HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-5379ANNEMARIE L. MCKENZIE,
Plaintiff
ROBERT E. MCKENZIE, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 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, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available
in the Office of the Prothonotary at:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE~ I 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
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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
TELEPHONE: (717) 249-3166
ANNEMARIE L. MCKENZIE,
Plaintiff
ROBERT E. MCKENZIE, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - I~AW
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICIA
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demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene que tomar accion pronto. Sea
avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y un decreto en divorcio o
anulacion puede set entrado contract used pot la corte. Una orden contra useted tambien
puede ser entrada por calquier queja o alivio que is pedido en la peticion de demanda.
Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes para usted,
inclusivamente custodia o derecho a visitar sus hijos.
Quando el fundamente para el divorcie es indignidades o el ropimiento del
matrimonio, usted puede pedir aconsejo sobre su matrimonio. Una lista de consijeros es
disponible en la oficina del Protonotario en el:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1 COURTHOUSE SQUARE,
CARLISLE~ PENNSYLVANIA 17013.
Si usted no archiva en la corte enforma escrita su demanda para assistencia de
divorcio, division de propiedad, honorarios o costas para su abogado antes que la corte
entre una orden en divorcio o anulacion, usted puede perder su derecho a damandar
cualquiera de esto.
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estcrita abajo para averiguar donde se puede consequir asistencia legal.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE: (717)249-3166
ANNEMARIE L. MCKENZIE,
Plaintiff
ROBERT E. MCKENZIE, JR.,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - L,~W
:
: IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301 (C) OR 3301{D) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW COMES the above named Plaintiff by her attorney, Gary L.
Rothschild, Esquire, and seeks to obtain a decree in Divorce from the above named
Defendant, upon the grounds hereinafter more fully set forth:
1. Plaintiff is Annemarie L. McKenzie who currently resides at 944 Eppley Road,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055, having so resided since 1998.
2. Defendant is Robert E. McKenzie, Jr. who currently resides at 333 Mulberry
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055, having so resided since
August 31, 2001.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have both been bona fide residents in the
Commonwealth for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this
Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on November 7, 1995 in Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania.
5. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that she may
have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
6. There have been no prior actions ofdivome or for annulment between the
parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United States or
any of its allies.
9. The Plaintiffand Defendant are both citizens of the United States.
10. Plaintiffavers that there is one minor child of the parties.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to enter a Decree in Divorce
from the bonds of matrimony.
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11. Paragraphs one (1) through ten (10) are incorporated herein by reference as if
fully set forth.
12. Plaintiff states that the Plaintiff and Defendant possess various items of both
real and personal marital property which are subject to equitable distribution by the court.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:
(a) Equitably distribute all real and personal property owned by the parties;
(b) For such further relief as the Court may deem equitable and just.
Date:
By:
Respectfully submitted
Gar~ I~. Rothschild, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 62041
3211 North From Street, Suite 303
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 221-8330
Attorney for Plaintiff
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 unswom falsification to authorities.
Date
Annemarie L. McKenzie ~
T~e LAW OFFICES OF
GARY L. ROTHSCHILD
2215 FOREST HILLS DRIVE, SUITE 35, NORTHWOOD OFFICE CENTER
HARRISBURG PA 17112
ANNEMARIE L. MCKENZIE,
Plaintiff
ROBERT E. MCKENZIE, JR.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-5379 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Gary L. Rothschild, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, depose and say
that I served a copy of the Divorce Complaim, in the above-captioned matter, by
depositing it in the United States mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
Mr. Robert E. McKenzie, Jr.
333 Mulberry Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17055
The return receipt card is attached hereto as evidence of service.
Date: ! By:
G~ary~. Rothschild, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 62041
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Northwood Office Center
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-3510
Attorney for Plaintiff
Sworn and Subscribed to
Before me this ,4q-~ day
of October, 2001.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
ANNEMARIE L. MCKENZIE,
Plaintiff
ROBERT E. MCKENZIE, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COLTNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 01-5379 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN DIVORCE
I Compt~e Iterm~ 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
· Attach thl~ card to tffe back of the malll~ece,
or on the front If space pem~its.
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PS Form 3811, July !.
