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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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MELISSA A. ZEIGLER,
Plaintiff
MICHAEL L. ZEIGLER,
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 of other rights important to you, including the custody or visitation of your
children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is
available at the Office of the Prothonotary.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO, OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 0<:"- 1$'.5'1
MELISSA A. ZEIGLER,
Plaintiff
MICHAEL L. ZEIGLER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Melissa A. Zeigler, by and through her attorney,
Charles Rector, Esquire, and respectfully represents as follows:
1. Plaintiff is Melissa A. Zeigler, an adult individual currently residing at 7
Sandy Court, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025.
2. Defendant is Michael L. Zeigler, an adult individual currently residing at
an unknown address in Thompsontown, Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a period of six months (6) immediately preceding
the filing of the Complaint.
4. Piaintiff and Defendant were married on May 8, 1999, in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
5 There have been no prior actions for divorce or for annulment between
the parties.
6. The Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States of
America.
Count I . Divorce
7. The allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 6 are incorporated herein by
reference and made a part hereof.
8. This action is not brought through collusion between the Plaintiff and
Defendant, but in sincerity and truth for the reasons set forth within.
9. The marriage is irretrievably broken, and the parties are proceeding
under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
10. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Defendant
may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in
counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a divorce decree
dissolving the marriage between Plaintiff and Defendant.
Count II - EQuitable Distribution
11. Paragraphs 1 through 10 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference as if set forth at length.
12. The parties have acquired, during the course of the marriage and prior to
separation, property, both real and personal, which they own jointly or which was
otherwise purchased so as to constitute marital property within the definition and scope
of Section 3502 of the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter an Order
distributing the marital property owned by the parties.
Count III - Spousal Support and/or Alimony
Pendent Lite and Permanent Alimony
13. The allegations in Paragraph 1 through 12 are incorporated herein by
reference and made a part hereof.
14. Plaintiff is unable to sustain herself during the course of this litigation.
15. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable needs and
is unable to sustain herself adequately through appropriate employment.
16. Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter an award of spousal
support and/or alimony pendente lite and/or alimony in her favor pursuant to Section
3701 of the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter an
award of spousal support and/or alimony pendente lite until final hearing and thereupon
to enter an order of alimony in her favor pursuant to Section 3701 of the Divorce Code.
Count IV- Counsel Fees. Expenses and Costs of Suit
17. The allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 16 are incorporated herein by
reference and made a part hereof.
18. Plaintiff has retained an attorney to prosecute this action and has agreed
to pay him a reasonable fee.
19 Plaintiff has incurred and will incur costs and expenses in prosecuting this
action.
20. Plaintiff is not financially able to meet the expenses and costs of
prosecuting this action or the fees to which her attorney will be entitled in this case.
21. Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter an award of interim
counsel fees, costs and expenses until final hearing and thereupon such additional
counsel fees, costs and expenses as deemed appropriate.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that, pursuant to Sections 3702 of
the Divorce Code, the Court enter an Order directing Defendant to pay Plaintiff's
reasonable counsel fees, costs and expenses.
Count V . Custody
22. The allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 21 are incorporated herein by
reference and made a part hereof.
23. Plaintiff is seeking primary physical custody of the minor children:
Mackenzie N. Zeigler (DaB 10/16/02) and Mikayla A. Zeigler (DaB 6/23/00).
The children were not born out of wedlock.
The children are presently in the custody of mother, who resides at 7 Sandy
Court, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
During the past five years, the children have resided with their parents.
24 The relationship of the Plaintiff to the child is that of Mother. The Plaintiff
currently resides with the children.
25. The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of Father. The
Defendant currently resides with his friend William Amrhein.
26. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity,
in other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect
to the children.
27. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be seNed by
granting the Plaintiff primary physical custody.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to grant her primary physical custody
of the minor children.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
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C sRector s ire (ID#39121)
1104 Fernwoo Avenue. Ste. 203
Camp Hill, PA 17011-6912
(717) 761-8101
Attorney for Plaintiff
I verify that the statements made herein are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MELISSA A. ZEIGLER
v.
06-1858
CIVIL ACTION LAW
MICHAEL L. ZEIGLER
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that partics and thcir respcctive counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. . thc conciliator,
at MDJ MaIlI.<>ve,}.2~.1 State St., Camp Hill, P A 17011 on Friday, May 05, 2006 at 12:3DM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to rcsolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplishcd, to define and narrow thc issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the confercnce may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Ahuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/
Melissa P. Greevv. E.s:'1--~
Custody Conciliator f I
The Court of Common Pleas ofCul11ber1and County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilitcs Act of 1990. For infonnation about accessible facilities and reasonahle accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our offlce. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hcaring or business be!(lI'e the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HA VE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Tclephone (717) 249-3166
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-1858 CIVIL TERM
MELISSA A. ZEIGLER,
v.
