HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-1082IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RICHARD F. SHEETZ,
Plaintiff
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ELIZABETH H. SHEETZ,
Defendant
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* CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN DIVORCE
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 FORTH IN
THE FOLLOWING PAGES, YOU MUST TAKE PROMPT ACTION. YOU ARE WARNED THAT IF YOU FAIL TO
DO SO, THE CASE MAY PROCEED WITHOUT YOU AND A DECREE OF DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT MAY BE
ENTERED AGAINST YOU BY THE COURT. A JUDGMENT MAY ALSO BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR ANY
OTHER CLAIM OR RELIEF REQUESTED IN THESE PAPERS BY THE PLAINTIFF. YOU MAY LOSE MONEY OR
PROPERTY OR OTHER RIGHTS IMPORTANT TO YOU, INCLUDING CUSTODY OR VISITATION OF YOUR
CHILDREN.
WHEN THE GROUND FOR THE DIVORCE IS INDIGNITIES OR IRRETRIEVABLE BREAKDOWN OF THE
MARRIAGE, YOU MAY REQUEST MARRIAGE COUNSELING. A LIST OF MARRIAGE COUNSELORS IS
AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PROTHONOTARY AT THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, I
COURTHOUSE SQUARE, CARLISLE, PA 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, LAWYER=S FEES OR
EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM
ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND
OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
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2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RICHARD F. SHEETZ, * NO. L>(5, - J?a ?1 vi l?Tn
Plaintiff
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ELIZABETH H. SHEETZ,
Defendant
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COMPLAINT
COUNT I - DIVORCE UNDER 43301(c) or 43301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. The Plaintiff is Richard F. Sheetz, who currently resides at 34 Flower Road, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
1 The Defendant is Elizabeth H. Sheetz, who currently resides at 34 Flower Road, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on November 17, 2004 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
5. There are no minor children of this marriage.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. Plaintiff is presently a member of the Armed Forces on active duty.
8. The parties have not entered into a written agreement as to alimony, counsel fees, costs, or
property division.
9. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that he may have the right to
request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling. Being so advised, Plaintiff does not
request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling prior to a Divorce Decree being issued.
10. The cause of action and sections of the Divorce Code under which Plaintiff is proceeding are:
(a) §3301(c). The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken; and
(B) §3301(d). The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken and, at the appropriate time,
Plaintiff will submit an affidavit stating that the parties have been living separate and apart for a period of at
least two (2) years.
11. Plaintiff requests This Honorable Court enter a Decree of Divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests This Honorable Court enter an Order dissolving the
marriage between Plaintiff and Defendant.
Respectfully submitted,
WILEY, LENOX, COLGAN & MARZZACCO, P.C.
Dated:
Timothy J. squire
130 West Church Street
Suite 100
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-9666
I.D. # 77944
VERIFICATION
I, Richard F. Sheetz, verify that the statements made in this Complaint 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. CS. '4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 2 /Z / 106 f -, 6
RICHARD F. SHEETZ
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RICHARD F. SHEETZ, * NO. 06-1082 CIVIL TERM
Plaintiff
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ELIZABETH H. SHEETZ,
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Jeanette L. Roberts, being duly sworn, deposes and says that she is an adult and that she served the
within Divorce Complaint, at the Defendant's last known address as follows: 34 Flowers Road, Carlisle, PA
17013, by certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested on the 8th day of March, 2006. The
Certified Mail Receipt and PS Form 381 11 is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof by
reference thereto.
Date: March 14, 2006 WILEY, LENOX, COLGAN
& MARZZACCO, P.C.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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On this, the 10 day of March, 2006, before me, a notary public, personally appeared Jeanette L.
Roberts known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the whose name is subscribed to the within Affidavit and
acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
WITNESS, my hand and notarial seal the day and year aforesaid.
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Defendant
NO. 06-1082 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
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A complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on February 23,
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
a 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 e try of the decree.
I erify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false stat ments made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to
unworn falsification to authorities.