SERVICE OF DIVORCE COMPLAINT
THE LAW OFFICES OF
OARY L. ROTHSCHILD
2215 FOREST HILLS Dmv~, SU~RTHWOOD OmcE CENTER
HARRISBURG, PA 17112
ANNEMARIE L. MCKENZIE,
Plaintiff
Mo
ROBERT E. MCKENZIE, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 01-5379 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW COUNTS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw Count II of Plaintiff's Complaint in Divorce.
Dated: tz/2b/o/ By:
Respectfully Submitted,
Sup. Ct. I.D. No. 62041
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-3510
Attorney for Plaintiff
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GARY L. ROTHSCHILD
2215 Fog~r HILLS DRIVE, SUITE 35, NORTHWOOD OFFICE CENTER
_~_,?a_~qURO PA 17112
ANNEMARIE L. MCKENZIE,
Plaintiff
Vo
ROBERT E. MCKENZIE, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 01-5379 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE INDICATING SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS OF PARTIES
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
The Social Security number of the Plaintiff, Annemarie L. McKenzie, is 191-46-1596.
The Social Security number of the Defendant, Robert E. McKenzie, Jr., is 004-54-7837.
Dated: tqgb//a/ By:
Respectfully Submitted,
Gary,~,. l~othschild, Esquire
Sup. Ct. I.D. No. 62041
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-3510
Attorney for Plaintiff
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MATRIMONIAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ENNc~L¢,NiA
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 13 day of~001' by and between
ANNEMARIE L. MCKENZIE, hereinafter referred to as "Wife" and ROBERT E.
MCKENZIE, hereinafter referred to "Husband".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto, being Husband and Wife were lawfully married
on November 7, 1995 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, there is one minor child of the parties, Maxwell S. McKenzie, born
May 10, 1997; and
WHEREAS, Wife has commenced an action in divorce in the Court of Common
Pleas of Cumberland County, docketed to No. 01-5379 (hereinafter referred to as the
"Divorce Action") on September 14, 2001; and
WHEREAS, diverse and unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have
arisen between the parties and it is the intention of Husband and Wife to live separate and
apart for the rest of their natural lives, and the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully
and finally their respective financial and property rights and obligations as between each
other including, without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters between
them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property;
the settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future support,
alimony and/or maintenance of each other; and in general, the settling of any and all
claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estate.
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,
Husband and Wife, each intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as
follows:
!, INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE
The recitals set forth in the Preamble of this Agreement are incorporated herein
and made a part hereof as if fully set forth in the body of the Agreement.
2. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS
This Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the right of Husband and
Wife to an absolute divorce on legal 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. Each party shall execute an "Affidavit of Consent" and "Waiver of
Notice of Intention To Request Entry of a Divorce Decree" upon the expiration of the
mandatory ninety (90) day waiting period.
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.
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 and specifically referenced in
the Divorce Decree.
5. NON-MERGER
It is the parties' intent that this Agreement does not and will 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 pendent lite, counsel fees and costs as set forth in the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code or other similar statutes now in effect and as amended or hereinafter
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, documents and/or any other thing or provided
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. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The parties confirm that each has relied on the accuracy of the financial disclosure
of the other, as an inducement to the execution of this Agreement.
9_.. 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
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 proceeding. The foregoing provision 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.
J.O. DIVISION OF BANK ACCOUNTS,
The parties acknowledge that they have divided their marital bank/credit union
accounts to their satisfaction and that any bank/credit union accounts held solely in
individual names shall become the sole and separate property of the party in whose name
it is registered. Each party does hereby specifically waive, release, renounce and forever
abandon whatever right, title, interest or claim he/she may have in the other party's
respective accounts.
kl. AUTOMOBILES.
A. .Division of Automobiles. The parties acknowledge that they are
the owners of two (2) automobiles and agree to the following division of the
automobiles:
(i) The 1996 Caravan shall become the sole and exclusive property of
Wife. There is currently no outstanding liability associated with
this vehicle, however, the vehicle has been pledged as collateral on
a home equity loan which Wife shall be responsible for as
indicated in this agreement.
(ii) The Taurus automobile shall become the sole and exclusive
property of Husband. Husband shall be responsible for any
outstanding liabilities associated with this vehicle. Husband has
recently traded-in or sold the Expedition automobile in order to
purchase the Taurus. Husband hereby indicates that he knows of
no outstanding liabilities associated with the Expedition and agrees
to be liable for any such liabilities if any such liability is
subsequently determined to exist.