MICHAEL L. ZEIGLER,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this nt\\ day of May, 2006, upon recommendation of the
Conciliator, the agreement in the form as attached is hereby adopted as an Order of Court.
BY THE COURT:
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. Primary physical custody should be granted to Melissa.
. Mike should be granted temporary physical custody every other weekend,
Wednesday nights and two weeks in the summer.
. Weekends are defined as Friday night from 5:00 pm through Sunday night at 5:00
pm.
. Weekend temporary physical custody will begin on Friday, May 5th and continue
thereafter every other weekend.
. For at least the first two weekends that Mike has temporary physical custody of
the girls (May 5-7 and May 19-21), custodial care will be at Mike's parents' place
of residence. After the first two weekends, if Mike has proven that he has not
consumed ANY alcohol while he has the girls in his care, he may then care for the
girls on his weekends at his own place of residence.
. Until Mike has his own place of residence, he will only care for the girls on his
weekends at his parents' house.
. On Wednesday evenings, Mike will pick the girls up from school, or from
Melissa's place of residence when they get home from school, and will return
them to Melissa's place of residence no later than 8:00 pm.
. If Kayla has homework on the evenings that she is with Mike, or on Friday
evenings of the weekends that they are with Mike, he will work with Kayla to
make sure that the homework is done before returning the girls to Melissa.
. When Mike has temporary physical custody of the girls, he will pick them up
from Melissa's place of residence and return them there.
. For the two weeks in the summer that Mike has temporary physical custody, he
needs to check with Melissa ahead oftime to make sure that there are no prior
arrangements with the girls for the weeks he chooses to have them. If no other
arrangements have already been made for the weeks that Mike chooses, he may
have the girls for the weeks that fit into his schedule.
. Every Mother's Day, regardless of who has the girls that weekend, the girls will
be with Missy.
. Every Father's Day, regardless of who has the girls that weekend, the girls will be
with Mike.
. Each parent must notifY the other on or before 5/I/xx in writing of their requested
summer vacation dates.
. If either of the children become seriously ill, have a life-threatening emergency,
or are taken to the emergency room or hospital, the parent they are with will
notify the other parent immediately.
. Neither parent can defame the character of the other parent in front of the girls.
. Mike may not transport the girls on a motorcycle without prior permission from
Melissa.
. Mike may not consume any alcoholfdmgs while the children are in his care, or he
will forfeit all unsupervised visitation with the children.
. Holiday custody as follows for even-numbered years:
o Mike will have the girls for New Year's Day, Easter, July 4th and
Thanksgiving. For Thanksgiving, Mike can pick the girls up from
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Melissa's place of residence at 5:00 pm the night before and will bring
them back home by 3:00 pm Thanksgiving Day.
o Missy will have the girls for Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas and
New Year's Eve. On Christmas Day, Mike can pick the girls up at noon
and keep them until 5:00 pm December 26th.
. Holiday custody as follows for odd-numbered years:
o Mike will have the girls for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day
and Christmas. On Christmas, Mike can pick the girls up at 5:00 pm on
Christmas Eve and will return them by noon Christmas Day.
o Melissa will have the girls for Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving and New
Year's Eve. On Thanksgiving, Mike can pick the girls up from Melissa's
place of residence at 3:00 pm on Thanksgiving day and will return the
girls home the next day by 5:00 pm.
. Regardless of the holiday schedule above, both Mike and Melissa have agreed
that until such time as both girls no longer believe in Santa Claus, they will spent
every Christmas Eve/Christmas morning at Melissa's place of residence.
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MELISSA A. ZEIGLER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-1858 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
v.
MICHAEL L. ZEIGLER,
Defendant
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
MacKenzie N. Zeigler
Mikayla A. Zeigler
October 16, 2002
June 23, 2000
Mother
Mother
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was convened on May 5, 2006 in response
to a count in Mother's Divorce Complaint filed on or about March 3, 2006. Present for the
conference were: the Mother, Melissa A. Zeigler, and her counsel, Charles Rector, Esquire.
The Father, Michael L. Zeigler did not appear. However, the Conciliator talked with him by
telephone.
3. Mother reports that she and Father have reached an agreement which she
memorialized in a document provided to the Conciliator. The document was signed by the
Plaintiff and the Defendant.
