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Thomas D. Gould, Esquire
ID #36508
2 East Main Street
Shiremanstown, ~A 17011
(717) 731-1461
BARRY J. BASON, II,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
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CIVIL TERM
MICHELLE L. BASOM,
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
proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be
entered against you by the Court. A judgment may also be entered
against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers
by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for is indignities or irretrievable breakdown
of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of
marriage counselors is available in the Court Administrator's
Office, Fourth floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Hanover and
High Streets, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
Thomas O. Gould, Esquire
10 #36508
2 East Main Street
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
(n 7) 731-1461
BAIlRY J. BASOM, II,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 0 (. - <./:l. ~3
CIVIL TERM
MICHELLE L. BASOM,
DEFENDANT
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301 (e) OR
3301 (d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE IN DIVORCE
1. The Plaintiff is Barry J. Basom, II. who resides at 555
Lexington Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17055.
2. The Defendant is Michelle L. Basom who resides at 555
Lexington Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17055.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant have been bonafide residents
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months
immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 10, 1995
in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment
between the parties in this or any other jurisdiction.
6. There were two children born of this marriage: Jocelyn C.
Basom, born September 20, 1999 and Brielle A. Basom, born July 15,
2005.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of
the United States or any of its Allies.
9. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of
counseling and that Plaintiff may have the right to request that
the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
10. Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of
divorce.
CLAIM I
Cla~ for Custody
10. Paragraphs 1-10 are incorporated herein by reference
hereto.
11. Plaintiff seeks shared legal and physical custody of the
following children:
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Jocelyn C. Basom
555 Lexington Ave
Mechanicsburg, PA
09/20/99
Brielle A. Basom
555 Lexington Ave
Mechanicsburg, PA
07/15/05
The children were born in wedlock.
The children are presently in the physical custody of Barry J.
Basom and Michelle L. Basom who reside at 555 Lexington Avenue,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
The children have resided with the following persons and at
the following addresses:
Person
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Father & Mother
555 Lexington Ave
Mechanicsburg, PA
Jan04 - Present
Father & Mother
1136 Baish Road
Mechanicsburg, PA
May96 - Jan04
The mother of the children is Michelle L. Basom who resides at
555 Lexington Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055.
She is married.
The father of the children is Barry J. Basom, II, who resides
at 555 Lexington Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055.
He is married.
12. The relationship of Plaintiff to the children is that of
Father.
The Plaintiff currently resides with the following
persons:
HAM
Relationship
Michelle L. Basom
Jocelyn C. Basom
Briel1e A. Basom
wife
Daughter
Daughter
13. The relationship of Defendant to the children is that of
mother.
The Defendant currently resides with the following
persons:
BiI.me.
Relationship
Barry J. Basom, II
Jocelyn C. Basom
Brielle A. Basom
Husband
Daughter
Daughter
14. Neither party has participated as a party or witness, or
in another capacity, in other litigation concerning the custody of
the children in this or another court.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the
proceedings who has physical custody of the children or claims to
have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
15. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children
will be served by granting the relief requested because:
A. Plaintiff can properly care for his children.
B. Plaintiff can provide a stable and loving home.
C. Plaintiff will place the best interest of the
children before his own.
16. Each parent whose parental rights to the children has not
been terminated and the person who has physical custody of the
children have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to grant
him joint legal custody and shared physical custody of his children
as mutually agreed.
Respectfully submitted,
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Thomas D. Gould
Attorney for Plaintiff
I.D. # 36508
2 East Main Street
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
(717) 731-1461
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.
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arry/ J. Bas m, II
NOTICE Q[ AVAILABILITY Q[ COUNSELING
TO THE WITHIN-NAMED DEFENDANT:
You have been named as the Defendant in a Complaint in a
divorce proceeding filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County. This notice is to advise you that in accordance with
Section 3302(c) of the Divorce Code, you may request that the court
require you and your spouse to attend marriage counseling prior to
a divorce being handed down by the court. A list of professional
marriage counselors is available at the Domestic Relations Office,
13 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. You are advised
that this list is kept as a convenience to you and you are not
bound to choose a counselor from this list. All necessary
arrangements and the cost of counseling sessions are to be borne by
you and your spouse.
If you desire to pursue counseling, you must make your request
for counseling within twenty days of the date on which you receive
this notice. Failure to do so will constitute a waiver of your
right to request counseling.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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BARRY J. BASOM, II,
Plaintiff
: No. 06-4233 Civil Term
v.
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
MICHELLE L. BASOM,
Defendant
STIPUlATION FOR ENTRY OF CUSTODY ORDER
MICHELLE L. BASOM (hereinafter referred to as "MOTHER"), and BARRY J.
BASOM, II (hereinafter referred to as "FATHER"), having used the Collaborative Law
Process to amicably settle and resolve the matter of custody with respect to JOCELYN C.
BASOM, born September 20, 1999, and BRIELLE A. BASOM, born July 15,2005, their
minor children, hereby stipulate and agree to the entry of an Order of Court awarding
custody of JOCELYN and BRIELLE as follows:
1. The parents agree to share legal custody of JOCELYN and BRIELLE.
The parents agree that major decisions concerning their children, including, but not
necessarily limited to, the children's health, welfare, education, religious training and
upbringing shall be made by them jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other,
with a view toward obtaining and following an harmonious policy in the children's best
interest.