B..Transfer of Ownership. The parties agree to execute the titles or
assignments of lease agreernents to the aforesaid vehicles, if appropriate, to
effectuate the transfer as herein provided on the date of execution of this
Agreement and said executed title/assignments shall be delivered to the proper
party on the distribution date. For the purposes of this Paragraph the term "title"
shall be deemed to include a "Limited Power of Attorney if the title or lease
property of Husband. ttusband shall be responsible for any
outstanding liabilities associated with this vehicle. Husband has
recently traded-in or sold the Expedition automobile in order to
purchase the Taurus. Husband hereby indicates that he knows of
no outstanding liabilities associated with the Expedition and agrees
to be liable for any such liabilities if any such liability is
subsequently determined to exist.
B. Transfer of Ownership. The parties agree to execute the titles or
assignments of lease agreements to the aforesaid vehicles, if appropriate, to
effectuate the transfer as herein provided on the date of execution of this
Agreement and said executed title/assignments shall be delivered to the proper
party on the distribution date. For the purposes of this Paragraph the term "title"
shall be deemed to include a "Limited Power of Attorney if the title or lease
The parties hereto mutually agree that they have divided all furniture, household
furnishings, appliances and other household personal property between them in a manner
agreeable to both parties. The parties also mutually agree that, except as set forth in this
agreement, each party shall from and after the date of this Agreement be the sole and
separate owner of all tangible personal property in his or her possession.
13. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Currently Husband and Wife both have Employee Benefit Plans or retirement
plans through their respective employment as police officers with the City of Harrisburg.
Additionally, Wife has a Tax Deferred Savings Plan with the City of Harrisburg which
has an approximate value of $12,000.00. Except as may otherwise be 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, ESOPP, Tax
Deferred Savings Plan and/or any other employee benefit plan (collectively referred to as
"Employee Benefit Plans") of the other party and hereafter said Employee Benefit Plans
shall become the sole and separate property of the party named in the Employee Benefit
Plans or through whose employment said Employee Benefit Plans are carried.
14. REAL PROPERTY
.Marital Residence, The parties acknowledge that they own real estate known as
944 Eppley Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter
referred to as the "Marital Residence'~) which was acquired during the marriage. The
parties agree that the marital residence shall be transferred into Wife's name alone
simultaneously with the signing of this agreement. The marital residence is subject to a
mortgage with GMAC Mortgage Company, which currently has of an outstanding
balance of approximately $167,000.00. The marital residence is also subject to a second
mortgage or equity loan with Commerce Bank, which currently has an outstanding
balance of approximately $14,000.00. Wife agrees to indemnify, protect and save
Husband harmless from said mortgages and home equity loan and all future
encumbrances. Husband does specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon
whatever right, title and interest he may have in the marital residence which shall become
the sole and separate property of Wife. The parties acknowledge that they know of no
mortgages, liens, encumbrances or other indebtedness to which the residence is subject
to, except those mortgages, liens, encumbrances or other indebtedness set forth in this
Paragraph.
15. MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTY
All marital property not otherwise mentioned in this Agreement shall be hereafter
owned by the party to whom the property is titled; and if untitled, by the party in
possession. This Agreement shall constitute a sufficient Bill Of Sale to evidence the
transfer of any and all rights in such property from each party to the other.
16. DEBTS/POTENTIAL LIABILITIES
The parties acknowledge that, in addition to the debts listed in paragraph 14
above, they have the following joint debts and individual debts as set forth herein:
A. Joint Debts-None.
B. Wife's Individual Debts-VISA Credit Card, with an approximate outstanding
balance of $8,000.00.
C. Husband's Individual Debts
(i)
Sears Credit Card, with an approximate outstanding balance of
$ 6,000.00
(ii)
J. C. Penney Department Store debt with an approximate outstanding
balance of $ 750.00.
Wife hereby agrees that she shall assume full liability for the above-referenced
debt, set forth in paragraph 16 B., and shall indemnify and hold Husband harmless for
any and all liability arising from said debt.
Husband hereby agrees that he shall assume full liability for the above-referenced
debts, set forth in paragraphs 16 C.(i) through C.(ii), and shall indemnify and hold Wife
harmless for any and all liability arising t¥om said debts.
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
become(s) due, and to indemnify and hold the other party and his or her property
harmless for any and all such debts, obligations and liabilities. From the date of the
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 not use any credit card or
other debt instrument for which the parties have joint liability or any potential liability.