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D F. SHEETZ, * NO. 06-1082 CIVIL TERM
Plaintiff
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H. SHEETZ,
Defendant
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENM OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees, or *penses 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 4 copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
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made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. §4904 relating to
falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RICHARD F. SHEETZ, * NO. 06-1082 CIVIL TERM
Plaintiff
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ELIZAB TH H. SHEETZ,
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on February 23,
2006.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elap ed 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.
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that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
F. SHEETZ,
Plaintiff
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'H H. SHEETZ,
Defendant
NO. 06-1082 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DKRE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1.
fees, or
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
e penses if I 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 ? copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
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that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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T S MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, made this 01 day of
MRq 2009, by and between RICHARD F. SHEETZ, of New Cumberland,
berl d County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND") and ELIZABETH
;ET , of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties were married on November 17, 2004, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania;
REAS, HUSBAND and WIFE are the natural parents of one (1) minor child: Matthew
Thomas heetz, born November 3, 2006;
EREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between the
parties and it is the intention of HUSBAND and WIFE to live separate and apart, 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 in relation to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal
propertysettling 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; settling of custody matters
and in general, the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by either parity against the estate
of the other party.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the 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, HUSBAND and WIFE, each
intending to be legally bound hereby covenant and agree as follows:
INTERFERENCE: Each party shall be free from interference, authority, and contact
by the o er, as fully as though he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary to
carry o t the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other or attempt to
endeav r to molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabitate with the other, or in any way harass
or mali n the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the
other.
2. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS: This Agreement
shall not affect or bar the right of HUSBAND or WIFE to a divorce on lawful grounds or to any
defense may be available to either party. This Agreement is not intended to condone and shall not
be deeme to be a condonation on the part of either party hereto of any act or acts on the part of the
other p which have occasioned the disputes or unhappy differences.
3. SUBSEOUENT DIVORCE: The parties hereby acknowledge that HUSBAND
filed a Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, claiming that the marriage is
irretrieva lv broken under Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code and that the parties
have live separately and apart as required under Section 3301(d) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
The parties hereby express their agreement that the marriage is irretrievably broken and express their
intent to execute any and all Affidavits or other documents necessary for the parties to obtain an
absolute 'vorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) or 3301(d) of the Divorce Code. The parties hereby
waive all rights to request court ordered counseling under the Divorce Code. It is further specifically
understood and agreed by the parties that the provisions of this Agreement as to equitable
distribution of property of the parties are accepted by each party as a full and final settlement for all
purpose whatsoever, as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
Should a decree, judgment or order of divorce be obtained by either of the parties in this or
any other state, country or jurisdiction, each of the parties hereby consents and agrees that this
Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be affected in any way by such separation or divorce;
nothing any such decree, judgment, order or further modification or revision thereof shall alter,
amend r vary any term of this Agreement. It is the specific intent of the parties to permit this
Agreement to survive any judgment and to be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
INCORPORATION OF DIVORCE DECREE: It is further agreed, covenanted
and stipulated that this Agreement, or the essential parts hereof, shall be incorporated in any decree
hereina er entered by any court of competent jurisdiction in any divorce proceedings that have been
or may be instituted by the parties for the purpose of enforcing the contractual obligations of the
parties. This agreement shall not be merged in any such decree but shall in all respects survive the
same an? be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
5. EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of this Agreement shall be the "date of
execution" or "execution date," defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they
have each executed this 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.
6. DISTRIBUTION DATES: The transfer of property, funds and/or documents
provided for herein, shall only take place on the "distribution" date, which shall be defined as the
effective ate of this Agreement, unless otherwise provided for herein, including any spousal support
and/or alimony payments.
