HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-4351JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, PC
BY: JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 36461
24 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 737-5890
Attorney for Plaintiff
BONNIE DERR-GONTZ,
Plaintiff
V.
CHARLES L. GONTZ, JR.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
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County Courthouse, 45 North George Street, York County Judicial Center, York, Pennsylvania.
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JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, PC
BY: JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 36461
24 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 737-5890
Attorney for Plaintiff
BONNIE DERR-GONTZ,
Plaintiff
V.
CHARLES L. GONTZ, JR.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. - 4391 llc;,
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
Plaintiff is Bonnie Derr-Gontz, an adult individual who has resides at 239 Ewe
Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA 17055.
2. Defendant is Charles L. Gontz, Jr. , an adult individual who currently resides at
239 Ewe Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA 17055.
Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at
least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 16, 1981 in Hummelstown,
Dauphin County, PA.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. Neither the Plaintiff nor the Defendant is in the military or naval services for the
United States or its allies within the provisions of the Solders" & Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the
Congress of 1940 and its amendments. avers that there are two children born of this marriage.
7. Plaintiff avers that there is one (1) minor child of this marriage. Alexis D. Gontz
age 6.
The marriage is irretrievably broken.
9. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Defendant may have
the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling. The parties have
been actively participating in marriage counseling. The Plaintiff declines further counseling.
10. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of this Complaint,
Plaintiff intends to file an Affidavit consenting to a divorce. Plaintiff believes that Defendant may
also file such an affidavit.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Court to enter a decree of divorce
pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
Respectfully submitted,
JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, PC
Dated: "
JOANNE HARRISON ('DOUGH, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 36461 v
24 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 737-5890
Counsel for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, Bonnie Derr-Gontz, verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
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BONNIE DERR-GONTZ,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CHARLES L. GONTZ, JR., CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Charles L. Gontz, Jr., acknowledge that I received a true and correct copy of a time
stamped Complaint in Divorce filed on July 31,2006 in the above captioned action by first
class mail on the 42- of August, 2006.
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y-THIS AGREEMENT, made this / day of December, 2006, by and
between Bonnie Derr-Gontz, (hereinafter "WIFE") and Charles L. Gontz Jr.,
(hereinafter "HUSBAND");
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto were married on May 16,1981, in
Hummelstown, Dauphin County, PA; and separated in June 2006; and
WHEREAS, the parties have three children of this marriage; Heather S.
Gontz 23, Christopher Gontz 20, and Alexis D. Gontz, born February 4, 2000, age 6;
WHEREAS, difficulties have arisen between the parties and it is therefore
their intention to live separate and apart for the rest of their lives and the parties are
desirous of settling completely the economic and other rights and obligations
between each other, including, but not limited to: the equitable distribution of the
marital property; past, present and future support; alimony, alimony pendente lite;
and, in general, any and all other claims and possible claims by one against the other
or against their respective estates; and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and promises
hereinafter to be kept and performed by each party and intending to be legally
bound hereby, the parties do hereby agree as follows:
1. ADVICE OF COUNSEL.
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully
explained to the parties by their respective counsel. WIFE is represented by Joanne
Harrison Clough, Esquire. HUSBAND is represented by Thomas Gould, Esquire.
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The parties have also jointly engaged the services of a neutral mediator, Melissa P.
Greevy, Esquire to work with them to mediate a resolution of their marital
dissolution issues.
The parties further declare that each is executing the Agreement freely and
voluntarily having either obtained sufficient knowledge and disclosure of their
respective legal rights and obligations, or if counsel has not been consulted,
expressly waiving the right to obtain such knowledge. The parties each
acknowledge that this Agreement is fair and equitable and is not the result of any
fraud, coercion, duress, undue influence or collusion.
2. DIVORCE ACTION.
The parties acknowledge that their marriage is irretrievably broken and that
they shall secure a mutual consent no fault divorce pursuant to § 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code. A divorce action was filed by WIFE with the Court of Common
Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania at Civil Action No. 06-4351 on July 31,
2006. The parties agree to execute Affidavits of Consent for divorce and Waivers of
Notice of Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree concurrently with the
execution of this Agreement.
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect after such time as a final
decree in divorce may be entered with respect to the parties. The parties agree that
the terms of this Agreement shall be incorporated into any Divorce Decree which
may be entered with respect to them and specifically referenced in the Divorce
Decree. This Agreement shall not merge with the divorce decree, but shall continue
to have independent contractual significance.
3. DATE OF EXECUTION.
The "date of execution" and "execution date" of this Agreement shall be
defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each
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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.
4. MUTUAL RELEASES.
Each party absolutely and unconditionally release the other and the estate of
the other from any and all rights and obligations which either may have for past,
present, or future obligations, arising out of the marital relationship or otherwise,
including all rights and benefits under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, and
amendments except as described herein.
Each party absolutely and unconditionally releases the other and his or her
heirs, executors, and estate from any claims arising by virtue of the marital
relationship of the parties. The above release shall be effective whether such claims
arise by way of widow's or widower's rights, family exemption, or under the
intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's will, or the right to treat a
lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary or all other rights of a surviving
spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws
of Pennsylvania, any state, Commonwealth, or territory of the United States, or any
other country.
Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have or
claim to have, each party gives to the other by the execution of this Agreement an
absolute and unconditional release from all claims whatsoever, in law or in equity
which either party now has against the other.
5. FINANCIAL AND PROCEDURAL DISCLOSURE.
The parties confirm that each has relied on the accuracy of the financial
disclosure of the other as an inducement to the execution of this Agreement. Each
party understands that he/she had the right to obtain from the other party a
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complete inventory or list of all property that either or both parties owned at the
time of separation or currently and that each party had the right to have all such
property valued by means of appraisals or otherwise. Both parties understand that
they have right to have a court hold hearings and make decisions on the matters
covered by this Agreement. Both parties hereby acknowledge that this Agreement is
fair and equitable, and that the terms adequately provide for his or her interests, and
that this Agreement is not a result of fraud, duress or undue influence exercised by
either party upon the other or by any person or persons upon either party.
6. SEPARATION/NON-INTERFERENCE.
WIFE and HUSBAND may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and
apart. They shall be free from any interference, direct or indirect, by the other in all
respects as fully as if they were unmarried. Each may, for his or her separate use or
benefit, conduct, carry on and engage in any business, occupation, profession or
employment which to him or her may seem advisable. WIFE and HUSBAND shall
not harass, disturb, or malign each other or the respective families of each other.
7. REAL PROPERTY.
The parties are the joint owners of real property located at 239 Ewe Road,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA 17055. In consideration of the other
promises and property transfers set forth in this Agreement, HUSBAND and WIFE
agree that the marital residence has an agreed value of $212,000 and shall be
transferred to WIFE. WIFE has pre qualified for a 30 year loan at 8% interest on a
$174,000.00 loan. However the parties have agreed that if WIFE continues to pay the
bills on time through December of 2006, she will be able to pre qualify for a 63/4%
loan by January 30, 2007. HUSBAND and WIFE agree to wait until on or after
January 30, 2007 to try to process WIFE's refinancing loan at a lower interest rate. On
or after January 30, 2007 WIFE shall refinance the primary mortgage with an
appropriate loan balance of $133,824. and the home equity loan with an approximate
balance of $28,000.00 and to apply for the financing to pay off the entire Chase Visa
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debt balance of $4,683.00 and the 5f 3rd Bank loan on her car with an approximate
balance of $1,871.00. WIFE shall be solely responsible for the loan refinancing costs.