The parties agree to cooperate in closing any remaining accounts which provide for joint
liability.
17. CHILD SUPPORT
The parties agree that Husband shall pay Wife the sum of $300.00 per month,
effective October 1, 2001, as child support for the parties' minor child, Maxwell S.
McKenzie. Husband shall continue to maintain the child on his health insurance
coverage. The parties agree to equally divide any unreimbursed medical expenses.
These child support payments shall be made directly to Wife. In the event
Husband faits to make two (2) consecutive support payments, this Agreement shall be
filed with the county Domestic Relations Office for administration.
Both parties reserve the right to have their matter heard by the Domestic Relations
Office in the future.
18. LEGAL FEES, COSTS AND EXP.ENSES
Wife acknowledges that she has been represented by Gary L. Rothschild, Esquire
and Husband acknowledges that he has not been represented by an attorney relative to
this Agreement and the above referenced divorce action, although advised to hire his own
attorney. The parties acknowledge and agree that each shall be responsible for the
payment of any fees owed to their respective attorney. Husband and Wife do hereby
waive, release and give up any rights which they may have against the other for payment
of counsel fees. The parties acknowledge and agree that each shall be responsible for the
payment of any and all costs and expenses incurred by that party. Except as stated herein
to the contrary Husband and Wife do hereby waive, release and give up any rights which
they may have against the other for payment of costs and expenses.
1_9. OTHER WRITINGS
Each of the parties hereto agree to execute any and all documents, deeds, bills of
sale or other writings necessary to carry out the intent and language of this Agreement.
20. DISCLOSURE AND WAIVER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHT:;
Each party understands that he or she had the right to obtain from the other party a
complete inventory or list of all of the property that either or both parties owned at the
time of separation and at the time and/or owned at this time and that each party had 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.
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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 exemised by either
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.
13. 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 divide and 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 support, spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente
lite (temporary alimony), equitable distribution, custody, visitation,
counsel fees, costs and expenses.
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21. FURTHER DEBT
Wife agrees that she shall not contract or incur any debt or liability for which
Husband or his property or estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save
Husband harmless from any and all claims or demands made against Husband by reason
of debts or obligations incurred by Wife.
22. FURTHER DEBT
Husband agrees that he shall not contract or incur any debt or liability for which
Wife or her property or estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save Wife
harmless from any and all claims or demands made against Wife by reason of debts or
obligations incurred by Husband.
23. MUTUAL RELEASE
Except as otherwise provided herein and so long as this Agreement is not
modified or canceled by subsequent Agreement, the parties hereby release and discharge
absolutely and forever each other from any and all rights, claims and demands, past,
present and future, including, but not limited to the following: spousal support, alimony,
alimony pendente lite, division of property, claims or rights of dower and right to live in
the marital home, right to act as executor or administrator of the other's estate, rights as
devisee or legatee in the Last Will and Testament of the other, any claim or right as
beneficiary in any life insurance policy of the other and any claim or right in the
distributive share or intestate share of the other parties' estate.
24. TAX ON PROPERTY DIVISION.
The parties hereby agree and express their intent that any transfers of property
pursuant to this Agreement shall be within the scope and applicability of the Deficit
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Reduction Act of 1984 or other similar tax acts (hereinafter the "Act"), specifically, the
provisions of the said Act pertaining to transfers of property between spouses or former
spouses. The parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other documents
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 transfers and subject to the
carry-over basis provision of said Act. As to transfers to which the Act may not or does
not apply, Husband shall be solely responsible for any and all taxes that may be assessed
or become due from Husband, and Wife shall be solely responsible for any and all taxes
that may be assessed or become due from Wife as a result of or arising from this
Agreement.
25. TAX RETURNS
Heretofore the parties have filed joint income tax returns, including federal, state
and local 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
party, each agrees to 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 atbresaid tax returns.
26. 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, if not already pending,
both parties relinquish the right to divide said property in any manner not consistent with
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the terms set forth herein. It is further the intent, understanding and agreement of the
parties that this Agreement is a full, final, complete and equitable property division.
27. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties, and
there are no covenants, conditions, representations or agreements, oral or written, of any
nature whatsoever, other than those contained herein.
28. LEGALLY BINDING
It is the intent of the parties hereto to be legally bound hereby and this Agreement
shall bind the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators and
assigns.
