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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
/'< L. MURPHY,
Plaintiff
TIMOTHY M. MURPHY,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
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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 wamed that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without
you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the court. A judgment may also be
entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the plaintiff. You may lose
money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for 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 Office of the Prothonotary, 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
Telephone No. (717) 249-3166 or 1-800-990-9108
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-Sandra L. Meilton, N .32551
Attorney for Plaintiff
TUCKER ARENSBERG & SWARTZ
P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 234-4121
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LISA L. MURPHY,
Plaintiff
TIMOTHY M. MURPHY,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
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COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
COUNT I:
1. Plaintiff is Lisa L. Murphy, an adult individual who is sui juris and resides at
243 B. South Hanover Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Timothy M. Murphy, an adult individual who is sui juris and
resides at 50 E. Race Street, Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The present
whereabouts of the Defendant, Timothy M. Murphy, to the knowledge of the Plaintiff, is
the same.
3. Both Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the
filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 26, 1990, in Middletown,
Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the
parties.
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June 12, 2002
Office of Prothonotary
Cumberland County Court House
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: Murphy v. Murphy
Dear Sir or Madam:
Enclosed herewith for filing in the above matter is the original and four (4) copies of a
Divorce Complaint along with our check in the amount of $275.50 to cover the required filing
fee.
Since we are requesting a custody conciliation, I have enclosed an additional copy of the
Order setting a custody conciliation conference and an envelope addressed to the Defendant.
After a date has been set for same, please time stamp all copies and "certifv" at least one of the
copies for service on the Defendant. Please retum the copies in the enclosed postage paid
envelope along with a receipt for the filing fee.
When setting a custody conference, please note that Mrs. Meilton is out of the
office from July 10 through the 16th and August 2 through the 19th, Your consideration In
not using these dates would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
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TUCKE ARENSB:Z::RG SWARTZ
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Sandra L. Meilton
Enclosures
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111 NORTH FRONT STREET PO BOX 889 HARRISBURG, PA 17108-0889 717-234-4121 800-257-4121 FAX 717-232-6802
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LISA L. MURPHY,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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TIMOTHY M. MURPHY,
Defendant
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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 wamed that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without
you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the court A judgment may also be
entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the plaintiff. You may lose
money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
Vllhen 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 Office of the Prothonotary, 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
Telephone No. (717) 249-3166 or 1-800-990-9108
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LISA L. MURPHY,
Plaintiff
TIMOTHY M. MURPHY,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
NO.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, upon consideration of the attached Complaint, it is hereby directed
that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
the Custody Conference Officer, on the day of
2002, at a.m.lp.m. at ,
Pennsylvania, for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such Conference, an effort will
be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and
narrow the issues to be heard by the Court and to enter into a Temporary Order.
Children need not be present at the Conference unless their presence is requested by the
Custody Conference Officer. Failure to appear at the Conference may provide grounds
for the entry of a temporary or permanent Order.
FOR THE COURT,
Date:
By:
Custody Conference Officer
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
Telephone No. (717) 249-3166 or 1-800-990-9108
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LISA L. MURPHY,
Plaintiff
TIMOTHY M. MURPHY,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
NO.
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
COUNT I:
1. Plaintiff is Lisa L. Murphy, an adult individual who is sui juris and resides at
243 B. South Hanover Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Timothy M. Murphy, an adult individual who is sui juris and
resides at 50 E. Race Street, Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The present
whereabouts of the Defendant, Timothy M. Murphy, to the knowledge of the Plaintiff, is
the same.
3. Both Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the
filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 26, 1990, in Middletown,
Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the
parties.
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6. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and the right to
request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
7. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United States
or any of its Allies.
8. The Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which the action is based is that the
marriage is irretrievably broken.
COUNT II:
PETITION FOR CUSTODY
9. There are two children born of the marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant,
namely, Isabel Murphy, born July 3,1993, and Madeleine Murphy, born April 6, 1995.
