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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-2709 JASON A. STOUFFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW ERIN L. ASBURY, NO. 2006 -976? CIVIL TERM Defendant 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 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, Cumberland County Court House, 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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. Cumberland County Lawyers Referral Service Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C. SCOTT A. STEIN, ESQUIRE PA Supreme Court ID: 81738 3800 Market Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 591-1755 Attorney for Plaintiff JASON A. STOUFFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW ERIN L. ASBURY, NO. 2006 -.7 90 9 CIVIL TERM Defendant IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER § 3301(Cl AND 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE AND NOW, COMES, Plaintiff, Jason A. Stouffer, by and through Law Offices of Peter J. Russo, P.C., and seeks to obtain a Decree in Divorce from the above- named Defendant, upon the grounds hereinafter more fully set forth: 1. Plaintiff is Jason A. Stouffer, who currently resides at 8 Midland Rd Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania since March 2006. 2. Defendant is Erin L. Asbury, who currently resides at 142 E. Garden Avenue, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania since January 2005. 3. Plaintiff and Defendant have 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 September 20, 2003 at Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties. 6. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 7. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling. 8. Plaintiff is in the Armed Forces of the United States, in the current capacity of a recruiter for the United States Army. 9. Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Jason A. Stouffer, prays that a decree be entered in favor of the Plaintiff and against Defendant dissolving the marriage between the two parties. Respectfully submitted, Law Offices of Peter J. Russo, P.C. By: acv S ott A. Stein, squire 3800 Market Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 591-1755 Date: 5- S- 0 6 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. Date: 62 / Ai yi? A. Stouffer a 4 l o m ?Q JASON A. STOUFFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW ERIN L. ASBURY, : NO. 2006 - 2709 CIVIL TERM Defendant : IN DIVORCE ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE AND ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: I hereby accept service of the Complaint in Divorce and enter my appearance for defendant in the above-captioned matter. Date: 5-/17 I o2?66 David R. Getz, Esquire PAID No. 3433d' Wix, Wenger & Weidner, P.C. P.O. Box 845 508 N. 2nd Street Harrisburg, PA 17108-0845 717-234-4182 Attorney for Defendant ? C- ? n o ? r ,}????' .?_ D' -.C n1? _GrP; c T+ - ?- ?_.? CJ ^4 ' ro ? rC% . . ? rn _ , ? , ?? _ ? ? =? ? -4 LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C. BY: Peter J. Russo, Esquire PA Supreme Court ID: 72897 5006 E. Trindle Road, Suite 100 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (717) 591-1755 Attorneys for Plaintiff JASON A. STOUFFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW ERIN L. ASBURY, NO. 2006 - 2709 CIVIL TERM Defendant IN DIVORCE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF DIVROCE DECREE TO: ERIN ASBURY Jason A. Stouffer, Plaintiff intends to file with the court the attached Praecipe to Transmit Record on or after April 30, 2008 requesting that a final decree in divorce be entered. LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff- Peter J. Russo, Esquire ID # 72897 Elizabeth J. Saylor, Esquire ID # 200139 5006 E. Trindle Road, Suite 100 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 PH: 717-591-1755 FX: 717-591-1756 Date: L-1 8 0 C FEW ` F"i Y m '"T7 y i : f , CD cry C.l'i 0 LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C. BY: Peter J. Russo, Esquire PA Supreme Court ID: 72897 5006 E. Trindle Road, Suite 100 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (717) 591-1755 Attorneys for Plaintiff JASON A. STOUFFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW ERIN L. ASBURY, NO. 2006 - 2709 CIVIL TERM Defendant IN DIVORCE NOTICE If you wish to deny any of the statements set forth in this affidavit, you must file a counter-affidavit within twenty days after this affidavit has been served on you or the statements will be admitted. AFFIDAVIDIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. The parties to this action separated on April 7, 2006 and have continued to live separate and apart for a period of at least two years. 2. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 3. 1 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 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 unsworm falsification to authorities. Date: LI Cl 5_ Jas A. Stouffer tP S cg= =ate d ea-•+ SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is hereby made and entered into thine of Aa? I- - , 2008, by and between JASON A. STOUFFER, hereinafter "Husband," and ERIN L. ASBURY, hereinafter "Wife." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Parties hereto are Husband and Wife, having been married on September 20, 2003; and WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the parties as a result of which they separated on March 15, 2006 and now live separate and apart from one another, and are desirous, therefore, of entering into an Agreement which will distribute their marital property in a manner which is considered to be an equitable division of all joint property, and will provide for the mutual responsibilities and rights growing out of the marriage relationship; and WHEREAS, there has been a complete disclosure of the earnings and property of each party, and each understands his/her rights under the Divorce Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto, after being properly advised by their respective counsel, Husband by his attorney, Scott A. Stein, Esquire and Peter J. Russo, Esquire and Wife by her attorney, David R. Getz, Esquire have come to the agreement, which follows: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the following covenants and promises mutually made and mutually to be kept, the parties heretofore, intending to be legally bound, covenant, promise and agree as follows: 1. Separation. It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to live separate and apart from the other party at such place that he or she may from time to time choose or deem fit. The foregoing provision shall not be taken as an admission on the part of either party of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the causes leading to their living apart. 2. Interference. Each party shall be free from interference, authority and contact by the other, as fully as if he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other nor attempt to endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other, nor in any way, nor in any way harass or malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the other. 3. Wife's Debts. Wife represents and warrants to Husband that since the separation she has not and in the future she will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which Husband or his estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save Husband harmless from any and all claims or demands made against him by reason of debts or obligations incurred by her. 4. Husband's Debts. Husband represents and warrants to Wife that since the separation he has not and in the future he will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which Wife or her estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save Wife harmless from any and all claims or demands made against her by reason of debts or obligations incurred him. 5. Outstanding Joint Debts. The parties acknowledge and agree that they have no outstanding joint debts and obligations incurred prior to the signing of this Agreement except for a loan on Wife's 2002 Subaru Forester. All other joint debts have already been paid. In the event that either party contracted or incurred any debts other than those specifically set forth above, either before or after the date of separation, the party who incurred said debt shall be responsible for the payment thereof, regardless of the, name in which the account may have been charged, and such party shall indemnify, defend and hold the other party harmless from any claim or demand made against that party by reason of such debt. 6. Equitable Distribution of Marital Property. The parties have attempted to distribute their marital property in a manner which conforms to the criteria set forth in Section 3502 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code and taking into account the following considerations: the length of the marriage; the fact that it is the first marriage for Husband and Wife; the age, health, station, amount and sources of income, vocational skills, employability, estate, liabilities and needs of each of the parties; the contribution of each party to the education, training or increased earning power of the other party; the opportunity of each party for future acquisitions of capital assets and income; the sources of income of both parties, including but not limited to medical, retirement, insurance and other benefits; the contribution or dissipation of each party in the acquisition, preservation, depreciation or appreciation of the marital property, including the contribution of each spouse as a homemaker; the value of the property set apart to each party; the standard of living of the parties established during the marriage; the economic circumstances of each party at the time the division of property is to become effective; the Federal, State and local tax ramifications associated with each asset to be divided, distributed or assigned, which ramifications need not be immediate and certain; the expense of sale, transfer or liquidation associated with a particular asset, which expense need not be immediate or certain; and whether a party will be serving as the custodian of any dependent minor children. The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets, and the division is being effected without the introduction of outside funds or other property not constituting marital property. The division of property under this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of all marital rights of the parties. A. Personal Property. The parties hereto mutually agree that they have effected a satisfactory division of all furnishings and personalty, including but not limited to all furniture, furnishings, antiques, jewelry, rugs, carpets, household appliances and equipment, except as set forth herein. Wife agrees that Husband has been given sole possession and ownership of the .45 caliber handgun. With respect to all other personal property, each party shall from and after the