HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-4528DONALD GOODYEAR : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
CINDY GOODYEAR NO. 2006 -v&;2,PCIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against
the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are
warned that if you fail to do so, the case may be entered against you by the Court.
A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested
in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of
the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage
counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County
Court House, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH
BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT
HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE
TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR
NO FEE.
Cumberland County Lawyers Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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SCOTT A. STEIN, ESQUIRE
PA Supreme Court ID: 81738
3800 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 591-1755
Attorney for Plaintiff
DONALD GOODYEAR : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
CINDY GOODYEAR : NO. 2006 - 4/JWCIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, COMES, the above-named Plaintiff by and through his
attorney Scott A. Stein, seeks to obtain a Decree in Divorce from the above-named
Defendant, upon the grounds hereinafter more fully set forth:
1. Plaintiff is an adult individual residing at 16 Gunpowder Road,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050 and is a citizen of the
United States.
2. Defendant is an adult individual residing at 16 Gunpowder Road,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17050, and is a citizen of the
United States.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for fifty-two (52) years and has resided continuously therein for at
least six (6) months prior to filing of this Complaint.
4. Defendant has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for forty-six (46) years and has resided continuously therein for at
least six (6) months prior to filing of this Complaint.
5. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on October 21, 2000, in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
COUNT I - DIVORCE - DIVORCE
6. Paragraphs 1-5 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference thereto.
7. Plaintiff avers that the marriage between the parties is irretrievably
broken.
8. 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, but does not request the same.
COUNT 11- DIVORCE - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
9. Paragraphs 1-8 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference thereto.
10. Plaintiff requests the Court to equitably divide, distribute or assign the
marital property between the parties without regard to marital misconduct in such
proportion as the Court deems just after consideration of all relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that a decree be entered in favor of the
Plaintiff and against Defendant as follows:
That a decree in divorce be entered granting equitable distribution.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Donald Goodyear, prays that a decree be entered
in favor of the Plaintiff and against Defendant as follows:
A. That a decree in divorce be entered dissolving the marriage
between the two parties.
B. The Court enter an order of equitable distribution of marital
property.
Respectfully submitted,
S tt A. Stein, Esquire
3800 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 591-1755
ID # 81738
Date:
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SCOTT A. STEIN, ESQUIRE
PA Supreme Court ID: 81738
3800 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 591-1755
Attorney for Plaintiff
DONALD GOODYEAR : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CINDY GOODYEAR
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 2006 - CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I, Donald Goodyear verify that the statements made in the foregoing
document are true and correct. I understand that false statements made herein are
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to
authorities.
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PA Supreme Court ID: 81738
3800 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 591-1755
DONALD GOODYEAR,
Plaintiff
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CINDY GOODYEAR
Defendant
Attorney for Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2006 -4528 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
PROOF OF SERVICE OF PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
UPON DEFENDANT
AND NOW, COMES, Scott A. Stein, Attorney for Plaintiff, Donald Goodyear and
certifies that on August 7, 2006, he did serve the Defendant, Cindy Goodyear with a true
and correct copy of the Divorce Complaint filed against her alleging the parties' marriage
was irretrievably broken under Section 3301(c) and Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
Said complaint was served upon the defendant by placing same in an envelope, certified
mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested, and by regular mail and addressed
Cindy Goodyear, 16 Gunpowder Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
M Service of Plaintiffs Complaint on the Defendant, Cindy Goodyear was effected on
August 22, 2006 . A true and correct copy of the U.S.
Postal Service Return Receipt is attached hereto and the original is affixed to the
reverse of this document.
[ ] Service of Plaintiffs Complaint on the Defendant, Cindy Goodyear was effected on
. A true and correct copy of Defendant's
Acknowledgment of Service is attached hereto and the original is affixed to this
document.
