HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-2300MARY L. SHINDEL,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
RICK L. SH]NDEL, SR.,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO.O~ -..~3t~ CIVIL TERM
CML ACTION - LAW
ACTION FOR DIVORCE
COMPLAINT FOR NO-FAULT DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, MARY L. SHINDEL, by and through her counsel,
Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, of the Law Firm of Susan Kay Candiello, P.C., and makes the
following consolidated complaint in divorce for divorce.
1. Plaintiff is MARY L. SHINDEL, an adult individual, who currently resides at
1265 Alma Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055, and has resided in
Cumberland County for over five (5) years.
2. Defendant is RICK L. SHINDEL, SR., an adult individual, who currently resides
at 1265 Alma Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in thc Commonwealth for at
least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were lawfully married on November 12, 1977.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties
except this Complaint filed for divorce.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and of the right to
request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling. Plaintiffhas chosen not to
engage in, or to request any counseling.
Neither Plaintiffnor Defendant was a member of the United States Military
Services.
9.
Plaintiff and Defendant have two (2) children from their marriage, RICK LEE
SHINDEL, JR., bom April 18, 1978, and JESSE LEE SHIN-DEL, bom July 20, 1982. Both of
these children are no longer minors and are not a part of this Complaint.
COUNT I - REOUEST FOR NO-FAULT DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DWORCE CODE
10.
thereto.
11.
Paragraphs 1 through 9 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference
After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing this Complaint, Plaintiff
intends to file an Affidavit consenting to the divorce. Plaintiffbelieves Defendant may also file
such an affidavit.
WHEREFORE, if both parties file affidavits consenting to a divorce after ninety (90)
days have elapsed f~om the date of filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff, MARY L. SHINDEL,
respectfully requests the court to enter a Decree of Divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code.
COUNT H - REOUEST FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF
MARITAL PROPERTY UNDER SECTION 3502(a) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
12.
thereto.
Paragraphs 1 through 11 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference
13. The 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, MARY L. SHINDEL, respectfully requests the Court to enter
an order of equitable distribution of marital property pursuant to Section 3502(a) of the Divorce
Code.
Dated: May ~:> , 2002
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, P.C.
Counsel for Plair~ff //
PA I.D. # 64998 '~
5021 East Trindle Road
Suite 100
Mechaniesburg PA 17050
(717) 796-1930
VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the facts averred in the foregoing document are true
and correct to the best of her knowledge, information, and belief. This verification is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
MARY L. SHI]~EL
MARY L. SHINDEL,
PLAINTIFF
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RICK L. SHINDEL, SR.,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. O2 -'o73~ CIVIL TERM
CML ACTION - LAW
ACTION FOR DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following
pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed
without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the court. A judgment
may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the plaintiff.
You may lose money or property or other fights important to you.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown oftbe marriage, you
may mquast marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 17013-3~387.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY. DIVISION OF PROPERTY, LAWYER'S
FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE
THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
MARY L. SHINDEL,
PLAINTIFF
RICK L. SHINDEL, SR.,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 02-2300 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE CERTIFIED MAIL
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Be it known, that on the ~'~ day of
SS:
:
,2002, before me, the
subscriber, a Notary Public, personally appeared SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, who, being duly
sworn according to law, did depose and state as follows:
1. I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2. I represent Mary L. Shindel, Plaintiff in the above-captioned matter.
3. On May 20, 2002, a true and correct copy of the Complaint for No-Fault Divorce
Under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code, was deposited for delivery with the U.S. Postal
Service in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, being Certified/First Class Mail, restricted delivery,
return receipt requested, Article No. 7001 2510 0003 4439 9710, and addressed to the Defendant,
Rick L. Shindel, Sr., at 1265 Alma Lane, Mechanicsburg PA 17055-9710.
4. The return receipt card signed by the Defendant, Rick L. Shindel, showing a date
of service of June 1, 2002, is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
5. Service by certified mail meets the requirements of Pa.R.C.P. 404(2) and
Pa.R.C.P. 403.
Counsel for Plaint~~
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me, a Notary Public, this .~ day of
Notary Public ~
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~ that wa can return the card to you.
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or on the front if space permits.
1. A~icle Addressed to:
RESTRICTED
DELIVERY
D. Is delivery address ~ item 1 ? r'3 Yes
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Exhibit "A"
MARY L. SHINDEL,
PLAINTIFF
RICK L. SHIN-DEL, SR.,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 02-2300 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
May 9, 2002.
2. The marriage between the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filing the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce, after the service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that ff a claim for alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribution
of marital property, counsel fees or expenses has not been filed with the Court before the entry of
a final Decree in Divorce, the right to claim any of them will be lost.
5. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling, and understand that I
may request that the Court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling. I further
understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's Office,
which list is available to me upon request. Being so advised, I do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed
down by the Court.
I verify that the Statements 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
unswom falsification to authorities.
DATE
MARY L. SHINDEL,
PLAINTIFF
RICK L. SHINDEL, SR.,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 02-2300 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY OF ~
DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF 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. Section 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities,
DATE
MARY L. SHIND~r~I~
MARY L. SHINDEL,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
RICK L. SHINDEL, SR.,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 02-2300 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
May 9, 2002.
2. The marriage between the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filing the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce, after the service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that if a claim for alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribution
of marital property, counsel fees or expenses has not been filed with the Court before the entry of
a final Decree in Divorce, the right to claim any of them will be lost.
5. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling, and understand that I
may request that the Court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling. I further
understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's Office,
which list is available to me upon request. Being so advised, I do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed
down by the Court.
I verify that the Statements 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
unswom falsification to authorities.
DAntE /
RICK L. SHINDEL, SR.
MARY L. SHIN-DEL,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
RICK L. SHINDEL, SR.,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 02-2300 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY OF A
DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(e~ OF 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 tree 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.
MARITAL PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this _~z~_ day of.2~~ 2002, by and
between MARY L. SHINDEL and RICK L. SHIN'DEL, SR.
RECITALS
Wife's Birthday and Social Security Number:
Husband's Birthday and Social Security Number:
Date of Marriage:
Place of Marriage:
Last Marital Residence:
Date of Separation:
Children: Two, both are no longer minors
Pending Court Proceedings: None
Divorce Court of Common Pleas
March 11, 1959
June 11, 1957
November 12, 1977
New Kingstown, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
1265 Alma Lane, Meehanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17055-9710
May 19, 2002
208-52-2318
175-48-2994
No. 02-2300 Civil Term
of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
WHEREAS, diverse unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between
the parties and it is the intention of Wife and Husband 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
fmancial and property rights and obligations as between each other including, without limitation:
the ownership and equitable distribution of marital property; the past, present and future support,
and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband; and, in general, any and all claims and possible claims
by one again~ the other or against their respective estates.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, Wife and Husband, each
intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as follows:
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Wife and Husband may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and apart. They
shall be free from any contact, restraint, interference or authority, 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 molest, harass, disturb or malign
each other or the respective families of each other nor compel or attempt to compel the other to
cohabit or dwell by any means whatsoever with him or her.
WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND MUTUAL RELEASES
Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Agreement:
(a) Each party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever discharges the
other and the estate of the other for all purposes from any and all rights and obligations which
either may have or at any time hereafter have for past, present or future support or maintenance,
alimony pendente lite, alimony, equitable distribution, counsel fees, costs, expenses and any
other fight or obligation, economic or otherwise, whether arising out of the marital relationship
or otherwise, including all rights and benefits under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, its
supplements and amendments, as well as under any other law of any other jurisdiction, except
and only except all fights, agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may
arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. Neither party shall have
any obligation to the other not expressly set forth herein.
(b) Each party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever discharges the
other and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, property and estate from any and all
fights, claims, demands or obligations arising out of or by virtue of the marital relationship of the
parties or otherwise, whether now existing or hereafter arising. The above release shall be
effective regardless of whether such claims arise out of any former or future acts, contracts,
engagements or liabilities of the other or by way of dower, eurtesy, widow's rights, family
exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against the
spouse's will, or the fight 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. It is expressly understood, however, that neither the provisions of this release nor the
subsequent entry of a divorce decree are intended to defeat the right of either party to receive any
insurance proceeds at the death of the other of which she or he is the named beneficiary (whether
the beneficiary designation was made prior or subsequent to execution hereof), nor to defeat the
fight of either party to receive any legacy, bequest or residuary portion of the other's estate under
his or her will, or to act as personal representative or executor if so named by the will of the
other, whether such will was executed prior or subsequent to this Agreement.
(c) Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have or claim to
have, and except for the obligations of the parties contained in this Agreement and such fights as
are expressly reserved herein, each party gives to the other by the execution of this Agreement an
absolute and unconditional release and discharge from all causes of action, claims, rights or
demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, which either party ever had or now has against the
other.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The parties have disclosed to each other and they are each aware of the extent of each
other's income, assets, liabilities, holdings and estate.
AGREEMENT TO BE INCORPORATED
BUT NOT MERGED INTO DIVORCE DECREE
In the event that either of the parties shall recover a fmal judgment or decree of absolute
divorce against the other in a court of competent jurisdiction, the provisions of this Agreement
may be incorporated by reference or in substance but shall not be deemed merged into such
judgment or decree. This agreement shall survive any such final judgment or decree of absolute
divorce, shall be entirely independent thereof, and the parties intend that all obligations
contained herein shall retain their contractual nature in any enforcement proceedings, whether
enforcement is sought in an action on the contract itself or in any enforcement action filed to the
divorce caption.
EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE ON AGREEMENT
Either party may enforce this Agreement as provided in Section 3105(a) of the Divorce
Code, as amended. As provided in Section 3105(c), provisions of this Agreement regarding
equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees or expenses shall not be
subject to modification by the court.
Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall sign Affidavits of
Consent and Waivers of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Final Divorce Decree. Wife
shall be responsible for filing these documents and finalizing the divorce.
DATE OF EXECUTION
The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date
upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each executed the Agreement on the same
date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined
as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement.
ADVICE OF COUNSEL
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to the
parties by their respective counsel, Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, for Wife and Anthony T.
McBeth, Esquire, for Husband. The parties acknowledge that each has received independent
legal advice from counsel of their selection and that they have been fully informed as to their
legal rights and obligations, including all rights available to them under the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code of 1980, as amended, and other applicable laws. Each party confirms that he or
she fully understands the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement and believes them
to be fair, just, adequate and reasonable under the existing circumstances.
VOLUNTARY EXECUTION
Each party understands the terms and conditions of this Agreement and acknowledges
that the Agreement is fair and equitable. The parties have reached this Agreement freely and
voluntarily, without any duress, undue influence, collusion or improper or illegal agreements.
WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING
No modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and
signed by both parties and no waiver or any breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a
waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature. Notwithstanding this provision,
under applicable Pennsylvania law, the parties understand that any provision of this Agreement
relating to child support or to custody shall be subject to modification by the Court upon a
showing of changed circumstances.
LAW OF PENNSYLVANIA APPLICABLE
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS
Except as may otherwise be provided, this Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to
the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors
and assigns.
INTEGRATION
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any
and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no representations or
warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Wife and Husband covenant and agree that they will forthwith (and within at most ten
(10) days after demand therefor) execute any and all written instruments, assignments, releases,
satisfactions, deeds, notes or such other writings as may be necessary or desirable for the proper
effectuation of this Agreement.
NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless and until temfinated under
and pursuant to the temps of this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict
perfom~ance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall in no way affect the fight of such
party hereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the waiver of any breach of any provision hereof be
construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature, nor shall the
waiver of any breach of any provision hereof be construed as a waiver of strict perfmmance of
any other obligations herein.
SEVERABILITY AND INDEPENDENT AND SEPARATE COVENANTS
The parties agree that each separate obligation contained in this Agreement shall be
deemed to be a separate and independent covenant and agreement. 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 her or his obligations under any
one or more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the satisfaction of any conditions
precedent, shall in no way avoid or alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
MANNER OF GIVING NOTICE
Any notice required by this Agreement to be sent to Husband shall be sent by certified
mail, return receipt requested, to Anthony T. McBeth, Esquire, at 407 North Front Street,
Cameron Mansion, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101, or such other address as Husband from
time to time may designate in writing.
Any notice required by this Agreement to be sent to Wife shall be sent by certified mail,
return receipt requested, to Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, at the Law Firm of Susan Kay
Candiello, P.C., 5021 East Tfindle Road, Suite 100, Mechanicsburg PA 17050, or such other
address as Wife from time to time may designate in writing.
HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT
Any headings preceding the text of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof 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.
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 perfoimed 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, and the debtor-spouse hereby assigns,
transfers and conveys to the creditor-spouse an interest in all of the debtor's exempt property
sufficient to meet all obligations to the creditor-spouse as set forth herein, including all attorneys'
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 any obligation hereunder is discharged or dischargeable.
EFFECT OF RECONCILIATION OR RECONCILIATION ATTEMPT
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect even if the parties reconcile, cohabit
as husband and wife, or attempt reconciliation. This Agreement shall continue in full force and
effect and there shall be no modification or waiver of any of the te~as hereof unless the parties,
in writing, signed by both parties, execute a statement declaring this Agreement or any term of
this Agreement to be null and void.
EXISTING AND FUTURE PERSONAL OBLIGATIONS
Further, Wife and Husband each covenant, warrant, represent and agree that neither has
heretofore contracted for any debt, liability or obligation for which the other or the estate of the
other may be responsible or liable except as specifically disclosed and provided for by the terms
of this Agreement. The parties further covenant, warrant, represent and agree that each will now
and at all times hereafter save harmless and indemnify the other and the estate of the other from
all debts, charges and liabilities incurred after the execution date hereof, except as may be
otherwise specifically provided herein, as well as from all debts, liabilities or obligations of
every kind which have been incurred heretofore by either party, including those for necessities,
except for obligations arising out of this Agreement.
ENFORCEMENT
The parties intend that this Agreement shall be subject to enforcement under the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, as amended, and that, notwithstanding any language herein
that may be construed to the contrary, this Agreement is not subject to modification except under
such te~s~ as the parties have specifically provided for in this Agreement.
ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT AND ALIMONY PROVISIONS
The parties hereby agree that all of the support and alimony provisions contained in this
Agreement (including both direct and indirect contributions to support and alimony, such as
health care payments and the maintenance of health and/or life insurance) may be enforceable by
an action in support in accordance with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1910.1 et seq.
REMEDIES AND SANCTIONS
In addition to such other remedies and sanctions available under applicable law, the
parties may utilize any remedy or sanction set forth in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as
amended, to enforce any term of this Agreement as though it had been an order of the Court.
ATTORNEY'S 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 reims thereof, the parties hereby agree that the
breaching party will pay all attorney's fees incurred by the other party in enforcing the
Agreement, provided that the enforcing party is successful in establishing that a breach has
occurred.
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
1. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Husband and Wife do hereby acknowledge that they have previously divided their
tangible personal property including, but without limitation, jewelry, clothes, furniture,
furnishings, rugs, carpets, household equipment and appliances, pictures, books, works of art and
other personal property; and hereafter Wife agrees that all of the property in the possession of
Husband shall be the sole and separate property of Husband; and Husband agrees that all of the
property in the possession of Wife shall be the sole and separate property of Wife. The parties
do hereby specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon any claims, which either
may have with respect to the above items, which shall hereafter be the sole and exclusive
property of the other.
2. MOTOR VEHICLES ~
A. lne i09-7~hevrolet S-10 Blazer is paid for and titled solely in Husband's name. Wife
wishes to keep this vehicle. Husband agrees to sign all documents necessary to have this vehicle
titled in Wife's name. Wife agrees to be solely responsible for all expenses and insurance for
this vehicle. This vehicle shall hereinafter be the sole and exclusive property of Wife.
