HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-2609LORRAINE P. CANFIELD,
Plaintiff
GARY M. CANFIELD,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. O
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following papers, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to
do so, the case may proceed without you and a Decree in Divorce or annulment may be
entered against you by the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any
other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for 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 at the Cumberland County Courthouse,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
Christopher J. Keller, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
LORRAINE P. CANFIELD,
Plaintiff
GARY M. CANFIELD,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. (~. ~ g,/~Oc~
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is Lorraine P. Canfield, who currently resides at 261 Blacksmith
Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17011.
2. Defendant is Gary M. Canfield who presently resides at 261 Blacksmith
Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17011.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident in the Commonwealth for at least
six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on September 6, 1974, in
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
parties.
There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment between the
6. The Plaintiff is a citizen of the United States of America.
7. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United
States of America.
eighteen.
Plaintiff avers that there are two children of the parties over the age of
9. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that the
Plaintiff may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in
counseling..
COUNT 1
REQUEST FOR A NO-FAULT DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 330'1(c)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
10. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth in full.
11. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY
12. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference thereto.
13. The parties have acquired certain property and assets which constitute
marital property.
14. In the event the parties are unable to resolve distribution of marital
property by way of an agreement, then this Honorable Court is authorized to equitably
divide, distribute or assign marital property between the parties in such proportion as
the Court deems just after consideration of all relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to:
a) enter a decree dissolving the marriage between Plaintiff and
Defendant;
b) equitably distributing all marital property pursuant to section 3502 of
the Divorce Code.
Respectfully Submitted,
Law Offices of James A. Miller
BY:
Christopher J. Keller, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court ID# 86889
2010 Market Street
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
(717) 737-6400
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the attached are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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COMMONWEAL'f H OF PENNSYLVANIA
ID£PARTMENT OF HEALTH
VITAL RECORDS
RECORD OF
DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT
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HUSBAND
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Husband's social security number:
Wife's social security number:
LORRAINE P. CANFIELD,
Plaintiff
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GARY M. CANFIELD,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-2609 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE OF DIVORCE COMPLAINT
I, Gary M. Canfield, Defendant in the above captioned matter do hereby on the
date indicated below accept service of the divorce complaint filed by Plaintiff, Lorraine
P. Canfield to the above term and docket.
Date:
Gary M. Canfield
LORRAINE P. CANFIELD,
Plaintiff
GARY M. CANFIELD,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. O~-- Z60~
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
May 29, 2002 and defendant accepted service of said complaint on June 7, 2002, to
which an executed Acceptance of Service was filed with the Prothonotary on June 12,
2002.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing the Complaint and service upon Defendant of
the same.
3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
4. 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 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.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Lorraine P. Canfield
LORRAINE P. CANFIELD,
Plaintiff
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GARY M. CANFIELD,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. OZ-- Z~Oc~
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with
the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made herein in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A.
Section 4904, relating to unworn falsification of authorities.
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LORRAINE P. CANFIELD,
Plaintiff
GARY M. CANFIELD,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. O?-.- 2. OCt
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
May 29, 2002 and defendant accepted service of said complaint on June 7, 2002, to
which an executed Acceptance of Service was filed with the Prothonotary on June 12,
2002.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing the Complaint and service upon Defendant of
the same.
3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
4. 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 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.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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LORRAINE P. CANFIELD,
Plaintiff
GARY M. CANFIELD,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. O7--- Z OC/
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with
the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made herein in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A.
Section 4904, relating to unworn falsification of authorities. .._
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LORRAINE P. CANFIELD,
Plaintiff
GARY M. CANFIELD,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· NO. 02-2609 CIVIL TERM
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· IN DIVORCE
PRAEClPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a
Divorce Decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner service of the Complaint: Defendant accepted personal service
of a CERTIFIED COPY OF THE COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE on June 7, 2002, the executed
Acceptance of Service was filed with the Prothonotary on June 12, 2002.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Notice of Intention
Request Entry of a Divorce Decree required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code:
by Plaintiff: October 4, 2002
by Defendant: October 4, 2002
Time Stamped date of Waiver of Notice of Intention Request Entry of a Divorce Decree
required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code:
by Plaintiff: October 7, 2002
by Defendant: October 7, 2002
Related claims pending: There are no related claims pending.