WIFE shall retain the equity in the marital residence.
The parties agree that HUSBAND may continue to reside in the marital
residence until the refinancing settlement. HUSBAND shall continue to contribute
monies equally in to the household account after the execution of the Marital
Settlement Agreement and through to the date of the refinancing settlement.
8. DEBTS.
HUSBAND and WIFE agree that the joint Chase Visa account shall not be
used by either party. In consideration of WIFE receiving 100% of the equity in the
marital residence as set forth in paragraph 7 here above, WIFE agrees to assume all
of the joint debt listed here below, and to pay all said debt in full at the time of the
mortgage refinancing settlement as follows:
WIFE agrees to pay off the balances:
a. on the joint Chase Visa off approximately $4,683.00; and
b. the Belco Visa account balance of approximately $ 14,233.00; and
c. the 5th 3rd bank loan on WIFE's car.
WIFE agrees to be solely responsibly for and to indemnify and hold HUSBAND
harmless on said obligations.
HUSBAND further agrees to continue to contribute equally on the utility bills
so they are paid in full on the date of refinancing settlement when WIFE assumes
sole ownership of the marital residence.
If either party has acquired debt in his or her sole name, the parties agree that
each shall assume full and complete responsibility for his or her own debts.
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HUSBAND represents and warrants to WIFE that since the separation he has
not, and in the future he will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which
WIFE or her estate might be responsible, and he shall indemnify and save WIFE
harmless from any and all claims or demands made against her by reason of such
debts or obligations incurred by him since the date of said separation, except as
otherwise set forth herein.
WIFE represents and warrants to HUSBAND that since the separation she
has not, and in the future she will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for
which HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible, and he shall indemnify and
save HUSBAND harmless from any and all claims or demands made against him by
reason of such debts or obligations incurred by her since the date of said separation,
except as otherwise set forth herein.
4. RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
HUSBAND shall retain as his sole and separate property his small retirement
account with Merrill Lynch with an approximate value of $500.00 HUSBAND
hereby waives his right, title and interest to any of WIFE's pension and/or
retirement and any and all other retirement benefits, otherwise disclosed. WIFE
hereby waives his right, title and interest to any of HUSBAND's pension and/or
retirement and any and all other retirement benefits, otherwise disclosed.
The parties specifically waive any and all other retirement benefits obtained
by the parties pre-marriage, during marriage, and post-separation. The individual
who holds said benefits shall own the property solely and individually. Each party
waives their right to title and interest to the other party's benefit.
10. BANK ACCOUNTS.
The parties acknowledge that they have divided the marital bank accounts to
their satisfaction. The parties agree to continue to use the joint Belco checking
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account and to each continue to contribute to the said account as the operating
account to pay the marital residence expenses until the refinancing settlement. After
the refinancing settlement this account shall be closed and the remaining funds, if
any, divided evenly between the parties. The bank accounts held solely in individual
names shall become the sole and separate property of the party in whose name it is
registered. Each party does hereby specifically waive and release his/her right, title
and interest in the other party's respective accounts.
11. LIFE INSURANCE.
HUSBAND has a term life insurance policy through his current
employment. HUSBAND shall list WIFE as irrevocable beneficiary of said life
insurance policy or list her as irrevocable beneficiary on any future life insurance
policy he may acquire through employment, until Alexis reaches age 22. HUSBAND
agrees in the event he loses his employment, he agrees to convert said life insurance
and maintain said policy if it is available at a reasonable cost.
WIFE currently has a life insurance policy with a death benefit of
$150,000. WIFE agrees to maintain said policy and designate HUSBAND as the
irrevocable beneficiary trustee for the sole benefit of Alexis until Alexis reaches the
age of 22. HUSBAND hereby waives any right, title, claim or interest he may have
in any life insurance policy of WIFE.
12. PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Except as set forth here below, the parties hereto mutually agree that they have
divided all furniture, household furnishings and personal property between them in a
manner agreeable to both parties. The parties mutually agree that each party shall from
and after the date of this Agreement be the sole and separate owner of all tangible
personal property in his or her possession.
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13. VEHICLES.
The parties own a 1999 Toyota Rav 4 vehicle. Said vehicle is encumbered by
a loan with 51h 3rd Bank. WIFE agrees to pay off said loan in full at the time of her
refinancing settlement as set forth in paragraphs 7 and 8 here above. HUSAND
agrees to transfer any and all right, title, claim and interest he has in said property to
WIFE and said vehicle shall be her sole separate property.
14. BANKRUPTCY OR REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS.
In the event that either party becomes a debtor in any bankruptcy or financial
reorganization proceedings of any kind while any obligations remain to be
performed by that party for the benefit of the other party pursuant to the provisions
of this Agreement, the debtor spouse hereby waives, releases and relinquishes any
right to claim any exemption (whether granted under State or Federal law) to any
property remaining in the debtor as a defense to any claim made pursuant hereto by
the creditor-spouse as set forth herein, including all attorney fees and costs incurred
in the enforcement of this paragraph or any other provision of this Agreement. No
obligation created by this Agreement shall be discharged or dischargeable,
regardless of Federal or State law to the contrary, and each party waives any and all
right to assert that obligation hereunder is discharged or dischargeable.
The parties mutually agree that in the event of bankruptcy or financial
reorganization proceedings by either party in the future, any monies to be paid to
the other party, or to a third party, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall
constitute support and maintenance and shall not be discharged in bankruptcy.
15. ALIMONY, SUPPORT, AND ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE.
15.a Support: The parties hereby expressly waive, release, discharge and
give up any and all rights or claims which either may now or hereafter have for
spousal support, alimony pendente lite, alimony, or maintenance. The parties
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further release any rights that they may have to seek modification of the terms of
this Agreement in a court of law or equity, with the understanding that this
Agreement constitutes a final determination for all time of either party's obligations
to contribute to the support or maintenance of the other. HUSBAND specifically
acknowledges he will need to obtain his own health insurance at his sole expense
after the parties are divorced.
15b. Child Support:
HUSBAND and WIFE agree that HUSBAND shall pay to WIFE the sum of
EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS AND XX/00 ($800.00) per month in child support for
the support of the parties' minor daughter Alexis. Said support obligation shall
commence the date of WIFEs refinancing settlement and be entered as a Court Order
and collected through the Cumberland County Domestic Relations office via a bi-
weekly wage attachment of THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE DOLLARS AND
23/00 ($369.23). Said support obligation shall continue until the child graduates
from high school.
The parties specifically agree that WIFE shall claim Alexis as a dependant on
Federal Income Tax filings. WIFE agrees to pay Alexis's health insurance premium
costs without contribution from HUSBAND.
The parties agree the child support provisions set forth in this Agreement
may be modified upon a material change in circumstance. The parties further agree
that in the event they are unable to agree to a modification of the support provision,
they will return to mediation to attempt to resolve the support issue before resorting
to the Court process.