29. FULL DISCLOSURE
Each party asserts that she or he has made a full and complete disclosure of all the
real, personal and all other property or assets of whatsoever nature and wheresoever
located belonging in any way to each of them, of all debts and encumbrances incurred in
any manner whatsoever by each of them, of all sources and amounts of income received
or receivable by each of them, and of every other fact relating in any way to the subject
matter of this Agreement. These disclosures are part of the consideration made by each
party for entering into this Agreement.
_30. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS
Husband hereby acknowledges and warrants that his Social Security number is
004-54-7837. Wife hereby acknowledges and warrants that her Social Security number is
191-46-1596.
3_1. BREACH AND COSTS T.O ENFORCE
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In the event that either party defaults in the performance of any duties or
obligations required by the terms of this Agreement and either extra-judicial or judicial
proceedings are commenced to enforce such duty or obligation, then the party found to be
in default shall be liable for all expenses of curing the default, including, but not limited
to reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs and expenses.
32. BANKRUPTCY
In the event that either party hereafter obtains a discharge in bankruptcy whereby
debts that are herein assumed by that party would then become the sole liability of the
non-discharged party, or where one party would be discharged of his or her obligation to
the non-discharged party under any provision regarding equitable distribution of marital
property, then this agreement may be modified by a court of competent jurisdiction in
order to effect a net distribution of assets and assumption of liabilities as intended by this
agreement.
33. AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO VOLUNTARILY AND AGREEMENT
.CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD
Each party to this Agreement acknowledges and declares that he or she
respectively:
A. Has carefully read each paragraph and each provision of this
Agreement;
B. Has given careful and mature thought to the making of this
Agreement;
C. Is fully and completely informed as to the facts relating to the subject
matter of this Agreement, including the parties' assets and liabilities;
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D. Wife has reviewed this Agreement with her counsel and has received
guidance as to her rights and obligations under this agreement;
E. Husband has elected not have counsel represent him, although advised
to do so, and has not received guidance as to his rights and obligations
under this Agreement, although advised to do so;
F. Enters into this Agreement voluntarily after receiving the advice of
independent counsel or has elected not to obtain advice of independent
counsel; and
G. Fully and completely understands each provision of this Agreement,
both as to the subject matter and legal effect.
3_4. AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION
This Agreement may only be amended or modified by a written instrument signed
by both parties.
3~5. 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 or duties under this Agreement or any
one or more of the paragraphs of this Agreement, with the exception of the satisfaction of
any conditions precedent, shall in no wa3, void or alter the remaining obligations or duties
of the parties.
36. LAW APPLICABLE
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This Agreement shall be governed, construed and enforced under the statutes and
case law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
37. HEADINGS NOT PART OF_AGREEMENT
Any headings preceding the text of the paragraphs and subparagraphs herein 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the
day and year first written above.
· ~itr~ss
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
: SS
COUNTY OF :
On this, the. /3rJ day of/4~vcmbec- __ 2001, before me, a Notary
Public in and for the State and County aforesaid, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared ANNEMARIE L. MCKENZIE, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be
the person described in the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
~,~Ix~/__~.~,,J2.. _ (SEAL)
Notary Public
I N0xAa mu. I
I MINDY $, ~, Noi¥ ~
I (:~y of Har~isl~g, DIuphln C. ounty
COMMONWEALTH OF YEN~SYL, a~a : "-
COUNTY OF : SS
On this, the 2 nd day of gVo t,,er~ 6¢r 2001, before me, a Notary
Public in and for the State and County aforesaid, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared ROBERT E. MCKENZIE, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person described in the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
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hereunto set my hand and official seal.
(SEAL)
ANNEMARIE L. MCKENZIE,
Plaintiff
Vo
ROBERT E. MCKENZIE, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 01-5379 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
· IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Gary L. Rothschild, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, depose and say
that I served a copy of the Divorce Complaint, in the above-captioned matter, by
depositing it in the United States mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
Mr. Robert E. McKenzie, Jr.
333 Mulberry Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17055
The return receipt card is attached hereto as evidence of service.