Each parent agrees not to impair the other parent's rights to shared legal custody of the
children.
Each parent agrees not to attempt to alienate the affections of the children from the other
parent.
Each parent shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning his or her
children that could reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other.
Day to day decisions shall be the responsibility of the parent then having physical
custody. With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the parent having
physical custody of the children at the time of the emergency shall be permitted to make any
immediate decisions necessitated thereby. However, that parent shall inform the other of
the emergency and consult with him or her as soon as possible.
In accordance with 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 5309, each parent shall be entitled to complete
and full information from any doctor, dentist, teacher, professional, psychologist or
authority and to have copies of any reports or information given to either of them as a
parent as authorized by statute. Each parent shall execute any and all legal authorizations
so that the other parent may obtain information from the children's schools, physicians,
psychologists, or other individuals concerning their progress and welfare.
2. The parents agree that MOTHER shall have primary physical custody of the
minor children.
3. The parents agree that FATHER shall have partial physical custody of the minor
children on alternate weekends. During the school year, FATHER shall have the children
from Friday after school until Sunday at 8:00 p.m. During the summer months, FATHER
shall have the children from Friday at 3:00 p.m. until Sunday at 9:00 p.m.
In addition, FATHER shall have custody two (2) evenings per week. Unless otherwise
agreed by the parents, during the school year the hours shall be from after school until 8:00
p.m.; and during the summer months, the hours shall be from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
4. The parents agree to share the responsibility to stay home from work to care for
the children if they are ill, depending upon the circumstances at the time.
5. Holidays - The parents agree to the following schedule:
a. Thanksgiving - The parents shall divide the Thanksgiving holiday into
two (2) segments. Segment "A" shall be from the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at 3:00
p.m. until the Friday after Thanksgiving at 3:00 p.m. Segment "B" shall be from the Friday
after Thanksgiving at 3:00 p.m. until the Monday after Thanksgiving at 8:00 p.m.
In 2006 and in all even years thereafter, FATHER shall have Segment "A" and
MOTHER shall have Segment "B". In 2007 and in all odd years thereafter, MOTHER shall
have Segment "A" and FATHER shall have Segment "B".
b. Christmas - The parents shall divide the Christmas holiday into two (2)
segments. Segment "A" shall be from 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve until 3:00 p.m. on
Christmas Day. Segment "B" shall be from 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Day until 3:00 p.m. on
December 26th.
In 2006 and in all even years thereafter, MOTHER shall have Segment "A" and
FATHER shall have Segment "B". In 2007 and in all odd years thereafter, FATHER shall
have Segment "A" and MOTHER shall have Segment "B".
In addition, the parents shall equally share the remainder of the children's Christmas
vacation. The parent having Segment "A" shall have custody for the first half of the
remaining days beginning at 3:00 p.m. on December 26th. The parent having Segment "B"
shall have custody beginning at 3:00 p.m. for the second half of the remaining days, which
shall include New Year's, and ending at 8:00 p.m. the evening before school resumes.
c. Easter - The parents shall alternate the Easter weekend each year from
Friday at 3:00 p.m. until Sunday at 8:00 p.m.
MOTHER shall have Easter in 2007 and in all odd years thereafter, and FATHER shall
have Easter in 2008 and in all even years thereafter.
d. Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day - The parents
shall alternate these holidays each year.
In 2007 and in all odd years thereafter, FATHER shall have Memorial Day and Labor
Day, and MOTHER shall have the Fourth of July. In 2008 and in all even years thereafter,
MOTHER shall have Memorial Day and Labor Day, and FATHER shall have the Fourth of
July.
If the observed holiday is on Monday, the schedule shall be from Friday at 3:00 p.m.
until Monday at 8:00 p.m. If the observed holiday is on Friday, the schedule shall be from
Thursday at 3:00 p.m. until Sunday at 8:00 p.m. If the observed holiday is on Tuesday
through Thursday, the hours shall be from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
e. Trick or Treat - The parents shall alternate this holiday each year.
In 2007 and in all odd years thereafter, MOTHER shall have Trick or Treat. In 2008
and in all even years thereafter, FATHER shall have Trick or Treat.
The hours shall be from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
f. Mother's Day and Father's Day - MOTHER shall have the children
from 3:00 p.m. the Saturday before the holiday until 8:00 p.m. on Mother's Day. FATHER
shall have the children from 3:00 p.m. the Saturday before the holiday until 8:00 p.m. on
Father's Day.
g. The holiday schedule shall take precedence over the regular custody
schedule. The regular schedule shall resume immediately after the holiday.
6. Vacation - The parents agree that each shall have the children for three (3)
uninterrupted weeks of vacation each year. A week shall be defined as nine (9) days from
Friday at 3:00 p.m. until Sunday of the following weekend at 8:00 p.m. The parents agree
that only two (2) of these weeks may be taken consecutively.
The parents agree that, only by their mutual consent, shall vacation be taken during
Christmas break or when the children would need to be absent from school.
MOTHER and FATHER agree to give each other thirty (30) days notice of their chosen
weekes) for vacation. In the event both parents choose the same weekes), the parent who
gives first notice shall prevail.
MOTHER and FATHER shall provide each other with contact information, address and
phone number, during their vacations with the children.