date hereof be the sole and separate owner of all furnishings and personalty presently in his or her possession, and this Agreement shall have the effect of an assignment or bill of sale form each party to the other for such property as may be in the individual possession of each of the parties hereto. B. Cash Accounts, Stocks and Investments All marital cash, checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, investment accounts and other financial accounts have been divided to the mutual satisfaction of the parties. The parties agree that all monies each has received from said accounts shall be the sole and separate property of the receiving party, free of any right, title, claim or interest of the other. Each party hereby waives, relinquishes and releases any and all past, present and future right, title, claim and interest in and to the monies received by the other party form said accounts including any property acquired or exchanged for same. C. Real Estate. The parties' marital residence located at 142 East Garden Avenue, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania was rented by the parties. The lease has been terminated and all financial obligations to the landlord have been satisfied. At the time of separation, neither party had any ownership interest in real estate. D. Vehicles. Wife shall retain possession and ownership of the 2002 Subaru Forester presently in her possession. Husband hereby transfers all of his right, title and interest in said vehicle to Wife. Wife represents and warrants that said vehicle is encumbered by an interest free loan from her father and hereby agrees to assume all liability for and responsibility for satisfying said debt. Wife shall indemnify and hold Husband harmless from any and all liability, cost or expense, including actual attorney's fees made against Husband by reason of such debt Husband shall sign any title or other documents necessary to transfer ownership of said vehicle at any time, upon demand, and further shall indemnify Wife for any costs, including actual counsel fees, incurred by Wife to enforce this provision. Husband shall retain possession and ownership of a 1991 Jeep Wrangler presently in his possession. Wife hereby transfers all of her right, title and interest in said vehicle to Husband. Husband represents and warrants that all marital liens and encumbrances relative to said vehicle have been fully satisfied. Wife shall sign any title or other documents necessary to transfer ownership of said vehicle at any time, upon demand, and further shall indemnify Husband for any costs, including actual counsel fees, incurred by Husband to enforce this provision.' E. Life Insurance. The parties acknowledge and agree that each shall retain as his or her sole and separate property, any and all life insurance policies in his or her name, free of any right, title and interest of the other party. The parties hereby waive, relinquish and release any right he or she may. have to designate beneficiaries or to receive benefits or cash value from any policy of the other. F. Retirement Assets. Husband has a pension through military and a thrift savings plan. Wife has no retirement savings. Each party shall retain his or her interest in their respective retirement assets. The parties waive and release all right, claim, title and interest he or she may have, now or in the future, to receive any portion of the retirement assets of the other, including but not limited to any increase or addition to any such account during the course of the marriage. Each agrees to execute any and all documents which may be required to give full effect to this Paragraph. H. General Provisions. The parties hereto have divided between themselves, to their mutual satisfaction, all items of tangible and intangible property. Neither party shall make any claim to any such items of marital property, or of the separate property of either party, which are now in the possession and/or under the control of the other, or which property will be distributed in accordance with this Agreement. Should it become necessary, the parties each agree to sign, upon request, any titles or documents necessary to give effect to this paragraph. Property shall be deemed to be in the possession or under the control of a party if, in the case of tangible property, the ;item is physically in the possession or control of the party at the time of the signing of this Agreement and, in the case of intangible property, if any physical or written evidence of ownership, such as passbook, checkbook, policy or certificate of insurance or other similar writing is in the possession or control of the party. Husband and Wife shall each be deemed to be in the possession and control of their own individual pension or other employee benefit plans or retirement benefits of any nature to which either party may have a vested or contingent right or interest a the time of the signing of this . Agreement, and neither will make any claim against the other for any interest in such benefits, except as stated herein. From and after the date of the signing of this Agreement, both parties shall have the complete freedom of disposition as to their separate property and any property which is in their possession or control, pursuant to this Agreement, and may mortgage, sell, grant, convey, or otherwise encumber or dispose of such property, whether real or personal, whether such property was acquired before, during or after marriage, and neither Husband nor Wife need join in, consent to, or acknowledge any deed, mortgage, or other instrument of the other pertaining to such disposition of property. 