4. The Conciliator spoke with Father by telephone to confirm that he knew of the
Conference, that he knew of his right to appear, and that he had signed the document
presented by Mother. He agreed to the entry of an Order based on the document provided
to the Conciliator. His mailing address was confirmed so that a copy of the Order can be
sent to Father.
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Conciliator.
The Conciliator recommends entry of an Order in the form provided to the
Date
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Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this ~ day of ~UJ'1'\o _
between MELISSA A. ZEIGLER (WIFE)
and
MICHAEL L. ZEIGLER (HUSBAND)
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are HUSBAND and WIFE, having been married
on May 8,1999, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. There were two (2) children
born of this marriage: Mikayla A. Zeigler (DaB 6/23/00) and MacKenzie N. Zeigler
,2006, by and
(DaB 10/16/02).
WHEREAS, diverse and unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have
arisen between the parties and it is the intention of HUSBAND and WIFE to live
separate and apart for the rest of their natural lives, and the parties hereto are desirous
of settling fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and obligations as
between each other including, without limitation by specification: the settling of all
matters between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and
personal property; the settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present
and future support, alimony and/or maintenance of WIFE by HUSBAND or of HUSBAND
by WIFE; and in general, the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one
against the other or against their respective estates.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable
consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto,
WIFE and HUSBAND, each intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree
as follows:
1. INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE AND INTERIM MARITAL
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.
The recitals set forth in the Preamble of this Agreement and the recitals set forth
in the parties' interim Agreement dated May 15, 2006, are incorporated herein and
made a part hereof as if fully set forth in the body of this Agreement (See Exhibit "A"
attached hereto and made part hereof).
2. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS.
This Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the rights of HUSBAND
and WIFE to an absolute divorce on lawful grounds if 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 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 or may occur
subsequent to the date hereof. The parties acknowledge that their marriage is
irretrievably broken and that they shall secure a mutual consent no-fault divorce
pursuant to the terms of Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code in WIFE's Cumberland
County divorce action docketed to number 06-1858. Upon the signing of this
Agreement, the parties shall execute and file all documents and papers, including
affidavits of consent, necessary to finalize said divorce.
3. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE.
The parties agree that unless 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.
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4. AGREEMENT TO BE INCORPORATED IN DIVORCE DECREE.
The parties agree that the terms of this Agreement shall be incorporated into any
Divorce Decree which may be entered with respect to them.
5. NON-MERGER.
It is the parties' intent that this Agreement does not merge with the Divorce
Decree, but rather shall continue to have independent contractual significance. Each
party maintains his or her contractual remedies as well as court ordered remedies as the
result of the aforesaid incorporation or as otherwise provided by law or statute. Those
remedies shall include, but not be limited to, damages resulting from breach of this
Agreement, specific enforcement of this Agreement and remedies pertaining to failure to
comply with an order of court or agreement pertaining to equitable distribution, alimony,
alimony oendente lite, counsel fees and costs as set forth in the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code or other similar statutes now in effect and as amended or hereafter enacted.
6. DATE OF EXECUTION.
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.
7. DISTRIBUTION DATE.
The transfer of property, funds and/or documents provided for herein shall only
take place on the "distribution date" which shall be defined as the date of execution of
this Agreement unless otherwise specified herein.
8. ADVICE OF COUNSEL.
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained
to WIFE by her counsel, Charles Rector. HUSBAND has been encouraged to retain
counsel of his choosing and has been specifically advised by WIFE's counsel that
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WIFE's counsel does not represent his interests either in the above-referenced divorce
action nor in any aspect of the preparation and lor review of this Agreement. The parties
acknowledge and accept that this Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair and equitable
and that it is being entered into freely and voluntarily, after having received such advice
of counselor having waived such advice of counsel, and that execution of 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.
9. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
The parties confirm that each party has made a full and fair disclosure to the
other of all of their assets, debts and incomes and that each has relied on ttie
substantial accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other,as an inducement to the
execution of this Agreement.
10. DISCLOSURE AND WAIVER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS.
Each party understands that he or she has the right to obtain from the other
party a complete inventory or list of all of the property that either or both parties own at
this time or owned as of the date of separation, and that each party has the right to have
all such property valued by means of appraisals or otherwise. Both parties understand
that they have the right to have a court hold hearings and make decisions on the
matters covered by this Agreement. Both parties understand that a court decision
concerning the parties' respective rights and obligations might be different from the
provisions of this Agreement.