16. 2006-INCOME TAXES AND FINALIZATION OF DIVORCE:
HUSBAND and WIFE agree to each sign consents and waiver and any other
documents necessary contemporaneously with this Agreement, but specifically
agree to wait to file for the entry of the final Divorce Decree until the first week of
January 2007. The parties specifically agree to file joint income tax returns for the
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2006 tax year and to evenly contribute to any tax obligation(s) owed and to equally
divide and tax refunds that may be received.
17. ATTORNEY FEES, COURT COSTS.
Each party hereby agrees to be solely responsible for his or her own counsel
fees, costs and expenses. Neither shall seek any contribution thereto from the other
except as otherwise expressly provided herein.
18. ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT.
In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Agreement and
the other party retains counsel to assist in enforcing the terms thereof, the breaching
party will pay all reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs and expenses (including
interest and travel costs, if applicable) which are incurred by the other party in
enforcing the Agreement, whether enforcement is ultimately achieved by litigation
or by amicable resolution. It is the specific Agreement and intent of the parties that a
breaching or wrongdoing party shall bear the obligation of any and all costs,
expenses and reasonable counsel fees incurred by the nonbreaching party in
protecting and enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement.
19. WAIVER OF RIGHTS.
Both parties hereby waive the following procedural rights:
(a.) The right to obtain an inventory and the appraisement of all
marital and non-marital property;
(b.) The right to obtain an income and expense statement of either
party;
(c.) The right to have all property identified and appraised;
(d.) The right to discovery as provided by the Pennsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure; and
(e.) The right to have the court make all determinations regarding
marital and non-marital property, equitable distribution,
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spousal support, alimony pendente lite, alimony, counsel fees
and costs and expenses.
20. MUTUAL COOPERATION.
WIFE and HUSBAND shall mutually cooperate with each other in order to
carry through the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to, the signing
of documents.
21. VOID CLAUSES.
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.
22. APPLICABLE LAW.
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
23. 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.
24. CONTRACT INTERPRETATION.
For purposes of contract interpretation and for the purpose in resolving any
ambiguity herein, the parties agree that this Agreement was prepared jointly by the
parties.
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25. FUTURE DISPUTES:
HUSBAND and WIFE specifically agree to return to the mediation process
first before resorting to the Court process in the event any future disputes arise
between them.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals of
the day first above written.
This Agreement is executed in duplicate, and in counterparts. WIFE and
HUSBAND acknowle ft, the receipt of a duly executed copy hereof.
Witness
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Witness
Bonnie Derr-Gontz
Charles L. Gontz
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUm?3E>2?gN?
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On the I S? day of rn??2[ 2006, before me, a Notary Public
in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned officer, personally appeared
Bonnie Derr Gontz, known to me (or satisfactory proven) to be one of the parties executing the
foregoing instrument, and she acknowledges the foregoing instrument to be her free act and
deed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal the day and year
first above written.
Notarial Seal
Mary M. Loper, Notary Public
Camp Hill Boro, Cumberland County
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On the ) day of 7C a.rrai' , 2006, before me, a Notary Public
in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned officer, personally appeared
Charles L. Gontz, known to me (or satisfactory proven) to be on of the parties executing the
foregoing instrument, and he acknowledges the foregoing instrument to be his free act and deed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal the day and year
first above written.
Notarial Seal
Mary M. Loper, Notary Public.
Camp Hill Boro, Cumberland County
My Commission Expires Oct. 27, 2007
Notary Pub 'c
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BONNIE DERR-GONTZ, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 06- 4351 CIVIL TERM
CHARLES L. GONTZ, JR., : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
July 31, 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 or upon filing of my Waiver of the Notice of Intention to
Request Entry of the Decree.
4. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that
the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors and that I may request the Court to require my
spouse and I to participate in counseling and, being so advised, do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to the divorce becoming final.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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CHARLES L. GONTZ, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: NO. 06- 4351 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§ 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses 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 made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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BONNIE DERR-GONTZ, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 06- 4351 CIVIL TERM
CHARLES L. GONTZ, JR., : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
July 31, 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 or upon filing of my Waiver of the Notice of Intention to
Request Entry of the Decree.
4. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that
the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors and that I may request the Court to require my
spouse and I to participate in counseling and, being so advised, do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to the divorce becoming final.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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Charles L. Gontz
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BONNIE DERR-GONTZ,
Plaintiff
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CHARLES L. GONTZ, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: NO. 06- 4351 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§ 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
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. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE:
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BONNIE DERR-GONTZ,
Plaintiff
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CHARLES L. GONTZ, JR.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-4351
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
UNDER § 3301 (c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
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 § 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint:
(a) Date of service: August 22, 2006 Affidavit of Acceptance of Service signed on August
27, 2006 and filed on November 15, 2006.
(b) Manner of service: United States Mail. Affidavit of Service filed: July 31, 2006.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by § 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code:
(a) By the Plaintiff: signed on December 1, 2006 and filed simultaneously with this
document.
(b) By the Defendant: signed on December 1, 2006 and filed simultaneously with this
document.
(c) Date of execution of Waiver of Notice of Intention to File Praecipe to Transmit Record:
(d) By the Plaintiff: signed on December 1, 2006 and filed simultaneously with this
document.
(e) By the Defendant: signed on December 1, 2006 and filed simultaneously with this
document.
4. Related claims pending: NONE
DATED: t ` - v ()(]
Joanne Harrison Clough,
Attorney ID No. 36461
24 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5890
Attorney for Plaintiff
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BONNIE DERR-GONTZ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CHARLES L. GONTZ, JR. NO. 2006 - 4351 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 12TH day of JANUARY, 2007, it appearing to the Court that the
affidavits of consent were not executed within thirty (30) days of the date they were filed
as required by Pa. R.C.P. 1920.42 (b) (2), the request for the entry of a divorce decree is
DENIED without prejudice.
By the Court,
Edward E. Guido, J.
oanne Harrison Clough, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Xomas Gould, Esquire
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Bonnie Derr-Gontz
Plaintiff
NO. 06-4351
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Defendant
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AND NOW, IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT Bonnie Derr-Gontz PLAINTIFF,
AND Charles L. Gontz Jr. DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
AND,it is further ordered,adjudged and decreed, that
the terms of the parties Marital Settlement Agreement da ed
September 1, 2006, and attached her.Vte-ire incorporated here
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PROTHONOTARY
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BONNIE DERR-GONTZ,
Plaintiff
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CHARLES L. GONTZ, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: NO. 06- 4351 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO RESUME MAIDEN NAME
Notice is hereby given that a final decree in divorce being granted on January 18,
2007, Bonnie Lee Derr-Gontz hereby elects to resume her prior name of Bonnie Lee
Derr, and gives this written notice of her intention in accordance with the provisions of
54 Pa.C.S. Section 704.
Bonnie Lee Derr-Gontz
to be known as:
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Bonnie Lee Derr
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
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On the ) 14 4-h day of (nQrc,?N , 2007, before me, a Notary Public,
personally appeared Bonnie Lee Derr-Gontz t/b/k/a Bonnie Lee Derr known to me to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the within document and acknowledged that she
executed the foregoing for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, PC
BY: JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 36461
3820 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 737-5890
Attorney for Plaintiff Petitioner
BONNIE DERR-GONTZ,
Plaintiff
V.
