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PAUL E. ZIONKOWKSI,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-1'1/J CIVIL TERM
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
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 in 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 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 Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
717-249-3166
1-800-990-9108
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
PAUL E. ZIONKOWKSI,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-/f/) CIVIL TERM
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 3301(c)
OF 11!E DIVORCE CODE
NOW comes the plaintiff, Paul E. Zionkowski, by his attorney, Marcus A. McKnight, ill,
Esquire, and files this complaint in divorce against the defendant, Tara S. Zionkowski,
representing as follows:
I. The plaintiff is Paul E. Zionkowski, an adult individual residing at 18 Terri Drive,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The defendant is Tara S. Zionkowski, an adult individual residing at 50 Brian drive,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The defendant has been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at least six
months prior to the filing of this action in divorce.
4. The plaintiff and the defendant were married on October 10, 1987, in Dunnellen, New
Jersey, and separated on March 16,2002.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. There was three (3) children born to this marriage; namely Christopher Matthew
Zionkowski, born August 26, 1988, age thirteen (13) years; Brad Steven Zionkowski, born
January 14, 1991, age eleven (11) years; and Kelly Marie Zionkowski, born October 8, 1995, age
six (6) years.
7. Pursuant to the Divorce Code, Section 3301 (c), the plaintiff avers as the grounds upon
which this action is based that the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken.
8. The plaintiff avers that he has been advised of the availability of counseling and that
said party has the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff demands judgment dissolving the marriage between the
two parties.
By:
Date: April 10, 2002
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint in Divorce is based upon information which has been gathered
by my counsel and me in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this
Complaint and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Date: April 10, 2002
PAUL E. ZIONKOWKSI,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-
CIVIL TERM
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S MARRIAGE COUNSELING AFFIDAVIT
The plaintiff, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I
may request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling.
2. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's
Office, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not request that the court require that my spouse and I
participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: April 10, 2002
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PAUL E. ZIONKOWSKI,
PlaintifflPetitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-1813 CIVIL TERM
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
DefendantIRespondent
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, this 16th day of April 2002, comes the Petitioner, Paul E. Zionkowski, for,
by his attorneys, Irwin, McKnight and Hughes, and presents the following Petition for Custody.
1.
The petitioner is Paul E. Zionkowksi, an adult individual residing at 18 Terri Drive,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2.
The respondent is Terri S. Zionkowski, an adult individual residing at 50 Brian Drive,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3.
The parties are the natural parents of three minor children, namely, Christopher Mathew
Zionkowski, born August 26, 1988, age thirteen (13) years; Brad Steven Zionkowski, born
January 14, 1991, age eleven (11) years; and Kelly Marie Zionkowski, born October 8, 1995, age
six (6) years.
4.
The petitioner desires shared physical custody and joint legal custody of Christopher
Matthew Zionkowski, Brad Steven Zionkowski, and Kelly Marie Zionkowski.
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The best interest ofthe children requires that the court grant the petitioner's request as set
forth above.
WHEREFORE, petitioner respectfully seeks the entry of an Order of Court seeking
shared physical custody and joint legal custody of Christopher Matthew Zionkowski, Brad
Steven Zionkowski, and Kelly Marie Zionkowski.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
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Date April16, 2002
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Petition for Custody is based upon information which has been gathered
by counsel and myself in the preraration of this action. 1 have head the statements made in this
document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Date: April 16, 2002
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OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRINT-O-STAT
Plaintiff
No. 02-608 Civil Tenn
vs.
ADVANCED MECHANICAL
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Defendant
MOTION TO DISMISS APPEAL
COMES NOW, the Plaintiff, by its attorneys of record, Blakey, Yost, Bupp & Rausch,
LLP, and files this Motion to Dismiss Defendant's Appeal, and in support thereof states as
follows:
I. Plaintiff is Print-O-Stat, Inc., a corporation with offices at 5020 Ritter Road, Suite
210, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
2. Defendant is Advanced Mechanical Construction, Inc., a corporation with offices
at 503 North 12th Street, P. O. Box 1533, Altoona, PA 16601.
3. Plaintiff filed its Complaint against Defendant in the Office of District Justice
Charles A. Clement, Jr., on November 5, 2001.
4. The case was heard by the District Justice on January 7, 2002, andjudgrnent
entered against the Defendant and in favor of the Plaintiff
5. On February 4,2002, Defendant filed a Notice of Appeal with your Honorable
Court but failed to have a Rule entered upon the Plaintiff to file a Complaint pursuant to Pa.
RC.P.DJ. Rule 1004(B), and instead filed a Rule upon itself. A copy of the Notice of Appeal is
attached as Exhibit A.
6. Pursuant to Pa. RC.P.D.J. 1004(B), if the appellant fails to file a praecipe
requesting the Prothonotary to enter a Rule as of course upon the appellee to file a Complaint
within 20 days after service of the Rule, he shall suffer entry of a judgment of non pros.
7. Pursuant to Pa. RC.P.D.J. 1006, upon failure of the appellant to comply with
Rule 1005(B), the Prothonotary shall, upon praecipe of the appellee, mark the appeal stricken
from the record.
8. The appellant has failed to comply with Rule 1005(B) in that appellant has not
filed proof of service of a Rule to file a Complaint as required by Rule 1004(B).
9. On February 19, 2002, Plaintiff's attorney mailed to Defendant a Notice stating
that no Rule to File Complaint had been entered. A copy of that Notice is attached as Exhibit B.
10. No response to Plaintiffs Notice was ever received.
1 I. Plaintiff has attempted to contact Defendant at Defendant's place of business via
telephone number (814) 941-0590, which number has been diSconnected.