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(717) 591-1755
Attorney for Plaintiff
DONALD GOODYEAR : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
CINDY GOODYEAR NO. 2006 - 4528 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Janet E. Bush, hereby certify that I am on this day serving a copy of the foregoing
Plaintiff's Interrogatories Addressed to the Defendant Cindy Goodyear upon the person (s)
and in the manner indicated below;
Service by First-Class Mail, Postage Prepaid, and Addressed as Follows:
Gary L. Rothschild, Esquire
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Harrisb , PA 17112
Janet E. Bush, Paralegal
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PA Supreme Court ID: 81738
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Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 591-1755
Attorney for Plaintiff
DONALD GOODYEAR : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
CINDY GOODYEAR NO. 2006 - 4528 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Janet E. Bush, hereby certify that I am on this day serving a copy of the
foregoing Plaintiff's Request for Production of Documents Directed to the
Defendant Cindy Goodyear upon the person (s) and in the manner indicated below;
Service by First-Class Mail, Postage Prepaid, and Addressed as Follows:
Gary L. Rothschild, Esquire
2215 Forest Hills Drive, ite 35
Harrisburg, PA 17 1
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MATRIMONIAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, made this 31 day of July, 2007, between CYNTHIA L.
GOODYEAR, hereinafter referred to as "Wife" and DONALD E. GOODYEAR, hereinafter
referred to as "Husband".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto, being Husband and Wife were lawfully married on
October 21, 2000 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, there were two children born of the parties, namely Crystal L. Goodyear and
Shawna M. Goodyear, and
WHEREAS, Husband has commenced an action in divorce in the Court of Common Pleas
of Cumberland County, docketed to No. 2006-4528 (hereinafter referred to as the "Divorce
Action"); and
WHEREAS, diverse and unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen
between the parties and it is the intention of Husband and Wife to live separate and apart for the
rest of their natural lives, and the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their
respective financial and property rights and obligations as between each other including, without
limitation by specification: the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership and
equitable distribution of real and personal property; the settling of all matters between them
relating to the past, present and future support, alimony and/or maintenance of each other; and in
general, the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against
their respective estate; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto, Wife being represented by Gary L. Rothschild, Esquire,
and Husband being represented by Scott A. Stein, Esquire, have each exchanged full and
complete information as to the property, assets, and liabilities owned by each as requested or
chosen to forego such exchange of information; and
WHEREAS, Husband has responded to Wife's Interrogatories and Requests for
Production of Documents; and
WHEREAS, Wife has responded in-part to Husband's Interrogatories and Requests for
Production of Documents, to which Husband hereby waives the need for Wife to complete her
response to Husband's Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents, and waives his
claim to such information.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto, in consideration of the above recitals, premises
and mutual promises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and
valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto,
Husband and Wife, each intending to be legally bound hereby, and to legally bind their heirs,
successors, assigns, and personal representatives, do hereby covenant, promise and agree as
follows:
1. INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE
The recitals set forth in the Preamble of this Agreement are incorporated herein and made
a part hereof as if fully set forth in the body of the Agreement.
2. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS
This Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the right of Husband and Wife to
an absolute divorce on legal grounds if such grounds now exist or shall hereafter exist or to such
defense as may be available to either party. This Agreement is not intended to condone and shall
not be deemed to be condonation on the part of either party hereto of any act or acts on the part of
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the other party, which have occasioned the disputes or unhappy differences which have occurred
or may occur subsequent to the date hereof. The parties acknowledge that their marriage is
irretrievably broken and that they shall secure a mutual consent no-fault divorce pursuant to the
terms of Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code. Each party shall execute an "Affidavit of
Consent" and "Waiver of Notice of Intention To Request Entry of a Divorce Decree" upon the
expiration of the mandatory ninety (90) day waiting period.
3. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE
The parties agree that unless otherwise specifically provided herein, this Agreement shall
continue in full force and effect after such time as a final Decree in Divorce may be entered with
respect to the parties.
4. AGREEMENT TO BE INCORPORATED IN DIVORCE DECREE
The parties agree that the terms of this Agreement shall be incorporated into any Divorce
Decree which may be entered with respect to them and specifically referenced in the Divorce
Decree.