Respectfully Submitted,
Law Office of James A. Miller
Christol~er J. Keller, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court ID# 86889
2157 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-6400
LORRAINE P. CANFIELD,
Plaintiff
GARY M. CANFIELD,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-2609
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
PAGE
9.
10.
Il.
12.
13.
14.
15.
B.
2.
3.
A.
1. SEPARATION AND NON INTERFERENCE: .............................................................................................. 4
2. RECONCILIATION: ....................................................................... 5
3. ENFORCEMENT: ............................................................................................................................................. 5
4. SPOUSAL SUPPORT/ALIMONY/ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE (APL), COSTS AND EXPENsEs:...6
5. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION: ...................................................................................................................... 7
PREFACE.' ................................................................................................................................................ 7
DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS: ........................................................................................................... 7
WIFE'S ASSETS:
HUSBAND'S SSETS: ......................................................................................................................... 7
ASSET DIVISION: .............................................................................................................................
REAL ESTATE 261 BlackSmith Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland Countyi Pennsylvania
17011: ...................................................... ·
B. DISTRIBUTION AND WAIVER '~)'1~'~'1~'1'"1~'1~5'1~'1~'~':::::::[::::::i:::::[:::::::":: ..................
1) MARITAL, TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE, ASSETS:...., .........................................
2) NON-MARITAL, TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE, ASSETS: ...........................................................
3) AUTOMOBILES: ................................................ ; .......................................
4) HUSBAND'S RELOCATION: ............................... : ..... : .....................................................
C. INTENT ....................
AFTER ACQUIRED PROPERTY: .............................................................................. ~ ..................... ........... lO
DEBTS: ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
A. WIFE'S DEBTS: ..................................................
H ' ' .................................................................................... I1
B. USBAND S DEBTS .............................. ! 1
CREDIT CARDS ......................................................................................................... 1 1
D. JOINT DEBTS: ........................................................................................................... ::..:::::::'":: ................. 12
E. NDEMN, ,CAT,ON: ............................................................................................................. ::::::::::::::::::::::::
HEAETH INSURANCE: ................................................................................................................................
FULL DISCLOSURE: ..................................................................................................................................... 13
RELEASES: ................................................................................................................................................. 14
BREACH: ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
REPRESENTATION:
VOLUNTARY EXECUTION:
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: ............................................................................................................................ 15
PRIOR AGREEMENT: .............................................................................................................................. 16
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16. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER: ............................................................................................................ 16
17. GOVERNING LAW: ................................................................................................................................... 16
18. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS: .........................................................................................16
19. VOID CLAUSES:
20.
DISTRIBUTION
......................... ~: ........................... i ...................................................................... 16
DATE:
21. DATE OF EXECUTION:
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this ~ day of ~_~~, 2002, by and
between Gary M. Canfield, hereinafter called "Husband", ~ind Lorraine P. Canfield,
hereinafter called "Wife".
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on September 6, 1974, in
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania;
WHEREAS, differences have arisen between the parties and it is the intention of
Wife and Husband to live separate and apart, and the parties hereto desire to settle
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 Wife by Husband or of Husband by Wife; and
in general, the settling of 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:
1. SEPARATION AND NON INTERFERENCE:
It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to live separate and apart
from each other at such place as he or she from time to time shall choose or deem fit.
The foregoing provision shall not be taken as an admission on the part of either party of
the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the causes leading to their living apart.
Each party shall be free from interference, authority and control by the other, as
fully as if he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary to carry
out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest or attempt to endeavor
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to molest the other, or in any way harass or malign the other, nor in any other way
interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the other.