10. Plaintiff and Defendant have resided with the children since birth. The
children currently reside with Plaintiff at 243 B. South Hanover Street, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania where they have resided since May 18, 2002.
From birth until May 18, 2002, the children have resided at 50 North Race
Street, Middletown, PA 17057.
11. Plaintiff has not participated as a party, witness, or in any other capacity in
any other litigation concerning the custody of said children in this or any other court.
12. Plaintiff does not have any information of any custody proceeding
concerning said children pending in a court of this or any other state.
13. Plaintiff knows of no person not a party to this proceeding who has physical
custody of said children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to said
children.
COUNT III:
CLAIM FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
UNDER THE DIVORCE CODE
14. Plaintiff and Defendant are the joint owners as tenants by the entireties of
the following real estate which is subject to equitable distribution by this court:
226 E. Emaus Street, Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
15. Plaintiff and Defendant are the owners of various items of personal
property, fumiture and household furnishings acquired during their marriage which are
subject to equitable distribution by this court.
16. Plaintiff and Defendant are the owners of various motor vehicles, bank
accounts, investments, insurance policies and retirement benefits acquired during their
marriage which are subject to equitable distribution by this court.
COUNT IV:
CLAIM FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE.
COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
17. Plaintiff does not have sufficient funds to support herself and pay counsel
fees and expenses incidental to this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree:
A. Dissolving the marriage between Plaintiff and Defendant;
B. Equitably distributing all property owned by the parties hereto;
C. Awarding custody of the children, Isabel and Madeleine, to the
Plaintiff subject to reasonable visitation rights to Defendant;
D. Directing the Defendant to pay Alimony Pendente Lite and Plaintiff's
counsel fees and the costs of this proceeding; and
E. For such further relief as the Court may determine equitable and just.
TUCKER ARENSBERG & SWARTZ
By: L'/d~~~_
/" Sandra L. Meilt ,No. 32551
P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 234-4121
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Lisa L. Murphy, Plaintiff
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, ~ENNSYL VANIA
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LISA L. MURPHY
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02-2875 CIVIL ACTION ~A W
TIM01HY M. MURPHY
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Monday, June 17,2002
, upon consideratio of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, P A 17055 on Tuesda ,Jul 30, 2002
the conciliator,
at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made t
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the co
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure t
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and aU existing Prote tion from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conclliator 48 hours prior to sc eduled hearing.
resolve the issues in dispute; or
, and to enter into a temporary
appear at the conference may
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by la to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and rea onable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contac our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATIORNEY AT 0
HAVE AN ATIORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPH
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CEo IF YOU DO NOT
THE OFFICE SET
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
JUL 2 3 2002 ~
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LISA L. MURPHY,
vs.
: NO. 02-2875
CNIL ACTION LAW
TIMOTHY M. MURPHY,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 16TH day of July, 2002, the Conciliator, having been advised that Plaintiff
desires to withdraw her Petition for Custody at this time, hereby relinquishes jurisdiction. The
Custody Conciliation Conference scheduled for July 30, 2002 is canceled.
FOR THE COURT,
Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LISA L. MURPHY,
Plaintiff
TIMOTHY M. MURPHY,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
NO. 02-2875 CIVIL TERM
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I accept service of the Complaint for Divorce in the above matter on behalf of
the Defendant, Timothy M. Murphy.
Date: 7 J/~ 102..
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JOHNSON, DUFFIE
& WEIDNER
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
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By: Mark C. Duffie
I.D. No. 75906
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lernoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
LISA L. MURPHY,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 02-2875 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TIMOTHY M. MURPHY,
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
Defendant
AFFIDA VIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on June 13, 2002.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed
from the date of service of the Complaint.