5. NON-MERGER
It is the parties' intent that this Agreement does not merge with the Divorce Decree, but
rather shall continue to have independent contractual significance. Each party maintains his or her
contractual remedies as well as court ordered remedies as the result of the aforesaid incorporation
or as otherwise provided by law or statute. Those remedies shall include, but not be limited to,
damages, resulting from breach of this Agreement, specific enforcement of this Agreement and
remedies pertaining to failure to comply with an Order of Court or Agreement pertaining to
equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendent lite, counsel fees and costs as set forth in the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code or other similar statutes now in effect and as amended or hereinafter
enacted.
6. DATE OF EXECUTION
The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date
of execution by the party last executing this Agreement.
7. DISTRIBUTION DATE
The transfer of property, funds, documents and/or any other thing or provided herein shall
only take place on the "distribution date" which shall be defined as the date of execution of this
Agreement unless otherwise specified herein.
S. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The parties confirm that each has relied on the accuracy of the financial disclosure, to the
extent requested and provided by the other party, as an inducement to the execution of this
Agreement. Husband hereby waives the need for Wife to complete her response to Husband's
Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents, and waives his claim to such
information.
9. SEPARATION
Husband and Wife shall at all times hereafter have the right to live separate and apart from
each other and to reside from time to time at such place or places as they respectively deem fit,
free from any control, restraint, or interference whatsoever by the other. Neither party shall molest
the other or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him or her by any legal or other
proceeding. The foregoing provision shall not be taken to be an admission on the part of either
Husband or Wife of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the causes leading to their living apart.
10. DIVISION OF BANK ACCOUNTS
A. The parties hereto mutually covenant, acknowledge and agree that they shall
divide the following financial accounts as indicated in this agreement and each agrees to the
following:
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1) Husband and Wife shall each receive one-half (50%) of the balance in the
escrow account established at Sovereign Bank, which has a current balance of
approximately Two Hundred Twenty Thousand ($ 220,300.00) Dollars,
representing the proceeds of the sale of the marital residence (16 Gunpowder
Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania). Husband and Wife, by execution of this
Matrimonial Settlement Agreement, authorize Wife's counsel to issue checks,
to accomplish the aforementioned division of the escrow account. If requested
by Wife, Husband agrees to repay to Wife one-half of the income taxes
resulting from the interest earned on the escrowed funds as this interest will be
reported to the IRS for tax year 2007 under Wife's Social Security Number.
2) Husband and Wife have equally divided the taxes escrowed by their prior
lender, in the amount of approximately $ 3,874.09, and each waives any claim
against the other for said monies.
3) Wife shall transfer any and all interest she has in the Scottrade Account
(account number 35638859) to Husband upon Husband's payment to Wife of
the sum of Twenty-Two Thousand ($ 22,000.00) Dollars.
4) Husband and Wife have divided the balance held in the Fulton bank checking
account (account number 14835) to the mutual satisfaction of both parties and
each waives any claim against the other for said funds.
B. The parties further agree that they have separated the following financial accounts
to their mutual satisfaction and each agrees to the following:
1) Husband shall receive and be the sole owner of:
a) The Commerce Bank savings and checking accounts (numbers
32070732 and 430058997), and
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b) Any savings accounts, savings bonds and bank accounts in Husband's
name alone.
2) Wife shall receive and be the sole owner of:
a) The Members 1St savings and checking accounts (numbers 13647 and
290511), and
b) Any savings accounts, savings bonds and bank accounts in Wife's
name alone.
3) Wife shall maintain and use only for the care of the minor children the
following accounts:
a) The Members First CD/Savings accounts (account number 187007)
held jointly with Crystal Goodyear, and
b) The Members First CD/Savings accounts (account number 213792)
held jointly with Shawna Goodyear.
c) Husband agrees to the transfer of the accounts held for the future
benefit of the parties' children to Wife, jointly with the minor child.
Wife agrees to notify Husband when any of such funds are used for the
benefit of the minor children and the purpose of said usage.