12. Plaintiff has attempted to contact the person who filed the Notice of Appeal, R
Matthew Akins, but has been unable to locate him.
13. Plaintiff avers that Defendant did not proceed according to Pennsylvania Rules of
Court and, therefore, the Appeal should be dismissed and Plaintiff's jUdgment should prevail.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to enter a jUdgment of non pros
against the Defendant, and order that the Judgment entered by the District Justice shall remain.
Respectfully submitted,
BLAKEY, YOST, BUPP & RAUSCH, LLP
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1 7 East Market Street
York, PA 17401
Telephone (717) 845-3674
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IN THE COURT OF COMM:ON PLEAS
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRTh'T-O-STAT
Plaintiff
No. 02-608 Civil Term
vs.
ADVANCED MECHANICAL
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Defendant
TO: R. Matthew Akins
Advanced Mechanical Construction, Inc.
503 West 12th Avenue
Altoona, P A 16601
DATE OF NOTICE: February 19, 2002
IMPORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO FILE A PRAECIPE TO
ENTER RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT AGAINST THE PLAINTIFF IN THIS CASE. UNLESS YOU
ACT WI'I:1iThl TEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF TIllS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE
ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU MAY LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO
DEFEND TIllS ACTION AND THEREBY LOSE PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS NOTICE TO A LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE FOLLOWIN'G OFFICE TO
FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Court Administrator
4th Floor, Cumberland County Court House
Carlisle, P A 17013
Telephone (717) 240-6200
BLAKEY, YOST, BUPP & RAUSCH, LLP
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OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
crvTI.. ACTION - LAW
PRINT-O-STAT
Plaintiff
No. 02-608 Civil Term
vs.
ADVANCED MECHANICAL
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day causing a copy of the foregoing document to be served on
the following person in the manner indicated:
By Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested on:
R. Matthew Akins
Advanced Mechanical Construction, Inc.
503 North 12'h Avenue
Altoona, P A 16601
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Dated: February 19, 2002
PAUL E. ZIONKOWSKI,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-1813 CIVIL TERM
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDA VIT OF SERVICE OF COMPLAINT
PURSUANT TO PAo RoC.Po RULE NOo 1920.4 (a){1)(i)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
NOW, Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, does
depose and state:
1. That he is a competent adult and attorney for the plaintiff in the captioned action in
divorce.
2. That a certified copy of the Complaint in Divorce was served upon the defendant on
April 15, 2002, by certified, restricted delivery mail, addressed to her at 50 Brian Drive Carlisle,
Pennsylvania 17013, with Return Receipt Number 70001530000246935236.
3. That the said receipt for certified mail is signed and attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 . C. S. ion 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PAUL E. ZIONKOWSKI
v.
02-1813 CIVIL ACTION LAW
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Monday, April 22, 2002
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Friday, May 17, 2002 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Rellef orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
Jacqueline M. VernlO'. Esq. ",'vY
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATIORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATIORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE 1HE 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
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PAUL E. ZIONKOWSKI,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO. 2002-1813
CIVIL TERM
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant/Respondent
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
RESPONDENT'S ANSWER TO PETITION FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Respondent, Tara S. Zionkowski, by and through her attorney,
Thomas S. Diehl, who represents the following:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. This is a conclusion at law to which no response is necessary.
5. This is a conclusion at law to which to response is necessary.
NEW MATTER
6. Paragraphs I through 5 are incorporated herein as if set forth in their entirety.
7. The Respondent is the natural mother of the children.
8. The parties were married on October 10, 1987, and accordingly the children were
born in wedlock.
9. For the past four years, the children have resided with the following persons at the
following addresses for the following lengths of time:
NAMF
Tara Zionkowski
AnnRF~~
50 Brian Drive
Carlisle, P A
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March 28, 2002 to
present
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Tara Zionkowski
Paul Zionkowski
ADDRFSS
50 Brian Drive
Carlisle, P A
DATFS
1997 to
March 28, 2002
10. The natural mother of the children is the Respondent, who resides as foresaid.
She is married.
I I. The natural father of the children is the Petitioner, who resides as foresaid. He is
married.
12. The relationship of the Petitioner to the children is natural father. It is unknown
whom the Petitioner currently resides with.
13. The relationship of the Respondent to the children IS natural mother. The
Respondent currently resides with the children.
14. The Respondent has no information of a custody proceeding concernmg the
children pending in any Court of this Commonwealth outside of this present action.
15. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children would be served by
granting the requested relief as the Respondent is better suited to provide a stable environment
and foster the children's well being.
16. The Respondent does not know of any person not a party to this proceeding who
claim to have any custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
17. The Respondent desires and is requesting permission of the Court to relocate with
the children to establish residence in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
18. Among the reasons why the Respondent desires to relocate are as follows:
(a) Except for three months in 1993, Respondent has not been employed
throughout the parties' marriage, and has limited contacts in the greater-
Carlisle area.
(b) Respondent's immediate and extended family resides in Armstrong
County, Pennsylvania and would provide a helpful support structure.
19. The children's best interest and permanent welfare would be significantly
improved by permitting the Respondent's relocation.
WHEREFORE, the Respondent respectfully requests this Honorable Court to grant the
Respondent's request for relocation.
