HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-1766MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
KRISTOPHER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MICHELLE A. JAMES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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DOUGLAS T. JAMES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
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.
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, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(g00)990-910g
MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
KRISTOPHER T. SMULL ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MICHELLE A. JAMES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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DOUGLAS T. JAMES, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
Plaintiff is MICHELLE A. JAMES, who has resided at 1 Bridgeport Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, for the last twenty (20) months.
2. Defendant is DOUGLAS T. JAMES, who has resided at 1 Bridgeport Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, for the last twenty (20) months.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth
for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on October 3, 1992 in Englewood,
New Jersey.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the
parties.
6. Neither of the parties in this action is presently a member of the Armed
Forces.
7. The Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States.
Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and that
she may have the right to request the Court to require the parties to participate in such
counseling. Being so advised, Plaintiff does not request that the Court require the parties to
participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down by the Court.
9. Plaintiff avers that there are children of the parties under the age of eighteen
(18) namely: Lindsey James, born April 5, 1995, age 10 years; and Danielle James, born
December 27, 1998, age 7 years.
COUNT I - DIVORCE
10. The Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which the action is based are as
follows: That the marriage is irretrievably broken.
COUNT II - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
11. During the marriage, Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired various items of
marital property, both real and personal, which are subject to equitable distribution under
Chapter 35 of the Divorce Code.
COUNT III - ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE,
ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
12. By reason of this action, Plaintiff will be put to considerable expense in the
preparation of her case in the employment of counsel and the payment of costs.
13. Plaintiff is without sufficient funds to support herself and to meet the costs
and expenses of this litigation and is unable to appropriately maintain herself during the
pendency of this action.
14. Plaintiffs income is not sufficient to provide for her reasonable needs and pay
her attorney's fees and the costs of this litigation.
15. Defendant has adequate earnings to provide for Plaintiffs support and to pay
her counsel fees, costs and expenses.
COUNT IV - ALIMONY
16. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable needs.
17. Plaintiff is unable to sufficiently support herself through appropriate
employment.
18. Defendant has sufficient income and assets to provide continuing support for
the Plaintiff after the entry of a Decree in Divorce.
COUNT V - CUSTODY
19. There are two (2) minor children born to this marriage, namely: Lindsey
James, born April 5, 1995, age 10 years; and Danielle James, born December 27, 1998, age 7
years.
20. Plaintiff desires the custody of the minor children and is capable of giving said
children the necessary parental care and a proper and healthful environment.
21. The Plaintiff avers that she is a fit person to raise the minor children and that
by awarding her legal custody, the best interest and permanent welfare of the children will
thereby be promoted.
22. The parties' minor children have resided at 1 Bridgeport Drive, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania since July 2004.
23. Plaintiff has not participated in any other litigation concerning the custody
proceedings in a court of this or any other state, nor does she know of any person not a party to
these proceedings who has had physical custody of the minor children or claims to have custody
or visitation rights.
24. The Plaintiff requests that a reasonable visitation schedule be set up by the Court
regarding visitation of the parties' minor children by Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court:
a. Enter a decree of divorce;
b. Equitably distribute all property, both personal and real, owned by the parties;
c. Compel Defendant to pay alimony pendente lite to Plaintiff;
d. Compel Defendant to pay post-divorce alimony to Plaintiff,
e. Grant Plaintiff attorney's fees and costs;
f Grant Plaintiff primary physical and shared legal custody of the parties' minor
children; and
g. Grant such further relief as the Court may deem equitable and just.
Respectfully Submitted:
MA A? P. C GNETTI & ASSOCIATES
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KRI TO E T. SMULL, ESQUIRE
Attorney LD. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, Michelle A. James, hereby verify and state that the facts set forth in the foregoing
document are true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to
unsworn verification to authorities.
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MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
KRISTOPHER T. SMULL ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 9094060
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MICHELLE A. JAMES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
DOUGLAS T. JAMES,
Defendant
: NO. 06-1766 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
MOTION FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE CONFERENCE
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, Michelle A. James, by and through her attorney, Kristopher T. Smull,
Esquire, and moves this Court to enter an Order setting this case for an Alimony Pendente Lite Hearing,
and in support thereof respectfully represents that:
1. Plaintiff is Michelle A. James (hereinafter "Wife'), an adult individual currently residing at
4066 Darius Drive, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
2. Defendant is Douglas T. James (hereinafter "Husband"), an adult individual currently
residing at 1 Bridgeport Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
3. (a) Husband and Wife were married on October 3, 1992 in Englewood,
New Jersey.
(b) Husband and Wife were separated on March 27, 2006.
(c) Husband and Wife were divorced on (pending).
(d) Wife filed a Complaint in Divorce on March 27, 2006 which
included a count for Alimony Pendente Lite.
4. The parties are the parents of the following minor children:
Name Birth Date AAge. Residence
Lindsey James 4/5/1995 12 4066 Darius Drive
Enola, PA
Danielle James 12/12/1998 9 4066 Darius Drive
Enola, PA
5. Wife seeks support for the following persons: herself.
6. Husband has neglected the duty to support or sufficiently support Wife since March 27,
2006.
7. (a) Wife is not receiving Public Assistance.
(b) Wife is not receiving additional income.
8. No previous Support Order has been entered against Husband.
9. Wife last receive support from Husband in the amount of $0.00.
10. Wife lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable needs.
11. Wife is unable to sufficiently support herself through appropriate employment.
12. Husband has sufficient income and assets to provide continuing support for Wife.
13. By reason of this action, Wife will be put to considerable expense in the preparation
of her case in the employment of counsel and the payment of costs.
14. Wife is without sufficient funds to support herself and to meet the costs and expenses
of this litigation and is unable to appropriately maintain herself during the pendency of this action.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays this Honorable Court enter an Order setting this matter for an
Alimony Pendente Lite Conference.
Date: 5 ?? 0? By:
Respectfully Submitted:
P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
KRNT1 #HER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE
Attorney .D. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorney for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Kristopher T. Smull, Esquire, Attorney for Michelle A. James, Plaintiff herein, do hereby
certify that on this date I served the foregoing Motion for Conference by depositing a true and exact
copy thereof in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
John J. Connelly, Jr., Esquire
JAMES, SMITH, DIETTERICK & CONNELLY
134 Sipe Avenue
Hummelstown, PA 17036
MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
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Date:
KRIS O ER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorney for Plaintiff
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MICHELLE A. JAMES, THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
NO. 06-1766 CIVIL TERM
DOUGLAS T. JAMES, IN DIVORCE
Defendant/Respondent ,
PACSES CASE NO: 837109168
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 16th day of April, 2007, upon consideration of the Petition for Alimony Pendente
Lite and/or counsel fees, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
Amy L. Ickes on May 30, 2007 at 9:00 A.M. for a conference, at 13 N. Hanover St., Carlisle, PA 17013,
after which the conference officer may recommend that an Order for Alimony Pendente Lite be entered.
YOU are further ordered to bring to the conference:
(1) a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return, including W2's as filed
(2) your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months
(3) the Income and Expense Statement attached to this order, completed as required by Rule
1910.11@
(4) verification of child care expenses
(5) proof of medical coverage which you may have, or may have available to you
If you fail to appear for the conference or bring the required documents, the Court may issue a
warrant for your arrest.
Copies mailed to: Petitioner
Respondent
Krsitopher T. Smull, Esq.
John J. Connelly, Jr., Esq.
Date of Order: May 16, 2007
BY THE COURT,
Edgar B. Bayley, President Judge
Am . Ickes, Conference Officer
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTEND THE CONFERENCE AND
REPRESENT YOU. 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 MAY GET
LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVE.
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 249-3166 cc361
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
MICHELLE A. JAMES ) Docket Number 06-1766 CIVIL
Plaintiff )
vs. ) PACSES Case Number 837109168
DOUGLAS T. JAMES )
Defendant ) Other State ID Number
ORDER
AND NOW, to wit on this 1ST DAY OF JUNE, 2007 IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED that the ® Complaint for Support or 0 Petition to Modify or 0 Other
filed on May 16 , 2007 in the above captioned
matter is dismissed without prejudice due to:
the Court being advised that the Plaintiff is not entitle to Alimony
Pendente Lite due to the financial circumstances of the parties.
This order shall become final within twenty days from the mailing of the
notice of the entry of this order unless either party files a written
demand requesting a hearing.