The parties hereto mutually covenant, acknowledge and agree that any monies, interest or
dividends received subsequent to the execution of this agreement shall be the property of the party
receiving the asset from which the payment, interest or dividend arose.
The parties hereto mutually covenant, acknowledge and agree that any bank/credit union
accounts or brokerage accounts not identified in this paragraph, which is held solely in individual
names, shall become the sole and separate property of the party in whose name it is registered.
Each party does hereby specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon whatever right,
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title, interest or claim he/she may have in the other party's respective accounts as well as those
listed in this paragraph.
11. DIVISION OF AUTOMOBILES.
A. Division of automobiles. The parties acknowledge that they are the owners
of two automobiles. The parties agree to the following division of these items:
1) The 1998 Lincoln Continental shall become the sole and exclusive
property of Wife. There is no outstanding debt on this vehicle.
2) The 2007 Lexus GS 350 automobile shall become the sole and
exclusive property of Husband. Husband agrees to be responsible for
any outstanding loan associated with this vehicle.
B. Transfer of Ownership. The parties agree to execute the titles or assignments of
lease agreements to the aforesaid vehicle, if appropriate, to effectuate the transfer as herein
provided on the date of execution of this Agreement and said executed title/assignments
shall be delivered to the proper party on the distribution date. For the purposes of this
Paragraph the term "title" shall be deemed to include a "Limited Power of Attorney" if the
title or lease agreement to the vehicle is unavailable due to financing arrangements or
otherwise.
C. Indemnification. In the event any vehicle is subject to a lien, encumbrance,
lease or other indebtedness the party receiving said vehicle as his or her property shall (i)
take it subject to said lien, encumbrance, lease or other indebtedness; (ii) shall be solely
responsible therefore and (iii) agrees to indemnify, protect and save the other party
harmless from said lien, encumbrance, lease or other indebtedness. Each of the parties
hereto does specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon whatever right, title
and interest he or she may have in the vehicle(s) that shall become the sole and separate
property of the other pursuant to the terms of this Paragraph. The parties acknowledge
they know of no liens, encumbrances, leases or other indebtedness to which any of the
aforementioned vehicles is subject to, except those liens, etc. set forth in this Paragraph.
12. PERSONAL PROPERTY
The parties have previously divided all items of personal property to the mutual
satisfaction of both parties. Accordingly, the parties hereto mutually agree that Wife shall be the
sole owner of all items in her possession and those items located at Wife's residence, known as
1150 Fleming Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA. The parties agree that Husband shall be the sole owner
of all items in his possession.
13. RETIREMENT BENEFITS ASSETS AND PLANS
The parties acknowledge that, as a result of their employment prior to and during the
marriage, each party has accumulated retirement benefits, including, but not limited to, Husband's
CSRS retirement account, TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) account, 401(k) accounts and IRA accounts
and Wife's CRS retirement account, TSP account, 401(k) accounts and IRA accounts.
The parties acknowledge that they have exchanged full information about the above-
referenced benefits, had them examined and valued by experts, or elected to voluntarily waive
such valuation, and have reached agreement upon the distribution of those assets in the future.
With regard to such benefits, accounts and assets, the parties agree that Wife shall receive
and be entitled to any and all retirement benefits, CSRS retirement accounts, deferred
compensation accounts, 401(k) accounts, 403(b) accounts, individual retirement accounts, defined
contribution retirement accounts, SIMPLE accounts, SEP accounts, or other retirement accounts
now, or in the future, in her name or earned by her through her employment. Husband shall
receive and be entitled to all retirement benefits, CSRS retirement accounts, deferred
compensation accounts, Keogh, 401(k) accounts, 403(b) accounts, individual retirement accounts,
defined contribution retirement accounts, or other retirement assets now, or in the future, in his
name or earned by him through his employment.