B. The 1~o -z-!0 F~-d P~¥E'___'p is'titled~in Husband's name. Husband agrees to be solely
responsible for ail loans, expenses and insurance for this vehicle. This vehicle shall hereinafter
be the sole and exclusive property of Husband.
C. The parties own a trailer, rifled in Wife's name only. Husband wishes to keep this
trailer. Husband and Wife agree to set a date, no later than two (2) weeks from the date of the
execution of this agreement, to meet at Pennsylvania Department of Transportation where
Husband will sign the title to the Chevrolet Blazer to Wife and Wife will sign the title to the
trailer to Husband. This trailer shall hereinafter be the sole and exclusive property of Husband.
D. The parties agree to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the provisions of
this Paragraph on the execution date hereof, including Vehicle Sales and Use Tax Returns as
necessary to make any conveyances on a tax-free basis if possible. The said docments shall be
delivered to the party entitled to receive same pursuant hereto on execution date.
E. In the event that any documents of title to the said vehicles shall be in the hands of a
bank or other holder of a lien or encumbrance upon either of the said vehicles, and it is intended
that such vehicle be conveyed subject to the said lien or encumbrance, the parties agree that they
will advise the bank and/or lienholder as to the transfer of title and they timber agree to execute
whatever documents may be required to transfer title where the parties' documents of title are in
the hands of such bank and/or lienholder.
3. BANK ACCOUNTS
The parties had joint checking and savings accounts with Members First. The parties
hereby agree all of the funds contained in their joint checking and savings accounts have been
equally divided between them to their mutual satisfaction and these accounts have been closed.
The parties agree that they will execute any documents necessary to effectuate the
provisions of this Paragraph on execution date.
4. RETIREMENT INTEREST
Husband has a retirement/pension plan with Gannett Fleming, Inc. Wife hereby agrees to
specifically release and waive any and all interest, claim or right she may have in Husband's
retirement/pension account with Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Wife has a retirement/pension account with the Cumberland Valley School District.
Husband hereby agrees to specifically release and waive any and all interest, claim or right he
may have in Wife's retirement/pension account with Cumberland Valley School District.
5. MARITAL RESIDENCE / DIVISION OF EQUITY
Marital Residence/Value There is little or no equity in the marital residence.
Husband desires to remain in the marital residence. Wife has already left the marital residence.
The marital residence is deeded in both Husband and Wife's names.
Husband agrees to be fully responsible for all loans, liens, mortgages, expenses, costs,
insurance, mortgage payments, taxes, and any other expenses related to or connected with the
marital residence.
Husband's attorney will draft a Deed to the marital residence transferring Wife's interest
in the marital residence solely to Husband. Wife will execute this Deed at the time of the
execution of this Agreement. Husband's attorney will file the Deed with the Recorder of Deeds.
6. JOINT DEBTS AND LIABILITIES
Husband will be responsible for all mortgages, loans and liens on the marital residence.
Husband agrees to assume full responsibility for all mortgage payments, loans, liens, taxes,
expenses, fees and costs associated with the marital residence.
Husband has a personal loan with American General. Husband agrees to cause Wife's
name to be removed as co-signer for this loan. Husband agrees to assume full responsibility for
this loan. ~
Husband has a loan with the~c~-~ ~n%Credit Union. Husband agrees to cause
Wife's name to be removed from this loan. Husband ~grees to assume full responsibility for this
loan.
The parties have agreed to assume full responsibility for each of their individual credit
card accounts.
Each party warrants to the other that he/she does not have any credit cards in joint names.
Any obligations incurred by either party in his or her individual name, whether incurred before
or after the parties' separation, and including credit cards, are the sole responsibility of the party
in whose name the debt or obligation was incurred.
7. SEPARATE ASSETS
A. Release: The parties hereby agree that as to each of their separate assets, as that term
is defined herein, the party not having title to or possession of any particular separate asset
hereby waives, releases, relinquishes and forever abandons any and all claim therein, and
acknowledges that hereafter the party having title to or possession of a separate asset is the sole
and exclusive owner thereof.
B. Litnitation to Assets Disclosed: The above release is subject to the proviso that it shall
be effective only as to those assets disclosed to the other party, although such assets need not be
specifically named or disposed of in this Agreement. Neither party intends by the execution
hereof to release any claim, which he or she may have in assets, which have not been disclosed.
C. Definition: The te,ix "separate asset" is defined for purposes of this Agreement as
designating any asset of any kind (whether real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible) which
is presently titled either in the sole name ora party hereto or jointly with one of the parties hereto
and a third party or parties. The teL,~ also includes any untitled asset which is presently in the
sole possession of one of the parties hereto. The tec,a~ shall further include any business interests
owned by either party, whether individnally or together with a third party or parties.
D. Indenmification as to Expenses: Each of the parties hereby guarantees to indemnify
and hold the other harmless from any liability, cost or expense, including attorneys' fees and
interest, which either may be in the future or has been previously incurred with respect to the
parties' separate assets as defined herein.
8. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY
Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claim or right of
the other, all items of property, be they real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, which are
acquired by him or her after execution of this Agreement, with full power in him or her to
dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as though he or
she were unmarried.
9. WAIVER OF ALIMONY
Husband and Wife do hereby waive, release and give up any rights, which either may
have against the other to receive alimony or other post-divorce maintenance or support. It shall
be, from the execution date of this Agreement, the sole responsibility of each of the respective
parties to sustain himself or herself without seeking any support from the other party.