Each party hereby acknowledges that this Agreement is fair and equitable, that it
adequately provides for his or her needs and is in his or her best interests, and that the
Agreement is not the result of any fraud, duress, or undue influence exercised by either
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party upon the other or by any other person or persons upon either party. Both parties
hereby waive the following procedural rights:
a. The right to obtain an inventory and appraisement of all marital and non-
marital property as defined by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
b. The right to obtain an income and expense statement of the other party
as provided by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
c. The right to have property identified and appraised.
d. The right to discovery as provided by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure.
e. The right to have the court determine which property is marital and which
is non-marital, and equitably distribute between the parties that property which the court
determines to be marital, and to set aside to a party that property which the court
determines to be that parties' non-marital property.
f. The right to have the court decide any other rights, remedies, privileges,
or obligations covered by this Agreement and/or arising out of the marital relationship,
including but not limited to possible claims for divorce, child or spousal support, alimony,
alimony pendente lite (temporary alimony), equitable distribution, custody, visitation, and
counsel fees, costs and expenses.
11. PERSONAL PROPERTY.
The parties acknowledge that they have previously agreed to a division of all of
their tangible personal property including, but not limited to, jewelry, clothes, furniture,
furnishings, rugs, carpets, household equipment and appliances, tools, pictures, books,
works of art and other tangible personal property. With respect to said division the
parties agree that HUSBAND shall receive as his sole and separate property all items
currently in his possession and WIFE shall receive as her sole and separate property all
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items of tangible personal property in her possession. Each of the parties hereto does
waive, release, and forever abandon any right and all title, interest and claim, in and to
the tangible personal property to become the property of the other party pursuant to the
terms of this paragraph.
12. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY.
Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claim or
right of the other, all property, tangible or intangible, real, personal or mixed, acquired by
him or her, with or without non-marital assets, after the date of this Agreement, with full
power in him or her to dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for
all purposes, as though he or she were unmarried and each party hereby waives,
releases, renounces and forever abandons any right, title, interest and claim in and to
said after acquired property of the other party pursuant to the terms of this paragraph.
13. DIVISION OF VEHICLES.
With respect to the vehicles owned by one or both of the parties, or the net
proceeds or value derived from any prior sale or trade in thereof, they agree as follows:
HUSBAND waives all right, title and interest he may have to WIFE in the 2000
Pontiac Grand Am GT. WIFE waives all right, title and interest she may have to
HUSBAND in the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 and the Honda "crotch rocket" motorcycle.
The titles or assignment of any lease agreements to said vehicles shall be
executed by the parties, if appropriate, for effectuating transfer as herein provided on
the date of execution of this Agreement and said executed titles/assignments shall be
delivered to the proper party on the distribution date. For purposes of this Paragraph
the term "title" shall be deemed to include "power of attorney" if the title or lease
agreement to the vehicle is unavailable due to financing arrangements or otherwise. In
the event any vehicle is subject to a lien, encumbrance, lease or other indebtedness in
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the party receiving said vehicle as his or her property shall take it subject to said lien,
encumbrance, lease or other indebtedness and shall be solely responsible therefor and
said party further agrees to indemnify, protect and save the other party harmless from
said lien, encumbrance, lease or other indebtedness. Each of the parties hereto does
specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon whatever right, title and
interest he or she may have in the vehicle(s) that shall become the sole and separate
property of the other pursuant to the terms of this Paragraph.
14. DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE.
The parties, by and through their interim Agreement dated May 15, 2006, and
attached hereto as Exhibit "A," divided the net proceeds derived from the sale of the
marital home known and numbered as 7 Sandy Court, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17025. WIFE received a check in the amount of $19,186.87. HUSBAND
received a check in the amount of $9,311.87. The parties hereby reacknowledge and
reconfirm that Agreement in all respects and further waive all right, title and interest in
and to such proceeds received by the other.
15. RETIREMENT PLANS.
Except as provided herein, each of the parties does specifically waive, release,
renounce and forever abandon all of his or her right, title, interest or claim, whatever it
may be, in any Pension Plan, Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing Plan, 401-K Plan, Keogh
Plan, Stock Plan, Tax Deferred Savings Plan and/or any employee benefit plan of the
other party, whether acquired through said party's employment or otherwise, and
hereafter said Pension Plan, Retirement Plan, Savings Plan, Tax Deferred Savings Plan
and/or any employee benefit plan shall become the sole and separate property of the
party in whose name or through whose employment said plan is carried. Specifically,
HUSBAND waives all right, title and interest he may have in and to WIFE's Highmark
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Pension Plan and WIFE's Highmark Investment Plan. WIFE waives all right, title and
interest she may have in and to HUSBAND's SYSCO Corporation Retirement Plan and
HUSBAND's SYSCO Corporation Stock Option Plan. With respect to HUSBAND's
SYSCO Corporation Savings Incentive Plan (401K)(SIP), the parties agree as follows:
HUSBAND shall take all steps necessary, as soon as practicable, and no later
than fourteen (14) days following execution of this Agreement, to roll over to a qualified
account of WIFE's choosing the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars, plus any
proportionate increases, should any exist, from February 13, 2006, to the date of roll
over. In no event shall the roll over be in an amount less than Five Thousand
($5,000.00) Dollars. HUSBAND shall be solely responsible for payment of all costs
associated with the preparation of the documents necessary for such roll over. All
document preparation shall be completed by a qualified actuary of WIFE's choosing.