7. MOTHER and FATHER agree that this custody schedule can be altered or
modified by their mutual agreement. It is the intent of the parents to be flexible with the
custody schedule, taking into consideration their work commitments and the children's
activities.
8. The parents agree to permit and support the children's access to all family
relationships. Special family events such as weddings, family reunions, family gatherings,
funerals, graduations, etc. shall be accommodated by both parents with the routine
schedule resuming immediately thereafter. Each parent agrees to confer with the other
parent before arranging regularly occurring extracurricular activities for the children which
might interfere with the regular schedule.
9. The parents agree that neither shall permanently relocate if the relocation
would necessitate a change in the regular schedule or if the relocation would result in a
change of school for the children without a minimum notice of sixty (60) days to the other
parent. The sixty (60) day notice is designed to afford the parents an opportunity to
renegotiate the custody arrangements, either between themselves or within the
Collaborative Law Process. If it is not possible to amicably resolve this issue, the sixty (60)
day notice will give the parents an opportunity to have the matter listed for a Court hearing.
For the children's welfare, neither parent should consider moving very far from the other
until the children have reached adulthood.
10. The parents agree that during any period of custody, they shall not possess or
use any controlled substance, nor shall they consume alcoholic beverages to the point of
intoxication. The parents shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that other household
members and/or houseguests comply with this prohibition.
11. MOTHER and FATHER agree to keep each other advised of their current
addresses and phone numbers.
12. The parents agree that each shall be entitled to reasonable telephone and internet
contact with the children when in the custody of the other parent.
13. Both parents agree to establish a no-conflict zone for their children and refrain
from making derogatory comments about the other parent in the presence of the children
and, to the extent possible, shall not permit third parties from making such comments in
the presence of the children. Each parent shall speak respectfully of the other.
The parents agree that communication should always take place directly between the
parents, without using the children as intermediaries.
14. The parents agree that this Stipulation shall be submitted to the Court of Common
Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, for approval and for entry of an Order awarding
custody as set forth herein.
15. The parents hereby request that this Honorable Court enter such an Order
which shall replace and supercede any and all prior Orders and shall remain in full force
and effect pending further Order of Court.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Stipulation for
Entry of a Custody Order on the date indicated below.
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BARRY J. BASON, II,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 06-4233 CIVIL TERM
MICHELLE L. BASON,
DEFENDANT
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the
Divorce Code was filed on July 26, 2006.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the
filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce after
service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. I
acknowledge that pursuant to Rule 1920.42 (e) I have waived the
requirement that I receive notice of intention to request entry of
the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are 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
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 06-4233 CIVIL TERM
MICHELLE L. BASOM,
DEFENDANT
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(0) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree 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. I understand that false statements herein are subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
DATED:
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PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 06-4233 CIVIL TERM
MICHELLE L. BASOM,
DEFENDANT
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the
Divorce Code was filed on July 26, 2006.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the
filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce after
service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. I
acknowledge that pursuant to Rule 1920.42 (e) I have waived the
requirement that I receive notice of intention to request entry of
the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are 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
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 06-4233 CIVIL TERM
MICHELLE L. BASOM,
DEFENDANT
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301Cc) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree 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. I understand that false statements herein are subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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MARITAL SBTTI.BMBNT AGItBBMBNT
TIIl:S _, made this J.,p ~ day of ~
2006 by
and between MICIIRT.T.1I! L. BASON of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania
(hereinafter referred to as MICHELLE), and BARRY J. BASON, II of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as
BARRY) ,
H.REREAS, MICHELLE and BARRY were lawfully married on June 10,
1995 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania; and
H.REREAS, two (2) children were born of this marriage, namely:
JOCELYN C. BASON, born September 20, 1999; and BRiBLLB A. BASON,
born July 15, 2005; and
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diverse,
unhappy
differences,
disputes
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difficulties have arisen between the parties and it is the
intention of MICHELLE and BARRY to live separate and apart for the
rest of their natural lives, and the parties hereto are desirous
of settling fully and finally their respective financial and
property rights and obligations as between each other, including
without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters
between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution
of real and personal property; the settling of all matters between
them relating to past, present and future support and alimony; the
settling of all matters between them relating to the parties'
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minor children including parenting and maintenance; and in
general, the settling of any and all claims by one against the
other or against their respective estates.
ffBI:RIf:AS, MICHELLE and BARRY and their respective counsel
entered into a Collaborative Law Participation Contract dated July
24, 2006, and have used the Collaborative Law Process in
negotiating this Agreement.
HOW, ~, in consideration of the premises and of the
mutual promises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth
and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, MICHELLE and
BARRY, each intending to be legally bound, hereby covenant 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 as 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
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molest the other or attempt to endeavor to molest the other, nor
compel the other to cohabit with the other, or in any way harass
or malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful
existence of the other, while living separate and apart.