10. INCOME TAX RETURNS
Husband and Wife have filed joint income tax returns while married. If the parties are
entitled to a refund and/or incur any liability as a result of joint income tax returns filed during
the parties' marriage, the refund and/or the liability shall be equally divided between them. The
cost of preparing and handling any prior income tax return from the parties' married years shall
be shared equally between them. Husband and Wife agree to promptly make available to each
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other all records and information necessary or helpful for the preparation of any tax returns, any
claim for refunds, and defense of any tax audit.
11. COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
The parties agree to be responsible for their individual counsel fees and expenses
incurred in obtaining this divorce.
Each of the parties has carefully read and fully considered this Agreement and all of
the statements, terms, conditions and provisions thereof prior to signing below.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto
have set their hands and seals the day and year first written above.
SS~ WIFE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
COUNTY OF Cl~x~3~c\~x'xc~ :
SS:
On this, the /~"~'x'x day of ~ ,2002, before me, a Notary Public
for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned officer, personally appeared MARY L.
SHINDEL known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to
the within Marital Property Settlement Agrecwaent, and acknowledged that she executed the
same for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and notarial seal.
My Commission Expires: ~J~ cl)c,,~2~
Klmbedy R. Hanford, Notary Public
Mm~ttlmklM~urg Bom, Cumberland County
uy Common, on E~r~ Apr. 4. m
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
: SS:
cot T¥ OF lqO'et41 :
On this, the _~_ day of ~__~.~ f~~, 2002, before me, a Notary Public
for the Commonweals of Pennsylvania, the undersigned offieer, personally appeared RICK L.
SHINDEL, SR. known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Marital Property Settlement Agreement, and acknowledged that he
executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and notarial seal.
My Commission Expires:
Notarial Seal '[
Melissa S. Snyder, Notary Publlo I
Harrisburg, Dauphin County I
My Commission Expires Feb. 24, 2003 [
Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
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MARY L. SHINDEL,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
RICK L. SHINDEL, SR.,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 02-2300 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Please 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 Complaint: Service upon the Defendant via Certified
Mail, Return Receipt Requested, Restricted Delivery, on June 1, 2002. The Affidavit
of Service Certified Mail was filed with the Cumberland County Prothonotary on
June 7, 2002.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code by:
Plaintiff: September 10, 2002
Defendant: September 6, 2002
The Affidavits of Consent were filed with the Cumberland County Prothonotary on
October 2, 2002.
4. (a) Related claims pending: None
(b) Claims withdrawn: None
(c) Claims settled by agreement of the parties: All claims
(d) Please see the Marital Property Settlement Agreement which was filed with
the Cumberland County Prothonotary on October 2, 2002 and is to be
incorporated but not merged into the Divorce Decree.
I certify that the Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree
Under Section 3301(c) of Divorce Code as required by Rule 1920.42(e)(1) was
executed on September 10, 2002 by the Plaintiff and on September 6, 2002 by the
Defendant, and that these documents were filed with the Cumberland County
Prothonotary on October 2, 2002. I further certify that all other documents required
by Rule 1920.42 have either been previously filed with the Cumberland County
Prothonotary or are enclosed herewith.
Dated: December
2,2002
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, P.C.
~Yo65~ ~, Esquire
5021 East Trindle Road
Suite 100
Mechanicsburg PA 17050
(717) 796-1930
MARITAL PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this'--b~-~"day of/~f~~..~, 2002, by and
between MARY L. SHINBEL and RICK L. SHINI)EL, SR.
CITAL
Wife's Birthday and Social Security Number:
March 11, 1959
208-52-2318
Husband's Birthday and Social Security Number:
June 11, 1957
175-48-2994
Date of Marriage:
November12,1977
Place of Marriage:
New Kingstown, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Last Marital Residence:
1265 Alma Lane, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17055-9710
Date of Separation:
May 19,2002
Children:
Two, both are no longer minors
Pending Court Proceedings: None
Divorce
Court of Common Pleas No. 02-2300 Civil Term
of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
WHEREAS, diverse unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between
the parties and it is the intention of Wife and Husband 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:
the ownership and equitable distribution of marital property; the past, present and future support,
and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband; and, in general, any and all claims and possible claims
by one against the other or against their respective estates.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, Wife and Husband, each
intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as follows:
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Wife and Husband may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and apart. They
shall be free from any contact, restraint, interference or authority, 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 molest, harass, disturb or malign
each other or the respective families of each other nor compel or attempt to compel the other to
cohabit or dwell by any means whatsoever with him or her.
WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND MUTUAL RELEASES
Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Agreement:
(a) Each party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever discharges the
other and the estate of the other for all purposes from any and all rights and obligations which
either may have or at any time hereafter have for past, present or future support or maintenance,
alimony pendente lite, alimony, equitable distribution, counsel fees, costs, expenses and any
other right or obligation, economic or otherwise, whether arising out of the marital relationship
or otherwise, including all rights and benefits under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, its
supplements and amendments, as well as under any other law of any other jurisdiction, except
and only except all rights, agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may
arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. Neither party shall have
any obligation to the other not expressly set forth herein.