2. RECONCILIATION:
This Agreement shall not be deemed to have been waived, extinguished,
discharged, terminated, invalidated or otherwise affected by a reconciliation between
the parties hereto, cohabitation between the parties, a living-together or resumption of
marital relations between them. They shall not be deemed to have reconciled with the
intention of vitiating or terminating this Agreement unless they make such actions
through a written instrument, executed and acknowledged in the same manner as this
Agreement.
3. ENFORCEMENT:
The parties acknowledge that Wife shall file with the Cumberland County Court
of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania, a no-fault divorce action pursuant to Title 23, section
3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code and amendments thereto
contemporaneously with the execution of this agreement, and Husband shall accept
service of the same.
It i~ Specifically understood and agreed by the parties that the provisions of this
agreement relating to equitable distribution of property and all other matters contained
herein including but not limited to support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees,
costs and/or expenses are accepted by each party as a final settlement for all purposes
whatsoever, as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code and shall be submitted
to the court at the time of filing the praecipe to transmit the record to conclude the
divorce.
The parties agree to execute their respective Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of
Notice and proceed with entering same to the court docket for the purpose of finalizing
the divorce action as soon as is practicable within the time frame permitted pursuant to
the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Each party shall further execute any and all documents which may require his or
her signature for the purpose of effectuating all of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement so as to give full force and effect to this Agreement.
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Should a decree, judgment or order of separation or divorce be obtained by
either of the parties in this or any other state, country or jurisdiction, each of the parties
hereby consents and agrees that this Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be
affected in any way by any such separation or divorce; and that nothing in any such
decree, judgment, order or further modification or revision thereof shall alter, amend or
vary any term of this Agreement. It is specifically agreed, however, that a copy of this
Agreement or the substance of the provisions thereof, may be incorporated by
reference into any divorce, judgment or decree. This incorporation, however, shall not
be regarded as a merger, it being the specific intent of the parties to permit this
Agreement to survive any judgment and to be forever binding and conclusive upon the
parties.
4. SPOUSAL SUPPORT/ALIMONY/ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE (APL), COSTS
AND EXPENSES:
Husband and Wife hereby acknowledge that they have been advised Or have the
right to obtain advice in.regard to the fact that each may have the right to assert a claim
for spousal support, alimony, alimony pendent lite, costs and/or expenses. Further,
Husband and Wife acknowledge that they understand that said rights are available 'in
their divorce action. Husband and Wife further acknowledge that they are aware of the
income, education, income potential, and assets and holdings of the other or have had
full and ample opportunity to become familiar with such items.
Husband and Wife hereby accept the mutual covenants and terms of this
Agreement and the benefits and properties passed to them hereunder in lieu of any and
all further rights to support or alimony for themselves, counsel fees, and alimony
pendente lite at this time and during any and all further or future actions of divorce
brought by either of the parties hereto, except as specifically provided herein.
HUSBAND'S SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT-~: Wife 'specifically remises,
releases, quit claims and relinquishes forever any and all interest she may have in
Husband's Social Security Disability benefits acquired by Husband after the execution
of this Agreement.
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The parties do hereby remise, release, quit claim, and relinquish forever any and
all right to support, alimony, alimony pendente.lite, counsel fees and expenses beyond
those provided for herein, during the pendency of or as a result of any such actions, as
provided by the Divorce Code of Pennsylvania or any other applicable statute, at this
time and at any time in the future.
5. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION:
A. PREFACE:
The parties have valued to the best of their ability their entire marital and non-
marital estates. The parties have made use of either the information provided between
themselves and/or statement values associated with such assets and/or have attributed
fair market values and/or other agreed upon values to such assets and for purposes of
negotiation and settlement, and hereby stipulate to such valuations. The parties desire
to effectuate the division of all assets in undertaking these terms of settlement.
B. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS:
1. WIFE'S ASSETS:
Husband does hereby 'grant, convey, transfer, assign., and deliver and set-over
unto Wife the assets so identified within this agreement; said assets shall be and
remain the sole and separate property of Wife hereafter, free of any claim by or interest
of Husband, regardless of whether such assets were deemed by either of the parties to
be marital property or non-marital property. And further, Husband does hereby waive,
release, relinquish, and surrender forever any and all claim to or interest in said assets,
which shall be and remain the sole and separate property of Wife hereafter.
2. HUSBAND'S ASSETS:
Wife does hereby grant, convey, transfer, assign, and deliver and set-over unto
Husband the assets so identified within this agreement; said assets shall be and remain
the sole and separate property of Husband hereafter, free of any claim by or interest of
Wife, regardless of whether such assets were deemed by either of the parties to be
marital property or non-marital property. And further, Wife does hereby waive, release,
relinquish, and surrender forever any and all claim to or interest in said assets, which
shall be and remain the sole and separate property of Husband hereafter.
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3. ASSET DIVISION:
The parties hereby agree that the following assets shall be divided in
accordance with the terms as provided herein. Husband and Wife agree to execute
any and all documents required to effectuate the intent herein:
A. REAL ESTATE: 261 Blacksmith Road, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011:
The parties are joint owners of the real property known as 261 Blacksmith Road,
Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011 (referred to herein as the
"premise"). Husband hereby conveys unto Wife all of Husband's right, title and
interest in the premise. Husband shall execuie at the time he is released from the
debt associated with the premise, upon request, a Deed reflecting his
relinquishment, waiver and abandonment forever. Wife shall indemnify and hold
Husband harmless for all past, present and future indebtedness on the premise
including, but not limited to, any and all mortgage obligations1, real estate taxes,
utilities and municipal assessments, and repairs, costs and maintenance. Wife shall
be entitled to claim all interest, real estate taxes and anY other permissible expense
paid for purposes of tax filings.
Wife agrees that sh_e. shall make a good faith effort in having Husband released
from the mortgage obligatiOns identified herein within ten (10) years from the date
of execution hereof.
Wife shall have exclusive possession of the premise as of the date of execution
of this Agreement.
B. DISTRIBUTION AND WAIVER OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY:
1) MARITAL, TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE, ASSETS:
Husband and Wife do hereby acknowledge that they have divided to their
mutual satisfaction all non-marital and marital assets including, but without
limitation, business interests, corporate interests, partnership(s), joint ventures,
inheritance(s), jewelry, clothing, retirement accounts, 401k's, pensions,
Beneficial Finance, approximately $153,144.00 as of the date of execution hereof.
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brokerage accounts, stocks, bonds, life insurance policies or other securities,
Individual Retirement Accounts, checking and savings accounts, mutual funds,
and other assets whether real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible.
2) NON-MARITAL, TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE,
ASSETS:
Husband and Wife further acknowledge and agree that the assets in the
possession of the other spouse unless otherwise so divided by way of this
agreement shall remain that spouses sole and separate property, each party
hereto specifically waiving, releasing, renouncing and forever abandoning
whatever claim, if any, he or she may have with respect to any of the foregoing
items which are the sole and separate property of the other. Husband's personal
property shall be removed from the marital residence within ninety (90) days
after the execution of this Agreement.
3) AUTOMOBILES:
Husband and Wife agree that the vehicles in their respective physical
possession shall remain the possession of the party and each shall cooperate if
necessary in executing any and ail documents to reflect such ownership,
including but not limited to titles, insurance documentation and registration
forms. Specifically, Husband retains the 1995 Tracker and Wife retains the
1999 Blazer.
Husband and Wife do hereby waive, release, and relinquish any and all
claim to or interest in the motor vehicle in the possession of the other. If the title
to any vehicle is encumbered by any debt or obligation, Husband and Wife agree
that they shall each be solely responsible for and shall pay and satisfy said
obligation, in accordance with its terms and provisions, and shall indemnify and
save the other harmless from any loss, cost, or exPense caused to either by their
failure to make payment of such debt.