CHARLES L. GONTZ, JR.,
Defendant
ENFORCE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-4351
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, this J day of June, 2009, comes Petitioner/Plaintiff Bonnie Derr Gontz,
now known as Bonnie Derr, by and through her attorney Joanne Harrison Clough and respectfully files
this Petition to Enforce Marital Settlement Agreement and in support thereof avers as follows:
1 Petitioner/Plaintiff Bonnie Derr currently residing at 239 Ewe Road Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, PA 17055.
2. Respondent/Defendant Charles L. Gontz is an adult individual who currently resides at
373 Schaffner Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA 17112.
3. The parties entered into a comprehensive Marital Settlement Agreement on December
1, 2006. A true and correct copy of said Marital Settlement Agreement is attached hereto, made part
of, and incorporated by reference as Petitioner/Plaintiff's Exhibit No. 1.
4. On January 18, 2007 the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County issued a final
Decree in Divorce specifically incorporating the terms of the parties' Marital Settlement Agreement in
said Divorce Decree.
Since January 18, 2007, Respondent/Defendant Charles L. Gontz, Jr. has been in breach
of the child support terms of the Marital Settlement Agreement set forth in Paragraph 15b as follows:
a. The parties' Marital Settlement Agreement specifically provides that
Defendant/Respondent Husband shall pay the Wife the sum of $800.00 per
month in child support for support of the parties' minor daughter Alexis, to be
paid in bi-weekly payments in the amount of $369.23 commencing on the date of
Wife's refinancing settlement on the mortgage of the marital residence as set
forth in Paragraph 7 of the Agreement.
b. Petitioner/Plaintiff Wife refinanced the debt on the marital residence in
accordance with the terms of Paragraph 7 of the Marital Settlement Agreement
in January of 2007.
c. Defendant/Respondent Charles Gontz made support payments for January 2007 in
the amount of $ 800.00 and and February of 2007 in the amount of $ 800.00 and in
March 2007 in the amount of $ 200.00 and then failed to make any child support
payments to Wife whatsoever, until Wife filed a child support action against
Defendant/Respondent and a support Order was entered in August 2008
retroactive to July 10, 2008 in the amount of $ 418.00 per month..
6. Defendant Husband is in breach of the terms of the Marital Settlement Agreement as
follows:
a. From January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 Defendant's total child
support obligation pursuant to the parties' Marital Settlement Agreement was $ 9,600
and he only paid the sum of $ 1800.00 through March of 2007 and Defendant owes a
balance of
$ 7,800.00 additional dollars of child support for 2007; and
b. Defendant failed to pay any child support in 2008 from January 1, 2008 until
August 2008 when a child support order was entered against him by Cumberland
County Domestic Relations Office in the amount of $418.00 per month. Defendant
failed to pay the $ 800 per month due and owing from January 1, 2008 to July 10, 2008
and owes Plaintiff the sum of $5,041.47 for delinquent child support under the Marital
Settlement Agreement for back child support under the terms of the Marital Settlement
Agreement for 2008 calculated as six months delinquent support from January 2008
through June 2008 in the amount of $4,800.00 and nine days of delinquent child
support from July 1 through July 9, 2009 in the amount of $ 241.47 ( calculated per
diem).
7. Defendant is in breach of the child support provisions as set forth in the Marital
Settlement Agreement and is delinquent in his child support obligation in the total amount of amount
of $ 12,841.47 and has failed and refused to pay this delinquent amount despite repeated demand.
8. Paragraph 15, via the Marital Settlement Agreement, specifically provided that "The
child support provision set forth in this Agreement may be modified upon a material change in
circumstance. The parties further agree that in the event they are unable to agree to a
modification of the support provision, they will return to mediation to attempt to resolve the
support issue before resorting to the Court process". Petitioner/Plaintiff Bonnie Derr attempted to
resolve the support issue with Defendant/Respondent but he failed to take any action to commence
paying his support obligation or mediate the issue which resulted in Petitioner/Plaintiff filing the
support action against him in July of 2008.
9. Defendant/Respondent is also in breach of Paragraph 16 of the Marital Settlement
Agreement regarding the parties' 2006 Income Tax obligations. Paragraph 16 of the Marital
Settlement Agreement specifically provides that "The parties agree to a file Joint Income Tax Returns
for the 2006 tax year and to evenly contribute to any tax obligation(s) owed". When the parties
completed their 2006 Federal Income Tax filing, they owed delinquent taxes which Petitioner paid in
full. Defendant/Respondent Husband failed to pay his 50% portion of this obligation and instead
tendered only the amount of $1,000.00 to Petitioner and still owes her the sum of $ 1,600.00 as the
balance of his 50% obligation of this joint tax liability in direct violation of Paragraph 16 of the
Marital Settlement Agreement.
10. As a direct result of Defendant/Respondent Charles Gontz's breach of Paragraphs 15b
and 16 of the parties' Marital Settlement Agreement, he has caused Petitioner/Plaintiff Bonnie Derr to
suffer specific dollar amount damages in the amount of $ 12,841.47 in delinquent child support and
$ 1,600.00 in Defendant's delinquent 2006 tax liability obligation.
11. Pursuant to Paragraph 11 of the Marital Settlement Agreement Defendant is required to
list the Petitioner as his beneficiary on any existing or subsequent life insurance policy he acquires
through employment, and proof of that insurance beneficiary designation, and maintain said insurance
beneficiary designation until the parties daughter, Alexis reaches age 22.
12. Defendant has breached Paragraph 11 of the Agreement and has failed to provide proof
of said beneficiary designation to Petitioner.
13. As a direct result of Defendant/Respondent's breach of the afore listed terms of the
Marital Settlement Agreement, Petitioner/Plaintiff Bonnie Derr has incurred counsel fees, costs, and
expenses in an attempt to enforce her rights under the terms of the Marital Settlement Agreement in a
minimum of $800.00.
14. Paragraph 18 of the parties' Marital Settlement Agreement specifically provides that "In
the event that either party breaches any provision of this Agreement and the other party retains counsel
to assist in enforcing the terms thereof, the breaching party will pay all reasonable attorney's fees,
court costs and expenses, including interest and travel costs if applicable which are incurred by the
other party in enforcing the agreement whether enforcement is ultimately achieved by litigation or by
amicable resolution. It is the specific agreement and intent of the parties that a breaching or wrong
doing party shall bear the obligation of any and all costs, expenses and reasonable counsel fees
incurred by the non-breaching parry in protecting and enforcing his or her rights under this
Agreement".
15. Pursuant to Paragraph 18 of the Marital Settlement Agreement Defendant/Respondent
Charles Gontz is responsible for all of Petitioner/Plaintiff Bonnie Derr's counsel fees, costs, and
expenses she incurs in seeking compliance with and petitioning the Court for enforcement of the terms
of the Marital Settlement Agreement that Defendant/Respondent breached.
