HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-1569MYRA L. FREDERICK,
Plaintiff
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PETER L. FREDERICK,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2002- /56, c/ CIVIL TERM
: 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 properly or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the
Prothonotary's Office at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
MYRA L. FREDERICK,
Plaintiff
PETER L. FREDERICK,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2002- ]5'6 ~ CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OR 3301(d) OF
THE DIVORCE CODE
The Plaintiff, Myra L. Frederick, through her attorney, Thomas S. Diehl, makes the
following Complaint in Divorce, and, in support thereof, avers as follows:
1. The Plaintiff, Myra L. Frederick, is an adult individual who currently resides at 14
Forge Road, Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17007.
2. The Defendant, Peter L. Frederick, is an adult individual who currently resides at
14 Forge Road, Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17007.
3. The Defendant and the Plaintiff have been bona fide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately prior to the filing of this
Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on December 16, 1985 in Frederick
County, Maryland.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Forces of the United States of
America or its Allies.
7. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and the right to
request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling. Knowing this, Plaintiff
does not desire that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. Plaintiff and Defendant are citizens of the United States of America.
9. The parties' marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Myra L. Frederick, respectfully requests your Honorable
Court to enter a decree in divorce pursuant to 23 P.S. § 3301(c) or 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
Date:
Respectfully submitted,
T-'h-~omas ~ Diehl-
Attorney for the Plaintiff
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
(717) 240-0893 - FAX
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
MYRA L. FREDERICK,
Plaintiff
PETER L. FREDERICK,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2002-1569 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: 1N DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Peter L. Frederick, Defendant in the above-captioned matter, hereby accept service of
the Complaint in Divorce in full satisfaction of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
DATE:
PEleER L~ FREDERI~CK, Defendant
MYRA L. FREDERICK,
Plaintiff
PETER L. FREDERICK,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002-1569 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
2002.
A complaint in divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on April 2,
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the Decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements heroin are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4909 relating to unsworu
falsification to authorities.
/ / M~ERICK, Plaintiff
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQIJ~T ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER §3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the
Court and a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
falsification to authorities.
Date:
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. § 4909 relating to unsworn
L~ERICK, Plaintiff v
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
PETER L. FREDERICK
AND
MYRA L. FREDERICK
Thomas Diehl, Esquire
One West High Street
Suite 208
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: (717) 240-0833
Counsel for Plaintiff
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
17 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-6873
Counsel for Defendant
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this Z-~ ~*
day of
., 2003
by and between Myra L. Frederick, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and Peter L.
Frederick, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Peter L. Frederick (hereinafter called "Husband") currently resides
at 14 Forge Road, Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, 17007; and,
WHEREAS, Myra L. Frederick (hereinafter called "Wife") currently resides at 14
Forge Road, Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, 17007; and,
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife, having been lawfully
married on December 16, 1985; and,
WHEREAS, the parties continue to reside in the same residence but consider
themselves to be living separate and apart from one another; and,
WHEREAS, there were three children of the marriage between the parties,
namely, Sean Frederick, born June 11, 1986, Katie Frederick, born October 28, 1988
and Zane Frederick, born December 3, 1990; and,
WHEREAS, wife instituted divorce proceedings which are docketed to 2002-
1569, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and,
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their
respective marital and property rights and obligations as between each other, including,
without limitation, the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership of
real and personal property, the support and maintenance of one another 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 these premises, and of the mutual
)romises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth, and for other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency 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:
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1. PERSONAL RIGHTS. Husband and Wife may, at all times hereafter, live
separate and apart. Each shall be free from all control, restraint, interference and
authority, direct or indirect, by the other. Each may reside at such place or places as he
or she may select. Each may, for his or her separate use or benefit, conduct, carry on
or 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, nor compel or attempt to compel the other to cohabit or dwell by any means
or in any manner whatsoever with him or her. Neither party will interfere with the use,
ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now owned by or hereafter
acquired by the other.
2. ADVICE OF COUNSFI. Each party acknowledges that he or she has
had the opportunity to receive independent legal advice from counsel of his or her
selection. Husband has secured legal advice from Michael A. Scherer, Esquire, his
counsel, and Wife has secured legal advice from Thomas Diehl, Esquire, her counsel.