7. Alimony. Both parties acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this Agreement providing for equitable distribution of property are fair, adequate and satisfactory to them, and are accepted by them in lieu of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of any claims or demands that either may now or hereafter have against the other for support, maintenance or alimony. Husband and Wife further voluntarily and intelligently waive and relinquish any right to seek from the other any payment for support or alimony, except as set forth herein.' Each party shall indemnify, defend and hold the other harmless against any future action for 'iher support or alimony modification or extension of same, brought by or on behalf of the other and the results of such action, such indemnity to include the actual counsel fees of the defendant in any such future action. 8. Alimonv Pendente Lite Counsel Fees and Expenses Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this Agreement providing for the equitable distribution of marital property of the parties are fair, adequate and satisfactory to them. Both parties shall accept the provisions set forth in this Agreement in lieu of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all claims and demands that either may now or hereafter have against the other for spousal support, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees or expenses, or any other provision for their support and maintenance before, during and after the commencement of any proceedings for divorce or annulment between the parties, except as set forth herein. Husband and. Wife agree that Husband shall continue to pay support in the amount of his BAH with Dependant which currently is set at $734.40 per month until the divorce pursuant to Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code is finalized. Additionally, each party shall indemnify, defend and hold the other harmless against any future action for spousal support, alimony pendent elite or counsel fees and costs, brought by or on behalf of the other, and the results of such action. Such indemnity shall include the actual counsel fees of the defendant in any such future action. Nothing contained herein shall preclude a party from obtaining counsel fees and costs in the event of, and stemming directly from a breach of this Agreement. 9. Medical Insurance. After the date that the divorce is finalized, each party shall provide, at his or her own expense, all medical, dental, vision and other health insurance he or she desires, and neither party shall be responsible for the cost of insurance or the uninsured expenses of the other. 10. Prior Tax Returns. The parties acknowledge that they have filed various joint income tax returns during the course of their marriage. In the event that any additional' taxes, penalties or interest are assessed as a result of any such joint return, the party guilty of fraud or intentional misrepresentation shall indemnify and save the other party harmless from such tax liability, penalties, interest, counsel fees, accountant's fees and costs. Barring fraud or intentional misrepresentation, the parties shall be equally responsible for and shall pay all such taxes, penalties, interest and expenses. Wife shall retain any prior refunds that she received and used to pay bills. 11. Divorce. A Complaint in Divorce has been filed to No. 2006-2709 in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and either party shall be free to proceed without further delay to secure a divorce pursuant to Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code upon the completion of having lived separate and apart for two years which the parties agree shall occur not sooner than March 21, 2008. 12. Time of Distribution. The assets and interests to be transferred under and pursuant to this Agreement shall be conveyed and transferred to the respective parties immediately upon the execution of this Agreement. All spousal support, alimony pendent lite and other such obligations, excluding alimony, shall terminate upon the entry of a final decree in divorce. The parties shall cooperate by executing whatever documents are necessary to effectuate a divorce under 3301(d) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, and this Agreement to cooperate shall be enforceable by an assumpsit action for specific performance. 01 13. Reconciliation. In the event of a reconciliation between the parties, this Agreement shall continue to remain in full force and effect absent a writing signed by the parties stating that this Agreement is null and void. 14. Release. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each party has released and discharged, and by this Agreement does for himself or herself, and his or her heirs, legal representatives, executors, administrators and assigns, release, indemnify (including actual legal fees) and discharge the other of and from all causes of action, claims, rights, or demands, whatsoever in law or equity, including equitable distribution, spousal support, alimony, counsel fees, alimony pendente lite, and expenses which either of the parties against the other ever had, now has, or may have in the future under Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as amended, or under any other statutory or common law, except any and all causes of action for divorce and all causes of action for breach of any provisions of this Agreement. Each party also waives his or her right to request marital counseling pursuant to Section 3302 of the Divorce Code. 15. Waivers of Claims Against Estates Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she may now have or hereafter acquire under the present or future laws of any jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship, including without limitation, dower, courtesy, statutory allowance, widow's allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and right to act as administrator or executor of the other's estate, and any right existing now or in the future under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as amended from time to time, and each will, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interests, rights and claims. Each further waives any right to inherit or receive property or act as the personal representative of the estate of the other by Will, Codicil, intestacy or designation of beneficiary, unless such Will, Codicil, or designation of beneficiary is dated subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement. Should a parry receive money, property or other benefits to which he or she is not entitled to pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, said money, property or other benefit shall be delivered to the Administrator/Administratrix or Executor/Executrix of the estate of the other immediately upon receipt 16. Rights on Execution. Immediately upon the execution of this Agreement, the rights of each party against the other, despite their continuing marital status, shall terminate and be as if they were never married. 17. Breach. If either parry hereto breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach, or to seek such other remedies or relief as may be available to him or her. In the event of breach of any of the terms of this Agreement, the nonbreaching party shall be paid, as part of any award or judgment against the breaching party, all costs, including actual counsel fees paid to his or her attorney. 18. Incorporation in Final Divorce. The terms of this Agreement shall be incorporated but shall not merge in the final divorce decree between the parties. Any Court having jurisdiction shall enforce the provisions of this Agreement as if it were a Court Order. This Agreement shall survive in its entirety, resolving the spousal support, alimony, eQluitable distribution and other interests and rights of the parties under and pursuant to thel Divorce Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and no court asked to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall in any way change the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement may be enforced independently of any support order, divorce decree or judgment and its terms shall take precedence over same, remaining the primary obligation of each party.- This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any change in the martial status of the parties. It is warranted, covenanted and represented by Husband and Wife, each to the other, that this Agreement is lawful and enforceable, and this warranty, covenant and representation is made for the specific purpose of including he parties to execute the Agreement. 19. Additional Instruments. Each of the parties shall from time to time, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party, any and all further instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement. 20. Separability. In case any provision of this Agreement should be held to be contrary to, or invalid under, the law of any country, state or other jurisdiction, such illegality and invalidity shall not in any way affect the other provisions hereof, all of which shall continue, nevertheless, in full force and effect, and each paragraph herein shall be deemed to be a separate and undisputed covenant and agreement. 21. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire, complete and exclusive understanding of the parties, and there are no representations, warranties, covenants and undertakings other than those expressly set forth herein. Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this Agreement with respect to the distribution and division of marital and separate property are fair, equitable and satisfactory to them, based on the length of their marriage and other relevant factors which have been taken into consideration by the parties. Both parties hereby accept the provisions of this Agreement with respect to the division of property in lieu of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all claims and demands that they may now have or hereafter have against the other for equitable distribution of their property by any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Section 3502(d) of the Divorce Code or any other laws. Husband and Wife each voluntarily and intelligently waive and relinquish any right to seek a court ordered determination and distribution of marital property, but nothing herein contained shall constitute a waiver by either party of any right to seek court relief for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Agreement. 22. Modification and Waiver. A modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same formality as this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature. 