16. Defendant/Respondent is does not concur with the filing of this petition.
17. This matter has not been previously assigned to any judge.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner/Plaintiff Bonnie Derr respectfully requests this Honorable Court enter an
Order in her favor after hearing and award her the following:
a.. $ 12,841.47 in delinquent child support pursuant to Paragraph 15b of the Marital
Settlement Agreement; and
b. $1,600.00 for Defendant/Respondent's deficit contribution to joint 50/50 tax liability
for their 2006 tax filing year; and
c. A minimum counsel fee award of $800.00 plus any additional counsel fees costs and
expenses she incurs from the date of the filing of this Petition forward until final resolution by the
Court or by agreement of the parties; and
d. Direct Defendant to provide proof of life insurance beneficiary designation; and
e. Grant any further relief this Court deems appropriate.
Dated: `Q ^ f 0 -1
Respectfully submitted,
JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, PC
JOANY? HARRISON OUGH, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 36461
3820 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 737-5890
Counsel for Plaintiff Petitioner Bonnie Derr
VERIFICATION
I, Bonnie Derr hereby verify and state that the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading
are true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge and belief.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn verification to authorities.
DATE:
Bonnie Derr
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Connie Lee Limric, do hereby certify that on this date I served a copy of the foregoing
document by United States Postal Service, first class mail to the following individual set forth
below:
Charles Gontz, Jr.
373 Schaffner Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Date: dP 0 U 9
Connie Le ric, Seel? ary for
Joanne Harrison Clough, Esquire
Attorney ID No. 36461
3820 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5890
Attorney for Plaintiff Bonnie Derr
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this - day of December, 2006, by and
between Bonnie Derr-Gontz, (hereinafter "WIFE") and Charles L. Gontz Jr.,
(hereinafter "HUSBAND");
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WHEREAS, the parties have three children of this marriage; Heather S.
Gontz 23, Christopher Gontz 20, and Alexis D. Gontz, born February 4, 2000, age 6;
WHEREAS, difficulties have arisen between the parties and it is therefore
their intention to live separate and apart for the rest of their lives and the parties are
desirous of settling completely the economic and other rights and obligations
between each other, including, but not limited to: the equitable distribution of the
marital property; past, present and future support; alimony, alimony pendente lite;
and, in general, any and all other claims and possible claims by one against the other
or against their respective estates; and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and promises
hereinafter to be kept and performed by each party and intending to be legally
bound hereby, the parties do hereby agree as follows:
1. ADVICE OF COUNSEL.
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully
explained to the parties by their respective counsel. WIFE is represented by Joanne
Harrison Clough, Esquire. HUSBAND is represented by Thomas Gould, Esquire.
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The parties have also jointly engaged the services of a neutral mediator, Melissa P.
Greevy, Esquire to work with them to mediate a resolution of their marital
dissolution issues.
The parties further declare that each is executing the Agreement freely and
voluntarily having either obtained sufficient knowledge and disclosure of their
respective legal rights and obligations, or if counsel has not been consulted,
expressly waiving the right to obtain such knowledge. The parties each
acknowledge that this Agreement is fair and equitable and is not the result of any
fraud, coercion, duress, undue influence or collusion.
2. DIVORCE ACTION.
The parties acknowledge that their marriage is irretrievably broken and that
they shall secure a mutual consent no fault divorce pursuant to § 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code. A divorce action was filed by WIFE with the Court of Common
Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania at Civil Action No. 06-4351 on July 31,
2006. The parties agree to execute Affidavits of Consent for divorce and Waivers of
Notice of Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree concurrently with the
execution of this Agreement.
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect after such time as a final
decree in divorce may be entered with respect to the parties. The parties agree that
the terms of this Agreement shall be incorporated into any Divorce Decree which
may be entered with respect to them and specifically referenced in the Divorce
Decree. This Agreement shall not merge with the divorce decree, but shall continue
to have independent contractual significance.
3. DATE OF EXECUTION.
The "date of execution" and "execution date" of this Agreement shall be
defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each
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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.
4. MUTUAL RELEASES.
Each party absolutely and unconditionally release the other and the estate of
the other from any and all rights and obligations which either may have for past,
present, or future obligations, arising out of the marital relationship or otherwise,
including all rights and benefits under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, and
amendments except as described herein.
Each party absolutely and unconditionally releases the other and his or her
heirs, executors, and estate from any claims arising by virtue of the marital
relationship of the parties. The above release shall be effective whether such claims
arise by way of widow's or widowers rights, family exemption, or under the
intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's will, or the right to treat a
lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary or all other rights of a surviving
spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws
of Pennsylvania, any state, Commonwealth, or territory of the United States, or any
other country.
Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have or
claim to have, each party gives to the other by the execution of this Agreement an
absolute and unconditional release from all claims whatsoever, in law or in equity
which either party now has against the other.
5. FINANCIAL AND PROCEDURAL DISCLOSURE.
The parties confirm that each has relied on the accuracy of the financial
disclosure of the other as an inducement to the execution of this Agreement. Each
party understands that he/she had the right to obtain from the other party a
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complete inventory or list of all property that either or both parties owned at the
time of separation or currently and that each party had the right to have all such
property valued by means of appraisals or otherwise. Both parties understand that
they have right to have a court hold hearings and make decisions on the matters
covered by this Agreement. Both parties hereby acknowledge that this Agreement is
fair and equitable, and that the terms adequately provide for his or her interests, and
that this Agreement is not a result of fraud, duress or undue influence exercised by
either party upon the other or by any person or persons upon either party.
6. SEPARATION/NON-INTERFERENCE.
WIFE and HUSBAND may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and
apart. They shall be free from any interference, direct or indirect, by the other in all
respects as fully as if they were unmarried. Each may, for his or her separate use or
benefit, conduct, carry on and engage in any business, occupation, profession or
employment which to him or her may seem advisable. WIFE and HUSBAND shall
not harass, disturb, or malign each other or the respective families of each other.
7. REAL PROPERTY.
The parties are the joint owners of real property located at 239 Ewe Road,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA 17055. In consideration of the other
promises and property transfers set forth in this Agreement, HUSBAND and WIFE
agree that the marital residence has an agreed value of $212,000 and shall be
transferred to WIFE. WIFE has pre qualified for a 30 year loan at 8% interest on a
$174,000.00 loan. However the parties have agreed that if WIFE continues to pay the
bills on time through December of 2006, she will be able to pre qualify for a 6 3/4%
loan by January 30, 2007. HUSBAND and WIFE agree to wait until on or after
January 30, 2007 to try to process WIFE's refinancing loan at a lower interest rate. On
or after January 30, 2007 WIFE shall refinance the primary mortgage with an
appropriate loan balance of $133,824. and the home equity loan with an approximate
balance of $28,000.00 and to apply for the financing to pay off the entire Chase Visa
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debt balance of $4,683.00 and the 5, 3rd Bank loan on her car with an approximate
balance of $1,871.00. WIFE shall be solely responsible for the loan refinancing costs.
WIFE shall retain the equity in the marital residence.
The parties agree that HUSBAND may continue to reside in the marital
residence until the refinancing settlement. HUSBAND shall continue to contribute
monies equally in to the household account after the execution of the Marital
Settlement Agreement and through to the date of the refinancing settlement.