0 The Complaint or Petition may be reinstated upon written application of the plaintiff
petitioner.
BY THE COURT:
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Kevin . Hess, JUDGE
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MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
KRISTOPHER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MICHELLE A. JAMES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
DOCKET NO. 06-1766 CIVIL
PACSES NO. 837109168
DOUGLAS T. JAMES,
Defendant IN DIVORCE/ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE
DEMAND FOR HEARING
DATE OF ORDER: June 1, 2007
AMOUNT: $0.00
FOR: Support of Plaintiff.
REASON(S):
1. The conference officer erred in failing to attribute Defendant with an appropriate
earning capacity.
2. The conference officer erred in determining Plaintiff's earnings.
3. The conference officer erred in granting Defendant a deviation for the mortgage on the
marital home and further erred in the calculation of said deviation.
PARTY FILING DEMAND FOR HEARING: Plaintiff, Michelle A. James.
Respectfully Submitted:
M A P. (GOGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
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S P ER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorney for Plaintiff
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
MICHELLE A. JAMES ) Docket Number 06-1766 CIVIL
Plaintiff )
VS. ) PACSES Case Number 837109168
DOUGLAS T. JAMES )
Defendant ) Other State ID Number
ORDER OF COURT
You,
MICHELLE A. JAMES
plaintiff/defendant of
4066 DARIUS DR, ENOLA, PA. 17025-1475-66
are ordered to appear at DOMESTIC RELATIONS HEARING RM
DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFC, 13 N HANOVER ST, CARLISLE, PA. 17013-3014-13
before a hearing officer of the Domestic Relations Section, on the
AUGUST 8, 2007
at 8:30AM for a hearing.
You are further required to bring to the hearing:
1. a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return, including W-2s, as filed,
2. your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months,
3. the Income Statement and the appropriate Expense Statement, if required, attached to this order,
completed as required by Rule 1910.11 (c).
4. verification of child care expenses, and
5. proof of medical coverage which you may have, or may have available to you
6. information relating to professional licenses
7. other:
Service Type M
Form CM-509 Rev. I
Worker ID 21302
JAMES
PACSES Case Number: 837109168
If you fail to appear for the conference/hearing or to bring the required documents, the
court may issue a warrant for your arrest and/or enter an interim support order. If paternity is
an issue, the court shall enter an order establishing paternity.
THE APPROPRIATE COURT OFFICER MAY ENTER AN ORDER AGAINST
EITHER PARTY BASED UPON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED WITHOUT REGARD
TO WHICH PARTY INITIATED THE SUPPORT ACTION.
BY THE COURT:
Date of Order:
JUDGE
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTEND THE
CONFERENCE-HEARING AND REPRESENT YOU. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER, 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 PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO
FEE.
V. JAMES
CUMBERLAND CO BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S BEDFORD ST
CARLISLE PA 17013-3302-32
(717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County is required by law to
comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible
facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business
before the court, please contact our office at: (717) 240-6225 . All arrangements must be
made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled hearing.
Service Type M
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Form CM-509 Rev.
Worker ID 21302
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
MICHELLE A. JAMES ) Docket Number 06-1766 CIVIL
Plaintiff )
vs. ) PACSES Case Number 837109168
DOUGLAS T. JAMES )
Defendant ) Other State ID Number
ORDER OF COURT
You, DOUGLAS T. JAMES plaintiff/defendant of
1 BRIDGEPORT DR, MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050-7357-01
are ordered to appear at DOMESTIC RELATIONS HEARING RM
DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFC, 13 N HANOVER ST, CARLISLE, PA. 17013-3014-13
before a hearing officer of the Domestic Relations Section, on the
AUGUST 8, 2007 at 8: 3 OAM for a hearing.
You are further required to bring to the hearing:
1. a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return, including W-2s, as filed,
2. your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months,
3. the Income Statement and the appropriate Expense Statement, if required, attached to this order,
completed as required by Rule 1910.11 (c).
4. verification of child care expenses, and
5. proof of medical coverage which you may have, or may have available to you
6. information relating to professional licenses
7. other:
Service Type M
Form CM-509 Rev. 1
Worker ID 21302
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JAMES
PACSES Case Number: 837109168
If you fail to appear for the conference/hearing or to bring the required documents, the
court may issue a warrant for your arrest and/or enter an interim support order. If paternity is
an issue, the court shall enter an order establishing paternity.
THE APPROPRIATE COURT OFFICER MAY ENTER AN ORDER AGAINST
EITHER PARTY BASED UPON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED WITHOUT REGARD
TO WHICH PARTY INITIATED THE SUPPORT ACTION.
BY THE COURT:
Date of Order:
JUDGE
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTEND THE
CONFERENCE-HEARING AND REPRESENT YOU. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER, 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 PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO
FEE.
V. JAMES
CUMBERLAND CO BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S BEDFORD ST
CARLISLE PA 17013-3302-32
(717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County is required by law to
comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible
facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business
before the court, please contact our office at: (717) 240-6225 . All arrangements must be
made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled hearing.
Service Type M
Page 2 of 2
Form CM-509 Rev. 1
Worker ID 21302
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
MICHELLE A. JAMES ) Docket Number 06-1766 CIVIL
Plaintiff )
vs. ) PACSES Case Number 837109168
DOUGLAS T. JAMES )
Defendant ) Other State ID Number
ORDER OF COURT - RESCHEDULE A HEARING
You,
MICHELLE A. JAMES
of
4066 DARIUS DR, ENOLA, PA. 17025-1475-66
are ordered to appear at DOMESTIC RELATIONS HEARING RM
DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFC, 13 N HANOVER ST, CARLISLE, PA. 17013-3014-13
on the 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2007 at 8:30AM for a hearing. This date replaces
the prior hearing date of AUGUST 8, 2007
You are further required to bring to the hearing:
I . a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return, including W-2s, as filed,
2. your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months,
3. the Income Statement and the appropriate Expense Statement, if required, attached to this order,
completed as required by Rule 1910.11 (c).
4. verification of child care expenses, and
5. proof of medical coverage which you may have, or may have available to you
6. information relating to professional licenses
7. other:
Service Type M
Form CM-514 Rev. 1
Worker ID 21302
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JAMES
PACSES Case Number: 837109168
If you fail to appear for the conference/hearing or to bring the required documents, the
court may issue a warrant for your arrest and/or enter an interim support order. If paternity is
an issue, the court shall enter an order establishing paternity.
THE APPROPRIATE COURT OFFICER MAY ENTER AN ORDER AGAINST
EITHER PARTY BASED UPON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED WITHOUT REGARD
TO WHICH PARTY INITIATED THE SUPPORT ACTION.
BY THE COURT:
Date of Order: ?,(?. -01
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JUDGE
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTEND THE
CONFERENCE-HEARING AND REPRESENT YOU. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER, 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 PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO
FEE.
v- JAMES
CUMBERLAND CO BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S BEDFORD ST
CARLISLE PA 17013-3302-32
(717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County is required by law to
comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible
facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business
before the court, please contact our office at: (717) 2 4 0 - 6 2 2 5 . All arrangements must be
made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled hearing.
Service Type M
Page 2 of 2
Form CM-514 Rev.
Worker ID 21302
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
MICHELLE A. JAMES ) Docket Number 06-1766 CIVIL
Plaintiff )
vs. ) PACSES Case Number 837109168
DOUGLAS T. JAMES )
Defendant ) Other State ID Number
ORDER OF COURT - RESCHEDULE A HEARING
You,
DOUGLAS T. JAMES
1 BRIDGEPORT DR, MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050-7357-01
are ordered to appear at DOMESTIC RELATIONS HEARING RM
of
DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFC, 13 N HANOVER ST, CARLISLE, PA. 17013-3014-13
on the 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2007
the prior hearing date of AUGUST 8, 2007
at 8: 3 OAM for a hearing. This date replaces
You are further required to bring to the hearing:
1. a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return, including W-2s, as filed,
2. your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months,
3. the Income Statement and the appropriate Expense Statement, if required, attached to this order,
completed as required by Rule 1910.11 (c).