Each party fully understands the facts and his or her legal rights and obligations, and
each party acknowledges and accepts that this Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair
and equitable, and that it is being entered into freely and voluntarily, and that the
execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue
influence, and that it is not the result of any improper or illegal agreement or
agreements. In addition, each party understands the impact of the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code, whereby the court has the right and duty to determine all marital rights of
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the parties including divorce, alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribution of all
marital property or property owned or possessed individually by the other, counsel fees
and costs of litigation and, fully knowing the same, each party hereto still desires to
execute this Agreement, acknowledging that the terms and conditions set forth herein
are fair, just and equitable to each of the parties, and waives his and her respective
right to have the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, or any other court of
competent jurisdiction, make any determination or order affecting the respective parties'
rights to alimony, alimony pendente lite, support and maintenance, equitable
distribution, counsel fees and costs of litigation.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS. Each of the parties hereto acknowledges
that he or she is aware of his or her right to seek discovery including, but not limited to,
written interrogatories, motions for production of documents, the taking or oral
depositions, the filing of inventories and all other means of discovery permitted under
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code or the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. Each of
the parties further acknowledges that he or she has ad the opportunity to discuss with
counsel the concept of marital property under Pennsylvania law and each is aware of
his or her right to have the real and/or personal property, estate and assets, earnings
and income of the other assessed or evaluated by the courts of this Commonwealth or
any other court of competent jurisdiction. The parties do hereby acknowledge that there
has been full and fair disclosure to the other of his or her respective income, assets and
liabilities, whether such are held jointly, in the name of one party alone or in the name
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of one of the parties and another individual or individuals. Each party agrees that any
right to further disclosure, valuation, appraisal or enumeration or statement thereof in
this Agreement is hereby specifically waived, and the parties do not wish to make or
append hereto any further enumeration or statement. Specifically, each party waives
the need for copies of bank statements, insurance policies, retirement plan statements
or any other documentation. Each party warrants that he or she is not aware of any
marital asset which is not identified in this Agreement. The parties hereby acknowledge
and agree that the division of assets as set forth in this Agreement is fair, reasonable
and equitable, a..lld is satisfactory to them. Each of the parties hereto further
covenants and agrees for himself and herself and his or her heirs, executors,
administrators or assigns, that he or she will never at any time hereafter sue the other
party or his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns in any action of
contention, direct or indirect, and allege therein that there was a denial of any rights to
full disclosure, or that there was any fraud, duress, undue influence or that there was a
failure to have available full, proper and independent representation by legal counsel.
4. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCF It is the intention of the' parties, and the
)arties agree, that by this Agreement they have resolved all ancillary economic issues
related to the dissolution of their marriage and thus any divorce action with respect to
these parties shall be limited to a claim for divorce only. Wife has filed a Complaint for
Divorce in the Court of Common Pleas, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, indexed to
No. 02-1887 Civil Term. The parties agree that they will each execute an Affidavit of
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Consent and Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Divorce Decree in order
that counsel for Husband may finalize the divorce action in a timely fashion. Upon
completion of the divorce action, counsel for Husband shall supply counsel for Wife
with a copy of the Decree.
5, EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION.
A. Real Estate. The parties are the owners as tenants by the
entireties of real estate located at 14 Forge Road, Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. The
parties are unsure of the amount of equity in the property because they don't know the
fair market value of the home at present. Husband shall refinance the property and
Wife will, concurrent with the refinance, execute a deed transferring all right, title and
interest to the aforementioned residence to Husband individually. Husband shall pay
wife one-half of the equity in the property concurrent with the refinance. Equity is
defined as the fair market value as determined by the appraisal obtained by the lender
in connection with the refinance, less the payoff on the existing mortgage as of the date
of the refinance.
B. Furnishin.qs and Personalty~ Wife has hand-written a list of the
items of personal property which she shall claim as her separate property, which is
attached hereto as "Exhibit A." All other items of personal property heretofore used in
common by the parties which are not listed on Exhibit A shall be the separate property
of Husband.
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C. Motor Vehicles.
(1) Husband shall retain as his sole and separate property the 1991 Toyota
Corolla, and husband shall be liable for any balance due on this vehicle to any lender.
Husband shall indemnify and hold Wife harmless on the said debt.
(2) Wife shall retain as her sole and separate property the 1991 Honda Prelude
and the 1994 Honda Accord.
(3) The parties agree that they will cooperate and execute any documents
necessary to effectuate the transfer of titles and insurance regarding the above-
referenced vehicles.