8. DEBTS.
HUSBAND and WIFE agree that the joint Chase Visa account shall not be
used by either party. In consideration of WIFE receiving 100% of the equity in the
marital residence as set forth in paragraph 7 here above, WIFE agrees to assume all
of the joint debt listed here below, and to pay all said debt in full at the time of the
mortgage refinancing settlement as follows:
WIFE agrees to pay off the balances:
a. on the joint Chase Visa off approximately $4,683.00; and
b. the Belco Visa account balance of approximately $ 14,233.00; and
c. the 5t" 3rd bank loan on WIFE's car.
WIFE agrees to be solely responsibly for and to indemnify and hold HUSBAND
harmless on said obligations.
HUSBAND further agrees to continue to contribute equally on the utility bills
so they are paid in full on the date of refinancing settlement when WIFE assumes
sole ownership of the marital residence.
If either party has acquired debt in his or her sole name, the parties agree that
each shall assume full and complete responsibility for his or her own debts.
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HUSBAND represents and warrants to WIFE that since the separation he has
not, and in the future he will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which
WIFE or her estate might be responsible, and he shall indemnify and save WIFE
harmless from any and all claims or demands made against her by reason of such
debts or obligations incurred by him since the date of said separation, except as
otherwise set forth herein.
WIFE represents and warrants to HUSBAND that since the separation she
has not, and in the future she will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for
which HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible, and he shall indemnify and
save HUSBAND harmless from any and all claims or demands made against him by
reason of such debts or obligations incurred by her since the date of said separation,
except as otherwise set forth herein.
9. RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
HUSBAND shall retain as his sole and separate property his small retirement
account with Merrill Lynch with an approximate value of $500.00 HUSBAND
hereby waives his right, title and interest to any of WIFE's pension and/or
retirement and any and all other retirement benefits, otherwise disclosed. WIFE
hereby waives his right, title and interest to any of HUSBAND's pension and/or
retirement and any and all other retirement benefits, otherwise disclosed.
The parties specifically waive any and all other retirement benefits obtained
by the parties pre-marriage, during marriage, and post separation. The individual
who holds said benefits shall own the property solely and individually. Each party
waives their right to title and interest to the other party's benefit.
10. BANK ACCOUNTS.
The parties acknowledge that they have divided the marital bank accounts to
their satisfaction. The parties agree to continue to use the joint Belco checking
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account and to each continue to contribute to the said account as the operating
account to pay the marital residence expenses until the refinancing settlement. After
the refinancing settlement this account shall be closed and the remaining funds, if
any, divided evenly between the parties. The bank accounts held solely in individual
names shall become the sole and separate property of the party in whose name it is
registered. Each party does hereby specifically waive and release his/her right, title
and interest in the other party's respective accounts.
11. LIFE INSURANCE.
HUSBAND has a term life insurance policy through his current
employment. HUSBAND shall list WIFE as irrevocable beneficiary of said life
insurance policy or list her as irrevocable beneficiary on any future life insurance
policy he may acquire through employment, until Alexis reaches age 22. HUSBAND
agrees in the event he loses his employment, he agrees to convert said life insurance
and maintain said policy if it is available at a reasonable cost.
WIFE currently has a life insurance policy with a death benefit of
$150,000. WIFE agrees to maintain said policy and designate HUSBAND as the
irrevocable beneficiary trustee for the sole benefit of Alexis until Alexis reaches the
age of 22. HUSBAND hereby waives any right, title, claim or interest he may have
in any life insurance policy of WIFE.
12. PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Except as set forth here below, the parties hereto mutually agree that they have
divided all furniture, household furnishings and personal property between them in a
manner agreeable to both parties. The parties mutually agree that each party shall from
and after the date of this Agreement be the sole and separate owner of all tangible
personal property in his or her possession.
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13. VEHICLES.
The parties own a 1999 Toyota Rav 4 vehicle. Said vehicle is encumbered by
a loan with 5th 3rd Bank. WIFE agrees to pay off said loan in full at the time of her
refinancing settlement as set forth in paragraphs 7 and 8 here above. HUSAND
agrees to transfer any and all right, title, claim and interest he has in said property to
WIFE and said vehicle shall be her sole separate property.
14. BANKRUPTCY OR REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS.
In the event that either party becomes a debtor in any bankruptcy or financial
reorganization proceedings of any kind while any obligations remain to be
performed by that party for the benefit of the other party pursuant to the provisions
of this Agreement, the debtor spouse hereby waives, releases and relinquishes any
right to claim any exemption (whether granted under State or Federal law) to any
property remaining in the debtor as a defense to any claim made pursuant hereto by
the creditor-spouse as set forth herein, including all attorney fees and costs incurred
in the enforcement of this paragraph or any other provision of this Agreement. No
obligation created by this Agreement shall be discharged or dischargeable,
regardless of Federal or State law to the contrary, and each party waives any and all
right to assert that obligation hereunder is discharged or dischargeable.
The parties mutually agree that in the event of bankruptcy or financial
reorganization proceedings by either party in the future, any monies to be paid to
the other party, or to a third party, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall
constitute support and maintenance and shall not be discharged in bankruptcy.
15. ALIMONY, SUPPORT, AND ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE.
15.a Support: The parties hereby expressly waive, release, discharge and
give up any and all rights or claims which either may now or hereafter have for
spousal support, alimony pendente lite, alimony, or maintenance. The parties
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further release any rights that they may have to seek modification of the terms of
this Agreement in a court of law or equity, with the understanding that this
Agreement constitutes a final determination for all time of either party's obligations
to contribute to the support or maintenance of the other. HUSBAND specifically
acknowledges he will need to obtain his own health insurance at his sole expense
after the parties are divorced.
15b. Child Support.
HUSBAND and WIFE agree that HUSBAND shall pay to WIFE the sum of
EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS AND XX/00 ($800.00) per month in child support for
the support of the parties' minor daughter Alexis. Said support obligation shall
commence the date of WIFEs refinancing settlement and be entered as a Court Order
and collected through the Cumberland County Domestic Relations office via a bi-
weekly wage attachment of THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE DOLLARS AND
23/00 ($369.23). Said support obligation shall continue until the child graduates
from high school.
The parties specifically agree that WIFE shall claim Alexis as a dependant on
Federal Income Tax filings. WIFE agrees to pay Alexis's health insurance premium
costs without contribution from HUSBAND.
The parties agree the child support provisions set forth in this Agreement
may be modified upon a material change in circumstance. The parties further agree
that in the event they are unable to agree to a modification of the support provision,
they will return to mediation to attempt to resolve the support issue before resorting
to the Court process.
16. 2006-INCOME TAXES AND FINALIZATION OF DIVORCE:
HUSBAND and WIFE agree to each sign consents and waiver and any other
documents necessary contemporaneously with this Agreement, but specifically
agree to wait to file for the entry of the final Divorce Decree until the first week of
January 2007. The parties specifically agree to file joint income tax returns for the
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2006 tax year and to evenly contribute to any tax obligation(s) owed and to equally
divide and tax refunds that may be received.
17. ATTORNEY FEES, COURT COSTS.
Each party hereby agrees to be solely responsible for his or her own counsel
fees, costs and expenses. Neither shall seek any contribution thereto from the other
except as otherwise expressly provided herein.
18. ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT.
In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Agreement and
the other party retains counsel to assist in enforcing the terms thereof, the breaching
party will pay all reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs and expenses (including
interest and travel costs, if applicable) which are incurred by the other party in
enforcing the Agreement, whether enforcement is ultimately achieved by litigation
or by amicable resolution. It is the specific Agreement and intent of the parties that a
breaching or wrongdoing party shall bear the obligation of any and all costs,
expenses and reasonable counsel fees incurred by the nonbreaching party in
protecting and enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement.
19. WAIVER OF RIGHTS.
Both parties hereby waive the following procedural rights:
(a.) The right to obtain an inventory and the appraisement of all
marital and non-marital property;
(b.) The right to obtain an income and expense statement of either
party;
(c.) The right to have all property identified and appraised;
(d.) The right to discovery as provided by the Pennsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure; and
(e.) The right to have the court make all determinations regarding
marital and non-marital property, equitable distribution,
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spousal support, alimony pendente lite, alimony, counsel fees
and costs and expenses.
20. MUTUAL COOPERATION.
WIFE and HUSBAND shall mutually cooperate with each other in order to
carry through the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to, the signing
of documents.
21. VOID CLAUSES.
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.
22. APPLICABLE LAW.
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
23. 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.
24. CONTRACT INTERPRETATION.
For purposes of contract interpretation and for the purpose in resolving any
ambiguity herein, the parties agree that this Agreement was prepared jointly by the
parties.
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25. FUTURE DISPUTES:
HUSBAND and WIFE specifically agree to return to the mediation process
first before resorting to the Court process in the event any future disputes arise
between them.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals of
the day first above written.
This Agreement is executed in duplicate, and in counterparts.
HUSBAND acknowledge the receipt of a duly executed copy hereof.
Witness
Witness
WIFE and
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Bonnie Derr-Gontz
Charles L. Gontz
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUYn P-J)FkCAN Zs
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On the S? day of ?c o ?Q r 2006, before me, a Notary Public
in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned officer, personally appeared
Bonnie Derr Gontz, known to me (or satisfactory proven) to be one of the parties executing the
foregoing instrument, and she acknowledges the foregoing instrument to be her free act and
deed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal the day and year
first above written.
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Notarial Seal
Mary M. Loper, Notary Public
Camp Hill Boro, Cumberland County
My Commission Expires Oct 27, 2007
Pennsylvania Association Of I otafie.;
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CU m BE Q L A N D On the P- day of ?CQrY1bQr , 2006, before me, a Notary Public
in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned officer, personally appeared
Charles L. Gontz, known to me (or satisfactory proven) to be on of the parties executing the
foregoing instrument, and he acknowledges the foregoing instrument to be his free act and deed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal the day and year
first above written.
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Camp Hill Boro, Cumberland County
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JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, PC
BY: JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 36461
3 820 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 737-5890
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Attorney for Plaintiff
BONNIE DERR-GONTZ, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 06-4351
CHARLES L. GONTZ, JR., CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this r day of %?=? , 2009, upon review of the
attached Petitioner/Plaintiff Bonnie Derr Petition to Enforce Marital Settlement Agreement, a Rule is
hereby issued against Defendant/Respondent Charles Gontz, Jr., to show cause, if any, why he should
not be directed to immediately pay Petitioner/Plaintiff $ 12,841.47 in delinquent child support, and
pay $1,600.00 for the balance of his 50% share of the parties' joint 2006 Income Tax filing and pay
Petitioner $800.00 in counsel fees, costs and expenses plus any additional fees incurred after the date
of filing of the Petition, and provide proof of life insurance beneficiary designation to Petitioner.
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BY: JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 36461
3820 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 737-5890
Attorney for Plaintiff Petitioner
BONNIE DERR-GONTZ,
Plaintiff
V.
CHARLES L. GONTZ, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 06-4351
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
: PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE GUIDO
MOTION TO LIST FOR HEARING ON PEITION TO ENFORCE MARITAL SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT
AND NOW, this?? day of August, 2009, comes Petitioner/Plaintiff Bonnie Derr Gontz,
now known as Bonnie Derr, by and through her attorney Joanne Harrison Clough and respectfully files
this Petition to Enforce Marital Settlement Agreement and in support thereof avers as follows:
Petitioner/Plaintiff Bonnie Derr filed a Petition to Enforce Marital Settlement
Agreement on the 16th day of June, 2009.
2. A Rule to Show Cause was issued by the Court on June 18, 2009. On or about July 20,
2009, Defendant Charles Gontz forwarded a Pro Se letter to opposing counsel and possibly the Court
with his attempted Response to his Rule to Show Cause. A true and correct copy of the facsimile
cover sheet and the Rule to Show cause is attached to and made part of and incorporated by reference
as Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1.
3. The parties have been unable to reach an agreement or resolution of the Petition to
Enforce Marital Settlement Agreement and Petitioner Bonnie Derr respectfully requests this honorable
Court schedule a hearing on this matter. It is anticipated a hearing will take approximately one (1)
hour
4. This case was previously assigned to Judge Guido.
Defendant Charles Gontz is Pro Se and it is anticipated he does not concur with the
filing of this Motion to list this matter for hearing.
Respectfully submitted,
JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH,
Dated: `-
- JOANNE RRISON
Attorney I.D. No. 36461
3820 Market Street
ESQUIRE
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 737-5890
Counsel for Plaintiff Petitioner Bonnie Derr
To whom it may Concern:
This is my response to the Petition to Enforce Marital Settlement Agreement and a Rule
to Show Cause, which was issued by the Court on June 18, 2009.
We did agree to a child support payment of $800 a month at the time when I was making
$53,000 a year with a local Home Builder. I was laid off from that job in Jan 07, which
was when the divorce was finalized, and making significantly less money on
unemployment. During the layoff period, I had submitted resumes to at least two dozen
companies trying to find work in a similar position. In April, I received a letter stating
that the builder that I worked for would not be bringing me back to work, because the
housing industry was not re-bounding. It was then that I started to lower my sights as far
as income, and decided to work at the Home Depot on a part time basis while trying to
supplement my salary there with contractor work on my own. Finding work on my own
failed miserably, and I applied to Home Depot for a full time position in September 07. I
was originally hired at the Home Depot at the rate of $12.00 per hour, and after just
completing two years there am currently making $12.40 per hour.
I was under the impression that if you are. not working, you can't pay child support. But
even though I was collecting unemployment, I still made the first two full payments for
Jan and Feb. But after those, my fiends were depleting quickly and the next payment 1
only was able to pay $200. At this same time, I was trying to buy a vehicle because it
was assumed that I would continue to have a work vehicle to use for personal use, but I
had to turn it in when I was laid off. So while I was laid off, I was trying to save enough
money to make a down payment on a vehicle so I could go back to work. Also at this
time, the combined tax bill was due to be paid. When the tax consultant asked us if we
wanted to know what we were individually responsible for, my ex-wife immediately
responded "yes", and we were told that I was responsible for $1700 and she was
responsible for $4300, mainly because she had worked a lot of overtime that year and
made a lot more money. Around that time, I had picked up some part-time work for a
friend and was able to contribute $1000 towards the tax bill, but that was the first and last
time I worked with him, and the last time I had any part-time or "side work".