4. verification of child care expenses, and
5. proof of medical coverage which you may have, or may have available to you
6. information relating to professional licenses
7. other:
Service Type M
Form CM-514 Rev. 1
Worker ID 21302
JAMES
PACSES Case Number: 837109168
If you fail to appear for the conference/hearing or to bring the required documents, the
court may issue a warrant for your arrest and/or enter an interim support order. If paternity is
an issue, the court shall enter an order establishing paternity.
THE APPROPRIATE COURT OFFICER MAY ENTER AN ORDER AGAINST
EITHER PARTY BASED UPON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED WITHOUT REGARD
TO WHICH PARTY INITIATED THE SUPPORT ACTION.
BY THE COURT:
Date of Order:
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JUDGE
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTEND THE
CONFERENCE-HEARING AND REPRESENT YOU. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER, 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 PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO
FEE.
V. JAMES
CUMBERLAND CO BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S BEDFORD ST
CARLISLE PA 17013-3302-32
(717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County is required by law to
comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible
facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business
before the court, please contact our office at: (717) 2 4 0 - 6 2 2 5 . All arrangements must be
made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled hearing.
Service Type M
Page 2 of 2
Form CM-514 Rev.
Worker ID 21302
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
MICHELLE A. JAMES ) Docket Number 06-1766 CIVIL
Plaintiff )
vs. ) PACSES Case Number 837109168
DOUGLAS T. JAMES )
Defendant ) Other State ID Number
ORDER OF COURT - RESCHEDULE A HEARING
You,
DOUGLAS T. JAMES
1 BRIDGEPORT DR, MECHANICSB:?RG, PA. 17050-7357-01
of
are ordered to appear at DOMESTIC RELATIONS HEARING RM
DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFC, 13 N HANOVER ST, CARLISLE, PA. 17013-3014-13
on the 29TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2007
the prior hearing date of OCTOBER 23, 2007
at a : 30AM for a hearing. This date replaces
You are further required to bring to the hearing:
1. a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return, including W-2s, as filed,
2. your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months,
3. the Income Statement and the appropriate Expense Statement, if required, attached to this order,
completed as required by Rule 1910.11 (c).
4. verification of child care expenses, and
5. proof of medical coverap; ,which you may have, or may have available to you
6. information relating to pi ofessional licenses
7. other:
Service Type M
Form CM-514 Rev. I
Worker ID 21302
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JAMES
V. JAMES
PACSES Case Number: 837109168
If you fail to appear for the conference/hearing or to bring the required documents, the
court may issue a warrant for your arrest and/or enter an interim support order. If paternity is
an issue, the court shall enter ar, ;)rder establishing paternity.
THE APPROPRIATE COURT OFFICER MAY ENTER AN ORDER AGAINST
EITHER PARTY BASED UPON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED WITHOUT REGARD
TO WHICH PARTY INITIATED THE SUPPORT ACTION.
BY THE COURT:
Date of Order: NN16-0
JUDGE
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTEND THE
CONFERENCE-HEARING AND REPRESENT YOU. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER, 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 PROVIDE YOUWITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO
FEE.
CUMBERLAND CO BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S 3EDFORD ST
CARLISLE PA 17013-3302-32
(717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County is required by law to
comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible
facilities and reasonable acccrnrlodations available to disabled individuals having business
before the court, please contict our office at: (717) 240-6225 . All arrangements must be
made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled hearing.
Page 2 of 2 Form CM-514 Rev. 1
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
MICHELLE A. JAMES ) Docket Number 06-1766 CIVIL
Plaintiff )
VS. ) PACSES Case Number 837109168
DOUGLAS T. JAMES )
Defendant ) Other State ID Number
ORDER OF COURT - RESCHEDULE A HEARING
You,
MICHELLE A. JAMES
of
4066 DARIUS DR, ENOLA, PA. 17025-1475-66
are ordered to appear at DOMESTIC RELATIONS HEARING RM
DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFC, 13 N HANOVER ST, CARLISLE, PA. 17013-3014-13
on the 29TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2007 at 8 :30AM for a hearing. This date replaces
the prior hearing date of OCTOBER 23, 2007
You are further required to bring to the hearing:
I . a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return, including W-2s, as filed,
2. your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months,
3. the Income Statement and the appropriate Expense Statement, if required, attached to this order,
completed as required by Rule 1910.11 (c).
4. verification of child care expenses, and
5. proof of medical coverage which you may have, or may have available to you
6. information relating to professional licenses
7. other:
Service Type M
Form CM-514 Rev. I
Worker ID 21:302
JAMES
PACSES Case Number: 837109168
If you fail to appear for the conference/hearing or to bring the required documents, the
court may issue a warrant for your arrest and/or enter an interim support order. If paternity is
an issue, the court shall enter an order establishing paternity.
THE APPROPRIATE COURT OFFICER MAY ENTER AN ORDER AGAINST
EITHER PARTY BASED UPON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED WITHOUT REGARD
TO WHICH PARTY INITIATED THE SUPPORT ACTION.
BY THE COURT:
Date of Order: 0 -1/0 -V,
JUDGE
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTEND THE
CONFERENCE-HEARING AND REPRESENT YOU. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER, 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 PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO
FEE.
V. JAMES
CUMBERLAND CO BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S BEDFORD ST
CARLISLE PA 17013-3302-32
(717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County is required by law to
comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible
facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business
before the court, please contact our office at: (717) 240-6225 . All arrangements must be
made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled hearing.
Service Type M
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MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
KRISTOPRER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MICHELLE A. JAMES,
Plaintiff
V.
DOUGLAS T. JAMES,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 06-1766 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, KRISTOPHER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
Complaint in Divorce, was served upon the Defendant, Douglas T. James, by United States Mail, first
class, postage prepaid, certified, docketed to No. 70001530 0002 57761541, on the 4' day of April,
2006, addressed as follows:
Douglas T. James
I Bridgeport Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Respectfully Submitted:
MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
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PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of 6C.2 M b UR. , 2007, by and between
Michelle A. James, of Cumberland, County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE") and
Douglas T. James, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND"):
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties were married on October 3, 1992, in Englewood, Bergen County,
New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, two (2) children have been born of this marriage, namely, Lindsey James, born
April 5, 1995; and Danielle James, born December 27, 1998; and
WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between the
parties and it is the intention of WIFE and HUSBAND 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 relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal
property; 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; settling of all matters
between them relating to the past, present, and future support and/or maintenance of the children; the
implementation of custody and visitation arrangements for the minor children of the parties; 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 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:
1. SEPARATION: HUSBAND and WIFE shall at all times hereafter have the right to
live separate and apart from each other and to reside from time to time at such place or places as they
shall respectively deem fit, free from any control, restraint or interference whatsoever by the other.
Neither party shall molest the other or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him or
her by any legal or other proceedings. The foregoing provisions shall not be taken to be an admission
on the part of either HUSBAND or WIFE of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the causes leading to
their living apart.
2. INTERFERENCE: Each party shall be free from interference, authority, and contact
by the other, as fully as if he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary to carry
out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other or attempt to endeavor to
molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other, nor in any way harass or malign the
other, norm'
or n any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the other, and each
of the parties hereto completely understands and agrees that neither shall do or say anything to the
children of the parties at anytime which might in any way influence the children adversely against the
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otherparty, it being the intention ofboth parties to minimize the effect of any such separation upon the
children.
3. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS: This Agreement
shall not be considered to affect or bar the right of HUSBAND or WIFE to a divorce on lawful
grounds as such grounds now exist or shall hereafter exist or to such defense as may be available to
either party. This Agreement is not intended to condone and shall not be deemed to be a condonation
on the part of either party hereto of any act or acts on the part of the other party which have occasioned
the disputes or unhappy differences which have occurred prior to or which may occur subsequent to
the date hereof.
4. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE: The parties hereby acknowledge that WIFE has filed a
Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County to Docket No. 06-1766, claiming that the marriage is
irretrievably broken under Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Both parties hereby
express their agreement that the marriage is irretrievably broken and express their intent to execute
any and all Affidavits, Waivers or other documents necessary for the parties to obtain an absolute
divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code at the same time as they execute this
Agreement. 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 final
settlement for all purposes whatsoever, as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
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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; and
that nothing in any such decree, judgment, order or further modification or revision thereof shall alter,
amend or vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the parties shall remarry.
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.