Except as may otherwise be provided herein, each of the parties does specifically waive,
release, renounce and forever abandon all of his or her right, title, interest or claim, whatever it
may be in the retirement plans separately stated in this paragraph as well as any Pension Plan,
CSRS retirement account, SEP plan, SIMPLE account, Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing Plan,
401(k) Plan, Keogh Plan, individual retirement account, Stock Plan, Tax Deferred Savings Plan
and/or any other employee benefit plan of the other party (collectively referred to as "Employee
Benefit Plans") and hereafter said Employee Benefit Plans shall become the sole and separate
property of the party named in the Employee Benefit Plans or through whose employment said
Employee Benefit Plans are carried. The party receiving the retirement account shall be
responsible for any and all outstanding loans associated with the account.
14. REAL PROPERTY-WIFE'S NEW RESIDENCE.
A. Subsequent to the parties' separation, Wife purchased a residence at 1150
Fleming Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA (hereinafter referred to as "Wife's residence").
Husband does specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon whatever right,
title and interest he may have in Wife's residence which is the sole and separate property
of Wife.
B. Wife agrees to be solely responsible for the mortgage or any other
liabilities associated with the purchase of Wife's residence and agrees to indemnify,
protect and save Husband harmless from said debt, late fees, or other costs associated with
said debt.
15. INSURANCE POLICIES
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Each party hereby agrees to maintain a life insurance policy or policies with a total death
benefit of not less than Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($ 250,000.00) Dollars naming the parties'
daughters, Crystal and Shawna as beneficiaries, In Trust. Each party agrees to maintain these
policies until the occurrence of the later of the following two events: 1) both daughters attaining
the age of twenty-one (21) years and 2) both daughters being able to care for themselves. The
parties agree to name Wife's sister, Lori Ulsh, as Trustee of any such insurance proceeds.
The parties acknowledge that, Husband and Wife may have one or more life insurance
policies, in addition to those policies required for the benefit of their daughters. With regard to
any such additional policies, the parties agree that Husband shall receive and be entitled to the
value of his insurance policies and Wife shall receive and be entitled to the value of her insurance
policies.
Except as may otherwise be provided herein, each of the parties does specifically waive,
release, renounce and forever abandon all of his or her right, title, interest or claim, whatever it
may be in the insurance policies separately stated in this paragraph and hereafter said insurance
policies shall become the sole and separate property of the party named as the owner therein. The
party receiving the insurance policy shall be responsible for any and all outstanding loans
associated with said policy.
16. MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTY
All marital property not otherwise mentioned in this Agreement shall be hereafter owned
by the party to whom the property is titled; and if untitled, by the party in possession. This
Agreement shall constitute a sufficient Bill Of Sale to evidence the transfer of any and all rights in
such property from each party to the other.
17. DEBTS
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A. Husband acknowledges that any individual credit cards or other debts in his
name alone are solely his liabilities and agrees to make all required payments against said
liabilities until the balances are paid in full. Husband further agrees to indemnify and hold
Wife and her property harmless for any and all such debts, obligations and liabilities.
B. Wife acknowledges that any individual credit cards or other debts in her
name alone are solely her liabilities and agrees to make all required payments against said
liabilities until the balances are paid in full. Wife further agrees to indemnify and hold
Husband and his property harmless for any and all such debts, obligations and liabilities.
C. The parties acknowledge that they hold no joint credit cards.
D. Except as stated herein, each party agrees to be solely responsible and
liable for his/her debts in their individual names, as set forth above. Except as stated
herein, each party agrees to pay their debts as the same become(s) due, and to indemnify
and hold the other party and his or her property harmless for any and all such debts,
obligations and liabilities.
E. Except as stated in this Agreement, a liability not specifically disclosed in this
Agreement will be the sole responsibility of the party who has incurred or may hereafter
incur it, and each agrees to pay it as the same become(s) due, and to indemnify and hold
the other party and his or her property harmless for any and all such debts, obligations and
liabilities. From the date of the execution of this Agreement, each party shall use only
those credit cards and accounts for which that party is individually liable and the parties
agree to not use any credit card or other debt instrument for which the parties have joint
liability or any potential liability. The parties agree to cooperate in closing any remaining
accounts which provide for joint liability.