Once I had income from the job at Home Depot and a vehicle to use, I also had a new car
payment and car insurance payment and Health Insurance payment which took all the
money I was making. I honestly did not have funds available to pay child support.
When I was invited to join my ex-wife and her lawyer at the Cumberland County
Domestic Relations office in Aug `08, my support amount was based on $16.50 per hour
instead of the $12.40 that I was currently making "because I had the potential to make
more". I actually requested a rebuttal hearing, but was never notified of the time and
date, because I feel that I also have the potential to make a lot less, especially considering
the way the housing industry and the economy as a whole have tanked. I don't think it's
fair. When the agent at Domestic Relation asked if they intend to pursue child support
earlier than July `08, my ex-wife said "no". Based on that statement alone, I don't know
why I am currently trying to defend myself. My ex-wife had the opportunity to receive
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Connie Lee Limric, do hereby certify that on this date I served a copy of the foregoing
document by United States Postal Service, first class mail to the following individual set forth
below:
Charles Gontz, Jr.
373 Schaffner Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Date: K'-? ,
Connie Tee LimKc, Secretary for
Joanne Harrison Clough, Esquire
Attorney ID No. 36461
3 820 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5890
Attorney for Plaintiff Bonnie Derr
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BONNIE DERR-GONTZ,
Plaintiff
V.
CHARLES L. GONTZ, JR.,
Defendant
AUG 28 2005
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-4351
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE GUIDO
ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION TO ENFORCE
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
AND NOW, this day of , 2009, a Hearing is scheduled to be
held on the day of 0c?'?'x , 2009 at 10:30 o'clock a.m.?pti. in Court
Room No. ./ , on the 4t` floor of the Cumberland County Courthouse located at One
Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 17013.
BY THE COURT:
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Distributions Jo a Harrison Clough, Esq. for Plaintiff
" Charles L. Gontz, Jr., Defendant
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CHARLES L. GONTZ, JR., CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant NO. 06-4351 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PETITION TO ENFORCE MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 9th day of October, 2009, after
hearing, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. The support order entered in August of 2008
shall be made retroactive to March of 2007. The Defendant
shall be given credit for payment of $200.00 in March of
2007. The Domestic Relations Office is directed to compute
the arrears, and the Defendant shall pay an additional
$100.00 per month towards those arrears.
2. The Defendant shall pay Plaintiff $1,600.00
representing his share of the 2006 federal income tax. Said
amount to be paid within six months of today's date.
3. The Defendant shall reimburse Plaintiff in the
amount of $1,122.44 for counsel fees incurred in enforcing
the agreement. Said sum to be paid directly to Plaintiff
within one year.
By tl).e "Court,
Edward E. Guido, J.
Joanne Harrison Clough, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
/Charles L. Gontz
373 Schaffner Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17112
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IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this 4&' ay of d, 2012, comes the Petitioner Bonnie Derr, by and
through her attorney, Joanne Harrison Clough, Esquire, and respectfully avers as follows:
1. Petitioner Bonnie Derr filed a Petition to Enforce Marital Settlement Agreement on the June 16,
2009, seeking enforcement of the child support provisions of the parties' Marital Settlement Agreement.
2. A Hearing was held on said Petition on October 9, 2009.
3. A Court Order was issued specifically directing Respondent Charles L. Gontz, Jr. to pay an
additional $100.00 per month on arrears and $1,600.00 within six months of the October 9, 2009 Order,
and $1,122.44 for counsel fees incurred by Petitioner in enforcing the Agreement within one year of
October 9, 2009. A true and correct copy of the October 9, 2001 Court Order is attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
4. To date Respondent has failed to tender either payment in direct violation of the Court Order of
October 9, 2009.
5. Petitioner has incurred counsel fees and expenses in the preparation of this Petition for Contempt
in at least the amount of $500.00.
6. Respondent is in violation of the Court Order of October 9, 2009 and the terms of the parties'
Marital Settlement Agreement and still owes in full the specific dollar amounts set forth in the attached
Court Order.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff requests this Court hold a hearing on this Petition for Contempt and
after hearing, grant the Petition and direct Respondent to immediately pay the monies due in full, grant
Petitioner all her reasonable counsel fees, costs, and expenses she incurred as a result of Respondent's
contempt and grant any and all further relief this Court deems appropriate.
Respectfully Submitted,
JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, PC
Dated: _?-I(?)_'1
Joanne ITarrison Clou squire
Attorney I.D. No. 3 61
3820 Market Stree
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5890
Attorney for Petitioner Bonnie Derr
BONNIE DERR-GONTZ,
Plaintiff
V.
CHARLES L. GONTZ, JR.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 06-4351 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PETITION TO ENFORCE MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 9th day of October, 2009, after
hearing, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. The support order entered in August of 2008
shall be made retroactive to March of 2007. The Defendant
shall be given credit for payment of $200.00 in March of
2007. The Domestic Relations office is directed to compute
the arrears, and the Defendant shall pay an additional
$100.00 per month towards those arrears.
2. The Defendant shall pay Plaintiff $1,600.00
representing his share of the 2006 federal income tax. Said
amount to be paid within six months of today's date.
3. The Defendant shall reimburse Plaintiff in the
amount of $1,122.44 for counsel fees incurred in enforcing
the-agreement.. Said sum to be paid directly to Plaintiff
within one year.
'Court ,
By tl Le
Edward E. Guido, J.
\Oaamthe e Harrison Clough, Esquire
Plaintiff
Charles L. Gontz
373 Schaffner Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17112
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VERIFICATION
I, Bonnie Derr, hereby verify and state that the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading
are true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge and belief.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unworn verification to authorities.
DATE: l3 f L
Bonnie Derr
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Connie Lee Limric, do hereby certify that on this date I served a copy of the foregoing
document by United States Postal Service, first class mail to the following individual set forth
below:
Charles Gontz, Jr.
42 Lumber Street
Middletown, PA 17057
Date: c A = c ` ti _ ?- r'
Connie Leef 'c, Se ary for
Joanne Harrison Clough, Esquire
Attorney ID No. 36461
3820 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5890
Attorney for Plaintiff Bonnie Derr
JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, PC
BY: JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 36461
3820 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 737-5890
Attorney for Plaintiff
BONNIE DERR-GONTZ,
Plaintiff
V.
CHARLES L. GONTZ, JR.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-4351
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this a day of L Fa A/?L , 2012, upon review of the
attached Petitioner/Plaintiff Bonnie Derr Petition for Contempt of Court Order, a Rule is hereby issued
against Defendant/Respondent Charles Gontz, Jr., to show cause, if any, why he should not be directed
to immediately pay Petitioner/Plaintiff the monies due in full and pay all of the reasonable counsel fees,
cost and expenses Petitioner incurred as a result of the need to file this Petition.
Rule returnable within days of date of service. -
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DISTRIBUTIT: Joanne Harrison Clough, Esquire, 3820 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Charles, L. Gontz, 42 Lumber Street, Middletown, PA 17057
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