5. INCORPORATION IN DIVORCE DECREE: It is further agreed, covenanted and
stipulated that this Agreement, or the essential parts hereof, shall be incorporated in any decree
hereinafter 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 and be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
6. 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 ifthey have
each executed this Agreement at 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.
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7. DISTRIBUTION DATE: The transfer ofproperty, funds and/or documents provided
for herein, shall only take place on the "distribution date", which shall be defined as the date of
execution of this Agreement unless otherwise specified herein. However, the support and/or alimony
payments, if any, provided for in this Agreement shall take effect as set forth in this Agreement..
8. 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, ofwhatever 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 thereof, whether
arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by way of dower
or curtesy, or claims in the nature of dower or curtesy 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 gift, or all other rights
of 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 relationship or otherwise, except, all rights and
agreements and obligations ofwhatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or
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for the breach of anyprovisions thereof. It is the intention ofHUSBAND and WIFE to give 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 ofwhatsoever 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 of property, alimony,
counsel fees and expenses, alimony pendente lite or any other claims pursuant to the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
9. ADVICE OF COUNSEL: The provisions ofthis Agreement and its legal effect have
been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel; Kristopher T. Smull, Esquire, for
WIFE and John J. Connelly, Jr., Esquire, for HUSBAND. HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that
this Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence and that it is not the result of any
collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements. The parties further acknowledge that they
have each made to the other a full accounting of their respective assets, estate, liabilities, and sources
of income and that they waive any specific enumeration thereof for the purpose of this Agreement.
Each party agrees that he or she shall not, at any future time, raise as a defense, or otherwise, the lack
of such disclosure in any legal proceeding involving this Agreement, with the exception of disclosure
that may have been fraudulently withheld.
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10. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS: Each partyrepresents that they
have not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liability or obligation for which the estate
of the other party maybe responsible or liable except as maybe provided for in this Agreement. Each
party agrees to indemnify and hold the other party harmless for and against any and all such debts,
liabilities or obligations of every kind which may have heretofore been incurred by them, including
those for necessities, except for the obligations arising out of this Agreement.
11. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS: HUSBAND and WIFE covenant,
warrant, represent and agree that with the exception of obligations set forth in this Agreement, neither
of them shall hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of the other may be liable.
Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party for and against any and all debts, charges
and liabilities incurred by the other after the execution date of this Agreement, except as may be
otherwise specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement.
12. DEBTS OF THE PARTIES:
a) Except as otherwise herein expressly provided, the parties shall and do hereby mutually
remise, release and forever discharge each other from any and all actions, suits, debts, claims,
demands and obligations whatsoever, both in law and in equity, which either of them ever had, now
has, or may hereafter have against the other upon or by reason of any matter, cause or thing up to the
date of execution of this Agreement.
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b) In the event that either party becomes a debtor in bankruptcy or financial reorganization
proceedings of any kind while any obligations remain to be performed by that party for the benefit of
the otherparty pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, the debtor spouse hereby waives, releases
and relinquishes any right to claim any exemption (whether granted under state or federal law) to any
property remaining in the debtor as a defense to any claim made pursuant hereto by the creditor
spouse, and the debtor spouse hereby assigns, transfers, and conveys to the creditor spouse an interest
in all of the debtors exempt property sufficient to meet all obligations to the creditor spouse as set
forth herein, including all attorney's fees and costs incurred in the enforcement of this paragraph or
any other provisions of the Agreement. No obligations created by this Agreement shall be discharged
or dischargeable, regardless of federal or state law to the contrary, and each party waives any and all
right to assert that any obligation hereunder is discharged or dischargeable. The failure of any party
to meet his or her obligations under any one or more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of
the satisfaction of conditions precedent, shall not in any way void or alter the remaining obligations
of either of the parties.
c) Each party shall be solely responsible for any debt on credit cards for which he or she is
the primary cardholder. Each party shall take all steps necessary to remove the other's name from the
accounts for which he or she has assumed responsibility.
13. PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties have divided between them, to their mutual
satisfaction, the personal effects, household furniture and furnishings, and all other articles ofpersonal
property which have heretofore been used by them in common, and neither party will make any claim
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to any such items which are now in the possession or under the control of the other. Should it become
necessary, the parties each agree to sign any titles or documents necessary to give effect to this
paragraph upon request.
By these presents, each of the parties hereby specifically waives, releases, renounces and
forever abandons whatever claims he or she may have with respect to any personal property which
is in the possession of the other, and which shall become the sole and separate property of the other
from the date of execution hereof.
14. DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY: HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that the
former marital residence situated at 1 Bridgeport Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, which was titled in the name of HUSBAND and WIFE as tenants by the entireties, has
been sold by the parties at a loss. The parties agree that any liability arising from the sale of the
marital home shall be HUSBAND's sole responsibility. HUSBAND hereby indemnifies and holds
WIFE harmless from any and all liability with regard to the home, which he may have incurred, from
any source whatsoever.
15. BANK ACCOUNTS: HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that they each possess
certain bank accounts and the like in their respective names. They hereby agree that each shall become
sole owner of their respective accounts and they each hereby waive any interest in, or claim to, any
funds held by the other in such accounts.
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16. INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE CHILDREN: The parties are currently
the holders of certain accounts being held for the benefit of their children. HUSBAND is the holder
of the following accounts being held for the benefit of Danielle James: America Funds PA/UTMA
Account #00064256194 with an approximate value of $2,976.21; Franklin Templeton Coverdell
Education Savings Account #000000002591321 with an approximate value of $445.30; Franklin
Templeton Coverdell Education Savings Account #000019814553208 with an approximate value of
$772.04; and America Funds VCSP/College America Account #000068164834 with an approximate
value of $257.85. WIFE is the holder of the following accounts being held for the benefit of Lindsey
James: America Funds VCSP/College America Account #000068164835 with an approximate value
of $4,649.83; Franklin Templeton Coverdell Education Savings Account #000000002591319 with
an approximate value of $808.15; Franklin Templeton Coverdell Education Savings Account
#000001972473821 with an approximate value of $2,367.70; America Funds PA/UTMA Account
#00064941228 with an approximate value of $4,763.90; Franklin Templeton UTMA/PA Account
#000019814552737 with an approximate value of $4,323.87. The parties agree that all said account
shall continue to be controlled by the respective holder and used exclusively for the children's college
education.
17. HUSBAND'S KNOUSE FOODS RETIREMENT PLAN: As part ofthe equitable
distribution ofproperty arising out ofthe marital relationship between the parties, HUSBAND agrees
that, upon his earliest date of retirement, WIFE shall be entitled to receive THREE HUNDRED
SEVENTY THREE and 33/100 Dollars ($373.33) per month of HUSBAND's annuity benefit,
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including a pro rata share of any cost of living, or other increases that are not the result of
HUSBAND's contributions or efforts. Said sum of $373.33 is intended to be paid for WIFE's lifetime
and HUSBAND shall elect a retirement option which ensures that WIFE continues to receive her
benefit after HUSBAND's death. Further, in the event that HUSBAND should remarry, WIFE's
monthly benefit shall not be effected and will never be less than $373.33 per month.
The parties agree that said assignment to WIFE shall be effectuated pursuant to a Domestic
Relations Order (DRO). The parties agree that HUSBAND shall be solely responsible for the cost
of such preparation. The form of the order shall be set forth in a stipulation which shall be signed by
both parties, subject to the prior approval of their respective counsel and the plan administrator, and
entered as an Order of Court. The parties shall cooperate in the assignment of benefits by executing
any and all documents necessary to effectuate same. WIFE agrees to waive any interest she may have
in the remainder of HUSBAND's Knouse Foods Retirement Plan. WIFE hereby acknowledges that
she has no further claim, right, title or interest whatsoever in HUSBAND's Knouse Foods Retirement
Plan and further agrees never to assert any claim to the asset in the future.
18. KNOUSE FOODS RETIREMENT SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT PLAN:
HUSBAND is currently the owner of a Knouse Foods Retirement Savings and Investment Plan.