D. .Pension and Retirement Benefit,-. Husband is employed by the
Public Utilities Commission and has retirement benefits with said employer. Wife is
employed by Sprint Corporation and has retirement benefits with said employer. The
parties shall retain, as their sole and separate property, their respective interests in their
respective retirement programs. Each party hereby waives and releases any right, title
or interest they may have in the other party's retirement benefits.
E. Bank Accounts. The parties have separated their various
checking, savings and related accounts and each party shall hereby become the sole
owner of any such account in his or her respective name.
F. .2.003 Income Tax Return. The parties hereby agree to file a joint
2003 The federal, state and local income tax return and shall share equally in any
refund or balance owed relative to any such jointly filed return.
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G. ~. The parties agree that Wife shall own, possess,
and enjoy free from any claim of husband, the property awarded to her by the terms of
this Agreement. Husband hereby quitclaims, assigns and conveys to Wife all such
property, and waives and relinquishes any and all rights thereto, together with any
~nsurance policies covering that property, and any escrow accounts relating to that
property. This Agreement shall constitute a sufficient bill of sale to evidence the transfer
of any and all rights in such property from Husband to Wife.
H. ~. The parties agree that Husband shall own,
and enjoy, free from any claim of Wife, the property awarded to him by the
terms of this Agreement. Wife hereby quitclaims, assigns and conveys to Husband all
such property, and waives and relinquishes any and all rights thereto, together with any
insurance policies covering that property, and any escrow accounts relating to that
property. This Agreement shall constitute sufficient bill of sale to evidence the transfer
of any and all rights in such property from Wife to Husband.
I. Marital Debt. Wife shall assume sole responsibility to repay the
following marital debt and shall hold husband harmless relative to these obligations:
Citibank credit card, Capital One credit card, personal loan to wife's brother,
orthodontist bill, and Fleet credit card payment.
Husband shall be responsible for the following joint debts: PSECU personal loan,
PSECU Visa, Lowe's credit card and Home Depot credit card.
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In the event there are any other debts in the name of either party, that party shall
be solely responsible for those debts and shall hold the other harmless on the
obligations.
J. Liability. Each party represents and warrants to the other that he
or she has not incurred any debt, obligation or other liability, other than those described
in this Agreement, on which the other party is or may be liable. A liability not disclosed
in this Agreement will be the sole responsibility of the party who has incurred or may
hereafter incur it, and such party agrees to pay it as the same shall become due, and to
indemnify and hold the other party and his or her property harmless from any and all
debts, obligations and liabilities.
K. Indemnification of Wife. If any claim, action or proceeding is
hereafter initiated seeking to hold Wife liable for the debts or obligations assumed by
Husband under this Agreement, Husband will, at his sole expense, defend Wife against
any such claim, action or proceeding, whether or not well-founded, and indemnify her
and her property against any damages or loss resulting therefrom, including, but not
limited to, costs of court and actual attorney's fees incurred by Wife in connection
therewith.
L. Indemnification of Husband If any claim, action or proceeding is
hereafter initiated seeking to hold Husband liable for the debts or obligations assumed
by Wife under this Agreement, Wife will, at her sole expense, defend Husband against
any such claim, action or proceeding, whether or not well-founded, and indemnify him
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and his property against any damages or loss resulting therefrom, including, but not
limited to costs of court and actual attorney's fees incurred by Husband in connection
therewith.
M. Warranty as to Future Obligations. Husband and Wife each
represents and warrants to the other that he or she will not at any time in the future
incur or contract any debt, charge or liability for which the other, the other's legal
representatives, property or estate may be responsible. From the date of execution of
this Agreement, each party shall use only those credit cards and accounts for which
that party is individually liable and the parties agree to cooperate inclosing any
remaining accounts which provide for joint liability. Each party hereby agrees to
indemnify, save and hold the other and his or her property harmless from any liability,
loss, cost or expense whatsoever, including actual attorneys fees, incurred in the event
of breach hereof.
6. SUPPORT, ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, SPOUSAl
SUPPORT. Except as provided below, Husband and Wife hereby expressly waive,
discharge and release any and all rights and claims which he or she may have now or
hereafter by reason of the parties' marriage to alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal
support and/or maintenance or other like benefits resulting from the parties' status as
husband and wife. Except as provided herein, the parties further release and waive any
rights they may have to seek modification of the terms of this paragraph in a court of
law or equity, it being understood that the foregoing constitutes a final determination for
all time of either party's obligation to contribute to the support and maintenance of the
other.