4) HUSBAND'S RELOCATION:
In consideration of the mutual waivers and releases herein provided as
well as the distribution of property, Husband hereby acknowledges and agrees
that Wife will pay Husband the total sum of five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars to
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facilitate Husband's relocation to Alaska after a final Decree in Divorce is granted
by the Court. Said five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars shall be due and payable
thirty (30) days after any appeal period of the date the Decree in Divorce is filed
with the Cumberland County Prothonotary and shall be further subject to the
terms provided for in paragraph 8, Health Insurance, hereinbelow.
C. INTENT:
This Agreement is intended to .distribute all property of the parties, whether real
or personal, and whether determined to be separate or marital property. In the event
that any property may be omitted from this Agreement, it is understood and agreed that
the person having possession and/or title to such property following the execution of
this Agreement shall be deemed the Owner thereof and each of the parties .will execute
any and all legal documents without any charge therefore to evidence title to such
property in the other party.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: Each of the parties shall on demand execute and
deliver to the other any deeds, documents, records or closing Statements relating to the
sale of real estate, under this Agreement, bills of sale, assignment, consents to change
of beneficiary on insurance policies, tax returns and other documents and do or caused
to be done any other act or thing that may be necessary or desirable to the provisions
and purposes of this Agreement.
TAXES: Husband hereby agrees to pay all income taxes assessed against him,
if any, as a result of the division of the property of the parties hereunder. Wife hereby
agrees to pay all income taxes assessed against her, if any, as a result of the division of
the property of the parties hereunder.
6. 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 hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power in him or her to
dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as
though he or she were unmarried.
The parties hereby agree that, as to all assets not specifically mentioned herein
which are presently titled in the sole name of one of the parties hereto or, if untitled, are
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presently in the sole possession of one of the parties hereto, the party not having title
thereto or possession thereof hereby waives, releases, relinquishes and forever
abandons any and all claims therein, and acknowledges that the party having title or
possession of such items shall be the sole and exclusive owner thereof.
7. DEBTS:
A. Wife's Debts:
Wife represents and warrants to Husband that since the parties' separation she
has not and in the future she will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which
Husband or his estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save harmless
Husband from' any and all claims or demands made against him by reason of debts or
obligations incurred by her.
B. Husband's Debts:
Husband represents and. warrants to Wife that since the parties' separation he
has not and in the future he will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which Wife
or her estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save harmless Wife from
any and all claims or demands made against her by reason of debts or obligations
incurred by him.
C. Credit Cards
Wife agrees to be solely responsible for payment of the Members First Visa
obligation that is currently in her name alone. Husband and Wife acknowledge that the
balance on said account is approximately seven thousand dollars ($7000.00). Wife
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Husband to every and all extent including but
not limited to all past, present, and future fees, costs and/or expenses associated with
the obligation.
Wife agrees to be solely responsible for payment of the Capital One Visa
obligation that is currently in her name alone. Husband and Wife acknowledge that the
balance on said account is approximately two hundred dollars ($200.00). Wife agrees
to indemnify and hold harmless Husband to every and all extent including but not
limited to all past, present, and future fees, costs and/or expenses associated with the
obligation.
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Wife agrees to be solely responsible for payment of the Sears revolving charge
obligation that is currently in her name alone. Husband and Wife acknowledge that the
balance on said account is approximately two hundred dollars ($200.00). Wife agrees
to indemnify and hold harmless Husband to every and all extent including but not
limited to all past, present, and future fees, costs and/or expenses associated with the
obligation.
Husband agrees to be solely responsible for payment of the Capital One Visa
obligation that is currently in his name alone. Husband agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless Wife to every and all extent including but not limited to all past, present, and
future fees, costs and/or expenses associated with this obligation.
D. Joint Debts:
The parties agree that Wife shall be solely liable for the following debts which are
jointly titled:
1. Beneficial Mortgage Company of Pennsylvania - first mortgage on
the premise. Husband and Wife will execute all necessary documents to transfer
mortgage into Wife's name alone.