Respectfully submitted,
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Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
Attorney for the Plaintiff
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify this 6th day of May 2002, that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document was served on the following individual via first-class mail, postage prepaid:
Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioner
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~ 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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PAUL E. ZIONKOWSKI,
PlaintifflPetitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant/ Respondent
: NO. 2002-1813 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this .JI) ~day of J'l'Uj Y ,2002, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. A Hearing is scheduled in Court Room No. L, of the Cumberland
County Court House, on the LJ-IA day of UU./\/ l.. , 2002, at..La ; .i ()
o'clock, e. M., at which time testimony will be taken. For purposes of this Hearing,
the Father shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with
testimony. Counsel for each party shall file with the Court and opposing counsel a
Memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list of witnesses who will
be expected to testify at the Hearing and a summary of the anticipated testimony of each
witness. These Memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the Hearing date.
2. Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, the following
shall remain in effect:
3. The Father, Paul E. Zionkowski, and the Mother, Tara S. Zionkowski shall
have shared legal custody of Christopher Matthew Zionkowski, born August 26, 1988,
Brad Steven Zionkowski, born January 14, 1991 and Kelly Marie Zionkowski, born
October 8, 1995. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the
other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the children's general
well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education
and religion. This Order shall enable both parents to obtain all medical and school
records of the children.
4. The parties shall have shared physical custody of the children on the
following schedule:
A. Father shall have physical custody of the children from Sunday either at 9:30
a.m. or 1 :00 p.m., depending on whether Mother takes the children to church,
until Wednesdays after school or Wednesday mornings, when school is in
recess, before Father leaves work. Father shall be responsible for transporting
the children to and from school during his period of physical custody.
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B. Mother shall have physical custody of the children at all other times unless
otherwise specified herein.
C. Each party shall be entitled to two (2) non-consecutive weeks with the
children provided they supply the other party with 30 days prior notification
of the exercise of such time. In the event that either party intends to leave the
jurisdiction of Cumberland County, they must notify the other party and
provide an address and telephone number where the children may be
contacted.
5. Cumberland County shall have and retain jurisdiction over this matter.
Mother shall not relocate the children outside of Cumberland County without prior Order
of Court.
6. Mother shall initiate family counseling in consultation with Father. Both
parties shall cooperate with the family counselor and follow the recommendations of the
counselor.
7. The following holiday schedule shall be in effect:
A. Father's Day/Mother's Day: Father shall have physical custody of the
children on Father's Day; Mother shall have physical custody of the
children on Mother's Day, both at times agreed by the parties.
B. Thanksgiving: the parties shall alternate the Thanksgiving holiday.
Mother shall have physical custody of the children in even numbered
years. Father shall have physical custody of the children in odd numbered
years, both at times agreed by the parties.
C. Christmas: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into two Blocks.
Block A shall be from Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon to Christmas Day at
12:00 noon. Block B shall be from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon to
December 26 at 12:00 noon. Mother shall have Block A in even
numbered years and Block B in odd numbered years. Father shall have
Block A in odd numbered years and Block B in even numbered years.
8. Father shall be responsible for all transportation ofthe children.
9. The parties may modify this Order by mutual agreement. In the absence
of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
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Plaintiff /Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
DefendantIRespondent
: NO. 2002-1813 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: None
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subjects of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Christopher Matthew Zionkowski August 26, 1988
Brad Steven Zionkowski January 14,1991
Kelly Marie Zionkowski October 8, 1995
Mother
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held May 21, 2002 with the following
individuals in attendance: The Father, Paul E. Zionkowski, with his counsel, Marcus A.
McKnight, III, Esquire, and the Mother, Tara S. Zionkowski, with her counsel, Thomas
S. Diehl, Esquire.
3. Father's position on custody is as follows: Father seeks shared legal and
physical custody with Father having physical custody of the children from Sunday to
Wednesday every week. Father is opposed to Mother relocating to Armstrong County.
The children have lived in this area, attended school and have all their friends here along
with strong social and community ties. Father asserts that Mother's proposed relocation
is not in the best interests of the children, but only to deny Father contact to the children.
4. Mother's position on custody is as follows: Mother seeks shared legal
custody and primary physical custody with Father having the children for most of the
summer, Christmas holiday and spring break. Mother wishes to relocate to Armstrong
County where all of her extended family resides. Mother has only been employed
outside of the home for three months during the fifteen-year marriage. She does not have
a driver's license. She is being evicted from the family home and is moving in
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temporarily with a friend. She plans on moving in with her parents in Armstrong County
until she can make other housing arrangements. Mother maintains that all of her family
support network is in Armstrong County, which is approximately a 4-hour drive from
Cumberland County. Mother asserts and Father acknowledges that the oldest child is
having trouble coping with the separation and Father's new live in companion.
5. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached scheduling
a Hearing and granting the parents shared legal custody and shared physical custody. It is
expected that the Hearing will require one day.
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PAUL E. ZIONKOWSKI,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-1813 CIVIL TERM
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
DefendantJRespondent
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
AND NOW, this 3rd day of October 2002, comes the Petitioner, Paul E. Zionkowski, for,
by his attorneys, Irwin, McKnight and Hughes, and presents the following Petition for
Modification of Custody.
1.
The petitioner is Paul E. Zionkowksi, an adult individual residing at 90 Potato Road,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2.
The respondent is Terri S. Zionkowski, an adult individual residing at 380 Labor Camp
Road, Gardners, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17324.
3.
The parties are the natural parents of three minor children, namely, Christopher Mathew
Zionkowski, born August 26, 1988, age fourteen (14) years; Brad Steven Zionkowski, born
January 14, 1991, age eleven (11) years; and Kelly Marie Zionkowski, born October 8, 1995, age
seven (7) years.
4.
The petitioner desires primary physical custody and joint legal custody of Christopher
Matthew Zionkowski, Brad Steven Zionkowski, and Kelly Marie Zionkowski.
5.
