware and cookware
recipe box replacement Corelle
all Corelle microwave
desk bread box
white cabinet and contents dishwasher
stoneware stove
refrigerator other miscellaneous items in kitchen
other miscellaneous items in kitchen
LAl:JNDR.YROOM'
plastic ware washer
roasters dryer
wife's personal tools and tool boxes other miscellaneous items in laundry room
other miscellaneous items in laundry room
BASEMENT
tan chai r pool table
filing cabinet game
sewing machine in white cabinet weight bench
desk table & chairs
toy box freezer
little refrigerator safe
treadmill refrigerator
chair curtain cover set some food from freezer: corn, beef, soup, etc.
pressure washer wall decor
chafing pans other miscellaneous items in basement
dishes
some food from freezer: corn, beef, soup, etc.
wall decor
other miscellaneous items in basement
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green wire furniture porch swi ng
white wire furniture other miscellaneous items on porch and deck
black wire furniture
table and benches
picnic table
Adirondack chairs
8 tan chai rs
porch swing
stand
other miscellaneous items on porch and deck
ATTIC ."
Christmas tree other miscellaneous items in attic
Christmas decorations
H decor
luggage
vanity
blinds
vegematic
other miscellaneous items in attic
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yellow shovel other miscellaneous items in shed
figurines
other miscellaneous items in shed
pull behind camper
chipper shredder
computer
1983 pick up truck
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BRIAN E. SHUGHART,
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AMY L. SHUGHART,
Defendant
DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
January 20, 2006.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in 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.
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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AMY L. SHUGHART,
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DIVORCE
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 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.
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BRIAN E. SHUGHART,
Plaintiff
NO. 06-414 CIVIL TERM
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW.
AMY L. SHUGHART,
Defendant
DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
January 20, 2006.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in 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.
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BRIAN E. SHUGHART,
Plaintiff
NO. 06-414 CIVIL TERM
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW.
AMY L. SHUGHART,
Defendant
DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY OF
A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301 ic) 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 Waiver are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.c.S.
54904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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BRIAN E. SHUGHART,
Plaintiff
NO. 06-414 CIVIL TERM
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW.
AMY L. SHUGHART,
Defendant
DIVORCE
PRAECIPE OF TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce decree:
1. GROUND FOR DIVORCE:
Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
2. DATE OF FILING AND MANNER OF SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT:
a. Date of Filinl! of Complaint: January 20, 2006
b. Manner of Service of Complaint: Acceptance of Service
c. Date of Service of Complaint: February 8, 2006
3. DATE OF EXECUTION OF THE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 3301 (C) OF THE
DIVORCE CODE:
a. Plaintiff: May 14, 2006
b. Defendant: May 12, 2006
OR
DATE OF EXECUTION OF THE PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT REQUIRED BY SECTION 3301 (D) OF THE DIVORCE
CODE AND DATE OF SERVICE OF THE PLAINTIFF'S 3301 (D) AFFIDAVIT UPON THE DEFENDANT:
a. Date of Execution: N/ A
b. Date of Filinl!: N/ A
c. Date of Service: N/ A
4. RELATED CLAIMS PENDING:
No issues are pending. All issues have been resolved pursuant to the parties' Marital Agreement dated
February 8, 2006, which Agreement is to be incorporated into but not merged with the Divorce Decree.
5. DATE AND MANNER OF SERVICE OF THE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FILE PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT
RECORD, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED, IF THE DECREE IS TO BE ENTERED UNDER SECTION
3301 (D)(l )(1) OF THE DIVORCE CODE:
a. Date of Service: N/ A
b. Manner of Service: N/ A
OR
DATE WAIVER OF NOTICE IN SECTION 3301(C) DIVORCE WAS FILED WITH THE PROTHONOTARY:
a. Plaintiff's Waiver: May 18, 2006
b. Defendant's Waiver: May 18, 2006
E G. DCLlFF, ESQUIRE
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Supreme Court I D # 32112
Phone: (717) 737-0100
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OFCUMBERLANDCOUNTY
STATE OF
PENNA.
BRIAN E. SHUGHART,
Plaintiff
No. 06-414
CIVIL TERM
VERSUS
AMY L. SHUGHART,
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,
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DECREED THAT BRIAN E. SHUGHART
, PLAI NTI FF,
AND
AMY L. SHUGHART
, DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECO\~~N.~HIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED; ~
No issues are outstanding. All issues have been resolved and ,settled by
the Parties' Marital Agreement dated February 8, 2006, filed of record
and incorporated into, but not merged with,
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