23. Intent. It is the intent of the parties by this Agreement to fully and finally foreclose any resort to the courts for relief on the basis of any statute or case law presently existing or which may exist at some time in the future within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including but not limited to equitable distribution, alimony and other relief under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as amended. This Agreement has been drafted and accepted on the basis that such resort would constitute a breach under this Agreement, entitling the nonbreaching party to reimbursement for actual counsel fees. Other than as provided by the terms of this instrument, it is intended that the court shall treat the parties as if they had never entered into a marital relationship. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which are in effect as of the date of the execution of this Agreement and, where such law is inconsistent, the terms of this instrument shall govern. 24. Voluntary Execution. The provisions of this Agreement and-their legal effect have been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, and each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, with full knowledge of the assets of both parties, and that it is not the result of any duress or undue influence. The parties acknowledge that they have been furnished with or are aware of all of the information relating to the financial affairs of the other which has been requested by each of them or by their respective counsel. Each party further acknowledges that each has conducted his own independent investigation into the existence of the other's assets. and liabilities and is not depending upon any representations made by the other party in agreeing to the terms hereof. 25. Descriptive Headings. The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience only. They shall have no effect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of the parties. 26. 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. 27. Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date on which the parties executed this Agreement, as indicated below. If the parties executed the Agreement on different dates, the effective date shall be the later of the two dates. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seal the day and year first above written. WITNESS: r 4M A 0A Witness ason A. Stouffer Date Witness Erin L. Asbury Da b COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA SS. COUNTY OF C-U nn? r1 On this, the 2y day of 0'P r , 2008, before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared JASON A. STOUFFER and in due form of law acknowledged the foregoing Marital Settlement Agreement to be her act and deed, and desired that the same might be recorded as such. Sworn to and subscribed before me this Z It day of a-pn - 1 , 2008. - ('U6 . Notary P1c COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Notedel Se Hampden ASNey Sipe, Notary Public My COMMLRWM , Cumbeitend County Oct 12, 2011 Member, Pennsylvanle Association of Notaries • . . . COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA SS. COUNTY OF P?'3 o -t IN On this, the day of 1V1 X41 2008, before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared ERIN L. ASBURY and in due form of law acknowledged the foregoing Marital Settlement Agreement to be his act and deed, and desired that the same might be recorded as such. Sworn to and subscribed before me this ? day of Y-AA , 2008. 1 6???7 ?,aj a4*L,9 Notary Pu lic NOTARK SEAL MAY T WI IL" Notary Public HARRISBURG CITY, DAUPHIN COUNTY My Commission Expires Mar 7, 2009 n.1 rn reap: ; s? : rNIA 1 LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C. BY: Peter J. Russo, Esquire PA Supreme Court ID: 72897 5006 E. Trindle Road, Suite 100 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (717) 591-1755 Attorneys for Plaintiff JASON A. STOUFFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW ERIN L. ASBURY, NO. 2006 - 2709 CIVIL TERM Defendant IN DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD To the Prothonotary: Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce decree: 1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable broken under § 3301(d) of the Divorce Code. 2. Date and manner of service of the complaint filed on May 11, 2006; with an acceptance of service by and through Defendant's attorney on May 19, 2006. 3. Date of execution of the affidavit required by § 3301(d) of the Divorce Code: April 7, 2008; with a date of filing and service of the plaintiffs affidavit upon the respondent on April 7, 2008. 4. No other related claims are pending. 5. On April 7, 2008 by certified mail return receipt the notice of intention to file praecipe of which is attached was served upon Defendant's attorney LAW OEELCE [,?USSO, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Peter J. Russo, Esquire ID # 72897 Elizabeth J. Saylor, Esquire ID #200139 5006 E. Trindle Road, Suite 100 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Telephone: (717) 591-1755 Facsimile: (717) 591-1756 Date: 1??OY co lip i s ..s IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY STATE OF PENNA. JASON A. STOUFFER, Plaintiff No. 2006-2709 VERSUS ERIN L. ASBURY, Defendant DECREE IN DIVORCE AND NOW, IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED THAT JASON A. STOUFFER AND ERIN L. ASBURY ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY. , PLAINTIFF, ,DEFENDANT, THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT YET BEEN ENTERED; The Separation and Property Settlement Agreement dated April 24, 2008, is incorporated, but not merged, into this Decree in Divorce. BY THE COURT: ,%k -1, ?-a ATTEST: J. 4A?7;--4 PROTHONOTARY jp- q/ r "q? ?l ' S