HUSBAND agrees to transfer SEVENTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED and 00/100 Dollars
($17,200.00) of his Retirement Savings and Investment Plan, together with all interest accruing thereon
from the execution date hereof to the date of the transfer of the funds, to WIFE. The parties agree that
the transfer to WIFE shall be by way of a rollover and effectuated pursuant to a Qualified Domestic
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Relations Order (hereinafter "QDRO"). The parties agree that HUSBAND shall be solely responsible
for the cost of such preparation. The form of the order shall be set forth in a stipulation which shall
be signed by both parties, subject to the prior approval of their respective counsel and the plan
administrator, and entered as an Order of Court. The parties shall cooperate in the transfer of the
funds by executing any and all documents necessary to effectuate same. HUSBAND shall not remove,
transfer or take a loan against any funds from said plan until the transfer to WIFE has been completed.
19. MOTOR VEHICLES: With respect to the motor vehicles owned by one or both of
the parties, they agree those vehicles currently in their respective possession shall become and remain
their sole and separate property.
The titles to the said motor vehicles shall be executed by the parties, if appropriate for
affecting transfer as herein provided, on the date of execution of this Agreement, and said executed
title shall be delivered to the proper party on the distribution date. Each party agrees to be solely
responsible for the amounts presently due and owing against his or her respective automobile.
20. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY: Each of the parties shall hereafter own and
enjoy, independently of any claim or right of the other, all items of property, be they real, personal or
mixed, tangible or intangible, which are hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power in him or
her to dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as though he
or she were unmarried.
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21. CHILD SUPPORT: The parties will execute, simultaneously herewith, a Support
Stipulation, which is to be entered as an Order of Court docketed to No. 00342 S 2007, PACSES No.
897109146, wherein HUSBAND agrees to pay the sum Six Hundred Fifty ($650.00) DOLLARS per
month for the support of the parties' minor children. Said Stipulation shall remain in full force and
effect until further Order of Court and is subject to modification based on a change in circumstance.
A true and correct copy of said Stipulation is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked Exhibit
«A
22. CUSTODY: The parties agree that they shall have joint legal custody of the minor
children, Lindsey and Danielle James. The parties agree to continue to share physical custody of the
minor children on a week on/week off basis. All holidays and schedule changes shall be made upon
the mutual agreement of the parties.
23. ALIMONY: HUSBAND shall, from December 1, 2007 and for a period of thirteen
(13) months thereafter, pay to WIFE the sum of THREE HUNDRED FIFTY and 00/100 Dollars
($350.00) per month for her separate support and maintenance. Further, the parties intend that said
monthly ahmonypayments be made through the Pennsylvania State Collections and Disbursement Unit
(PASCDU) in the amount of THREE HUNDRED FIFTY and 00/100 Dollars ($350.00) from
December 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008. These payments are intended to be included in
WIFE's income and deducted from HUSBAND's gross income pursuant to federal tax laws. WIFE
agrees that all of the said payments shall be included as income on her applicable tax return and that
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she shall pay such taxes as maybe required by reason of such inclusion. The parties further agree that
they specifically intend this amount to be non-modifiable by either party. Said alimony shall terminate
prior to the expiration of said period only upon the death of either party, or upon WIFE's remarriage
or cohabitation with an unrelated member of the same or opposite sex. The parties further
acknowledge that, in consideration of the transfers made herein, each completely waives and
relinquishes any and all further claims and/or demands they may now have or hereafter have against
the other for alimony, alimonypendente lite, and spousal support, except as specifically provided for
herein.
24. COUNSEL FEES: Neither party shall have any liability to the other for
reimbursement of attorney's fees incurred by the other party in connection with the negotiation and
preparation of this Agreement or in connection with any legal or equitable proceedings between the
parties which have preceded the execution of this Agreement.
25. LIFE INSURANCE: It is acknowledged by the parties that they are currently the
holders of a family life insurance plan which includes a policy insuring the life of HUSBAND in the
amount of $250,000.00, a policy insuring the life of WIFE in the amount of $100,000.00 and a policy
insuring the life of each of the children in the amount of $10,000.00. The parties agree that WIFE shall
be entitled to maintain her policy and will endeavor to separate the policy from the rest of the plan and
pay for it separately. HUSBAND agrees to keep WIFE on the family plan until such time as WIFE is
able to separate the policy or obtain a new policy and WIFE will reimburse HUSBAND for the cost
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ofher individual life insurance policy during said period. In no case shall WIFE remain on the family
plan longer than ninety (90) days after the entry of a final Decree in Divorce. It is further understood
and agreed by and between the parties that they shall maintain and keep in full force and effect their
respective life insurance policies naming the children irrevocable beneficiaries until the children
reach the age of twenty-three (23). The parties shall have no personal right, title, claim or interest
whatsoever in the said policies of other, except as set forth herein, but may enforce any rights of the
children therein as their parent and natural guardian, and it is specifically understood and agreed that
the parties shall be named and designated as such guardian and trustee during the period that the
children are minors. Finally, HUSBAND agrees to maintain WIFE as a beneficiary of his life
insurance policy for the extent ofhis obligation for the payment of alimony to WIFE. The parties agree
that HUSBAND's total alimony obligation is $4,550.00. HUSBAND's obligation to maintain WIFE
as a beneficiary shall decline at a rate of $350.00 per month so that, for example, after paying alimony
for three (3) months, HUSBAND shall maintain WIFE as a beneficiary for $3,500.00.
26. HEALTH INSURANCE - CHILDREN: HUSBAND shall be responsible for and
shall maintain health insurance benefits for the parties' children so long as he is obligated to contribute
to the children's support pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement or any Court Order. HUSBAND
shall supply WIFE with proof of such coverage upon her request. Should HUSBAND be without
health insurance benefits through his employer, and should WIFE have benefits through her employer,
at no cost to her, both parties agree, in the best interests of the children, that they be placed under
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WIFE'S policy. Cost of said health insurance has been considered by the parties in agreeing to the
support stipulation set forth herein. Any modification of child support may modify the terms herein.
27. TAX ADVICE: Both parties hereto hereby acknowledge and agree that they have had
the opportunity to retain their own accountants, certified public accountants, tax advisor, or tax
attorney with reference to the tax implications ofthis Agreement. Further, neither party has been given
any tax advice whatsoever by their respective attorneys. Further both parties hereby acknowledge that
they have been advised, by their respective attorneys, to seek their own independent tax advice by
retaining an accountant, certified public accountant, tax attorney, or tax advisor with reference to the
tax implications involved in this Agreement. Further, the parties acknowledge and agree that their
signatures to this Agreement serve as their acknowledgment that they have read this particular
paragraph and have had the opportunity to seek independent tax advice.
28. INCOME TAX PRIOR RETURNS: The parties have heretofore filed j oint Federal
and State tax returns. Both parties agree that in the event any deficiency in Federal or State income
tax is proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made against either of them, each will indemnify
and hold harmless the other from and against any loss or liability for any such tax deficiency or
assessment and any interest, penalty and expense incurred in connection therewith. Such tax, interest,
penalty or expense shall be paid solely and entirely by the individual who is finally determined to be
the cause of the misrepresentations or failures to disclose the nature and extent of his or her separate
income on the aforesaid joint returns.
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29. DEPENDENCY EXEMPTION: The parties agree to share the tax dependency
exemptions for their children, so long as they continue to share custody of the children, as follows:
HUSBAND shall claim Lindsey every year and WIFE shall claim Danielle until such time as Lindsey
reaches the age of eighteen (18). When Lindsey reaches the age of eighteen (18) the parties agrees that
they shall alternate the dependency exemption for Danielle from year to year until such time as
Danielle reaches the age of eighteen (18). HUSBAND and WIFE agree that, should the children attend
college, the party responsible for the payment of college tuition and other expenses shall be entitle to
claim that child as a dependency exemption. Should the parties share in the cost of college, they will
continue to share the dependency exemption until such time as the children can no longer be claimed
pursuant to IRS regulations.
The parties agree to execute Internal Revenue Service Form 8332, and any other document
which may be required in order to allow the other to claim the dependency exemptions. The parties
are hereby authorized to file the said form (or copies thereof) with their future income tax returns and
to make such other use of the said form or other documents as is reasonably necessary to effectuate
the provisions of this Paragraph.
30. APPLICABILITY OF TAX LAW TO PROPERTY TRANSFERS: The parties
hereby agree and express their intent that any transfer ofproperty pursuant to this Agreement shall be
within the scope and applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (hereinafter the "Act"),
specifically, the provisions of said Act pertaining to the transfers of property between spouses and
former spouses. The parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other documents
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required by the Internal Revenue Service to render the Act applicable to the transfers set forth in this
Agreement without recognition of gain on such transfer and subj ect to the carry-over basis provisions
of the said Act.
31. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE: The parties agree that, except as otherwise
specifically provided herein, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time as
a final Decree in Divorce may be entered with respect to the parties.
32. BREACH: If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract shall be
responsible for payment of reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their
rights under this Agreement.
33. 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
jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship,
including without limitation, dower, curtesy, statutory allowance, widow's allowance, widower's
allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and the right to act as
administrator or executor of the other's estate. Each party will, at the request of the other, execute,
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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 interests, rights and claims.
34. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
35. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The parties confirm that they have relied on the
completeness and substantial accuracy ofthe financial disclosure of the other as an inducement to the
execution of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that there has been no formal discovery
conducted in their pending divorce action and that neither party has filed an Inventory and
Appraisement as required by Section 3505(b) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the rights of either party to pursue a claim for equitable distribution, pursuant to the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code, of any interest owned by the other party in an asset of any nature at any
time prior to the date of execution of this Agreement that was not disclosed to the other party or his
or her counsel prior to the date of the within Agreement is expressly reserved. In the event that either
party, at any time hereafter, discovers such an undisclosed asset, that party shall have the right to
petition the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to make equitable distribution of said
asset.
The non-disclosing parry shall be responsible for payment of counsel fees, costs or expenses
incurred by the other party in seeking equitable distribution of said asset.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Agreement shall in all other respects remain in full force
and effect.
36. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS: This Agreement shall be binding and shall
inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
37. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each ofthe parties shall, from time to time, at the
request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other any and all further instruments that
may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
38. VOID CLAUSES: Ifanyterm, condition, clause or provision ofthis Agreement shall
be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term, condition,
clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other respects this Agreement
shall be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation.
39. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS: It is specifically understood and
agreed by and between the parties hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be a separate
and independent Agreement.
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40. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER: A modification or waiver of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same
formality as this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the
provisions ofthis Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent defaults of the same
or similar nature.
41. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS: The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shall have no affect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of
the parties.
42. APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and more specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980 and any
amendments thereto.
IN WITNES S WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the date and year
first above written.
WYTT?ESS
(SEAL)
Michelle A. James
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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On this, the ? day of ?M f A),A IDI., , 2007, before me, a Notary Public, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared Michelle A. James, known to me (or satisfactorily proven)
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Property Settlement Agreement and
acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Not Public (JU
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Karen A. Sheriff, Notary Public
Palmyra Boro, Lebanon County
My Commission Expires May 16, 2010
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
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COUNTY OF l? )
On this, the `7 4 day of , 2007, before me, a Notary Public, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared Douglas T. James, known to me (or satisfactorily proven)
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Property Settlement Agreement and
acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
MICHELLE A. JAMES,
Plaintiff
V.
DOUGLAS T. JAMES,
Defendant
DOCKET NO. 00342 S 2007
PACSES NO. 897109146
: IN SUPPORT
STIPULATION AS TO SUPPORT
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AND NOW, this 1 - day of 6C U.rY[ be-12 , 2007, come Plaintiff, Michelle A. James
(hereinafter referred to as "Wife"), and Defendant, Douglas T. James (hereinafter referred to as
"Husband"), who file this Stipulation as to Support and state as follows:
WHEREAS, the parties were married on October 3, 1993, in Englewood, New Jersey, and
separated on March 18, 2006;
WHEREAS, the parties are the natural parents of two (2) minor children namely: Lindsey
James, born April 5, 1995; and Danielle James, born December 27, 1998;
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2007, an Order of Court was entered dismissing Wife's complaint for
support of herself and the parties' minor children. Wife filed a demand for hearing on June 14, 2007
and a hearing was scheduled for August 8, 2007. Said hearing was continued twice and has currently
been continued generally;
WHEREAS, the parties wish to avoid the anticipated expense of preparing for and pursuing
a hearing and/or the appeals of any resulting Order; and
WHEREAS, the parties have the best interests of their children in mind.
NOW THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto stipulate and
agree as follows:
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Husband's monthly support obligation shall be set at $650.00 per month for child
support.
2. The effective date of this support obligation shall be December 1, 2007.
3. The amount of arrearages as of December 1, 2007 shall be $0.00. Husband shall pay
an additional $50.00 monthly on the arrearages, if any, which may accrue after the entry of this
Stipulation as an Order.
4. Unreimbursed medical expenses for the children that exceed $250.00 annually are to
be paid as follows: 60% by Husband and 40% by Wife and shall include orthodontic and
psychological services. Wife shall be responsible for the first $250.00 per child.
5. Husband shall continue to provide medical insurance coverage for the children.
6. The parties acknowledge that said Stipulation shall be adopted as an Order of
Court.
7. The parties acknowledge that a wage attachment shall be entered garnishing Husband's
wages for the payment of said Order.
8. The parties hereby waive their rights to have their case heard by the Court at this
time.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, and intending to be legally bound thereby, the parties hereto
have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
K?istbpher T. Smull, Esquire Michelle A. James
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MICHELLE A. JAMES, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 06-1766 Civil Term
DOUGLAS T. JAMES, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
March 27, 2006.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before the 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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Plaintiff
V.
DOUGLAS T. JAMES,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-1766 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§ 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division ofproperty, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
DATE:
Michelle A. James
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MICHELLE A. JAMES, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 06-1766 Civil Term
DOUGLAS T. JAMES, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
March 27, 2006.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before the 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 unworn
falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff
V.
DOUGLAS T. JAMES,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-1766 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§ 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division ofproperty, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
DATE: G7 - U7
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MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
KRISTOPHER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MICHELLE A. JAMES, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 06-1766 Civil Term
DOUGLAS T. JAMES, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : 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:
1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: service was made by United States Mail,
first class, postage prepaid, certified, restricted, docketed to No. 7000 1530 0002 5776 1541, on
April 4, 2006.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by § 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code: by Plaintiff, Michelle A. James, on December 17, 2007; by Defendant, Douglas T. James, on
December 7, 2007.
4. Related claims pending: Settled by Agreement dated December 7, 2007.
5. Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: Waiver of Notice is being filed simultaneously herewith.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: Waiver of Notice is being filed simultaneously herewith.
Respectfully Submitted:
MARIA P. CO NETTI & ASSOCIATES
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KRISTOPHER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
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DOUGLAS T. JAMES,
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DECREE IN
DIVORCE
DECREED THAT
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MICHELLE A. JAMES
DOUGLAS T. JAMES
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
, PLAINTIFF,
,DEFENDANT,
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
The terms of the parties' Property Settlement Agreement dated December 7, 2007,
and attached hereto, are incorporated herein but not merged herewith.
BY TH COURT:
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MICHELLE A. JAMES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
NO. 06-1766 CIVIL TERM
DOUGLAS T. JAMES, IN DIVORCE
Defendant
PACSES Case No: 837109168
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW to wit, this 22nd day of January 2008, it is hereby Ordered that the Domestic
Relations Section dismiss their interest, without prejudice, in the above captioned Alimony
matter pursuant to the parties' stipulation of January 16, 2008 that the Alimony be paid directly
and not through the Domestic Relations Section.
The parties further agree that there is no balance due through the Domestic Relations
Section.
This Order shall become final twenty (20) days after the mailing of the notice of
the entry of the order to the parties unless either party files a written demand with the Domestic
Relations Section for a hearing de novo before the Court.
BY THE COURT:
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Kev' . Hess, J.
DRO: R.J. Shadday
xc: Petitioner
Respondent
Form OE-001
Service Type: M Worker: 21005
January 14, 2008
Ms. R.J. Shadday
APL Coordinator
Domestic Relation Section
13 N. Hanover Street
PO Box 320
Carlisle, PA 17013
PACSES Case Number: 897109146
Dear Ms. Shadday:
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Please see attached documents of copied checks that show payment to Michelle A. James for Child
Support for the month of December 2007. Each check was in the amount of $500.00. The total
payment for the month of December was $1000.00, check # 1258-$500.00, dated 11/29/07 & check
#1272-$500.00, dated 12/19/07. The split was $650.00 for child custody and $350.00 for Spousal
Support.
Please have the current income withheld from my pay adjusted back to the original amount based off a
bi-weekly pay period.