The oldest child, Christopher Matthew Zionkowski, is temporarily residing with the
respondent's parents in Armstrong County at 414 O'Conner Street, Ford City, Pennsylvania
17226.
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The best interest of the children requires that the court grant the petitioner's request as set
forth above.
WHEREFORE, petitioner respectfully seeks the entry of an Order of Court seeking
primary physical custody and joint legal custody of Christopher Matthew Zionkowski, Brad
Steven Zionkowski, and Kelly Marie Zionkowski.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Date October 3, 2002
VERIFICATION
The foregoing document is based upon information which has been gathered by my
counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this
document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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PLAINTIFF
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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02-1813 CIVIL ACTION LAW
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Tuesday, October 08, 2002
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. ,the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Wednesday, November 06, 2002 at 9:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
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Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATIORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATIORNEY 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
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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PAUL E. ZIONKOWSKI,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant
: NO. 2002-1813 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this fA day of ,J~ ,2002, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Father, Paul E. Zionkowski, and the Mother, Tara S. Zionkowski shall
have shared legal custody of Christopher Matthew Zionkowski, born August 26, 1988,
Brad Steven Zionkowski, born January 14, 1991 and Kelly Marie Zionkowski, born
October 8, 1995. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the
other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the children's general
well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education
and religion. This Order shall enable both parents to obtain all medical and school
records of the children.
2. The maternal grandparents, Rita and Alphonse Kunst of 424 O'Connor
Street, Ford City, Pennsylvania 16226, shall have primary physical custody of
Christopher. The parents shall have periods of partial physical custody as agreed by the
parties.
3. Father shall have primary physical custody of Brad and Kelly.
4. Mother shall have periods of partial physical custody of Brad and Kelly on
alternating weekends to begin the weekend following the transfer of primary physical
custody to Father.
5. The following holiday schedule shall be in effect:
A. Father's Day/Mother's Day: Father shall have physical custody of the
children on Father's Day; Mother shall have physical custody of the
children on Mother's Day, both at times agreed by the parties.
B. Thanksgiving: the parties shall alternate the Thanksgiving holiday.
Mother shall have physical custody ofthe children in even numbered
years. Father shall have physical custody of the children in odd numbered
years, both at times agreed by the parties.
C. Christmas: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into two Blocks.
Block A shall be from Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon to Christmas Day at
12:00 noon. Block B shall be from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon to
December 26 at 12:00 noon. Father shall have Block A in even numbered
years and Block B in odd numbered years. Mother shall have Block A in
odd numbered years and Block B in even numbered years.
6. The parties may modify this Order by mutual agreement. In the absence
of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control. Either party may contact the
Conciliator to schedule another Conciliation Conference.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant
: NO. 2002-1813 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edward E. Guido, J.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subjects of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Christopher Matthew Zionkowski August 26, 1988
Brad Steven Zionkowski January 14,1991
Kelly Marie Zionkowski October 8, 1995
maternal grandparents
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held November 5, 2002 with the following
individuals in attendance: The Father, Paul E. Zionkowski, with his counsel, Marcus A.
McKnight, III, Esquire. Mother did not appear although she was notified of the
conference. Counsel for Mother, Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire, notified the Conciliator by
letter that he did not plan to attend.
3. A prior Order of Court was entered by the Honorable Edward E. Guido
dated May 30, 2002 scheduling a hearing on the matter of Mother's relocation to
Armstrong County. Prior to the hearing, Father agreed to permit Mother to relocate,
however a stipulation was never executed by the parties. Mother only remained in Ford
City with her parents for approximately one month and moved back to this area. The
oldest child however has remained with his maternal grandparents in Ford City. Mother
is presently living in York Springs with the two younger children who attend Bermudian
Springs school. Father advises that Mother is being investigated by the police for having
an affair with a fifteen year old boy. She is presently living with another male
companiOn.
4. Father requested an Order in the form as attached granting him primary
physical custody.
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PAUL E. ZIONKOWSKI,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-1813 CIVIL TERM
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on April
12,2002.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing of the complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if! 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 made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.. C. S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
200.2-1813 CIVIL TERM
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 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 if! 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 made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-1813 CIVIL TERM
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKl,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
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 in 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 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 Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
717-249-3166
1-800-990-9108
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
PAUL E. ZIONKOWSKI,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-1813 CIVIL TERM
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
AMENDED COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 3301(c) AND 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
NOW comes the Plaintiff, Paul E. Zionkowski, by his attorney, Marcus A.
McKnight, ill, Esquire, and files this Amended Complaint in Divorce against the Defendant,
Tara S. Zionkowski, representing as follows:
COUNT I . DIVORCE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1.
The Plaintiff is Paul E. Zionkowski, an adult individual residing at 90 Potato Road,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2.
The Defendant is Tara S. Zionkowski, an adult individual residing at 414 O'Conner
Street, Ford City, Pennsylvania 16226.
3.
The Plaintiff has been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at least six
months prior to the filing of this action in divorce.
4.
The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on October 10, 1987, in New Jersey, and
separated on March 16,2002.
5.
There were three (3) children born to this marriage, namely, Christopher M. Zionkowski,
born August 26, 1988; Brad S. Zionkowski, born January 14, 1991; and Kelly M. Zionkowski,
born October 8, 1995.
6.
Pursuant to the Divorce Code, Section 3301(c), the Plaintiff avers as the grounds upon
which this action is based that the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken.
7.
The Plaintiff avers that he has been advised of the availability of counseling and that said
party has the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
COUNT II . DIVORCE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
8.
The averments of Paragraphs One (1) through Seven (7) are incorporated herein by
reference as though fully set forth below.
9.