7 MUTUAL RELEASE: HUSBAND and WIFE each do hereby mutually remise,
release, quit-claim and forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all time to come,
and for all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and interest, or claims in or
against the property (including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other or
against the estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situated, which he or she now
has or at any time hereafter may have against the other, the estate of such other' or any part hereof,
whether 'sing out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by way
of dow or courtesy, or claims in the nature of dower or courtesy or widow's or widower's rights,
family exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against the
spouse's will; or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as a testamentary, or all other
rights o a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the
laws of a) Pennsylvania, (b) any State, Commonwealth or territory of the United States, or (c) any
country or any rights which either party may have or at any time hereafter shall have for past, present
or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, division of property,
costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relations or otherwise, except, all rights
and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this
;nt or for the breach of any provisions thereof. It is the intention of HUSBAND and WIFE
to give each other by the execution of this Agreement a full, complete and general release with
respect o 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
ver nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any
provision thereof it is further agreed that this Agreement shall be and constitute a full and final
resolution of any and all claims which each of the parties may have against the other for equitable
division f property, alimony, counsel fees and expenses, alimony pendente lite or any other claims
pursuant o the Pennsylvania Divorce Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
8. REPRESENTATION BY COUNSEL: HUSBAND has been represented by
Timothy.". Colgan, Esquire, and HUSBAND acknowledges that he has signed this Agreement freely
and vol tarily after full consultation with his counsel. WIFE has been represented by Jaime D.
Wassme Esquire, and WIFE acknowledges that she has signed this Agreement freely and
after full consultation with her counsel.
he parties acknowledge that this Agreement is not the result of any duress, undue influence,
collusion and/or improper or illegal agreement. The parties further acknowledge that they
have eac made to the other a full and complete disclosure of their respective assets, estate,
liabilitie , and sources of income and that they waive any specific enumeration thereof for the
purposes of this Agreement.
9 WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS: Each party represents that
they have not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liability or obligation for which the
estate o the other party may be responsible or liable except as may be provided for in this
Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other party harmless from and against any
and all s ch debts, liabilities or obligations of every kind which may have heretofore been incurred
by
other
any
any
including those for necessities, except for the obligations arising out of this Agreement.
I WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS: HUSBAND and WIFE
, warrant, represent and agree that, with the exception of obligations set forth in this
nt, neither of them shall hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of the
y be liable. Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other patty from and against
all debts, charges and liabilities incurred by the other after the execution date of this
nt, except as may be otherwise specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement.
1. PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties have divided between them, to their mutual
on, the personal effects, household furniture and furnishings, and all other articles of
property which have heretofore been used by them in common, and neither party will make
a to any such items which are now in the possession or under the control of the other.
B these presents, each of the parties hereby specifically waives, releases, renounces and
forever a andons whatever claims he or she may have with respect to any personal property which
is in the ssession of the other, and which shall become the sole and separate property of the other
from the to of execution hereof.
1 . BANKACCOUNTS: HUSBAND and WIFE owned one joint bank account during
their in age. It is acknowledged that they have divided the jointly held account to their mutual
satisfacti n. The parties agree that each shall become sole owner of any accounts in their individual
names they each hereby waive any interest in, or claim to, any funds held by the other in any
1 . MOTOR VEHICLES: The parties agree to retain the vehicles that are currently in
each of eir possession. Each party is responsible for the vehicles distributed to them, including the
payment f insurance and maintenance, and each party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
other p for failure to make payments thereon. Further, each party agrees to execute any and all
docume tation to give effect to this paragraph within ten (10) days of a request of the other party.
1 . DEBT: The parties accumulated debt during their marriage, to the extent that
it is agr d that HUSBAND shall assume and be solely responsible for any and all obligations in his
name an shall indemnify and hold WIFE harmless against any liability resulting from his failure
to make payments as prescribed herein. It is agreed that WIFE shall assume and be solely
responsi le for any and all obligations in her name and shall indemnify and hold HUSBAND
harmles against any liability resulting from her failure to make payments as prescribed herein
5. PENSIONS / RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS: HUSBAND is the owner of a
retireme t account through his employment with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. It is
agreed at HUSBAND shall retain sole and exclusive ownership of this account, and WIFE hereby
waives y right, claim or interest she may have to the retirement account or other benefits earned
during a marriage. Specifically, WIFE waives any right to future interest to include, but not
limited o, the survivor benefit, in HUSBAND's pension. Additionally, WIFE will cooperate in
signing y and all documentation required by the government to allow HUSBAND to drop the
survivo benefit payment. The parties agree to execute any documents necessary to give effect to
this n eranh.
LIFE INSURANCE: Each party shall retain sole ownership of any life insurance
policy they may have acquired in their individual name and shall make any beneficiary designation
they de appropriate.