(b) Each party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever discharges the
other and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, property and estate from any and all
rights, claims, demands or obligations arising out of or by virtue of the marital relationship of the
parties or otherwise, whether now existing or hereafter arising. The above release shall be
effective regardless of whether such claims arise out of any former or future acts, contracts,
engagements or liabilities of the other or by way of dower, curtesy, widow's rights, family
exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against the
spouse's will, or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary, or all other
rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the
laws of Pennsylvania, any state, commonwealth or territory of the United States, or any other
country. It is expressly understood, however, that neither the provisions of this release nor the
subsequent entry of a divorce decree are intended to defeat the right of either party to receive any
insurance proceeds at the death of the other of which she or he is the named beneficiary (whether
the beneficiary designation was made prior or subsequent to execution hereof), nor to defeat the
right of either party to receive any legacy, bequest or residuary portion of the other's estate under
his or her will, or to act as personal representative or executor if so named by the will of the
other, whether such will was executed prior or subsequent to this Agreement.
(c) Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have or claim to
have, and except for the obligations of the parties contained in this Agreement and such rights as
are expressly reserved herein, each party gives to the other by the execution of this Agreement an
absolute and unconditional release and discharge from all causes of action, claims, rights or
demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, which either party ever had or now has against the
other.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The parties have disclosed to each other and they are each aware of the extent of each
other's income, assets, liabilities, holdings and estate.
AGREEMENT TO BE INCORPORATED
BUT NOT MERGED INTO DIVORCE DECREE
In the event that either of the parties shall recover a f'mal judgment or decree of absolute
divorce against the other in a court of competent jurisdiction, the provisions of this Agreement
may be incorporated by reference or in substance but shall not be deemed merged into such
judgment or decree. This agreement shall survive any such final judgment or decree of absolute
divorce, shall be entirely independent thereof, and the parties intend that all obligations
contained herein shall retain their contractual nature in any enforcement proceedings, whether
enforcement is sought in an action on the contract itself or in any enforcement action filed to the
divorce caption.
EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE ON AGREEMENT
Either party may enforce this Agreement as provided in Section 3105(a) of the Divorce
Code, as amended. As provided in Section 3105(c), provisions of this Agreement regarding
equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees or expenses shall not be
subject to modification by the court.
Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall sign Affidavits of
Consent and Waivers of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Final Divorce Decree. Wife
shall be responsible for filing these documents and finalizing the divorce.
DATE OF EXECUTION
The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date
upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each executed the Agreement on the same
date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be deemed
as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement.
ADVICE OF COUNSEL
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to the
parties by their respective counsel, Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, for Wife and Anthony T.
McBeth, Esquire, for Husband. The parties acknowledge that each has received independent
legal advice from counsel of their selection and that they have been fully informed as to their
legal rights and obligations, including all rights available to them under the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code of 1980, as amended, and other applicable laws. Each party confirms that he or
she fully understands the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement and believes them
to be fair, just, adequate and reasonable under the existing circumstances.
VOLUNTARY EXECUTION
Each party understands the terms and conditions of this Agreement and acknowledges
that the Agreement is fair and equitable. The parties have reached this Agreement freely and
voluntarily, without any duress, undue influence, collusion or improper or illegal agreements.
WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING
No modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and
signed by both parties and no waiver or any breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a
waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature. Notwithstanding this provision,
under applicable Pennsylvania law, the parties understand that any provision of this Agreement
relating to child support or to custody shall be subject to modification by the Court upon a
showing of changed circumstances.
LAW OF PENNSYLVANIA APPLICABLE
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS
Except as may otherwise be provided, this Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to
the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors
and assigns.
INTEGRATION
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any
and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no representations or
warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
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ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Wife and Husband covenant and agree that they will forthwith (and within at most ten
(10) days after demand therefor) execute any and all written instruments, assignments, releases,
satisfactions, deeds, notes or such other writings as may be necessary or desirable for the proper
effectuation of this Agreement.
NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless and until terminated under
and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict
performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall in no way affect the right of such
party hereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the waiver of any breach of any provision hereof be
construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature, nor shall the
waiver of any breach of any provision hereof be construed as a waiver of strict performance of
any other obligations herein.
SEVERABILITY AND INDEPENDENT AND SEPARATE COVENANTS
The parties agree that each separate obligation contained in this Agreement shall be
deemed to be a separate and independent covenant and agreement. 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 her or his obligations under any
one or more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the satisfaction of any conditions
precedent, shall in no way avoid or alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
MANNER OF GIVING NOTICE
Any notice required by this Agreement to be sent to Husband shall be sent by certified
mall, remm receipt requested, to Anthony T. McBeth, Esquire, at 407 North Front Street,
Cameron Mansion, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101, or such other address as Husband from
time to time may designate in writing.
Any notice required by this Agreement to be sent to Wife shall be sent by certified mail,
return receipt requested, to Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, at the Law Firm of Susan Kay
Candiello, P.C., 5021 East Trindle Road, Suite 100, Mechanicsburg PA 17050, or such other
address as Wife from time to time may designate in writing.
HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT
Any headings preceding the text of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof 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.
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, and the debtor-spouse hereby assigns,
transfers and conveys to the creditor-spouse an interest in all of the debtor's exempt property
sufficient to meet all obligations to the creditor-spouse as set forth herein, including all attorneys'
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 any obligation hereunder is discharged or dischargeable.