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7. WAIVER OF INHERITANCE P. IG_~HT_S. Unless otherwise specifically
provided in this Agreement, as of the execution date of this Agreement, Husband and
Wife each waives all rights of inheritance in the estate of the other, any right to elect to
take against the will or any trust of the other or in which the other has an interest, and
each of the parties waives any additional rights which said party has or may have by
reason of their marriage, except the rights saved or created by the terms of this
Agreement. This waiver shall be construed generally and shall include, but not be
limited to, a waiver of all rights provided under the laws of Pennsylvania, or any other
jurisdiction.
8. WAIVER OF BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIO~NN. Unless otherwise
specifically set forth in this Agreement, each party hereto specifically waives any and all
beneficiary rights and any and all lights as a surviving spouse in and to any asset,
benefit or like program carrying a beneficiary designation which belongs to the other
party under the terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, pensions and
retirement plans of any sort or nature, deferred compensation plans, life insurance
policies, annuities, stock accounts, bank accounts, final pay checks or any other post-
death distribution scheme, and each party expressly states that it is his and her
intention to revoke by the terms of this Agreement any beneficiary designations
naming the other which are in effect as of the date of execution of this Agreement. If
and in the event the other party continues to be named as beneficiary and no alternate
beneficiary is otherwise designated, the beneficiary shall be deemed to be the estate of
the deceased party.
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9. RELEASE OF CLAIMS.
(a) Wife and Husband acknowledge and agree that the property
dispositions provided for herein constitute an equitable distribution of their assets and
liabilities pursuant to §3502 of the Divome Code, and Wife and Husband hereby waive
any right to division of their property except as provided for in this Agreement.
Furthermore, except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, each of the parties
hereby specifically waives, releases, renounces and forever abandons any claim, right,
title or interest whatsoever he or she may have in property transferred to the other party
9ursuant to this Agreement or identified in this Agreement as belonging to the other
party, and each party agrees never to assert any claim to said property or proceeds in
the future. However, neither party is released or discharged from any obligation under
this Agreement or any instrument or document executed pursuant to this Agreement.
Husband and Wife shall hereafter own and enjoy independently of any claim or right
of the other, all items of personal property, tangible or intangible, acquired by him or her
from the execution date of this Agreement with full power in him or her to dispose of the
same fully and effectively for all purposes.
(b) Each party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and
forever discharges the other and the estate of the other for all purposes from any and
all rights and obligations which either party may have or at any time hereafter has for
past, present or future support or maintenance, alimony pendente lite, alimony,
equitable distribution, counsel fees, costs, expenses, and any other right or obligation,
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economic or otherwise, whether arising out of the marital relationship or otherwise,
including all rights and benefits under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, its
supplements and amendments, as well as under any other law of any other jurisdiction,
except and only except all rights and obligations arising under this Agreement or for the
breach of any of its provisions. Neither party shall have any obligation to the other not
expressly set forth herein.
(c) Except as set forth in this Agreement, each party hereby absolutely
and unconditionally releases and forever discharges the other and his or her heirs,
executors, administrators, assigns, property and estate from any and all rights, claims,
demands or obligations arising out of or by virtue of the marital relationship of the
3arties whether now existing or hereafter arising. The above release shall be effective
regardless of whether such claims arise out of any former or future acts, contracts,
engagements or liabilities of the other or by way of dower, courtesy, 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 a surviving spouse to participate in a
deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of Pennsylvania, any state,
commonwealth or territory of the United States, or any other country.
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(d) Except for the obligations of the parties contained in this
Agreement and such rights as are expressly reserved herein, each party gives to the
other by the execution of this Agreement an absolute and unconditional release and
discharge from all causes of action, claims, rights or demands whatsoever in law or in
equity, which either ,party ever had or now has against the other.
10. MODIFICATION. No modification, rescission, or amendment to this
Agreement shall be effective unless in writing signed by each of the parties hereto.
11. SEYERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be void, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions
hereof shall nevertheless survive and continue in full force and effect without being
impaired or invalidated in any way.
12. BREACH. If either party hereto breaches any provision hereof, 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. The non-
breaching party shall be entitled to recover from the breaching party all costs, expenses
and legal fees actually incurred in the enforcement of the rights of the non-breaching
party.