3. SUbsequent Divorce: The parties acknowledge that
BARRY filed a Complaint in Divorce on July 26, 2006 in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, docketed to 06-4233 Civil Term, claiming
that the marriage is irretrievably broken under the no-fault
mutual consent provision of Section 3301 (c) of the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code. The parties hereby waive all rights to request
Court-ordered counseling under the Divorce Code. It is
specifically understood and agreed by the parties that the
provisions of this Agreement as to equitable distribution of
property of the parties are accepted by each party as a final
settlement for all purposes whatsoever, as contemplated by the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
Should a decree, judgment or order of separation or divorce
be obtained by either of the parties in this or any other state,
country or jurisdiction, each of the parties hereby consents and
agrees that this Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be
affected in any way by any such separation or divorce; and that
nothing in any such decree, judgment, order or further
modification or revision thereof shall alter, amend or vary any
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term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the
parties shall remarry. It is specifically agreed that a copy of
this Agreement, or the substance of the provisions thereof, may be
incorporated by reference, but not merged, into any divorce,
judgment or decree. It is the specific intent of the parties to
permit this Agreement to survive any judgment and to be forever
binding and conclusive upon the parties.
4. Date of Execution: The "date of execution" or
"execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the day
upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each
executed the agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of
execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined
as the date of execution by the party last executing this
Agreement.
s. Distribution Date: The transfer of property, funds
and/or documents provided for herein, shall only take place on the
"distribution date" which shall be defined as specified herein.
6. Jfat:ua.l .Re~ease: MICHELLE and BARRY each do hereby
mutually remise, release, quitclaim and forever discharge the
other and the estate of such other, for all time to come, and for
all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and
interests, or claims in or against the property (including income
and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other or against
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the estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever
situate, which he or she now has or at any time hereafter may have
against the other, the estate of such other or any part thereof,
whether arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or
liabilities of such other or by way of dower or curtesy, or claims
in the nature of dower or curtesy or widow's or widower's rights,
family exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate
laws, or the right to take against the spouse's will; or the right
to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary, or
all other rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a
deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of (a)
Pennsylvania, (b) any State, Commonwealth or territory of the
United States, or (c) any country, or any rights which either
party may have or at any time hereafter shall have for past,
present or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees, property division, costs or expenses,
whether arising as a result of the marital relations or otherwise,
except, all rights and obligation of whatsoever nature arising or
which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any
provisions thereof.
It is the intention of MICHELLE and BARRY to give to each
other by the execution of this Agreement a full, complete and
general release with respect to any and all property of any kind
or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now owns or
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may hereafter acquire, except and only except all right and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which
may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision
thereof.
It is further agreed that this Agreement shall be and
constitute a full and final resolution of any and all claims which
each of the parties may have against the other for equitable
division of property, alimony, counsel fees and expenses, alimony
pendente lite or any other claims pursuant to the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
7. Advice of Cotms.~: The provisions of this Agreement
and their legal effect have been fully explained to MICHELLE by
her attorney, MARYANN MURPHY, ESQUIRE, and to BARRY by his
attorney, THOMAS D. GOULD, ESQUIRE.
MICHELLE and BARRY acknowledge and accept that this Agreement
is, in the circumstances, fair and equitable and that it is being
entered into freely and voluntarily and that execution of this
Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence and
that it is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal
agreement or agreements. The parties further acknowledge that,
pursuant to their Collaborative Law Participation Contract, they
have each made to the other a full and complete disclosure of
their respective assets, estate, liabilities, and sources of
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income and that they waive any specific enumeration thereof for
the purposes of this Agreement
8. Warrant:y as to Existing Ob~igatioDS: Each party
represents that he or she has not heretofore incurred or
contracted for any debt or liability or obligation for which the
estate of the other party may be responsible or liable except as
may be provided for in this Agreement. Each party agrees to
indemnify and hold the other party harmless for and against any
and all such debts, liabilities or obligations of every kind which
may have heretofore been incurred by them, including those for
necessities, except for the obligation arising out of this
Agreement.
9. EXIS~ZNG DEB~S: MICHELLE and BARRY acknowledge that
the following is a complete list of their marital debts:
(a) The joint mortgage with Washington Mutual on the
marital residence located at 555 Lexington Avenue, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with a balance of $221,608.83 on
September 15, 2006;
(b) The joint Horne Equity Loan with Member's 1st
Federal Credit Union with an approximate balance of $20,894.31 on
September 15, 2006;
(c) The joint loan on the 2002 Mazda MPV with an
approximate balance of $1,802.55 on September 15, 2006;
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(d)
The balance on a Capital One Visa credit card
with an approximate balance on July 3, 2006 of
in j oint names
$2,014.28.
MICHELLE and BARRY acknowledge that the marital home is
currently on the market for sale. The parties agree to pay the
balance of the mortgage on the marital residence, the balance of
the Home Equity Loan, the balance of the loan on the 2002 Mazda
MPV and the balance on the Capital One Visa at the time of
settlement on their home.
There are no other existing marital debts.
10. Warranty all to Future Ob~igatioDB: MICHELLE and BARRY
each covenant, warrant, represent and agree that, with the
exception of obligations set forth in this Agreement, neither of
them shall hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the
estate of the other may be liable. Each party shall indemnify and
hold harmless the other party for and against any and all debts,
charges and liabilities incurred by the other after the execution
date of this Agreement, except as may be otherwise specifically
provided for by the terms of this Agreement.