18. BANKRUPTCY
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It is hereby understood and agreed by and between the parties that their obligations
pursuant to this agreement shall not be affected by any bankruptcy proceeding and shall not be
deemed to constitute or be a dischargeable debt of bankruptcy. Both parties warrant that he/she
has not heretofore instituted any proceedings pursuant to the bankruptcy laws nor are there any
such proceedings pending with respect to him/her which have been initiated by others. Should
either party file for bankruptcy and attempt to discharge any debts for which that party has been
encumbered or agreed to pay, under this agreement, the decision as to whether or not said debts
may be discharged shall rest with the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas and the parties
hereto acknowledge that said Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to render this decision.
19. LEGAL FEES COSTS AND EXPENSES
Wife acknowledges that she has been represented in this matter by Gary L. Rothschild,
Esquire and Husband acknowledges that he has been represented in this matter by Scott A. Stein,
Esquire. The parties acknowledge and agree that each shall be responsible for the payment of the
fees owed to their respective attorney. Husband and Wife do hereby waive, release and give up
any rights which they may have against the other for payment of counsel fees. The parties
acknowledge and agree that each shall be responsible for the payment of any and all costs and
expenses incurred by that party. Husband and Wife do hereby waive, release and give up any
rights which they may have against the other for payment of costs and expenses.
20. CUSTODY COLLEGE and OTHER EXPENSES FOR THE PARTIES' MINOR
CHILDREN
A. CUSTODY: The parties hereto mutually agree that they shall have shared legal
custody of their minor children, that Wife shall have primary physical custody
of the children and that Husband shall have partial physical custody of the
children, with the days/times of said partial physical custody to be mutually
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agreed to by the parties. Both parties agree to keep each other informed if they
are to be away from their residence for more than 24 hours and provide a
telephone number or other method of contacting the other party. Both parties
agree that the minor children shall have reasonable telephone access to both
parents.
B. COLLEGE: The parties agree that they shall each contribute one-half (50%) of
the college expenses for their two minor children. College expenses are agreed
to include, but not be limited to, tuition, books, room and board and other
expenses.
C. SPECIAL NEEDS: The parties agree that their daughter, Crystal, has special
needs due to autism. The parties agree to each contribute one-half (50%) of all
costs associated with Crystal's future special needs, beyond those required
financial contributions as dictated by the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania or such other governmental body which shall govern the
obligations of divorced parents to their child.
21. OTHER WRITINGS
Each of the parties hereto agree to execute any and all documents, deeds, bills of sale or
other writings necessary to carry out the intent and language of this Agreement.
22. DISCLOSURE AND WAIVER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS
Each party understands that he or she had the right to obtain from the other party a
complete inventory or list of all of the property that either or both parties owned at the time of
separation and at the time and/or owned at this time and that each party had the right to have all
such property valued by means of appraisals or otherwise. Both parties understand that they have
the right to have a court hold hearings and make decisions on the matters covered by this
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Agreement. Both parties understand that a court decision concerning the parties' respective rights
and obligations might be different from the provisions of this Agreement.
Each party hereby acknowledges that this Agreement is fair and equitable, that it
adequately provides for his or her needs and is in his or her best interests, and that the Agreement
is not the result of any fraud, duress, or undue influence exercised by either party upon the other
or by any other person or persons upon either party. Both parties hereby waive the following
procedural rights:
A. The right to obtain an inventory and appraisement of all marital and non-
marital property as defined by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
B. The right to obtain an income and expense statement of the other party as
provided by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
C. The right to have property identified and appraised.
D. The right to discovery as provided by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure.
E. The right to have the court determine which property is marital and which is
non-marital, and equitably divide and distribute between the parties that
property which the court determines to be marital, and to set aside to a party
that property which the court determines to be that parties' non-marital
property.
F. The right to have the court decide any other rights, remedies, privileges, or
obligations covered by this Agreement and/or arising out of the marital
relationship, including but not limited to possible claims for divorce, child
support, spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite (temporary alimony),
equitable distribution, custody, visitation, counsel fees, costs and expenses.