Date:
ary Rothschild, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 62041
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Northwood Office Center
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-3510
Attorney for Plaintiff
Sworn and Subscribed to
Before me this ,4~-a- _ day
of October, 200-1.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
ANNEMARIE L. MCKENZIE,
Plaintiff
ROBERT E. MCKENZIE, JR.,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND
: COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01-5379 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN DIVORCE
/ .'7'o$5-
1~8~:°rm3811'Ju~'l-909 .: Dom~F~tur.~:~,~t .
102595-00.1~,~,
SERVICE OF DIVORCE COMPLAINT
ANNEMARIE L. McKENZIE,
Plaintiff
ROBERT E. MCKENZ1E, JR.,
Defendant
: 1N THE cOURT OF coMMON pLEAS
. CUMBERLAND coUNTY, pENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01-5379 CIVIL TERM
· CIVIL ACTION ' LAW
:
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF coNSENT-
A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(C) of the Divorce Code was filed on
Date:
September 14, 2001.
is irretrievably broken and ninety
2. The marriage of plaintiff and Defendant
(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. § 4904 relating
to unswom falsification to authorities.
ANNEMARIE L. MCKENZIE,
Plaintiff
Vo
ROBERT E. MCKENZIE, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 01-5379 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(C) of the Divorce Code was filed on
September 14, 2001.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree 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. § 4904 relating
to unsworu falsification to authorities.
ANNEMARIE L. MCKENZIE,
Plaintiff
ROBERT E. MCKENZIE, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 01-5379 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN DIVORCE
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 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 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 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.
e L. McKenzie, Plaintiff
C~ c~ C~
ANNEMARIE L. MCKENZIE,
Plaintiff
Vo
ROBERT E. MCKENZIE, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 01-5379 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN DIVORCE
o
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER § 3301 ~C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I consent to thc entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
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.
l~o~ert E. MCKenzie, Jr.,~e~'~dan
THE LAW OFFICES OF
GARY'L. ROTHSCHILD
2215 FOREST HILLS DRIVE, SUITE 35, NORT~q-~OOi) OmcE CENTER
H~mRISBURG, PA 17112
ANNEMARIE L. MCKENZIE,
Plaintiff
ROBERT E. MCKENZIE, JR.,
Defendant
: 1N THE,COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 01-5379 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for
entry of a Divorce Decree:
1. Ground for Divorce: 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Certified mail, restricted delivery
on September 19, 2001 and regular mail on September 19, 2001.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301 (c) of the
Divorce Code: By Plaintiff 12/21/01 ; By Defendant 12/20/01.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: 12/26/01;
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301 (c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: 12/26/01.
Dated: 1¢26~/
G~-yoL R~)thschild, Esquire
Sup. Ct. I.D. No. 62041
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-3510
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
(DF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~~~ PENNA.
ANNEMARIE L. MCKENZIE,
Plaintiff
VErsus
ROBERT E. MCKENZIEo JR.. .
Defendant
NO. 01-5379 CIVIL TERM
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, 2:)~...,/,,-./- 2. --~'
DECREED THAT ANNEMARIE L. MCKENZIE
AND ROBERT E. MCKENZIEt JR.
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 RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
Further, the Matrimonial Settlement Agreement executed by
decree. The parties are ordered to comply with the terms
of said Agreement.
BY The COURT:
PROTHONOTARY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PENNSYLVANIA
~, ~laintiff
VS.
Defender :
File No.
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO RESUME PRIOR SURNAME
Notice is hereby given that the Plaintiff/Defendant in the
above matter, having been granted a Final Decree in Divorce on the
~ day of ~'~. ¢o ~..~_~.,..-.--- , hereby elects to resume the
prior surname of ~ ~_%_~.o__!~ LA ~. ~ ~%~ and gives
this written notice pursuant to the provisions of 54 P.S. ~ 704.
DATE:__ ~__~_~ ~
~-
~gn~tu~e off name~beiog,~esumed--
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
:
COUNTY OF CUMBER[,AND :
SS.
On the ~7,~/.,. da of -T--
p _j. - ~ .... Y ~Ja~o~, ~00~ , before me, a
Notary uo,lc, personally appeared the a~ove aff~ known to me to
be the person whose name is subscribed to the within document and
acknowledged that be/she executed the foregoing for the purpose
therein contained.
seal. In Witne.qs Whereof, I have hereunto set my band and official
NOTARIAL SEAL
JODY S, SMITH, NOTARY PUBLIC
Carlisle Boro, Cumberland County
-- ~NO ~:'a~cY Public