11. Jlarital RellideDce: MICHELLE and BARRY own, as
tenants by the entireties, real property located at 555 Lexington
Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The
parties acknowledge that the marital residence is currently on the
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market for sale. When the house is sold, MICHELLE and BARRY agree
to pay, at the time of settlement, the balance of the mortgage,
the balance of the Home Equity Loan, the balance owed on the 2002
Mazda MPV, and the balance owed on the Capital One Visa. The
parties further agree that the remaining net proceeds shall be
divided equally between them.
12. Perso~ Pro.per~: MICHELLE and BARRY agree that they
shall divide the personal property in the marital residence
between themselves. In the event the parties are unable to agree
to a division of this property, MICHELLE and BARRY agree to return
to the Collaborative Law Process or seek the intervention of a
mediator to help them with the distribution.
MICHELLE and BARRY agree that the 90,000 miles/$450.00
airline points will be retained solely by MICHELLE.
The parties agree that the above division of property is
mutually acceptable to them, and neither wants to have this
property appraised. Neither party shall make any claim to any such
item of marital property, or of the separate personal property of
either party, except as provided for in 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.
13. Bank Accounts: The parties agree that MICHELLE shall
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become the sole and exclusive owner of the balance of the funds in
her PSECU accounts which include the savings, checking, vacation,
Christmas and Money Market accounts. The balance in these accounts
was approximately $25.92 on September 22, 2006.
The parties agree that BARRY shall become the sole and
exclusive owner of the balance of his Members 1st Federal Credit
Union accounts which include the savings and checking accounts.
The balance in these accounts was approximately $4,436.80 on
September 22, 2006.
14. Stock: MICHELLE and BARRY agree that MICHELLE shall
become the sole and exclusive owner of her Oracle stock, purchased
prior to the marriage. The parties acknowledge that the value of
the stock at the date of marriage was approximately $11, 025.00;
and the value of the stock on June 6, 2006 was approximately
$55,943.36.
15. Pension/Retir8D8Dt Beneri ts:
that both have retirement benefits.
The parties
BARRY has an
acknowledge
Individual
Retirement Account (IRA) with Ameriprise Financial, begun as a
401(k) prior to the marriage, with an approximate value of
$53,132.57; and a SERS pension with an approximate value of
$21,250.00. MICHELLE has a SERS pension with an approximate value
of $37,500.00.
MICHELLE and BARRY agree that each shall retain her or his
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own pension/retirement benefits. Both parties agree to execute,
upon request, any and all documents necessary to effectuate the
terms of this agreement.
16. JIotor Vehic~es: The parties agree that MICHELLE
shall have sole and exclusive ownership and possession of the 2002
Mazda MPV, currently titled in joint names. There is a joint loan
on the Mazda MPV which the parties agree shall be paid in full at
the time of settlement on their house. BARRY agrees to transfer
title of the Mazda MPV to MICHELLE's individual name within thirty
(30) days after the loan is paid in full.
The parties agree that BARRY shall have sole and exclusive
ownership and possession of the 1994 Acura Legend and the 1996
Ford Ranger currently titled in joint names. There are no loans on
these vehicles. MICHELLE agrees to transfer title of the Acura
Legend and the Ford Ranger to BARRY's indi vidual name wi thin
thirty (30) days of the execution of this Agreement.
17. Life IDsuraace Po~ici.s: The parties agree that
MICHELLE shall retain her Thri vent life insurance policy with a
cash value on June 26, 2006 of approximately $2,941.00; and BARRY
will retain his Thrivent life insurance policy with a cash value
on June 26, 2006 of approximately $929.17.
18. After Acquired PersoD&1 Property: Each of the parties
shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claims or
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right of the other, all items of personal property, tangible or
intangible, hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power in
him or her to dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all
respects and for all purposes, as though he or she were unmarried.
19 . App~icabi~i ty o~ 2'ax La.. t:o Property 2'rllDSfers: The
parties hereby agree and express their intent that any transfers
of property pursuant to this Agreement shall be within the scope
and applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (herein the
"Act"), specifically, the provisions of said Act pertaining to
transfers of property between spouses or former spouses. The
parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other
documents required by the Internal Revenue Service to render the
Act applicable to the transfers set forth in this Agreement,
without recognition of gain on such transfer and subject to the
carry-over basis provisions of said Act.
20 . Wai ver o~ Spousal. Support:, Alimony Pendent:e Li te aDd
Legal. '..s: MICHELLE and BARRY waive any rights they may have
to spousal support, maintenance and alimony pendente lite. The
parties agree to pay their own attorney's fees.
21. Waiver o~ Alimony: MICHELLE and BARRY acknowledge that
by this Agreement they have respectively secured and maintained an
adequate fund with which to provide for themselves sufficient
financial resources to provide for their comfort, maintenance and
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support. MICHELLE and BARRY hereby waive, release and give up any
rights they may respectively have against the other for alimony.
It shall be, from the execution of this Agreement, the sole
responsibility of each of the respective parties to sustain
themselves without seeking any support from the other party.
22. Income Tax Ref:urns: MICHELLE and BARRY shall make the
decision whether to file their 2006 tax returns jointly or
individually after considering the tax consequences for both of
them in order to maximize their gain and minimize their tax
liability. For the 2006 tax year only, the parties shall equally
share any tax refund or be equally responsible for any tax
liability.
The parties agree that each shall claim one child as a
dependent for income tax purposes each year, alternating the child
they will claim, unless there is a significant tax advantage for
one parent to claim both children and the parents agree to
cooperate with each other to maximize the benefit and minimize the
liability for both of them.