13. WAIVER OF BREACH. The waiver by one party of any breach of this
Agreement by the other party will not be deemed a waiver of any other breach or any
provision of this Agreement.
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14. APPLICABLE LAW. All acts contemplated by this Agreement shall be
construed and enfomed under the substantive laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania(without regard to the conflict of law rules applicable in Pennsylvania) in
effect as of the date of execution of this Agreement.
15. EFFECT OF RECONCILIATIO~NN COHABiTATiON OR DIVORCE. This
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shaJ~ not be abrogated even if the
parties effect a reconciliation, cohabit as husband and wife or attempt to effect a
reconciliation. This Agreement also shall continue in full force and effect in the event of
the parties' divorce. There shall be no modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof
unless the parties in writing execute a statement declaring this Agreement or any term
of this Agreement to be null and Void.
16. AGREEMENT BINDING ON PARTIES AND HEIRS. This Agreement
shall bind the Parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal
representatives, assigns, and successors in any interest of the parties.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. Each party acknowledges that he or she has
carefully read this Agreement; that he or she has discussed its provisions with an
attorney of his or her own choice, and has executed it voluntarily and in reliance upon
his or her own attorney, and that this instrument expresses the entire agreement
between the Parties concerning the subjects it purports to cover and supersedes any
and all prior agreements between the Parties. This Agreement should be interpreted
fairly and simply, and not strictly for or against either of the parties.
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18. .MUTUAL COOPERATION. Each party shall, on demand, execute and
deliver to the other any deeds, bills of sale, assignments, consents to change of
beneficiary designations, tax returns, and other documents, and shall do or cause to be
done every other actor thing that may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the
provisions and purposes of this Agreement. If either party unreasonably fails on
demand to comply with these provisions, that party shall pay to the other party all
attorney's fees, costs, and other expenses actually incurred asa result of such failure.
19. AGREEMENT NOT TO BE MERGED. This Agreement may be
incorporated into a decree of divorce for purposes of enforcement only, but otherwise
shall not be merged into said decree. The parties shall have the right to enforce this
Agreement under the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended, and in addition, shall retain
any remedies in law or in equity under this Agreement as an independent contract.
Such remedies in law or equity are specifically not waived or released.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto set their hands and seals on the
dates of their acknowledgments.
Michael Scherer, Esq. Peter L. Frederick
Thomas Diehl, Esq.
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MYRA L. FREDERICK,
Plaintiff
PETER L. FREDERICK,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2002-1569 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION ~ LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
2002· 1. A complaint in divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on April 2,
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the Decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4909 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities·
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER §3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry ora Final Decree in Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses ifI 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 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
falsification to authorities, to the penalties of 18 P_a.C.S. § 4909 relating to unsworn
Date: /,~,.~__-~.~_ ~ ~~~
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MYRA L. FREDERICK,
Plaintiff
V.
PETER L. FREDERICK,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-1569 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
P__~ECIPE TO TRANSMI~T REC~OR~
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of
a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the
divorce code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Defendant signed an
Acceptance Of Service form on April 11, 2002.
3. (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).)
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required under Section 3301(c)
of the divorce code: by the plaintiff
by the defendant June 23 2003
December 22 2003 -'
(b) (1) Date of execution of the plaintiff's affidavit required by Section 3301(d)
of the divorce code N/A
~ (2) Date of service of the plaintiffs affidavit upon the defendant
N/A
4. Related claims pending~ N~OONE
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:
(b) Date plaintiff's waiver of notice Section 3301(c) divorce was filed
with the Prothonotary: Jul 7 2003 in
Date defendant's waiver of notice in Section 3301 (c) divorce was filed
with the Prothonotary: December 23 2003
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant, Peter L.
Frederick
INTHE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~~~ PENNA,
Myra L. Frederick,
Plaintiff
VERSUS
Peter L. Frederick,
Defendant
N O. 2002-1569 CIVIL
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
DECREED THAT
MYRA L. FREDERICK
AND PETER L. FREDERICK
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONy.
IT IS ORDERED AND
-, PLAINTIFF,
DEFENDANT,
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECO~TiON FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
THE PARTIES MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 20, 2003
IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AS A FINAL ORDER OF COURT.
BYTHE
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