The parties acknowledge that this transaction is meant to be a tax free roll over. After
the roll over has occurred, HUSBAND shall retain any remainder of the SYSCO
Corporation Savings Incentive (401K Plan)(SIP) as his sole and separate property, free
from any and all right, title, claim and/or interest of WIFE. However, until said roll over
occurs, HUSBAND shall maintain WIFE as primary beneficiary of said account.
16. DIVISION OF BANK ACCOUNTS/STOCK/LIFE INSURANCE.
The parties acknowledge and agree that they have previously divided to their
mutual satisfaction all of their bank accounts, certificates of deposit, IRA accounts,
bonds, shares of stock, investment plans and life insurance cash value and hereafter
WIFE agrees that all said bank accounts, certificates of deposit, IRA accounts, bonds,
shares of stock, investment plans and life insurance cash value in the possession of
HUSBAND shall become the sole and separate property of HUSBAND and HUSBAND
agrees that all said bank accounts, certificates of deposit, IRA accounts, bonds, shares
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of stock, investment plans and life insurance cash value in the possession of WIFE shall
become the sole and exclusive property of WIFE. Each of the parties does specifically
waive, release, renounce and forever abandon whatever right, title, interest or claim, he
or she may have in any bank account, certificates of deposit, IRA account, bonds,
shares of stock, investment plans and life insurance cash value that is to become the
sole and separate property of the other pursuant to the terms hereof. Both parties
acknowledge and agree that the bank accounts held for the benefit of the minor
children, for which mother is custodian, shall remain intact and are not subject to
distribution by this Agreement.
17 . MARITAL DEBTS.
The parties acknowledge that they have previously divided the obligations and
payments required thereof for any debts and obligations arising during the marriage and
in accordance therewith any obligation being paid by a party shall continue to be so paid
and said party shall indemnify, protect and save the other party harmless therefrom.
A liability not disclosed in this Agreement will be the sole responsibility of the
party who has incurred or may hereafter incur it, and each agrees to pay it as the same
shall become due. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other party and his or
her property harmless from any and all such debts, obligations and liabilities assumed
by a party pursuant to this Paragraph. From the date of execution of this Agreement,
each party shall use only those credit cards and accounts for which the party is
individually liable and the parties agree to cooperate in closing any remaining accounts
which provide for joint liability.
18. WAIVER OF INHERITANCE.
Each of the parties hereto does specifically waive, release, renounce and forever
abandon any right, title, interest or claim, if any, either party may have in and to
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any inheritance of any kind or nature whatsoever previously or in the future received by
the other party.
19. WIFE'S DEBTS.
WIFE represents and warrants to HUSBAND that since the parties' marital
separation she has not contracted or incurred any debt or liability for which HUSBAND
or his estate might be responsible and WIFE further represents and warrants to
HUSBAND that she will not contract or incur any debt or liability after the execution of
this Agreement, for which HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible. WIFE shall
indemnify and save HUSBAND harmless from any and all claims or demands made
against him by reason of obligations incurred by her.
20. HUSBAND'S DEBTS.
HUSBAND represents and warrants to WIFE that since the parties' marital
separation he has not contracted or incurred any debt or liability for which WIFE or her
estate might be responsible and HUSBAND further represents and warrants to WIFE
that he will not contract or incur any debt or liability after the execution of this
Agreement, for which WIFE or her estate might be responsible. HUSBAND shall
indemnify and save WIFE harmless from any and all claims or demands made against
her by reason of debts or obligations incurred by him.
21. BANKRUPTCY
The parties hereby agree that the provisions of this Agreement shall not be
dischargeable in bankruptcy consistent with 11 USC 52(a)5 and expressly agree to
reaffirm any and all obligations contained herein. In the event a party files such
bankruptcy and pursuant thereto obtains a discharge of any obligations assumed
hereunder, the other party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in which
event the division of the parties' marital assets and all other rights determined by this
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Agreement shall be subjected to court determination the same as if this Agreement had
never been entered into.