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, understand that the Court
maintains a list of marriage counselors and that I may request the Court require my spouse and I to participate
in counseling and, being so advised, I do not request that the Court require that my spouse and I participate in
counseling prior to the divorce becoming final.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Il I THIS AGREEMENT, Made this .s- ~ day of
/\/llvf fA, fJ-{;1 , , 2003, by and between Timothy M. Murphy, hereinafter referred
to as "Husband", and Lisa L. Murphy, hereinafter referred to as "Wife".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on May 26,1990; and
WHEREAS, two children were born of this marriage, namely, Isabel
Murphy, born July 3, 1993 and Madeleine Murphy, born April 6, 1995; and
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the parties as a result
of which they have separated and now live separate and apart from one another, and are
desirous of settling fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and
obligations as between each other, including, without limitation by specification: the
settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future support 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 for equitable distribution of all marital property; and a resolution of all mutual
responsibilities and rights growing out of the marriage relationship; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto, after being properly advised by their
respective counsel, Husband by his attorney, Mark C. Duffie, and Wife by her attorney,
Sandra L. Meilton, have come to the following agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the following
covenants and promises mutually made and mutually to be kept, the parties heretofore,
intending to be legally bound and to legally bind their heirs, successors and assigns
thereby, covenant, promise and agree as follows:
1. SEPARATION:
It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to live separate
and apart from the other at such place or places as he or she may from time to time
choose or deem fit.
Each party shall at all times keep the other informed of his or her
place of residence, and shall promptly notify the other of any change, giving the address
of the new place of residence.
Neither Husband nor Wife shall alienate nor attempt to alienate the
affections of the children from the other party.
2. PERSONAL RIGHTS:
Each party shall be free from interference, authority and contact by
the other, as fully as if he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary
to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other nor
attempt to endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other,
nor in any way harass or malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful
existence, separate and apart from the other in all respects as if he or she were single
and unmarried.
3. WIFE'S DEBTS:
Wife represents and warrants to Husband that since their separation
on March 5, 2002, 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 Husband harmless from any and all claims or demands made against him by reason
of debts or obligations incurred by her.
From the date of execution of this Agreement, Wife shall use only
those credit cards and accounts for which she is individually liable and the parties agree
to cooperate in closing any remaining accounts which provide for joint liability.
4. HUSBAND'S DEBTS:
Husband represents and warrants to Wife that since their separation
on March 5, 2002, 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
Wife harmless from any and all claims or demands made against her by reason of debts
or obligations incurred by him.
From the date of execution of this Agreement, Husband shall use
only those credit cards and accounts for which he is individually liable and the parties
agree to cooperate in closing any remaining accounts which provide for joint liability.
5. OUTSTANDING JOINT DEBTS:
Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that they have no
outstanding debts and obligations of the Husband and Wife incurred prior to the signing
of this Agreement, except as follows:
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Mellon Bank Credit Card (accl. #4059042121000255)
First USA (accl. #4417117809900948)
Fleet (accl. #5491000140042305)
American Express (accl. #006930332012312021)
Wife shall be liable for payment of the Mellon Bank credit card
account and Husband shall be responsible for the First USA, Fleet and American Express
credit card accounts.
Each party agrees to pay the outstanding joint debts as set forth
herein and further agrees to indemnify and save harmless the other from any and all
claims and demands made against either of them by reason of such debts or obligations.
The parties shall take the steps necessary to assure that the credit
cards are closed. To the extent that it is not possible to eliminate one party's name from
the account, then that account shall be closed and the party agreeing to pay the balance
shall remain liable for said balance.
6. MUTUAL RELEASE:
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each party waives his or
her right to alimony and any further distribution of property inasmuch as the parties hereto
agree that this Agreement provides for an equitable distribution of their marital property in
accordance with the Divorce Code of 1980. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement,
each party has released and discharged, and by this Agreement does for himself or
herself, and his or her heirs, legal representatives, executors, administrators and assigns,
release and discharge the other of and from all causes of action, claims, rights or
demands whatsoever arising out of their marriage, except any or all cause or causes of
action for divorce and except in any or all causes of action for breach of any provisions of
this Agreemenl. Each party also waives his or her right to request marital counseling
pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3302.
7. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY:
The parties have attempted to distribute their marital property in a
manner which conforms to the criteria set forth in 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3501 el. seq., and
taking into account the following considerations: the length of the marriage; the fact that it
is the first marriage for both Husband and Wife, the age, health, station, amount and
sources of income, vocational skills, employability, estate, liabilities and needs of each of
the parties; the contribution of each party to the education, training or increased earning
power of the other party; the opportunity of each party for future acquisitions of capital
assets and income; the sources of income of both parties, including but not limited to
medical, retirement, insurance or other benefits; the contribution or dissipation of each
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party in the acquisition, preservation, depreciation or appreciation of the marital property,
including the contribution of each spouse as a homemaker; the value of the property set
apart to each party; the standard of living of the parties established during the marriage;
and the economic circumstances of each party at the time the division of property is to
become effective.
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties
to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets, and the division is being effected
without the introduction of outside funds or other property not constituting marital
property. The division of property under this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of all
marital rights of the parties.
A. DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY:
Except as may be otherwise provided herein, the parties hereto
mutually agree that they have effected a satisfactory division of the furniture, household
furnishings, appliances, and other household personal property between them, and they
mutually agree that each party shall from and after the date hereof be the sole and
separate owner of all such tangible personal property presently in his or her possession,
except as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, which items shall be distributed in
accordance with Exhibit "A", and this Agreement shall have the effect of an assignment or
bill of sale from each party to the other for such property as may be in the individual
possession of each of the parties hereto and as set forth in Exhibit "A".
The parties hereto have divided between themselves, to their mutual
satisfaction, all items of tangible and intangible marital property. Neither party shall make
any claim to any such items of marital property, or of the separate personal property of
either party, which are now in the possession and/or under .the control of the other, or
which property will be distributed in accordance with Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Should
it become necessary, the parties each agree to sign, upon request, any titles or
documents necessary to give effect to this paragraph. Property shall be deemed to be in
the possession or under the control of either party if, in the case of tangible personal
property, the item is physically in the possession or control of the party at the time of the
signing of this Agreement and, in the case of intangible personal property, if any physical
or written evidence of ownership, such as passbook, checkbook, policy or certificate of
insurance or other similar writing is in the possession or control of the party. Except as
may be otherwise provided herein, Husband and Wife shall each be deemed to be in the
possession and control of his or her own individual pension or other employee benefit
plans or retirement benefits of any nature with the exception of Social Security benefits to
which either party may have a vested or contingent right or interest at the time of the
signing of this Agreement, and neither will make any claim against the other for any
interest in such benefits.
From and after the date of the signing of this Agreement, both
parties shall have complete freedom of disposition as to his/her separate property and
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any property which is in their possession or control pursuant to this Agreement and may
mortgage, sell, grant, convey, or otherwise encumber or dispose of such property,
whether real or personal, whether such property was acquired before, during or after
marriage, and neither Husband nor Wife need join in, consent to, or acknowledge any
deed, mortgage, or other instrument of the other pertaining to such disposition of
property.
B. DISTRIBUTION OF REAL ESTATE:
The parties agree that they are the owners of real estate located at
226 East Emaus Street, Middletown, Pennsylvania. Further, the parties have agreed that
the real estate will be sold and that the net proceeds from the sale of the real estate shall
be divided equally between them.
Net proceeds shall be defined as the balance remaining of the sale
price, less all outstanding mortgages and liens, taxes, realtor's commissions and costs
incident to sale.
Until the real estate is sold, Husband shall be solely responsible for
payment of the mortgage, real estate taxes, homeowner's insurance, utilities and other
expenses incident to the house.