17. HEALTH INSURANCE: Each party shall be responsible for their own health
coverage. HUSBAND shall provide health coverage for the minor child so long as it is
available to him at a reasonable cost. The parties agree to share equally all unreimbursed medical
expenses
111. CUSTODY: The parties agree that they shall share legal custody of their minor
child. The parties further agree that WIFE shall have primary physical custody and HUSBAND shall
have periods of partial physical custody at times as they mutually agree. The parties shall share
custody n holidays as mutually agreed, with WIFE having Mother's Day and HUSBAND having
Father's ay each year. Transportation shall be shared by the parties. The parties agree that they
will prov de the other with at least forty-eight hours notice of any intention to remove the child from
the state, and obtain the consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
The parties agree to provide the other with an accurate address and phone number at all times, and
shall provide the other party notice of where the child will be staying and a means to contact the
child if the other party will be removing the child from the state.
CHILD SUPPORT: HUSBAND shall pay WIFE $420.00 per month in child
support. Payments shall be made directly from HUSBAND to WIFE in two installments. The first
installm the shall be on the l' of each month and the 2" d installment shall be on the 15`h of each
month. parties agree that this child support obligation is modifiable based upon a change in
I WAIVER OF ALIMONY: HUSBAND and WIFE recognize and acknowledge
that the ?oregoing provisions for their individual benefit are satisfactory with regard to support and
nce, past, present and future. The parties release and discharge the other absolutely and
forever for the rest of their lives for all claims and demands, past, present or future, for alimony,
pendente lite or for any provisions for support and maintenance. The parties further
-dae that in consideration of the transfers made herein, each completely waives and
any and all claims and/or demands they may now have or hereafter have against the
other 0 alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support, counsel fees and court costs.
AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY: Each of the parties shall hereafter own and
enjoy, in pendently of any claim or right of the other, all items of property, be they real, personal
or mixed, tangible or intangible, which are hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power in him
or her to 'spose of the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes as though
he or she ere unmarried.
2 . INCOME TAX: HUSBAND and WIFE have filed separate tax returns from 2006
forward. Both parties agree that in the event any deficiency in Federal, State or local income tax is
proposed for any year in which they filed a joint return, or any assessment of any such tax is made
against e' er of them from any such joint return, each will indemnify and hold harmless the other
from an against any loss or liability for any such tax deficiency or assessment and any interest,
penalty d expense incurred in connection therewith. Such tax, interest, penalty or expense shall
be paid olely and entirely by the individual who is finally determined to be the cause of the
misrepre entations or failures to disclose the nature and extent of his or her separate income on the
aforesai joint returns.
2 . APPLICABILITY OF TAX LAW TO PROPERTY TRANSFERS: The parties
hereby a ee and express their intent that any transfer of property pursuant to this Agreement shall
be wi ' the scope and applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (hereinafter the "Act"),
specific lly, the provisions of said Act pertaining to the transfers of property between spouses and
former s ouses. The parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other documents
required y the Internal Revenue Service to render the Act applicable to the transfers set forth in this
Agreem t without recognition of gain on such transfer and subject to the carry-overbasis provisions
of said ct.
4. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE: The parties agree that, except as otherwise
specific ily provided herein, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time
as a fin Decree in Divorce may be entered with respect to the parties.
5. BREACH: If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party
shall ha a the right, at his or her election to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other
remedie or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract shall be
respons ble for payment of reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their
rights der this Agreement.
6. WAIVER OF CLAIMS: Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may
dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all
rights he or she shall now have or hereafter acquire, under the present and future laws of any
jurisdicti n, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship,
including without limitation, dower, courtesy, statutory allowance, widow's allowance, right to take
in intes y, right to take against the Will of the other, and the right to act as administrator or
executor f the other's estate, and each will, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and
deliver y and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect this mutual
waiver d relinquishment of such interests, rights and claims.
2 . ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties d there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressl set forth herein.
2 . AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS: This Agreement shall be binding on and
shall in a to the benefits of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successo s and assigns.