Unless otherwise agreed, MICHELLE shall claim Jocelyn and
BARRY shall claim Brielle in even numbered tax years; and MICHELLE
shall claim Brielle and BARRY shall claim Jocelyn in odd numbered
tax years.
23. .I"a.ll. Disc~osur.: MICHELLE and BARRY each represent
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and warrant to the other that, through the Collaborative Law
Process, he or she has made a full and complete disclosure to the
other of all assets of any nature whatsoever and of every type
whatsoever in which such party has an interest, and of all other
facts relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
24. Hatters Re~atiDg to Joce~.YD and Brie~~e:
(a) Parentinq Issues
MICHELLE and BARRY agree to execute a Stipulation for Entry
of Custody Order regarding parenting issues with respect to their
daughters.
(b) Life Insurance
MICHELLE and BARRY agree to each maintain a life insurance
policy with a minimum face value of one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000.00) naming the other parent as beneficiary until Brielle
reaches the age of twenty-three (23) years old. It is the intent
of the parents that the proceeds from the life insurance policies
shall be used by the surviving parent to help care for the
children while they are minors, and to assist in college/post-
secondary education costs after Jocelyn and Brielle graduate from
high school.
(c) Coll.eqe/Post-Secondary Education
MICHELLE and BARRY, acknowledging the importance of
education, express their intent to assist their daughters with
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college/post-secondary education expenses if the parents are
financially able to do so at the time.
(d) Maintenance
The parents have reached agreement regarding a support amount
for Jocelyn and Brielle while the marital home is on the market
for sale. After settlement on the marital home, MICHELLE and BARRY
agree to readdress the issue of support for the children and
determine an appropriate support amount. In the event the parents
are unable to reach agreement, MICHELLE and BARRY agree to return
to the Collaborative Law Process or to seek the intervention of a
mediator to assist them in resolving this issue prior to
initiating litigation.
MICHELLE agrees to provide medical insurance coverage for the
minor children for so long as it is available to her at a
reasonable cost through her employer.
MICHELLE and BARRY each agree to pay one-half (1/2) of all
childcare expenses, before and after school care expenses, and
unreimbursed medical bills for Jocelyn and Brielle.
The parents understand that there may be fees for
extracurricular activities for Jocelyn and Brielle. The parents
agree to discuss these expenses and to cooperate with each other
in paying them as their finances permit.
25. Disc~osur. and Waiver of Procedural .Rights: Each party
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understands that he or she has the right to obtain from the other
party a complete inventory or list of all of the property that
either or both parties own at this time or owned as of the date of
separation, and that each party has the right to have all such
property valued by means of appraisals or otherwise. Both parties
understand that they have the right to have the Court hold
hearings and make decisions on the matters covered by this
Agreement. Both parties understand that a Court decision
concerning the parties' respective rights and obligations might be
different from the provisions of this Agreement.
Both parties waive the following procedural rights:
(a) The right to obtain an Inventory and Appraisement
of all marital and separate property as defined by the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code;
Statement
(b)
of
The right to obtain an Income
the other party as provided by the
and Expense
Pennsylvania
Divorce Code;
(c) The right to have
property is marital and which is
distribute between the parties that
determines to be marital;
the Court determine which
non-marital and equitably
property which the Court
(d) The right to
rights, remedies, privileges,
Agreement, including but not
have the Court decide any
or obligations covered by
limited to, possible claims
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other
this
for
divorce, spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel
fees, costs and expenses.
26 . Jrai ver or Hiodification to be in Jrri tiDg: No
modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid
unless in writing and signed by both parties and no waiver of any
breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any
subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
27. Jfut;ual. Cooperation: Each party shall, at any time and
from time to time hereafter, take any and all steps and execute,
acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all further
instruments and/or documents that the other party may reasonably
require for the purpose of giving full force and effect to the
provisions of this Agreement.
28. App~icab~e Law: This Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which
are in effect as of the date of execution of this Agreement.
29. Agre....tJt BinAing on Beirs: This Agreement shall be
binding and shall inure to the benefits of the parties hereto and
their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns.
30. Integration: This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding of the parties and supersedes any and all prior
agreements and negotiations between them. There are no
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representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth
herein.
31. Ot::her Do~f:atioD: MICHELLE and BARRY covenant and
agree that they will forthwith execute any and all written
instruments, assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes or
such other writings as may be necessary or desirable for the
proper effectuation of this Agreement.
32. No Waiver OD Default: This Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect unless and until terminated under and
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The failure of either
party to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions
of this Agreement shall in no way affect the right of such party
hereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the waiver of any default
or breach of any provisions hereof be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent default or breach of the same or similar nature, nor
shall it be construed as a waiver of strict performance of any
other obligations herein.
33. Sever&bi~i~: If any term, condition, clause or
provision of this Agreement shall be determined or declared to be
void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term,
condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this
Agreement and in all other respects this Agreement shall be valid
and continue in full force, effect and operation. Likewise, the
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failure of any party to meet his or her obligation under anyone
or more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the
satisfaction of the conditions precedent, shall in no way avoid or
alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
34. Enforcement of Agr.~t: If either party believes
that the other party has breached any provision of this Agreement,
the parties agree to return to the Collaborative Law Process or
seek the intervention of a mediator to resolve the issue. If the
parties are unable to resolve the issues through the Collaborative
Law Process or mediation, a party shall have the right at his or
her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such
other remedies or relief as may be available to him or her. The
party breaching this contract shall be responsible for payment of
reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing
their rights under this agreement.