22. INCOME TAX PRIOR RETURNS.
The parties have heretofore filed joint federal and state returns. Both parties
agree that in the event any deficiency in federal, state or local income tax is proposed,
or any assessment of any such tax is made against either of them, each will indemnify
and hold harmless the other from and against any loss or liability for any such tax
deficiency or assessment 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.
23. FINAL EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY.
The parties agree that the division of all property set forth in this Agreement is
equitable and in the event an action in divorce is commenced [and/or finalized], both
parties relinquish the right to divide said property in any manner not consistent with the
terms set forth herein. It is further the intent, understanding and agreement of the
parties that this Agreement is a full, complete and equitable property division.
24. WAIVER OF ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. SPOUSAL
SUPPORT, COUNSEL FEES. MAINTENANCE AND COSTS.
The parties hereto agree and do hereby waive any right and/or claim they may
have, both now and in the future, against the other for alimony, alimony pendente lite,
spousal support, maintenance, counsel fees and costs.
25. PERSONAL RIGHTS.
HUSBAND and WIFE may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and
apart. They shall be free from any control, restraint, interference or authority, direct or
indirect, by the other in all respects as fully as if they were unmarried. They may reside
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at such place or places as they may select. Each may, for his or her separate use or
benefit, conduct, carry on and engage in any business. occupation, profession or
employment which to him or her may seem advisable. HUSBAND and WIFE shall not
molest, harass, disturb or malign each other or the respective families of each other nor
compel or attempt to compel the other to cohabit or dwell by any means or in any
manner whatsoever with him or her.
26. MUTUAL RELEASES.
HUSBAND and WIFE each do hereby mutually remise. release, quitclaim and
forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all time to come, and for all
purposes whatsoever, from any and all rights, title and interest, or claims in or against
the property (including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other or
against the estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situate, which he
or she now has or at any time hereafter may have against such 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 courtesy, or claims in the
nature of dower or courtesy or widow's or widower's rights, family exemption or similar
allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's will; or
the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary, or all other rights of
surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the
laws of (a) the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, (b) State, Commonwealth of territory of
the United States, or (c) any other country, or any rights which either party may have or
at any time hereafter have for past, present or future support or maintenance, alimony,
alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, equitable distribution, costs or expenses, whether
arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise, except, and only except, all rights
and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under
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this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. It is the intention of
HUSBAND and WIFE to give to each other by the execution of this Agreement a full,
complete and general release with respect to any and all property of any kind or nature,
real, personal or mixed, which the other now owns or may hereafter acquire, except and
only except all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or
which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provisions thereof.
27. CUSTODY.
The parties acknowledge and agree that by their joint stipulation regarding
custody, an Order of Court was entered on May 17, 2006. The parties hereby reconfirm
said custody stipulation in all respects, including the prohibition of the consumption of
alcohol/drugs by HUSBAND, both prior to and during his exercise of periods of
temporary physical custody.
The parties acknowledge that HUSBAND has fathered a child outside of his
marriage to WIFE. HUSBAND agrees that in the event he informs either or both of the
parties' minor children of the existence and identity to their half (1/2) brother, or in the
event that HUSBAND decides that he wants to introduce the minor children to their half
(1/2) brother, he shall first inform WIFE of his request and WIFE shall be present at
such meeting or during such disclosure to the parties' children. HUSBAND agrees that
in the event that such a meeting occurs without WIFE's knowledge and in her absence,
or in the event that such disclosure is made to the parties' children in her absence, that
he will immediately pay to her the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars, which
payment shall constitute a monetary penalty, payable only if violation of this paragraph
should occur. Said non-taxable equitable distribution payment from HUSBAND to WIFE
shall be payable within seventy two (72) hours of the occurrence of either of the
aforesaid violations of this Paragraph.
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28. LIFE INSURANCE.
HUSBAND agrees to continue maintaining life insurance policy( s) insuring his life
with WIFE named as primary beneficiary in an amount no less than One Hundred
Twenty Thousand ($120,000.00) Dollars. Said insurance policy(s) insuring HUSBAND's
life with WIFE named as primary beneficiary shall continue uninterrupted following
execution of this Agreement and shall remain in full force and effect until the parties'
youngest daughter, MacKenzie N. Ziegler (DOB 10/16/02), reaches age eighteen (18) or
graduates high school, whichever last occurs. HUSBAND shall provide written
verification to WIFE of the above-described insurance coverage and beneficiary
designation on no less than an annual basis and at additional times as WIFE may
request. This obligation shall continue uninterrupted even in the event that HUSBAND
changes employment or remarries.
29. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING.
No modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in
writing and signed by both parties and no waiver of any breach hereof or default
hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar
nature.
30. MUTUAL COOPERATION.
Each party shall, at any time and from time to time hereafter, take any and all
steps and execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party, any and all further
instruments and/or documents that the other party may reasonably require for the
purpose of giving full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
31. 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.
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32. INTEGRATION.
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and
supersedes any and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no
representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
33. OTHER DOCUMENTATION.
WIFE and HUSBAND covenant and agree that they will forthwith (and within at
least twenty (20) days after demand therefor), execute any and all written instruments,
assigns, releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes, stock certificates, or such other writings
as may be necessary or desirable for the proper effectuation of this Agreement, and as
their respective counsel shall mutually agree should be so executed in order to carry out
fully and effectively the terms of this Agreement.
34. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT.
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless and until terminated
under and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist
upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall in no way affect
the right to such party hereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the waiver of any
subsequent default of the same or similar nature, nor shall it be construed as a waiver of
strict performance of any other obligations herein.
35. BREACH.
If for any reason either HUSBAND or WIFE fails to perform his or her obligations
hereunder owed to or for the benefit of the other party and/or otherwise breaches the
terms of this Agreement, then the other party shall have the following rights and
remedies, all of which shall be deemed to be cumulative and not in the alternative,
unless said cumulative effect would have an inconsistent result or would result in a
windfall to the other party.
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(a) the right to specific performance of the terms of this Agreement, in which
event the non-breaching party shall be reimbursed for all reasonable attorney's fees and
costs incurred as the result of said breach and in bringing the action for specific
performance.
(b) the right to damages arising out of the breach of the terms of this
Agreement, which damages shall include reimbursement of all attorney's fees and costs
incurred as the result of the breach and in bringing the damage action.
(c) the right to all remedies set forth in Section 3502(e) of the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code, 23 Pa.C.S.A. 3502(e), and any additional rights and remedies that may
hereafter be enacted by virtue of the amendment of said Section or replacement thereof
by any other similar laws, which remedies shall include, but not be limited to:
(1 ) the entry of judgement;
(2) the authorization of the taking and seizure of goods and chattels
and collection of rents and profits of real and personal and tangible and
intangible property;
(3) the transfer and sale of any property required to obtain
compliance with the obligations undertaken by this Agreement;
(4) the posting of security to insure future payments to assure
compliance with the obligations undertaken by this Agreement;
(5) the issuance of attachment proceedings and the holding of the
Defendant to be in contempt and the making of appropriate order thereof
including, but not limited to, commitment of the breaching party to county jail for
a period not to exceed six (6) months;
(6) the award of counsel fees and costs;
(7) the attachment of the breaching party's wages.
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(d) Any other remedies provided for in law or in equity.
36. SEVERABILITY
If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement shall be determined
or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term, condition,
clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other respects this
Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation. Likewise, the
failure of any party to meet his or her obligations under anyone or more of the
paragraphs herein, with the exception of the satisfaction of the conditions precedent,
shall in no way avoid or alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
37. LAW OF PENNSYLVANIA APPLICABLE.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
38. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT.
Any heading preceding the text of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs
hereof, are inserted solely for convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of
this Agreement nor shall they affect its meaning, construction or effect.
BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING
READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT, AND EACH PARTY
ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE AS
BINDING UPON THE PARTIES AS IF THEY WERE ORDERED BY THE COURT
AFTER A FULL HEARING.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the
day and year first above written.
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On this, the It? day of 'TuNc.. ,2006, before me the undersigned
officer, personally appeared MELISSA A. ZEIGLER known to me (or satisfactorily
proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and
acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposed therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set me hand and seal.
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STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA ( BRYANJ.KOlB, Notary Public
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On this, the /6 day of JVNC ,2006, before me the undersigned
officer, personally appeared MICHAEL L. ZEIGLER known to me (or satisfactorily
proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and
acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposed therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set me hand and seal.
NOTARIAl SEAL
BRYAN J. KOLB, Notary Public
East Pennsboro Twp., County of Cumberland
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this 1Slh day of May, 2006. by and between
Melissa A. Zeigler, wife
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Michael L Zeigler, husband
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS. Melissa and Michael previously resided together at a property
known and numbered as 7 Sandy Court, Enola, Cumberland County. PennsYlvania
17025, which property was the marital home; and
WHERf:AS, Melissa flied a Complaint In Divorce en March 30,2006, In the Court
of Common Pleas of Cumberland County Pennsylvania and requested inter alia.
equitable distribution of martial property; and
WHEREAS. the parties have agreed to sell the above-referenced marital heme,
which settlement Is scheduled for Monday May 15, 2006j and
WHEREAS, Melissa and Michael are desirous of settling the distribution of the
net proceeds following the sale of their home.