Pursuant to the Divorce Code, Section 3301(d), the Plaintiff avers as the grounds upon
which this action is based is that the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken and that
the parties hereto have lived separate and apart for a period of at least two years. The parties
have lived separate and apart since on or about March 16,2002.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff demands judgment dissolving the marriage between the
two parties.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Mareu A. Me , Esquire
Attorne for Plaintiff
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3222
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court I.D. No. 25476
Date: February 18, 2005
VERIFICATION
The foregoing document is based upon information which has been gathered by
counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this
document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904. relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Date: February 18, 2005
PAUL E. ZIONKOWSKI,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-1813 CIVIL TERM
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
If you wish to deny any of the statements set forth in this affidavit, you must file a counter-
affidavit within twenty (20) days after this affidavit has been served on you or the statements will
be admitted.
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 330Hd)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1.
The parties to this action separated on or about March 16, 2002, and have continued to
Jive separate and apart for a period of at least two years.
2.
The marriage is irretrievably broken.
3.
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 verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tme and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. of 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-1813 CIVIL TERM
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE
AMENDED COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
TO CURTIS R. LONG, PROTHONOTARY:
Please reinstate the Amended Complaint in Divorce Pursuant to Sections 3301(c) and
3301(d) of the Divorce Code in the above-captioned case.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Marc A. M ,III, Esquire
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court J.D. No: 25476
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Paul E. Zionkowski
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-1813 CIVIL TERM
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was tlled on April
12.2002, amended on February 18, 2005 and reinstated on May 4, 2005.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing of the complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: May /1 , 2005
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-1813 CIVIL TERM
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 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 if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. 1 understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: May / / , 2005
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PAUL E. ZIONKOWSKI,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-1813 CIVIL TERM
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKl,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S MARRIAGE COUNSELING AFFIDAVIT
The defendant, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I
may request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling.
2. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's
Office, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not request that the court require that my spouse and I
participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: May / J
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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TARA A. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this
2005, the economic claims raised in
resolved in accordance with a marriage settlement agreement
dated May 17, 2005, the appointment of the Master is vacated
and counsel can file a praecipe transmitting the record to the
Court requesting a final decree in divorce.
BY THE COURT,
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Attorney for Plaintiff
Tara A. Zionkowski
Defendant
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MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this
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ZIONKOWSKI, (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE") and PAUL E. ZIONKOWSKI,
(hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE were lawfully married on October 10, 1987, in
Dunellen, Middlesex County, New Jersey, and separated on March 16,2002. HUSBAND filed a
Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, docketed at 2002-1813 Civil Term
on April 12, 2002.
The parties hereto agree and covenant as follows:
I.
The parties intend to maintain separate and permanent domiciles and to live apart from
each other. It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective rights and
duties of the parties while they continue to live apart from each other.
2.
The parties have attempted to divide their matrimonial property in a manner which
conforms to a just and right standard, with due regard to the rights of each party. It is the intent
of the parties that such division shall be final and shall forever determine their respective rights.
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a
sale or exchange of assets.
3.
Further, the parties agree to continue living separately and apart from the other at any
place or places that he or she may select as they have heretofore been doing. Neither party shall
molest, harass, annoy, injure, threaten or interfere with the other party in any matter whatsoever.
Each party may carryon and engage in any employment, profession, business or other activity as
he or she may deem advisable for his or her sole use and benefit. Neither party shall interfere
with the uses, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now owned and not specified
herein or property hereafter acquired by the other.
4.
The consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefit to be obtained by
both of the parties hereto and the covenants and agreements of each of the parties to the other.
The adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein contained is stipulated, confessed,
and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby.
Each party to the Agreement acknowledges and declares that he or she, respectively:
a. is represented by counsel of his or her own choosing;
b. is fully and completely informed of the facts relating to
the subject matter of this Agreement and of the rights
and liabilities of the parties;
c. enters into this Agreement voluntarily after receiving the
advice of counsel;
d. has given careful and mature thought to the making of this
Agreement;
e. has carefully read each provision of this Agreement; and
f. fully and completely understands each provision of this
Agreement, both as to the subject matter and legal effect.
This Agreement shall become effective immediately as of the date of execution.
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5.
It is the purpose and intent of this Agreement to settle forever and completely the interest
and obligations of the parties in all property that they own separately, and all property that would
qualify as marital property under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Title 23, Section 401(e), and
that is referred to in this Agreement as "Marital Property", as between themselves, their heirs and
assigns. The parties have attempted to divide their Marital Property in a manner that conforms to
a just and fair standard, with due regard to the rights of each Party. 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 a part of the marital estate.
It is the further purpose of this Agreement to settle forever and completely any obligation
under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code relating to spousal support or alimony.
6.
Each party represents and warrants that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure to the
other of all of his or her property interests of any nature, including any mortgage, pledge, lien,
charge, security interest, encumbrance, or restriction to which any property is subject. Each party
further represents that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure of all debts and obligations of
any nature for which he or she is currently liable or may become liable. Each further represents
and warrants that he or she has not made any gifts or transfers for inadequate consideration of
Marital Property without the prior consent of the other.
Each party acknowledges that, to the extent desired, he or she has had access to all joint
and separate State and Federal Tax Returns filed by or on behalf of either or both parties during
marriage.
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7.
DEBT: The HUSBAND agrees to pay his marital debt and hold WIFE harmless from
any payment thereof. WIFE agrees to pay her marital debt and hold HUSBAND harmless from
any payment thereof. The parties agree to equally pay the outstanding hospital bill due to Robert
Wood Johnson University Hospital in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-
One and nollOO ($13,351.00) Dollars.