EFFECT OF RECONCILIATION OR RECONCILIATION ATTEMPT
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect even if the parties reconcile, cohabit
as husband and wife, or attempt reconciliation. This Agreement shall continue in full force and
effect and there shall be no modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof unless the parties,
in writing, signed by both parties, execute a statement declaring this Agreement or any term of
this Agreement to be null and void.
EXISTING AND FUTURE PERSONAL OBLIGATIONS
Further, Wife and Husband each covenant, warrant, represent and agree that neither has
heretofore contracted for any debt, liability or obligation for which the other or the estate of the
other may be responsible or liable except as specifically disclosed and provided for by the terms
of this Agreement. The parties further covenant, warrant, represent and agree that each will now
and at all times hereafter save harmless and indemnify the other and the estate of the other from
all debts, charges and liabilities incurred after the execution date hereof, except as may be
otherwise specifically provided herein, as well as from all debts, liabilities or obligations of
every kind which have been incurred heretofore by either party, including those for necessities,
except for obligations arising out of this Agreement.
ENFORCEMENT
The parties intend that this Agreement shall be subject to enforcement under the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, as amended, and that, notwithstanding any language herein
that may be construed to the contrary, this Agreement is not subject to modification except under
such terms as the parties have specifically provided for in this Agreement.
ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT AND ALIMONY PROVISIONS
The parties hereby agree that all of the support and alimony provisions contained in this
Agreement (including both direct and indirect contributions to support and alimony, such as
health care payments and the maintenance of health and/or life insurance) may be enforceable by
an action in support in accordance with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1910.1 et seq.
REMEDIES AND SANCTIONS
In addition to such other remedies and sanctions available under applicable law, the
parties may utilize any remedy or sanction set forth in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as
amended, to enforce any term of this Agreement as though it had been an order of the Court.
ATTORNEY'S 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 parties hereby agree that the
breaching party will pay all attorney's fees incurred by the other party in enforcing the
Agreement, provided that the enforcing party is successful in establishing that a breach has
occurred.
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
1. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Husband and Wife do hereby acknowledge that they have previously divided their
tangible personal property including, but without limitation, jewelry, clothes, furniture,
furnishings, rugs, carpets, household equipment and appliances, pictures, books, works of art and
other personal property; and hereafter Wife agrees that all of the property in the possession of
Husband shall be the sole and separate property of Husband; and Husband agrees that all of the
property in the possession of Wife shall be the sole and separate property of Wife. The parties
do hereby specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon any claims, which either
may have with respect to the above items, which shall hereafter be the sole and exclusive
property of the other.
2. MOTOR v~mcuEs~-
A. The ~ ~l~evrolet S-10 Blazer is paid for and titled solely in Husband's name. Wife
wishes to keep this vehicle. Husband agrees to sign all documents necessary to have this vehicle
titled in Wife's name. Wife agrees to be solely responsible for all expenses and insurance for
this vehicle. This vehicle shall hereinafter be the sole and exclusive property of Wife.
B. The 1,990~-!9 F,,a~q~.eta~ sband's name. Husband agrees to be solely
responsible for all loans, expenses and insurance for this vehicle. This vehicle shall hereinafter
be the sole and exclusive property of Husband.
C. The parties own a trailer, titled in Wife's name only. Husband wishes to keep this
trailer. Husband and Wife agree to set a date, no later than two (2) weeks from the date of the
execution of this agreement, to meet at Pennsylvania Department of Transportation where
Husband will sign the title to the Chevrolet Blazer to Wife and Wife will sign the title to the
trailer to Husband. This trailer shall hereinafter be the sole and exclusive property of Husband.
D. The parties agree to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the provisions of
this Paragraph on the execution date hereof, including Vehicle Sales and Use Tax Returns as
necessary to make any conveyances on a tax-free basis if possible. The said documents shall be
delivered to the party entitled to receive same pursuant hereto on execution date.
E. In the event that any documents of rifle to the said vehicles shall be in the hands of a
bank or other holder of a lien or encumbrance upon either of the said vehicles, and it is intended
that such vehicle be conveyed subject to the said lien or encumbrance, the parties agree that they
will advise the bank and/or lienholder as to the transfer of title and they further agree to execute
whatever documents may be required to transfer title where the parties' documents of title are in
the hands of such bank and/or lienholder.
3. BANK ACCOUNTS
The parties had joint checking and savings accounts with Members First. The parties
hereby agree all of the funds comained in their joint checking and savings accounts have been
equally divided between them to their mutual satisfaction and these accounts have been closed.
The parties agree that they will execute any documents necessary to effectuate the
provisions of this Paragraph on execution date.
4. RETIREMENT INTEREST
Husband has a retirement/pension plan with Gannett Fleming, Inc. Wife hereby agrees to
specifically release and waive any and all interest, claim or right she may have in Husband's
retirement/pension account with Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Wife has a retirement/pension account with the Cumberland Valley School District.
Husband hereby agrees to specifically release and waive any and all interest, claim or right he
may have in Wife's retirement/pension account with Cumberland Valley School District.
5. MARITAL RESIDENCE / DIVISION OF EQUITY
Marital ResideneeNalue There is little or no equity in the marital residence.
Husband desires to remain in thc marital residence. Wife has already left the marital residence.
The marital residence is deeded in both Husband and Wife's names.
Husband agrees to be fully responsible for all loans, liens, mortgages, expenses, costs,
insurance, mortgage payments, taxes, and any other expenses related to or connected with the
marital residence.