C. TAX LIABILITY:
The parties believe and agree that the division of property heretofore
made by this Agreement is a non-taxable division of property between co-owners rather
than a taxable sale or exchange of such property. Each party promises not to take any
position with respect to the a.djusted basis of the property assigned to him or her or with
respect to any other issue which is inconsistent with the position set forth in the preceding
sentence on his or her Federal or State income tax returns.
8. RETIREMENT. EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. INDIVIDUAL
RETIREMENT AND INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS:
The parties hereby waive any and all right to claim any interest or
share in the other's pensions, profit sharing plans, employee benefit plans and IRAs, if
any, from their present or past employers or from any other source. Both acknowledge
that they have received information regarding the existence or non-existence of such
employment benefits, inclUding, but not limited to, pensions, retirement benefits, 401 (k)
plans and IRAs and are satisfied with the information so provided. Specifically, the
parties agree that Husband shall retain sole and exclusive possession of his benefits and
Wife hereby waives any right, title and interest she may have in said plan. Likewise, the
parties agree that Wife shall retain sole and exclusive possession of her benefits and
Husband hereby waives any right, title and interest he may have in said plan.
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9. 1989 HONDA:
The 1989 Honda shall become the sole and exclusive property of
Wife free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.
10. LIFE INSURANCE:
Husband and Wife agree to maintain in full force and effect
insurance policies on their lives in the amount of $130,000.00 each. It is the intent of the
parties that these policies shall benefit their children, Isabel and Madeleine and each
shall, therefore, designate either the children as beneficiaries of the policy or shall
designate a trustee on behalf of the children. The insurance policy shall be subject to the
following conditions:
(a) Each party shall maintain the insurance in full force and effect.
(b) Each party shall immediately designate their children, Isabel and
Madeleine or a trustee on the children's behalf as irrevocable beneficiaries of the
insurance.
(c) Within thirty (30) days after the execution of this Agreement, both
of the parties shall provide verification that the irrevocable beneficiary designation has
been properly endorsed on each insurance policy.
11. ALIMONY:
Both parties acknowledge and agree that the provIsions of this
Agreement providing for equitable distribution of marital property are fair, adequate and
satisfactory to them and are accepted by them in lieu of and in full and final settlement
and satisfaction of any claims or demands that either may now or hereafter have against
the other for support, maintenance or alimony. Husband and Wife further, voluntarily and
intelligently waive and relinquish any right to seek from the other any payment for support
or alimony.
12. ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. COUNSEL FEES, AND EXPENSES:
Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this
Agreement providing for the equitable distribution of marital property of the parties are
fair, adequate and satisfactory to them. Both parties agree to accept the provisions set
forth in this Agreement in lieu of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all
claims and demands that either may now or hereafter have against the other for alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees or expenses or any other provision for their support and
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maintenance before, during and after the commencement of any proceedings for divorce
or annulment between the parties.
13. INCOME TAX PRIOR RETURNS:
With the exception of tax year 2002 where the parties filed "married
filing separately", the parties have heretofore filed joint federal and state tax returns. Both
parties agree that in the event any deficiency in federal, state or local income tax is
proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made against either of them on any prior
joint tax return, each will indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against any loss
or liability for any such tax deficiency or assessment and any interest, penalty and
expense incurred in connection therewith. Such tax, interest, penalty or expense shall be
paid solely and entirely by the individual who is finally determined to be the cause of the
misrepresentations or failures to disclose the nature and extent of his or her separate
income on the aforesaid joint returns.
14. WAIVERS OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES:
Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may dispose of his
or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all
rights he or she may now have or hereafter acquire, under the present or future laws of
any jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital
relationship, including without limitation, dower, curtesy, statutory allowance, widow's
allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the will of the other, and right to
act as administrator or executor of the other's estate. Each will, at the request of the
other, execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary
or advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interests,
rights and claims.
15. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE:
The parties agree and acknowledge that their marriage is
irretrievably broken, that they do not desire marital counseling, and that they both consent
to the entry of a decree in divorce pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3301 (c). Accordingly,
both parties agree to forthwith execute such consents, affidavits, or other documents and
to direct their respective attorneys to forthwith file such consents, affidavits, or other
documents as may be necessary to promptly proceed to obtain a divorce pursuant to said
23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3301 (c). Upon request, to the extent permitted by law and the
applicable Rules of Civil Procedure, the named defendant in such divorce action shall
execute any waivers of notice or other waivers necessary to expedite such divorce.
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It is the intention of the parties that the Agreement shall survive any
action for divorce which may be instituted or prosecuted by either party and no order,
judgment or decree of divorce, temporary, final or permanent, shall affect or modify the
financial terms of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be incorporated in but shall not
merge into any such judgment or decree of final divorce, but shall be incorporated for the
purposes of enforcement only.
16. EFFECT OF RECONCILIATION OR COHABITATION:
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be
abrogated even if the parties effect reconciliation, cohabit as husband and wife or attempt
to effect reconciliation.
17. BREACH AND ENFORCEMENT:
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, or
seek such other remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party
breaching this Agreement shall be responsible for payment of legal fees and costs
incurred by the other in enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement.
18. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES:
Husband and Wife agree that it is not their intention in this
Agreement that any other individuals, including their minor children, be third party
beneficiaries of this Agreement at this time or at any time in the future.
19. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS:
Each of the parties shall from time to time, at the request of the
other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all further instruments
that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this
Agreement.
20. TAX ADVICE:
Both parties hereto hereby acknowledge and agree that they have
had the opportunity to retain their own accountants, certified public accountants, tax
advisor, or tax attorney with reference to the tax implications of this Agreement. Further,
neither party has been given any tax advice whatsoever by their respective attorneys.
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Further both parties hereby acknowledge that they have been advised, by their respective
attorneys, to seek their own independent tax advice by retaining an accountant, certified
public accountant, tax attorney, or tax advisor with reference to the tax implications
involved in this Agreement. Further, the parties acknowledge and agree that their
signatures to this Agreement serve as their acknowledgment that they have read this
particular paragraph and have had the opportunity to seek independent tax advice.
21. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION:
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been
fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, and each party acknowledges
that the Agreement is fair and equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, with full
knowledge of the assets of both parties, and that it is not the result of any duress or
undue influence. The parties acknowledge that they have been furnished with all
information relating to the financial affairs of the other which has been requested by each
of them or by their respective counsel.
22. 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. Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that the provisions
of this Agreement with respect to the distribution and division of marital and separate
property are fair, equitable and satisfactory to them based on the length of their marriage
and other relevant factors which have been taken into consideration by the parties. Both
parties hereby accept the provisions of this Agreement with respect to the division of
property in lieu of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all claims and
demands that they may now have or hereafter have against the other for equitable
distribution of their property by any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to 23
Pa.C.S.A. Section 3501 et. seq. or any other laws. Husband and Wife each voluntarily
and intelligently waive and relinquish any right to seek a court ordered determination and
distribution of marital property, but nothing herein contained shall constitute a waiver by
either party of any rights to seek the relief of any court for the purpose of enforcing the
provisions of this Agreement.
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23. DISCLOSURE:
Husband and Wife each represent and warrant to the other that he
or she has made a full and complete disclosure to the other of all assets of any nature
whatsoever in which such party has an interest, the sources and amount of the income of
such party or every type whatsoever and of all other facts relating to the subject matter of
this Agreement.
24. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER:
A modification or waiver of any of the provisions 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.
25. PRIOR AGREEMENT:
It is understood and agreed that any and all property settlement
agreements which mayor have been executed prior to the date and time of this
Agreement are null and void and of no effect.
26. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS:
The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience only.
They shall have no effect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of the
parties.
27. APPLICABLE LAW:
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
28. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS:
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and
assigns.
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29. CONSTRUCTION:
No provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted for or against
any party because that party or that party's representative drafted this Agreement in
whole or in part.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their Hands and
Seals the day and year first above written.