8.
SUPPORT: HUSBAND will not provide spousal support to WIFE, and WIFE will not
provide spousal support to HUSBAND. Neither party will seek alimony or alimony pendente
lite from the other.
9.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties agree that the personal property shall be divided
as follows:
HUSBAND shall receive the following items:
a. The personal property in his possession;
b. His bank accounts;
c. Any Life Insurance Policy;
d. Any benefits through his employer; and
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WIFE shall receive the following items:
a. The personal property in her current possession;
b. Her bank accounts
The WIFE hereby waives all right and title which she may have in any personal property
of the HUSBAND. HUSBAND likewise waives any interest which he has in the personal
property of the WIFE. Henceforth, each of the parties shall own, have and enjoy independently
of any claim or right of the other party, all items of personal property of every kind, nature and
description and wherever situated, which are then owned or held by or which may hereafter
belong to the HUSBAND or WIFE with full power to the HUSBAND or the WIFE to dispose
of same as fully and effectually, in all respects and for all purposes as if he or she were
unmarried.
Each party agrees that neither will incur obligations, liens or liabilities on account of the
other and that from the date of this Agreement, neither party shall contract or incur obligations,
liens or any liability whatsoever on account of the other.
10.
AUTOMOBILES:
(a) HUSBAND agrees to waive any and all interest which he may
have in WIFE'S automobile.
(b) WIFE agrees to waive any and all interest which she has in
any automobile acquired by HUSBAND.
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11.
MARITAL DEBTS AND BANKRUPTCY: Each party will be responsible for their
own debt incurred after the date of separation. HUSBAND will be solely responsible for all
outstanding state, local and federal taxes and agrees to hold WIFE harmless and indemnifies her
from any claims regarding the outstanding income taxes. It is hereby understood and agreed by
and between the parties that their obligations pursuant to this Agreement shall not be affected by
any bankruptcy proceeding and shall not be deemed to constitute or be a dischargeable debt of a
bankruptcy. Both parties warrant that he/she has not heretofore instituted any proceeding
pursuant to the bankruptcy laws nor are there any such proceedings pending with respect to
himlher which have been initiated.
12.
INSURANCE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The parties agree that any life
insurance policies except as otherwise stated herein on the life of HUSBAND or any other
employee benefits, including but not limited to retirement, profit sharing or medical benefits of
either party, shall be his own. WIFE waives all right, title and claim to HUSBAND'S employee
benefits.
13.
BENEFITS AND BANK ACCOUNTS: WIFE agrees to waive all right, title and
interest which she may have in the savings or checking or any other bank accounts of the
HUSBAND. The HUSBAND agrees to waive all interest which he has in the bank accounts of
the WIFE.
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14.
DIVORCE: The parties both agree to cooperate with each other in obtaining a final
divorce of the marriage. It is agreed that the parties will execute and file the consents necessary
to obtain the divorce. Any party who fails to cooperate with obtaining the Divorce shall pay all
the costs and legal fees of the party who is seeking the divorce.
15.
BREACH AND COUNSEL FEES AFTER DIVORCE: The parties agree with respect
to counsel fees incurred after the divorce, as follows:
a. In the event that future legal proceedings of any nature may be
necessary for the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement or any valid
modifications hereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable
counsel fees incurred.
b. Reasonable counsel fees hereunder shall be defined as reasonable
hours expended at the then hourly rate of counsel for the prevailing party.
c. Such counsel fees shall extend to any independent proceedings
necessary to collect counsel fees or to enforce any other judgment or decree
in connection with this Agreement.
d. Such counsel fees shall be payable as alimony so as to constitute
an exception to discharge in bankruptcy but shall not be deductible by the
payer or taxable to the payee for income tax purposes.
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16.
INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS AND INCOME TAX BENEFITS AND
OBLIGATIONS: The parties agree that HUSBAND will be entitled to use the minor children,
Christopher Matthew Zionkowski, born August 26, 1988, and Kelly Marie Zionkowski. born
October 8, 1995, as income tax exemptions evelY year.
17.
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.
18.
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, and that it is being entered into
voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any duress or undue influence. The provisions of this
Agreement are fully understood by both parties and each party acknowledges that the Agreement
is fair and equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any
duress or undue influence.
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19.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
20.
APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the Laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
21.
PRIOR AGREEMENTS: It is understood and agreed that any and all property
settlement agreements which mayor have been executed prior to the date and time of this
Agreement are null and void and of no effect.
22.
PAYMENT OF COSTS AND LEGAL FEES: The parties agree to pay for their own
costs and legal fees required to obtain and complete the divorce.
23.
WAIVER 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
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marital relationship, including without limitation, dower, courtesy, statutory allowance, widow's
allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the WiU of the other, and right to act as
administrator or executor of the other's estate, 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have set their hands and seals the day
and year first above written.
WITNESSES:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PER50NALL Y APPEARED BEFORE ME, this ~day of May, 2005, a
Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of
Cumberland, TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and
acknowledges that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Mar1ha l. Noel. NoIary Public
Cadisle Boro. CUmberfand County
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PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this ~ day of May, 2005, a Notary
Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of Cumberland, PAUL E.
ZIONKOWSKI, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and acknowledges that he executed the
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
COMMONWEAlTH OF f'EMlSYLVANIA
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MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT made this /17 day of May, 2005, by and between TARA S.
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ZIONKOWSKI, (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE") and PAUL E. ZIONKOWSKI,
(hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE were lawfully married on October 10, 1987, in
Dunellen, Middlesex County, New Jersey, and separated on March 16, 2002. HUSBAND filed a
Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, docketed at 2002-1813 Civil Term
on April 12, 2002.