NOW THEREFORE. the parties hereto, Intending te be legally bound hereby,
agree as follows:
1. The net proceeds derived from the sale of the marital real estate known
and numbered as 7 Sandy Court, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025 shall
be as follows;
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a. Melissa shall receIve a check in the amount of $19,186.87 of the net
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b. Michael will receive a check in the amount of $8,188.8'1 of the net f . ·
proceeds received at settlement
2. The parties hereby waive all rlght, tttle, and Interest In and to the
proceeds received by the other party. It Is specifically understood that the proceeds
received by the other party shall become the sole and exclusive property of the other
party .
3. The respective amounts received by each party shall constitute an
advance of equitable distribution of the marital estate.
4. The parties are entering Into this agreement without prejudice to their
respective rights to seek credit for the amounts received by the other party as against
other marital assets not yet distributed.
5. No modlflcatJon or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless
In writing and slgned by both parties and no waiver of any breach hereof or default
hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar
nature.
This agreement shall be construed In accordance with the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the
day and year first above written.
WITNESS:
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On this t~ day of , 2006, before me a notary public, the
undersigned officer. personally ap ared Michael L & Melissa A Zeigler, known to me
(or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name Is subscribed to the within
Instrument, and acknowledged that he executed same for the pUrposes therein
contained.
In witness Whereof, I h
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I. Matthew E. Hunt_of Matthew E. Hunt Private Investigations. 2281
Forest Hills Drive. Harrisburg. Dauphin County. P A 17112-1035. being duly sworn according to
law. do depose and state that I personally served a true and correct divorce complaint filed as
#06-1858 Civil Court issued by Cumberland County Court at the request of Charles Rector.
Esquire. on behalf of Melissa ZIEGLER on Michael ZIEGLER at his place of employment.
SYSCO FOOD SERVICES. located at 3905 Corey Road, Harrisburg. PA at 12:45PM on
Monday. April 3rd, 2006 by personally hand delivering said divorce complaint to the said Michael
ZIEGLER in the parking lot of SYSCO as he entered his vehicle.
Server:~ ;f'~::r
Matthew E. Hunt
In Re: Melissa ZIEGLER vs. Michael ZIEGLER, No. 06-1858 Civil Term. Cumberland Co.
Court
Date:_April3, 2006_
COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYL VANIA
COUNTY OF_CUMBERLAND
Before me. a Notary Public. in and for the said County and Commonwealth personally
appeared _Matthew E. Hunt_to acknowledge the foregoing affidavit of service to be his
act and deed and that he executed the same for the purposes set forth therein.
Witness my hand and notarial sealtbis 3rd~Y of A ril. 2006.
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Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-1858 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
MICHAEL L. ZEIGLER,
Defendant
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on March 30, 2006.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301 eel OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of
property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by
the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed
with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made herein are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Melissa A. ZeIgler
Date: 07/03/06
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Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-1858 CIVIL TERM
MICHAEL L. ZEIGLER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on March 30, 2006.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301 tel OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of
property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by
the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed
with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made herein are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-1858 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
MICHAEL L. ZEIGLER,
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record together with the following information, to the Court for entry
of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for a divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 (c) of the
Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Personal service to Defendant
on Aoril 3. 2006.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301 (c) of
the Divorce Code: by the Plaintiff 07/03/06, by the Defendant 07/03/06.
(b) (1) Date of execution of the plaintiffs affidavit required by Section 3301 (d) of
the Divorce Code:
(2) Date of service of the plaintiffs affidavit upon the Defendant:
4. Related claim pending: None.
5. Complete either (a) or (b)
(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praecipe to
transmit record, a copy of which is attached, if the decree is to be entered under section
3301 (d) of the Divorce Code:
(b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in ~ 3301 (c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary 07/05/06. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in ~ 3301 (c) was filed with
the Prothonotary 07/05/06.
Date: 07/07/06
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Charles Rector, Esquire
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ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
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THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
The parties' Marriage Settlement Aareement dated June 16. 2006,
is attached hereto and incorporated into this Decree for
enforcement purposes only pursuant to Section 3105 of the
PC:.luJ.o.llvQula DivvJ::,-e Code.
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