35. Beadings Not Part of AgrelMWrt: Any heading preceding
the text of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof are
inserted solely for convenience of reference and shall not
consti tute a part of this Agreement nor shall they affect its
meaning, construction or effect.
r.N W7TRBSS WBBRBOF, the parties hereto have set their
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Maryann Murphy, Esquire
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4902 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 730-0422
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNfY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVILACflON - LAW
BARRY J. BASOM, II,
Plaintiff
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: No. 06-4233 Civil Term
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: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
MICHElLE L. BASOM,
Defendant
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 2 -=t \ day of 'D~ . 2006, upon consideration of
the attached Stipulation for Entry of Custody Order entered into by the parents
participating in the Collaborative Law Process, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND
DECREED that custody of JOCELYN C. BASOM, born September 20, 1999, and
BRIElLE A. BASOM, born July 15, 2005, shall be as follows:
1. The parents shall share legal custody of JOCELYN and BRIRJ.J .R.
Major decisions concerning their children, including, but not necessarily limited to, the
children's health, welfare, education, religious training and upbringing shall be made by the
parents jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other, with a view toward
obtaining and following an harmonious policy in the children's best interest.
Neither parent shall impair the other parent's rights to shared legal custody of the
children.
Neither parent shall attempt to alienate the affections of the children from the other
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Each parent shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning his or her
children that could reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other.
Day to day decisions shall be the responsibility of the parent then having physical
custody. With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the parent having
physical custody of the children at the time of the emergency shall be permitted to make any
immediate decisions necessitated thereby. However, that parent shall inform the other of
the emergency and consult with him or her as soon as possible.
In accordance with 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 5309, each parent shall be entitled to complete
and full information from any doctor, dentist, teacher, professional, psychologist or
authority and to have copies of any reports or information given to either of them as a
parent as authorized by statute. Each parent shall execute any and all legal authorizations
so that the other parent may obtain information from the children's schools, physicians,
psychologists, or other individuals concerning their progress and welfare.
2. MOTHER shall have primary physical custody of the minor children.
3. FATHER shall have partial physical custody of the minor children on alternate
weekends. During the school year, FATHER shall have the children from Friday after school
until Sunday at 8:00 p.m. During the summer months, FATHER shall have the children
from Friday at 3=00 p.m. until Sunday at 9:00 p.m.
In addition, FATHER shall have custody two (2) evenings per week. Unless otherwise
agreed by the parents, during the school year the hours shall be from after school until 8:00
p.m.; and during the summer months, the hours shall be from 3=00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
4. The parents shall share the responsibility to stay home from work to care for the
children if they are ill, depending upon the circumstances at the time.
5. Holidays - The holiday schedule is as follows:
a. Thanksgiving - The parents shall divide the Thanksgiving holiday into
two (2) segments. Segment "A" shall be from the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at 3:00
p.m. until the Friday after Thanksgiving at 3:00 p.m. Segment "B" shall be from the Friday
after Thanksgiving at 3:00 p.m. until the Monday after Thanksgiving at 8:00 p.m.
In 2006 and in all even years thereafter , FATHER shall have Segment "A" and
MOTHER shall have Segment "B". In 2007 and in all odd years thereafter, MOTHER shall
have Segment "A" and FATHER shall have Segment "B".
b. Christmas - The parents shall divide the Christmas holiday into two (2)
segments. Segment "A" shall be from 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve until 3=00 p.m. on
Christmas Day. Segment "B" shall be from 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Day until 3:00 p.m. on
December 26th.
In 2006 and in all even years thereafter, MOTHER shall have Segment "A" and
FATHER shall have Segment "B". In 2007 and in all odd years thereafter, FATHER shall
have Segment "A" and MOTHER shall have Segment "B".
In addition, the parents shall equally share the remainder of the children's Christmas
vacation. The parent having Segment "A" shall have custody for the first half of the
remaining days beginning at 3:00 p.m. on December 26th. The parent having Segment "B"
shall have custody beginning at 3=00 p.m. for the second half of the remaining days, which
shall include New Year's, and ending at 8:00 p.m. the evening before school resumes.
c. Easter - The parents shall alternate the Easter weekend each year from
Friday at 3:00 p.m. until Sunday at 8:00 p.m.
MOTHER shall have Easter in 2007 and in all odd years thereafter, and FATHER shall
have Easter in 2008 and in all even years thereafter.
d. Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day - The parents
shall alternate these holidays each year.
In 2007 and in all odd years thereafter , FATHER shall have Memorial Day and Labor
Day, and MOTHER shall have the Fourth of July. In 2008 and in all even years thereafter,
MOTHER shall have Memorial Day and Labor Day, and FATHER shall have the Fourth of
July.
If the observed holiday is on Monday, the schedule shall be from Friday at 3=00 p.m.
until Monday at 8:00 p.m. If the observed holiday is on Friday, the schedule shall be from
Thursday at 3:00 p.m. until Sunday at 8:00 p.m. If the observed holiday is on Tuesday
through Thursday, the hours shall be from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
e. Trick or Treat - The parents shall alternate this holiday each year.