E. Indemnification:
All further debts incurred by the parties shall be their individual responsibility.
Each party represents and warrants to the other that he or she has not incurred any
debt, obligation, or other liability, other than described in this Agreement, on which the
other party is or may be liable. Each party covenants and agrees that if any claim,
action or proceeding is hereinafter initiated seeking to hold the other party liable for any
other debts, obligations, liability, act or omission of such party, such party will at his or
her sole expense, defend the other against any such claim or demand, whether or not
well-founded, and that he or she will indemnify and hold harmless the other party in
respect of all damages as resulting therefrom including reasonable attorneys fees
incurred to enforce this indemnification. Damages as used herein shall include any
claim, action, demand, loss, cost, expense, penalty, and other damage, including
without limitation, counsel fees and other costs and expenses reasonably incurred in
investigating or attempting to avoid same or in opposing the imposition thereof or
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enforcing this indemnity, resulting to Husband or Wife from any inaccurate
representation made by or on behalf of either Husband or Wife to the other in this
Agreement, any breach of any of the warranties made by Husband or Wife in this
Agreement, or breach or default in performance by Husband or Wife of any of the
obligations to be performed by such party hereunder. The Husband or Wife agrees to
give the other prompt written notice of any litigation threatened or instituted against
either party which might constitute the basis for a claim for indemnity pursuant to the
terms of this Agreement.
8. HEALTH INSURANCE:
Wife shall maintain a health insurance policy covering Husband and Wife.
During the pendency of the parties' divorce proceedings, Husband shall pay for any
unreimbursed expenditures relating to health insurance coverage. Wife's obligation
herein stated shall terminate upon the date a final Decree in Divorce is granted.
Husband hereby acknowledges and agrees that he shall be solely liable for any and all
outstanding unreimbursed medical expenses, fees, costs or otherwise for any treatment
of any kind he may have received during the marriage, during separation and at
anytime whatsoever. As a condition precedent to Wife's performance of payment of the
funds for Alaska identified hereinabove in section 5 B (4), Husband shall have verified
in writing by the appropriate health care providers that Wife is not liable for any
unreimbursed medical expenses he may have incurred,
9. FULL DISCLOSURE:
The parties acknowledge that each of them have had a full and ample
opportunity to consult with counsel of their choice regarding their claims arising out of
the marriage and divorce and that they have specifically reviewed their rights to the
equitable distribution of marital property, including rights of discovery, the right to
compel a filing of an Inventory and Appraisement, and the right to have the court review
the assets and claims of the parties and decide them as part of the divorce action.
Being aware of those rights, and being aware of the marital property owned by each of
the parties, the parties hereto, in consideration of the other terms and provisions of this
agreement, do hereby waive, release and quitclaim any further right to have this court
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or any other tribunal equitably distribute or divide their marital property.
The parties acknowledge that they have been fully advised and informed of the
wealth, real and/or personal property, estate and assets, earnings and income of the
other and are familiar with and cognizant of such and the value thereof, or has
knowingly waived such advice and/or information. The parties hereto have been fully
advised and informed of all rights and interests which, except for the execution and
delivery hereof, have been conferred upon or vested in each of them by law with
respect to the property or estate of the other by reason of their marital status, or has
knowingly refused or waived such advice or information.
10. RELEASES:
Except as otherwise herein provided, each party releases and discharges
completely and forever the other from any and all right, title, interest or claim or past,
present or future support, division of property including income or gain from property
hereafter accruing, right of dower and courtesy, right to act as administrator or executor
in the estate of the other, right to distributive share in the other's estate, right of
exemption in the estate of the other, or any other property rights, benefits or. privileges
accruing to either party by virtue of said marriage relationship, or otherwise, and
whether the same are conferred by the statutory law or by the common law of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or any other state, or of the common law of the United
States of America.