Husband's attorney will draft a Deed to the marital residence transferring Wife's interest
in the marital residence solely to Husband. Wife will execute this Deed at the time of the
execution of this Agreement. Husband's attorney will file the Deed with the Recorder of Deeds.
6. JOINT DEBTS AND LIABILITIES
Husband will be responsible for all mortgages, loans and liens on the marital residence.
Husband agrees to assume full responsibility for all mortgage payments, loans, liens, taxes,
expenses, fees and costs associated with the marital residence.
Husband has a personal loan with American General. Husband agrees to cause Wife's
name to be removed as co-signer for this loan. Husband agrees to assume full responsibility for
this loan. ~
Husband has a loan with the(5~,~:~5~g~rl ~n% Credit Union. Husband agrees to cause
Wife's name to be removed from this loan. Husband~grees to assume full responsibility for this
loan.
The parties have agreed to assume full responsibility for each of their individual credit
card accounts.
Each party warrants to the other that he/she does not have any credit cards in joint names.
Any obligations incurred by either party in his or her individual name, whether incurred before
or after the parties' separation, and including credit cards, are the sole responsibility of the party
in whose name the debt or obligation was incurred.
7. SEPARATE ASSETS
A. Release: The parties hereby agree that as to each of their separate assets, as that term
is defined herein, the party not having title to or possession of any particular separate asset
hereby waives, releases, relinquishes and forever abandons any and all claim therein, and
acknowledges that hereafter the party having title to or possession of a separate asset is the sole
and exclusive owner thereof.
B. Lima'ation to Assets Disclosed: The above release is subject to the proviso that it shall
be effective only as to those assets disclosed to the other party, although such assets need not be
specifically named or disposed of in this Agreement. Neither party intends by the execution
hereof to release any claim, which he or she may have in assets, which have not been disclosed.
C. Definition: The term "separate asset" is defined for purposes of this Agreement as
designating any asset of any kind (whether real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible) which
is presently titled either in the sole name ora party hereto or jointly with one of the parties hereto
and a third party or parties. The term also includes any untitled asset which is presently in the
sole possession of one of the parties hereto. The term shall further include any business interests
owned by either party, whether individually or together with a third party or parties.
1). Indemnification as to Expenses: Each of the parties hereby guarantees to indemnify
and hold the other harmless from any liability, cost or expense, including attorneys' fees and
interest, which either may be in the future or has been previously incurred with respect to the
parties' separate assets as defmed herein.
8. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY
Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claim or right of
the other, all items of property, be they real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, which are
acquired by him or her after execution of this Agreement, with full power in him or her to
dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as though he or
she were unmarried.
9. WAIVER OF ALIMONY
Husband and Wife do hereby waive, release and give up any rights, which either may
have against the other to receive alimony or other post-divorce maintenance or support. It shall
be, from the execution date of this Agreement, the sole responsibility of each of the respective
parties to sustain himself or herself without seeking any support from the other party.
10. INCOME TAX RETURNS
Husband and Wife have filed joint income tax returns while married. If the parties are
entitled to a refund and/or incur any liability as a result of joint income tax returns filed during
the parties' marriage, the refund and/or the liability shall be equally divided between them. The
cost of preparing and handling any prior income tax return from the parties' married years shall
be shared equally between them. Husband and Wife agree to promptly make available to each
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other all records and information necessary or helpful for the preparation of any tax returns, any
claim for refunds, and defense of any tax audit.
11. COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
The parties agree to be responsible for their individual counsel fees and expenses
incurred in obtaining this divorce.
Each of the parties has carefully read and fully considered this Agreement and all of
the statements, terms, conditions and provisions thereof prior to signing below.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto
have set their hands and seals the day and year first written above.
MARY L~. SHII~EL
WIFE ~//~/
PaCK LTSHll EL, R.'
~SB~D
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
COUNTY OF C..L~x,c~k)~..c\cxx'xc~ '
SS:
On this, the I(fx'x day of ~ ,2002, before me, a Notary Public
for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvani~ X~he undersigned officer, personally appeared MARY L
SHINDEL known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to
the within Marital Property Settlement Agreement, and acknowledged that she executed the
same for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and notarial seal.
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My Commission Expires: C~
Kimbedy R. Hartford, Notary Public
Mechanicsbu~ Boro, Cumberland County
My Commission Expires Apr. 4, 2005
CO ONW Lm OF PESNSYLV L '
COUNTY OF ~l~{''klg>[4~ · SS:
On this, the {O'~ day of,~:~_~m~, 2002, before me, a Notary Public
for the Commonweal~ of Pennsylvania, the undersigned officer, personally appeared RICK L.
SHINi)EL, SR. known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Marital Property Settlement Agreement, and acknowledged that he
executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and notarial seal.
\
lq~t~ i~ublic
My Commission Expires:
Notarial Seal
Melissa S. Snyder, Notary Public
Harrisburg, Dauphin County
My Commission Expires Feb. 24, 2003
Member, Pennsylvania Association et Notaries
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INThE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~.~~~, PENNA.
MARY L. SHINDEL
VERSUS
RICK L. SHINDEL, SR.
N O. 02-2300 CIVIL TERM
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
, IT 1S ORDERED AND
DECREED ThaT
MARY L. SHINDEL , PLAINTIFF,
RICK L. SHINDEL, SR.
, DEFENDANT,
aND
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
TPIE 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;
ATTEF~
PROTHONOTARY