Thank you for your time with this situation.
Best Regard
Douglas T. mes
6344 Bennington Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
I, Michelle James, do agree that the Child Custody payment for December 2007 for the amount of
$659.00 has been paid in full.
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MICHELLE A. JAMES,
Plaintiff
V.
DOUGLAS T. JAMES,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-1766
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF
QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
1. Recitals
1. The parties to this action have entered into a Property Settlement Agreement
dated December 7, 2007.
2. This Order creates and recognizes the existence of an Alternate Payee's right to
receive a portion of the Participant's benefits payable under an employer sponsored defined
contribution plan which is intended to be qualified under Internal Revenue Code of 1986
("Code") §401(a). The Court intends this order to be a Qualified Domestic Relations Order
("QDRO") within the meaning of Code §414(p). The Court enters this QDRO pursuant to its
authority under the 23 P.C.S.A. §3502.
11. Statements of Fact Pursuant to Code §414(p)
3. This QDRO applies to the Knouse Foods Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
("Plan"). Further, this Order shall apply to any successor plan to the Plan or any other plan(s) to
which liability for provision of the Participant's benefits described below is incurred. Any
benefits accrued by the Participant under a predecessor plan of the employer or any other defined
contribution plan sponsored by the Participant's employer, whereby liability for benefits accrued
under such predecessor plan or other defined contribution plan has been transferred to the Plan,
shall also be subject to the terms of this Order. Any changes in Plan Administrator, Plan
sponsor, or name of the Plan shall not affect Alternate's Payee's rights as stipulated under this
Order.
4. Douglas T. James ("Participant") is a participant in the Plan. Michelle A. James
("Alternate Payee"), is the alternate payee for purposes of this QDRO.
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The Participant's name, mailing address, social security number, and date of birth
are:
Name: Douglas T. James
Home Address: 1 Bridgeport Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
SS#: 182-50-3621
DoB: April 18, 1961
6. The Alternate Payee's name, mailing address, social security number, and date of
birth are:
Name:
Home Address:
SS#:
DoB:
Michelle A. James
4066 Darius Drive
Enola, PA 17025
148-74-5270
June 24, 1967
The Alternate Payee shall have the duty to notify the Plan Administrator in writing of any
changes in this mailing address subsequent to the entry of this Order.
7. The portion of the Participant's plan benefits payable to the Alternate Payee under
this QDRO is: Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($17,200.00).
The Alternate Payee's portion of the benefits described above shall be segregated and
separately maintained in an account established on her behalf and shall be credited with any
investment income attributable thereto from December 7, 2007, until the date of total distribution
to the Alternate Payee. Her account shall be established in the same ratio as the Participant's
accounts as regards any elective deferral account, nondeductible employee account, qualified
nonelective contribution account, employer contribution account, or rollover/transfer account
and as regards any investment mix attributed to the Participant's accounts. However, the
investment mix shall not include any loan to the Participant which is treated by the Plan as an
investment sub-account of the Participant.
III. Recitals Pursuant to Code §414(p)(3)
8. This QDRO does not require the Plan to provide any type or form of benefit the
Plan does not otherwise provide.
9. This QDRO does not require the Plan to provide increased benefits.
10. This QDRO does not require the Plan to pay any benefits which another order
previously determined to be a qualified domestic relations order requires the Plan to pay to
another alternate payee.
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IV. Time and Manner of Payment
11. If the Alternate Payee so elects, the Plan shall distribute the amount designated in
paragraph 7 of this QDRO, together with allocable earnings, as soon as administratively feasible
following the Plan Administrator's approval of this Order. If the Plan does not permit an
immediate distribution of this amount, the Plan shall pay such amount at the Participant's earliest
retirement age as defined by Code §414(p)(4)(B), subject to the Alternate Payee's election.
12. Benefits are to be payable to the Alternate Payee in any form or permissible
option otherwise available to the Participant and alternate payees under the terms of the Plan,
including, but not limited to, a lump sum cash payment. The Alternate Payee shall execute any
forms required by the Plan Administrator.
13. On and after the date that this order is deemed to be a QDRO, but before the
Alternate Payee receives her distribution under the Plan, the Alternate Payee shall be entitled to
all of the rights and election privileges that are afforded to active participants, including, but not
limited to, the rules regarding withdrawals and distributions, the right to name a beneficiary, and
the right to direct her Plan investments to the extent permitted under the Plan.
14. All payments made pursuant to this order shall be conditioned on the certification
by the Alternate Payee and the Participant to the Plan Administrator of such information as the
Plan Administrator may reasonably require from such parties.
15. It is the intention of the parties that this QDRO continue to qualify as a QDRO
under Code §414(p), as it may be amended from time to time, and that the Plan Administrator
shall reserve the right to reconfinn the qualified status of the order at the time benefits become
payable hereunder.
16. In the event that the Plan inadvertently pays to the Participant any benefits that are
assigned to the Alternate Payee pursuant to the terms of this order, the Participant shall
immediately reimburse the Alternate Payee to the extent that he/she has received such benefit
payments and shall forthwith pay such amount so received directly to the Alternate Payee within
ten (10) days of receipt.
In the event that the Plan inadvertently pays to the Alternate Payee any benefits that are
assigned to the Participant pursuant to the terms of this order, the Alternate Payee shall
immediately reimburse the Participant to the extent that he/she has received such benefit
payments and shall forthwith pay such amount so received directly to the Participant within ten
(10) days of receipt.
17. In the event that the Participant's benefits, or any portion thereof, become payable
to the Participant as a result of termination or partial termination, then the Alternate Payee shall
be entitled to commence his/her benefits immediately in accordance with the terms of this
QDRO and in accordance with the termination procedures of the Plan.
18. After payment of the amount required by this QDRO, the Alternate Payee shall
have no further claim against the Participant's interest in the Plan.
19. The Alternate Payee assumes sole responsibility for the tax consequences of the
distribution under this QDRO.
20. Until the Plan completes payment of all benefits pursuant to this QDRO, the Plan
shall treat the Alternate Payee as a surviving spouse for purposes of Code §§401 (a)(] 1) and 417,
but the Alternate Payee shall receive, as surviving spouse, only the amount described in
paragraph 7 of this QDRO. The sole purpose of this paragraph 20 is to ensure payment to the
Alternate Payee in the event of Participant's death prior to payment by the Plan of the amount
described in paragraph 7 of this QDRO. In the event of the Alternate Payee's death prior to the
payment by the Plan of all benefits pursuant to this QDRO, the Plan shall pay the remaining
benefits under this QDRO to any beneficiary designated by the Alternate Payee and recorded
with the Plan Administrator under the terms of the Plan.
If the last Beneficiary Designation form filed with the Plan Administrator by the
Participant prior to his/her death predates this QDRO and names the Alternate Payee as a
beneficiary; then, the terms of this QDRO shall alone govern the Alternate Payee's share of any
death benefit, and for the purpose of distributing any remaining death benefit payable under the
Plan pursuant to the latest filed Beneficiary Designation form, the Alternate Payee shall be
treated as having predeceased the Participant. No portion of any remaining death benefit shall be
payable to the Alternate Payee's estate.
V. Procedure for Processing this QDRO
21. The Plan shall treat this QDRO in accordance with Code §414(p)(7). While the
Plan is determining whether this order is a qualified domestic relations order, the Plan
Administrator shall separately account for the amounts which would have been payable to the
Alternate Payee while the Plan is determining the qualified status of this QDRO.
22. The Plan Administrator promptly shall notify the Participant and the Alternate
Payee of the receipt of this QDRO and shall notify the Participant and the Alternate Payee of the
Plan's procedures for determining the qualified status of this QDRO. The Plan Administrator
shall determine the qualified status of the QDRO and shall notify the Participant and the
Alternate Payee of the determination within a reasonable period of time after receipt of this
QDRO.
23. The Court shall retain jurisdiction with respect to this Order to the extent required
to maintain its qualified status and the original intent of the parties as stipulated herein.
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ACCEPTED AND ORDERED this F day of 2008.
CONSENT TO ORDER:
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Kristopher T. Smull, Esquire Date
Attorney for Alternate Payee
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MICHELLE A. JAMES,
Plaintiff
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DOUGt_ AS T. JAMES.