It is further specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties
hereto, that each party accepts the provisions herein made in lieu of and in full
settlement and satisfaction of any and all of said parties' rights against the other for any
past, present and future claims on account of support, maintenance, alimony, alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees, costs and expenses, equitable distribution of marital
property and any other claims of each party, including all claims raised by them in the
divorce action pending between the parties.
11. BREACH:
If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party shall
have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach. The party
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breaching this contract shall be responsible for the payment of legal fees and costs
incurred by the other in enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement, or seeking
such other remedy or relief as may be available to him or her.
12. REPRESENTATION:
It is recognized by the parties hereto that each party has the right to be
represented by counsel by his or her own free and voluntary choosing. It is fully
understood and agreed that he or she has the right to have advice of counsel prior to
the signing of this Agreement. By the signing of this Agreement, Husband and Wife
recognize that he and she fully understand the legal impact of this Agreement and
waives his or her right to have the Agreement reviewed by an attorney of his or her
choosing, and further intends to be legally bound by the terms of this Agreement.
Each of the parties acknowledges that he or she has read and understands the
nature and importance of this Agreement, that each considers the provisions of this
Agreement to be fair, just and reasonable, that each enters into it freely and voluntarily,
and that each does not desire to have or become possessed of any property of the
other party or any interest therein which the other party now owns or hereafter may
own, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.
13. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION:
The provisions of this Agreement are fully understood by both parties and each
party acknowledges that this Agreement is fair and equitable, that it is being entered
into voluntarily and that it is not the result of any duress or undue influence. Further,
each party acknowledges that he or she has the mental capacity to understand the
terms provided herein and has not been placed under duress, coercion or any physical
or mental stress.
14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and there are no
representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those expressly set
forth herein.
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15. PRIOR AGREEMENT:
It is understood and agreed that any and all property settlement agreements
executed between the parties, and/or may or have been executed prior to the date and
time of this Agreement, are null and void and of no effect.
16. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER:
Any modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective
only if made in writing and executed with the same formality as this Agreement. The
failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this
Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or
similar nature.
17. GOVERNING LAW:
This Agreement shall be governed by and shall be construed in accordance with
the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
18. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS:
It is specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that
each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be a separate and indePendent covenant
and agreement.
19. VOID CLAUSES:
If any term, condition, clause, or provision of this Agreement shall be determined
or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term, condition,
clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other respects this
Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation.
20. DISTRIBUTION DATE:
The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that for purposes of distribution of
property as provided for in this agreement, the date of execution of this agreement shall
be known as the Distribution Date.
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2'1. DATE OF EXECUTION:
The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the date of execution referred to
herein shall be known as the last date upon which either party executes this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound
hereby, have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
WITNESS:
Date
Date
Gary M. Canfield
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
· SS.
COUNTY OF
On this, the '~ day of .... 2002, before me, a Notary Public,
personally appeared Gary M. Canfield, known to me to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that he executed the
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
_Mellssa A, Biesecker, Notary Public
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
· SS.
COUNTY OF
On this, the ~'A day.of ~~- ,2002, before me, a Notary Public,
I~ersonally appeare~ Lorraine P. Canfield, known to me to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the within Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that she executed
the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
NOtadal Senl
Melis~a A Bfesecker
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
LORRAINE P- CANFIELD
VERSUS
GARY M. CANFIELD
N o. 02-2609 CIVIL
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW~ ~ ~
~l~~ IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT LORRAINE P. CANFIELD
, PLAINTIFF,
AND
GARY M. CANFIELD
, DEFENDANT,
Are DIVORCED FROM The BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
bEEN rAISED Of rECOrDAN this ACTION For WhiCh a FINAL ORDEr hAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED; ~ ---
It iS further ordered that the terms of the attached August~7, 2002~ Marital
Settlement Agreement of the pa_rties are hereby incorporat, ed, but not merqed
into this Final Decree
ATTEST:~
PROTHONOTARY