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23. FURTHER DEBT
Wife agrees that she shall not contract or incur any debt or liability for which Husband or
his property or estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save Husband harmless from
any and all claims or demands made against Husband by reason of debts or obligations incurred
by Wife.
24. FURTHER DEBT
Husband agrees that he shall not contract or incur any debt or liability for which Wife or
her property or estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save Wife harmless from any
and all claims or demands made against Wife by reason of debts or obligations incurred by
Husband.
25. MUTUAL RELEASE
Except as otherwise provided herein, and so long as this Agreement is not modified or
canceled by subsequent written Agreement, the parties hereby release and discharge absolutely
and forever each other from any and all rights, claims and demands, past, present and future,
including, but not limited to the following: spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite,
division of property, claims or rights of dower and right to live in the marital home, right to act as
executor or administrator of the other's estate, rights as devisee or legatee in the Last Will and
Testament of the other, any claim or right as beneficiary in any life insurance policy of the other
and any claim or right in the distributive share or intestate share of the other parties' estate. The
parties agree to contribute equally for any tax, interest or penalties which cannot be attributed to
one of the parties.
26. TAX ON PROPERTY DIVISION.
The parties hereby agree and express their intent that any transfers of property pursuant to
this Agreement shall be within the scope and applicability of the Deficit reduction Act of 1984 or
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other similar tax acts (hereinafter the "Act"), specifically, the provisions of the said Act pertaining
to transfers of property between spouses or former spouses. The parties agree to sign and caused
to be filed any elections or other documents required by the Internal Revenue Service to render
the Act applicable to the transfers set forth in this Agreement, without recognition of gain on such
transfers and subject to the carry-over basis provision of said Act. As to transfers to which the Act
may not or does not apply, Husband shall be solely responsible for any and all taxes that may be
assessed or become due from Husband, and Wife shall be solely responsible for any and all taxes
that may be assessed or become due from Wife as a result of or arising from this Agreement.
Except as set forth in this agreement, as to transfers for which the parties are or may be jointly
liable, the parties hereto agree to contribute equally to such taxes, penalties and/or interest.
27. TAX RETURNS
The parties have heretofore filed joint tax returns, including federal, state and local returns.
Both parties agree that in the event any deficiency in federal, state or local income tax is
proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made against either party, each agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against any loss or liability for any such tax
deficiency or assessment therewith and the parties hereto agree to pay for any tax, penalty or
interest resulting from their respective incomes or deductions. Any tax, penalty or interest
resulting from the joint income or expense of the parties shall be shared equally by the parties.
28. FINAL EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY
The parties agree that the division of all property set forth in this Agreement is equitable
and both parties relinquish the right to divide said property in any manner not consistent with the
terms set forth herein. It is further the intent, understanding and agreement of the parties that this
Agreement is a full, final, complete and equitable property division.
29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
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This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties, and there are no
covenants, conditions, representations or agreements, oral or written, of any nature whatsoever,
other than those contained herein.
30. LEGALLY BINDING
It is the intent of the parties hereto to be legally bound hereby and this Agreement shall
bind the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators and assigns.
31. BREACH AND COSTS TO ENFORCE
In the event that either party defaults in the performance of any duties or obligations
required by the terms of this Agreement and either extra judicial or judicial proceedings are
commenced to enforce such duty or obligation, then the party found to be in default shall be liable
for all expenses of curing the default, including, but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees,
court costs and expenses.
32. AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO VOLUNTARILY AND AGREEMENT
CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD
Each party to this Agreement acknowledges and declares that he or she respectively:
A. Has carefully read each paragraph and each provision of this Agreement;
B. Has given careful and mature thought to the making of this Agreement;
C. Is fully and completely informed as to the facts relating to the subject matter of
this Agreement, including the parties' assets and liabilities, or elected to waive
obtaining such information;
D. Has reviewed this Agreement with his/her counsel and received guidance as to
his/her rights and obligations under this Agreement;
E. Enters into this Agreement voluntarily after receiving the advice of
independent counsel; and
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F. Fully and completely understands each provision of this Agreement, both as to
the subject matter and legal effect.
33. AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION
This Agreement may only be amended or modified by a written instrument signed by both
parties.
34. SEVERABILITY
If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement shall be determined or
declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term, condition, clause or
provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other respects this Agreement shall be
valid and continue in full force, effect and operation. Likewise, the failure of any party to meet his
or her obligations or duties under this Agreement or any one or more of the paragraphs of this
Agreement, with the exception of the satisfaction of any conditions precedent, shall in no way
void or alter the remaining obligations or duties of the parties.
35. LAW APPLICABLE
This Agreement shall be governed, construed and enforced under the statutes and case law
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
36. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT
Any headings preceding the text of the paragraphs and subparagraphs herein are
inserted solely for convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement nor
shall they affect its meaning, construction or effect.
BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING
READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT, AND EACH
PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT
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SHALL BE AS BINDING UPON THE PARTIES AS IF THEY WERE ORDERED BY THE
COURT AFTER A FULL HEARING.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and
year first written above.
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DONALD E. GOODYEAR (" usband")
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN
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On this, the 31 ?Sr day of July 2007, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State and
County aforesaid, the undersigned officer, personally appeared CYNTHIA L. GOODYEAR,
known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person described in the foregoing instrument, and
acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
COM1110 NTH oR sYLVA
NOTAMAL SeAkt
MINDY S. GOODWN,.Nota y P (SEAL)
City of iislftburg, Daf rotunty Notary Public
V ;ommtssion Expires 21, 2009
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN
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On this, the day of July 2007, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State and
County aforesaid, the undersigned officer, personally appeared DONALD E. GOODYEAR,
known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person described in the foregoing instrument, and
acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
COMMQNWE6LTH OF PENN4Y V 'i8
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Linda M. Eleezub, Naar,( P,,b?;c
Hampden Twp Cumberl-?N -c
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PA Supreme Court ID: 81738
3800 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 591-1755
DONALD GOODYEAR
Plaintiff
V.
CINDY GOODYEAR
Defendant
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 2006 - 4528 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on August
7, 2006.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievable broken and ninety days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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PA Supreme Court ID: 81738
3800 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 591-1755
DONALD GOODYEAR IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
CINDY GOODYEAR NO. 2006 - 4528 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
Attorney for Plaintiff
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER § 3301(c) AND § 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. 1 understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. 1 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 statement 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: _ V3I 1
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DONALD GOODYEAR
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DONALD GOODYEAR : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CINDY GOODYEAR NO. 2006 - 4528 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on August
7, 2006.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievable broken and ninety days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
CINDY GOODYEAR : NO. 2006 - 4528 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER § 3301(c) AND § 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. 1 understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. 1 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 statement 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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LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C.
SCOTT A. STEIN, ESQUIRE
PA Supreme Court ID: 81738
3800 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 591-1755
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DONALD GOODYEAR
Plaintiff
V.
CINDY GOODYEAR,
Defendant
To the Prothonotary:
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2006-4528
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Complaint served on Cindy
Goodyear by Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery with return receipt on _ August 7, 2006
3. (a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by § 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code: by Plaintiff July 31, 2007 ; by Defendant July 31, 2007 .
4. Related claims pending: None
5. (b) Date plaintiff s Waiver of Notice was filed with the prothonotary: August 7,
2007 .
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with the prothonotary:
August 7, 2007.
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Respectfully submitted,
Scott A. Stein
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
DONALD GOODYEAR,
Plaintiff
No. 2006-4528
VERSUS
CINDY GOODYEAR,
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, GGfC/'?.w?' ?`'?• "d IT IS ORDERED AND
DONALD GOODYEAR
DECREED THAT
CINDY GOODYEAR
AND
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
, PLAINTIFF,
,DEFENDANT,
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
Property Settlement Agreement dated July 31, 2007 is incorporated but not merged
PROTHONOTARY
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