The parties hereto agree and covenant as follows:
1.
The parties intend to maintain separate and permanent domiciles and to live apart from
each other. It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective rights and
duties of the parties while they continue to live apart from each other.
2.
The parties have attempted to divide their matrimonial property in a manner which
conforms to a just and right standard, with due regard to the rights of each party. It is the intent
of the parties that such division shall be final and shall forever determine their respective rights.
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a
sale or exchange of assets.
3.
Further, the parties agree to continue living separately and apart from the other at any
place or places that he or she may select as they have heretofore been doing. Neither party shall
molest, harass, annoy, injure, threaten or interfere with the other party in any matter whatsoever.
Each party may carryon and engage in any employment, profession, business or other activity as
he or she may deem advisable for his or her sole use and benefit. Neither party shall interfere
with the uses, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now owned and not specified
herein or property hereafter acquired by the other.
4.
The consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefit to be obtained by
both of the parties hereto and the covenants and agreements of each of the parties to the other.
The adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein contained is stipulated, confessed,
and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby.
Each party to the Agreement acknowledges and declares that he or she, respectively:
a. is represented by counsel of his or her own choosing;
b. is fully and completely informed of the facts relating to
the subject matter of this Agreement and of the rights
and liabilities of the parties;
c. enters into this Agreement voluntarily after receiving the
advice of counsel;
d. has given careful and mature thought to the making of this
Agreement;
e. has carefully read each provision of this Agreement; and
f. fully and completely understands each provision of this
Agreement, both as to the subject matter and legal effect.
This Agreement shall become effective immediately as of the date of execution.
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5.
It is the purpose and intent of this Agreement to settle forever and completely the interest
and obligations of the parties in all property that they own separately, and all property that would
qualify as marital property under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Title 23, Section 401(e), and
that is referred to in this Agreement as "Marital Property", as between themselves, their heirs and
assigns. The parties have attempted to divide their Marital Property in a manner that conforms to
a just and fair standard, with due regard to the rights of each Party. 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 a part of the marital estate.
It is the further purpose of this Agreement to settle forever and completely any obligation
under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code relating to spousal support or alimony.
6.
Each party represents and warrants that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure to the
other of all of his or her property interests of any nature, including any mortgage, pledge, lien,
charge, security interest, encumbrance, or restriction to which any property is subject. Each party
further represents that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure of all debts and obligations of
any nature for which he or she is currently liable or may become liable. Each further represents
and warrants that he or she has not made any gifts or transfers for inadequate consideration of
Marital Property without the prior consent of the other.
Each party acknowledges that, to the extent desired, he or she has had access to all joint
and separate State and Federal Tax Returns filed by or on behalf of either or both parties during
marriage.
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7.
DEBT: The HUSBAND agrees to pay his marital debt and hold WIFE harmless from
any payment thereof. WIFE agrees to pay her marital debt and hold HUSBAND harmless from
any payment thereof. The parties agree to equally pay the outstanding hospital bill due to Robert
Wood Johnson University Hospital in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-
One and no/l00 ($13,351.00) Dollars.
8.
SUPPORT: HUSBAND will not provide spousal suppOli to WIFE, and WIFE will not
provide spousal support to HUSBAND. Neither party will seek alimony or alimony pendente
lite from the other.
9.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties agree that the personal propeliy shall be divided
as follows:
HUSBAND shall receive the following items:
a. The personal property in his possession;
b. His bank accounts;
c. Any Life Insurance Policy;
d. Any benefits through his employer; and
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WIFE shall receive the following items:
a. The personal property in her current possession;
b. Her bank accounts
The WIFE hereby waives all right and title which she may have in any personal property
of the HUSBAND. HUSBAND likewise waives any interest which he has in the personal
property of the WIFE. Henceforth, each of the parties shall own, have and enjoy independently
of any claim or right of the other party, all items of personal property of every kind, nature and
description and wherever situated, which are then owned or held by or which may hereafter
belong to the HUSBAND or WIFE with full power to the HUSBAND or the WIFE to dispose
of same as fully and effectually, in all respects and for all purposes as if he or she were
unmarried.
Each party agrees that neither will incur obligations, liens or liabilities on account of the
other and that from the date of this Agreement, neither party shall contract or incur obligations,
liens or any liability whatsoever on account of the other.
10.
AUTOMOBILES:
(a) HUSBAND agrees to waive any and all interest which he may
have in WIFE'S automobile.
(b) WIFE agrees to waive any and all interest which she has in
any automobile acquired by HUSBAND.
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11.
MARITAL DEBTS AND BANKRUPTCY: Each party will be responsible for their
own debt incurred after the date of separation. HUSBAND will be solely responsible for all
outstanding state, local and federal taxes and agrees to hold WIFE harmless and indemnifies her
from any claims regarding the outstanding income taxes. It is hereby understood and agreed by
and between the parties that their obligations pursuant to this Agreement shall not be affected by
any bankruptcy proceeding and shall not be deemed to constitute or be a dischargeable debt of a
bankruptcy. Both parties warrant that he/she has not heretofore instituted any proceeding
pursuant to the bankruptcy laws nor are there any such proceedings pending with respect to
him/her which have been initiated.
12.
INSURANCE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The parties agree that any life
insurance policies except as otherwise stated herein on the life of HUSBAND or any other
employee benefits, including but not limited to retirement, profit sharing or medical benefits of
either party, shall be his own. WIFE waives all right, title and claim to HUSBAND'S employee
benefits.
13.