2 . ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time, at
the requ st of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other any and all further instruments
that ma be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
0. VOID CLAUSES: 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,
conditio , clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other respects this
Agreem nt shall be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation.
1. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS: It is specifically understood and
agreed y and between the parties hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be separate
and ind endent Agreement.
2. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The parties confirm that they have relied on the
comple ness and substantial accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other as an inducement to
the exe ution of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that there has been no formal discovery
conduc d in their pending divorce action and that neither party has filed an inventory and
apprais meat as required by Section 3505(b) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Notwithstanding
the fore oing, the rights of either party to pursue a claim for equitable distribution, pursuant to the
Divorce Code, of any interest owned by the other party in an asset of any nature at any
time prio? to the date of execution of this Agreement that was not disclosed to the other party or his
or her co sel prior to the date of the within Agreement is expressly reserved. In the event that
either p , at any time hereafter, discovers such an undisclosed asset, the party shall have the right
to petitio the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to make equitable distribution of said
asset. Th non-disclosing party shall be responsible for payment of counsel fees, costs or expenses
incurred y the other party in seeking equitable distribution of said asset. Notwithstanding the
this Agreement shall in all other respects remain in full force and effect.
MODIFICATION AND WAIVER: A modification or waiver of any of the
of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same
ityf as this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of
the provi0ions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent defaults of the
same or similar nature.
DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS: The descriptive headings used herein are for
only. They shall have no affect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of
the
APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
.lth of Pennsylvania and more specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980 and any
thereto.
year
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WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the date and
TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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this, 5) 747day of i214 ,?Y , 2009, before me a Notary Public, personally
appearedlizabeth Sheetz, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
Marital S ttlement Agreement and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein
WITNESS WHEREOF, I
MICHAEL R. CARANCI, Notary Public
Lemovne Boro. Cumberland County
TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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a this, the E! ay of 2009, before me a Notary Public, personally
Richard Sheetz, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
Marital 4ettlement Agreement and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein
WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
PENNSYLVAN
Public
R. CARANCI, Notary Public
Boro. Cumberland County
ission Expires June 15, 2010
2009 JUG' -1 FI 3: 11 L;
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RICHARD F. SHEETZ, * NO. 06-1082 CIVIL TERM
Plaintiff
V. * CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN DIVORCE
ELIZABETH H. SHEETZ,
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1. Grounds for Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c).
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint:
The Defendant was served via Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery on March 8.
2006, said Affidavit of Service was filed with this Honorable Court on March
15, 2006.
3. Complete either Paragraph (a) or (b):
(a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of
the Divorce Code: By Plaintiff. May 27, 2009 ; By Defendant: May 27, 2009.
(b) (1) Date of execution of the Affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the
Divorce Code: N/A (2) Date of filing and service of the Plaintiffs Affidavit
upon the Respondent: N/A.
4. Related claims pending:
All related claims were settled by a Marital Settlement Agreement dated May
27, 2009, and filed with this Honorable Court on June 1, 2009.
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Complete either (a) or (b):
(a) Date and manner of service of the Notice of Intention to File Praecipe to
Transmit Record, a copy of which is attached:
(b) Date Plaintiff s Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with
the Prothonotary: June 1, 2009; Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in
Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: June 1, 2009.
Respectfully Submitted,
COLGAN MARZZACCO, LLC
By
Timothy J. Co W, E re
Attorney ID #77944
130 West Church Street
Suite 100
Dillsburg, PA 17019
Tel: (717) 502-5000
Fax: (717) 502-5050
Dated: '??l'D
FILED-(" Or IKE ?p,RY
2009 JUL 16 P 2: 3 8
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
RICHARD F. SHEETZ, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
ELIZABETH H. SHEETZ
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW,
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RICHARD F. SHEETZ,
NO. 06-1082 Civil Term
'On , it is ordered and decreed that
ELIZABETH H. SHEETZ
bonds of matrimony.
plaintiff, and
defendant, are divorced from the
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.")
The terms and provision of the Marital Settlement Agreement signed by the
parties and dated May 27, 2009 are hereby incorporated but not merged in the
Decree of Divorce and remain binding upon the parties.
By the Court,
Attest: J.
Prothonotary
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