In 2007 and in all odd years thereafter, MOTHER shall have Trick or Treat. In 2008
and in all even years thereafter, FATHER shall have Trick or Treat.
The hours shall be from 3=00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
f. Mother's Day and Father's Day - MOTHER shall have the children
from 3=00 p.m. the Saturday before the holiday until 8:00 p.m. on Mother's Day. FATHER
shall have the children from 3:00 p.m. the Saturday before the holiday until 8:00 p.m. on
Father's Day.
g. The holiday schedule shall take precedence over the regular custody
schedule. The regular schedule shall resume immediately after the holiday.
6. Vacation - The parents shall each have the children for three (3) uninterrupted
weeks of vacation each year. A week shall be defined as nine (9) days from Friday at 3:00
p.m. until Sunday of the following weekend at 8:00 p.m. Only two (2) of these weeks may
be taken consecutively.
Only by the parents' mutual consent shall vacation be taken during Christmas break or
when the children would need to be absent from school.
MOTHER and FATHER shall give each other thirty (30) days notice of their chosen
weekes) for vacation. In the event both parents choose the same weekes), the parent who
gives first notice shall prevail.
MOTHER and FATHER shall provide each other with contact information, address and
phone number, during their vacations with the children.
7. This custody schedule can be altered or modified by the mutual agreement of
the parents. It is the intent of the parents to be flexible with the custody schedule, taking
into consideration their work commitments and the children's activities.
8. The parents shall permit and support the children's access to all family
relationships. Special family events such as weddings, family reunions, family gatherings,
funerals, graduations, etc. shall be accommodated by both parents with the routine
schedule resuming immediately thereafter. Each parent shall confer with the other parent
before arranging regularly occurring extracurricular activities for the children which might
interfere with the regular schedule.
9. Neither parent shall permanently relocate if the relocation would necessitate a
change in the regular schedule or if the relocation would result in a change of school for the
children without a minimum notice of sixty (60) days to the other parent. The sixty (60) day
notice is designed to afford the parents an opportunity to renegotiate the custody
arrangements, either between themselves or within the Collaborative Law Process. If it is
not possible to amicably resolve this issue, the sixty (60) day notice will give the parents an
opportunity to have the matter listed for a Court hearing. For the children's welfare, neither
parent should consider moving very- far from the other until the children have reached
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adulthood.
10. During any period of custody, the parents shall not possess or use any controlled
substance, nor shall they consume alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication. The
parents shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that other household members and/or
houseguests comply with this prohibition.
11. MOTHER and FATHER shall keep each other advised of their current addresses
and phone numbers.
12. Each parent shall be entitled to reasonable telephone and internet contact with the
children when in the custody of the other parent.
13. Both parents shall establish a no-conflict zone for their children and refrain
from making derogatory comments about the other parent in the presence of the children
and, to the extent possible, shall not permit third parties from making such comments in
the presence of the children. Each parent shall speak respectfully of the other.
Communication should always take place directly between the parents, without using
the children as intermediaries.
14. This Order shall replace and supersede any and all prior Custody Orders and shall
remain in full force and effect pending further Order of Court.
BY THE COURT:
Distribution:
~ Plaintiff: Thomas Gould, Esquire
vror Defendant: Maryann Murphy, Esquire
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BARRY J. BASOM, II,
PLAINTIFF
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MICHELLE L. BASOM,
DEFENDANT
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. tJ?r'l2.33 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I accept service of the
Michelle L. Basom and certify
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Complaint in Divorce on behalf of
that I am authorized to do so.
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BARRY J. BAS OM , II,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 06-4233 CIVIL TERM
MICHELLE L. BASOM,
DEFENDANT
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
1, Thomas D. Gould, attorney for Plaintiff, In the above
captioned action for divorce, hereby certify that a conformed and
certified copy of the Complaint in Divorce was served upon the
Defendant through her attorney Mary Ann Murphy by depositing the
same in the United States mail on July 26, 2006 pursuant to Rule
1920.4 of the Amendments to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure relating to the Divorce Code. As indicated by the signed
Acceptance of Service attached hereto, the Complaint was received
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BARRY J. BAS OM , II,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 06-4233 CIVIL TERM
MICHELLE L. BAS OM ,
DEFENDANT
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information,
to the Court for the entry of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section
3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: On July 27,
2006, Acceptance of Service.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by
Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code:
By Plaintiff, December 20,
2006; By Defendant, December 20, 2006.
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Related claims pending:
None
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in S 3301(c) divorce
was filed with the Prothonotary on December 21, 2006.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in S 330l(c) divorce
was filed with the Prothonotary on December 21, 2006.
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Attorney For Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OFCUMBERLANDCOUNTY
STATE OF
PENNA.
BARRY J. BASOM, II,
Plaintiff
No. 2006-4233
CIVIL
VERSUS
MICHELLE L. BASOM,
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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DECREED THAT BA.RRY ,1. RASOM
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AND
MICHELLE L. BASOM
, DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURfSDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED; None
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THE MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 20, 2006 IS
HEREBY INCORPORATED INTO THIS DECREE IN DIVORCE.
By THE COURT:
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