Defendant
IN THF. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-1766
CIVIL. ACTION -- LAND'
IN DIVORCE
STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF
QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
This Order relates to the provision of marital property rights to the Alternate Payee.
2. This Order creates and recognizes the existence of an Alternate Payee's right to receive
a ;portion of the Participant's vested accrued benefit payable under an employer sponsored defined
bi;nefit plan which is intended to be qualified underSection 401(a) of the internal Revenue Code
of I 986, as amended (the "Code"). The Court intends this Order to be a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order ((`QDRO") within the meaning ofCode Section 414(p) and 206(4) ofFmployee
Retirement income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA" ).
? I hit Order Applies to the Amended an6 Restated Retirement Plan for Employees of
'Knotj?c Foods Cooperative, Inc. (the "Plan" sponsored by ri nouse Foods Cooperative. Inc. (the
orTlr:a .N "). Further, this Order shall apply to anv successor plan to the Plan or any other plao3ls)
W v;h!ch iiabflht-y for provision of the Participant's benefits d,,s: ribc?d be'-wv is ir,cutred. Any
bend t : acc;-ucd by he Participant undcr a predecessor plan of the Company or any other define
bef,elli _--lan sponsored by the Company, v,,hereby liability for benefits accrued under such
predecessor pian or otter defined benefit plain has been tra isterred to the Plan, shall also bc;
subject to th terns of ',,his Order. Any 1hanses in the naiiae of the Plaii Aijr,iu'istrato!-, Plan
Sponsor. or the Plan shall not affect Alternate Payee's rights as stipulated }adder this Order.
4. Douglas T. Jaynes ("Participant") is a participant in the Plan. Michelle A. James
("Alternate Payee"), the former spouse of the Participant, is tLe :alternate payee for purposes of
this QDR0.
The Participant's name, mauling address, social security number and date of bird-, arc;:
Dt:aglas T. James
Bridgeport Drive
ivleE:h;;nicsburg, PA 17050
Social Security ,?: I M2-50-3021
Date of Birth: Ap;il 1S, 1961
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6. The Alternate Payee's name, mailing address, social security number and date of birth
are:
Michelle A. James
4066 Darius Drive
Enola, PA 17025
Social Security #: 148-74-5270
Date of Birth: June 24, 1967
The Alternate Payee shall have the duty to notify the Plan Administrator in writing of
any changes in her mailing address subsequent to the entry of this Order.
7. This Order is intended to award the Alternate Payee a portion of the Participant's
retirement benefit which is payable over the life of the Alternate Payee. The Alternate Payee shall
be awarded the sum of $373.33 per month of Participant's annuity benefit, including a pro rata
share of any cost of living, or other increases that are not the result of Participant's contributions
or efforts. The balance of the funds in the Plan are to be the sole and separate property of the
Participant.
8. The Alternate Payee may elect to commence receipt of her assigned benefit no
earlier than the first of the month following the Participant's attainment of the earliest retirement
age as defined by Code Section 414(p)(4)(B) and no later than the date the Participant commences
benefits, as specified by the Plan. The Alternate Payee will be responsible to notify the Plan
Administrator in writing within sixty (60) days prior to the date she wishes to commence benefits.
The Alternate Payee may elect to commence the assigned benefit in any form of payment
available under the Plan except a "joint-survivor annuity" with a subsequent spouse.
9. Upon commencement of the Participant's or the Alternate Payee's benefit, the
Participant's death will have no affect on the Alternate Payee's assigned benefit. The Alternate
Payee is designated as Surviving Spouse under the Qualified Pre-Retirement Survivor Annuity
Provision of the Plan. Should the Participant die before either the Participant's or the Alternate
Payee's commencement, the Alternate Payee shall be designated Pre-Retirement Survivor Spouse
on the following portion of the Participant's benefit: The sum of $373.33 per month including a
pro rata share of any cost of living, or other increases that are not the result of Participant's
contributions or efforts. For purposes of determining the eligibility for such surviving spouse
benefit, the Alternate Payee and the Participant have satisfied the one year marriage requirement
as enumerated in Code Sections 401(a)(11) and 417(d) and as may be required under the
provisions of the Plan.
10. If Alternate Payee predeceases Participant before her benefit commencement date, her
assigned share of the Participant's vested accrued benefit shall revert to the Participant. Should
the Alternate Payee predecease the Participant after her benefit commencement date, then such
remaining benefits, if any, will be paid in accordance with the form of benefit elected by such
Alternate Payee.
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11. On and after the date that this Order is deemed to be a QDRO, but before the Alternate
Payee receives her distribution under the Plan, the Alternate Payee shall be entitled to all of the
rights and election privileges that are afforded to active participants except a joint and survivor
annuity to a subsequent spouse.
12. All payments made pursuant to this Order shall be conditioned on the certification by
the Alternate Payee and the Participant to the Plan Administrator of such information as the Plan
Administrator may reasonably require from such parties, including the information the Plan
Administrator requires to make the necessary calculation of the benefit amounts contained herein.
13. It is the intention of the parties that this Order continue to qualify as a QDRO under
Code Section 414(p), as it may be amended from time to time, and that the Plan Administrator
shall reserve the right to reconfirm the qualified status of the Order at the time benefits become
payable hereunder.
14. In the event that the Plan inadvertently pays to the Participant any benefits that are
assigned to the Alternate Payee pursuant to the terms of this Order, the Participant shall
immediately reimburse the Alternate Payee to the extent that he has received such benefit
payments and shall forthwith pay such amount so received directly to the Alternate Payee within
ten (10) days of receipt.
In the event that the Plan inadvertently pays to the Alternate Payee any benefits that are
assigned to the Participant pursuant to the terms of this Order. the Alternate Payee shall
immediately reimburse the Participant to the extent that she has received such benefit payments
and shall forthwith pay such amount so received directly to the Participant within ten (10) days of
receipt.
15. The Participant shall not take any actions, affirmative or otherwise, that can circumvent
the terms and provisions of this Order, or that could diminish or extinguish the rights and
entitlements of the Alternate Payee as set forth herein. In the event the Participant takes any
action or inaction to the detriment of the Alternate Payee, he shall be required to make sufficient
payments directly to the Alternate Payee to the extent necessary to neutralize the effects of his
actions or inactions and to the extent of the Alternate Payee's full entitlements hereunder.
16. In the event that the Participant's accrued benefits, or any portion thereof, become
payable to the Participant as a result of termination or partial termination of the Plan, then the
Alternate Payee shall be entitled to commence her benefits immediately in accordance with the
terms of this Order and in accordance with the termination procedures of the Plan and the Pension
Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC"). Further, should the Participant's accrued benefit be
reduced as a result of such termination or partial termination of the Plan, then the amounts
otherwise payable to the Alternate Payee under this Order shall be reduced to the same extent and
in the same ratio as the Participant's benefit shall be reduced.
17. After payment of the amount required by this Order, the Alternate Payee shall have no
further claim against the Participant's interest in the Plan.
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18. The Alternate Payee assumes sole responsibility for the tax consequences of the
distribution under this Order.
19. This Order does not require the Plan to provide any type or form of benefit the Plan
does not otherwise provide.
20. This Order does not require the Plan to provide increased benefits determined on the
basis of actuarial value.
21. This Order does not require the Plan to pay any benefits to the Alternate Payee which
are required to be paid to another alternate payee under another order that was previously
determined to be a QDRO.
22. The Plan Administrator promptly shall notify the Participant and the Alternate Payee of
the receipt of this Order and shall notify the Participant and the Alternate Payee of the Plan's
procedures for determining the qualified status of this Order. The Plan Administrator shall
determine the qualified status of the Order and shall notify the Participant and the Alternate Payee
of the determination within a reasonable period of time after receipt of this Order.
23. In the event that the Plan Administrator determines that an overpayment has been made
to the Participant and/or the Alternate Payee for any reason, and the parties cannot come to an
agreement regarding their respective liability toward the Plans recoupment of such overpayments,
the Court shall retain jurisdiction regarding the allocation of such repayments to the Plan between
the Participant and the Alternate Payee.
24. The Court shall retain jurisdiction with respect to this Order to the extent required to
maintain its qualified status and the original intent of the parties as stipulated herein.
ACCEPTED AND ORDERED this *` day of 12008.
BY THE COURT:
Judge
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JKri kber. 111, Esquire Date
Attorney for Alternate Payee
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