BENEFITS AND BANK ACCOUNTS: WIFE agrees to waive all right, title and
interest which she may have in the savings or checking or any other bank accounts of the
HUSBAND. The HUSBAND agrees to waive all interest which he has in the bank accounts of
the WIFE.
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14.
DIVORCE: The parties both agree to cooperate with each other in obtaining a final
di vorce of the marriage. It is agreed that the parties will execute and file the consents necessary
to obtain the divorce. Any party who fails to cooperate with obtaining the Divorce shall pay all
the costs and legal fees of the party who is seeking the divorce.
15.
BREACH AND COUNSEL FEES AFTER DIVORCE: The parties agree with respect
to counsel fees incurred after the divorce, as follows:
a. In the event that future legal proceedings of any nature may be
necessary for the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement or any valid
modifications hereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable
counsel fees incurred.
b. Reasonable counsel fees hereunder shall be defined as reasonable
hours expended at the then hourly rate of counsel for the prevailing party.
c. Such counsel fees shall extend to any independent proceedings
necessary to collect counsel fees or to enforce any other judgment or decree
in connection with this Agreement.
d. Such counsel fees shall be payable as alimony so as to constitute
an exception to discharge in bankruptcy but shall not be deductible by the
payer or taxable to the payee for income tax purposes.
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16.
INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS AND INCOME TAX BENEFITS AND
OBLIGATIONS: The parties agree that HUSBAND will be entitled to use the minor children,
Christopher Matthew Zionkowski, born August 26, 1988, and Kelly Marie Zionkowski, born
October 8, 1995, as income tax exemptions every year.
17.
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.
18.
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, and that it is being entered into
voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any duress or undue influence. The provisions of this
Agreement are fully understood by both parties and each party acknowledges that the Agreement
is fair and equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any
duress or undue influence.
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19.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
20.
APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the Laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
21.
PRIOR AGREEMENTS: It is understood and agreed that any and aU property
settlement agreements which mayor have been executed prior to the date and time of this
Agreement are null and void and of no effect.
22.
PAYMENT OF COSTS AND LEGAL FEES: The parties agree to pay for their own
costs and legal fees required to obtain and complete the divorce.
23.
WAIVER 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
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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 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have set their hands and seals the day
and year first above written.
WITNESSES:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this / ') day of May, 2005, a
Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of
Cumberland, TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and
acknowledges that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
COMMONW F P ",NSVLVANIA
NcIaItaI Seal
Martha L Noel. NolaIy Pubic
CarfisIe Boro, CUmberland Coonty
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this /1 day of May, 2005, a Notary
Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of Cumberland, PAUL E.
ZIONKOWSKI, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and acknowledges that he executed the
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
COMMONWEAlTH OF PENNSVLVANlA
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PAUL E. ZIONKOWSKI,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
v.
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-1813 CIVIL TERM
TARA S. ZIONKOWKSI,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for Divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 330 I (c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of complaint: A certified copy of the Complaint in Divorce was served upon
the defendant, Tara S. Zionkowski, on April 15,2002, by certified, restricted delivery mail. addressed to her at 50
Brian Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. 17013, with Return Receipt Number 7002 1530 0002 4693 5236.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) OT (b).
(a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301 (c) of the Di vorce
Code: by plaintiff: February I, 2004; by defendant: May 17,2005.
(b)( I) Date of execution of the affidavit required by Section 3301 (d) of the DivOTce Code:
(b)(2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiffs affidavit upon the defendant:
4. Related claims pending: NONE.
5. Complete either (a) OT (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 plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: February 1,2004.
Date: May 19,2005
rciis A. g t, III, Esquire
torney for Plaiutiff
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section
Prothonotary: May 17,2005.
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CASE NO: 2002-01813 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
ZIONKOWSKI PAUL E
VS
ZIONKOWSKI TARA S
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
ZIONKOWSKI TARA S
but was unable to locate Her
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of ARMSTRONG
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT - DIVORCE
On May
23rd , 2005 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from ARMSTRONG
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Dep Armstrong Co
Postage
18.00
9.00
10.00
16.50
.74
54.24
OS/23/2005
MARCUS MCKNIGHT
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CASE NO: 2002-01813 T
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF Armstrong County
PAUL E ZIONKOWSKI
VS
TARA S ZIONKOWSKI
Larry Crawford
, Sheriff
, who being duly sworn
according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and inquiry for
the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
ZIONKOWSKI TARA S
but was
unable to locate Her in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
NOT SERVED , as to
the within named DEFENDANT
, ZIONKOWSKI TARA S
414 O'CONNER STREET
FORD CITY, PA 16226
RECEIVED FAX REQUESTING SERVICE BE CANCELLED.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
9.00
5.00
2.50
.00
.00
16.50
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF
05/16/2005
Sworn and subscribed to before me
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NOTARIAL SEAL
PAm J. KREIDER, NOTARY PUBLIC
KIlTANNING BORO., ARMSTRONG COUNTY
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES OCIII, 2008
this
PAUL E. ZIONKOWSKI,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-1813 CIVIL
TARA S. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant
ORDER
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AND NOW, this 'It; day of May, 2005, it appearing that Plaintiffs Affidavit of
Consent was not filed within thirty (30) days of its execution as required by the Pa. Rules of
Civil Procedure, the request for the entry of a divorce decree is denie
Edward E. Guido, J.
~us A. McKnight, III, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
.;ra;a S. Zionkowski
414 O'Conner Street
Ford City, Pa. 16226
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-1813 CIVIL TERM
TARAS. ZIONKOWSKI,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
I. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on April
12,2002.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing of the complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce.
4. 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.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: May 31, 2005
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THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
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