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On this, the J,J day of -J h(/l11l y / ;loG V , 200.3,1>efore
me, a Notary Public, the undersigned officer, personally' appeared Lisa L. Murphy known
to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
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for the purposes therein contained.
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On this, the. ~ day of ---n~ , 2003, before
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known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
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TIMOTHY AND LISA MURPHY
Items to be retained bv Wife:
Vegetable steamer
Kitchen Aid Mixer
Calphalon pots (half)
Calphalon pot hanger
3 Chicago Cutlery knives
Krups Cappuccino machine
Le Crueset fondue
Isabel's wooden bookshelf
Books
Tapestry
Framed Wyeth print
Christmas decorations (half)
Food processor
Girls' wall-mounted shelves
Girls' sleds
10 speed bike
Weber Gas Grille
Items to be retained bv Husband:
Print Shop Version 10 and Click Art disks
Round table and four chairs
Calphalon pots (half)
12 Lennox goblets
Waterford salVpepper
Christmas decorations (half)
Clayton Marcus couch
Teal wing-backed chair
Queen-size iron bed
Computer, speakers, printer
Framed seashell print
Framed fern print
Cherubs sculpture
Radio/cassette/CD player
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Toaster
Hamilton Beach blender
Stovetop smoker
Safe
Knife sharpener
Paper shredder
Washer/dryer
Push mower
Girls' bikes
2 guns
27" television
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NO. 02-2875 CIVIL TERM
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TIMOTHY M. MURPHY,
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AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
June 13, 2002.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce.
4. 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.
5. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating to
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TIMOTHY M. MURPHY,
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IN DIVORCE
NO. 02-2875 CIVIL TERM
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 in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Attorneys for Defendant
LISA L. MURPHY,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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NO. 02-2875 CIVIL TERM
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TIMOTHY M. MURPHY,
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
Defendant
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
TO: Timothy M. Murphy, Defendant
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or
expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a
copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LISA L. MURPHY,
Plaintiff
TIMOTHY M. MURPHY,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
NO. 02-2875 CIVIL TERM
PRAECiPE TO TRANSMiT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1.
Divorce Code.
Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 (c) of the
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Acceptance of service by
Mark C. Duffie, Esquire, on behalf of Defendant, dated July 16, 2002 and filed with the Court on
August 8, 2002.
3.
(a)
the Divorce Code:
(b) (1)
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the respondent:
Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301 (c) of
by plaintiff 315/04 ; by defendant 1/30/04
Date of execution of the affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce
; (2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiff's affidavit upon
4.
Related claims pending: None.
5.
(a)
which is attached:
(b) Date plaintiff's Waiver of Notice was filed with the prothonotary: March 18.
2004 (mailed on March 17. 2004)
(b) Date defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with the prothonotary:
March 18. 2004 (mailed on March 17.2004)
Complete either (a) or (b).
Date and manner of service of notice of intention to file praecipe a copy of
Dated: March 17,2004
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LISA L. MURPHY
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ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
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THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
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LISA L. MURPHY,
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NO. 02-2875 CIVIL TERM
TIMOTHY M. MURPHY,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, come Defendant, TIMOTHY M. MURPHY, by and through his undersigned
attorneys, Johnson Duffie Stewart & Weidner, and files this Complaint for Custody, and in
support thereof avers as follows:
1. The Defendant is TIMOTHY M. MURPHY hereinafter referred to as FATHER,
currently residing at 50 N. Race Street, Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17057.
2. The Plaintiff is LISA L. MURPHY, hereinafter referred to as MOTHER, who
currently resides at 243 B. South Hanover Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County Pennsylvania
17013.
3. FATHER seeks shared custody of the following children: ISABEL MURPHY, born
July 3, 1993 and MADELEINE MURPHY, born April 6, 1995.
4. The children were born in wedlock.
5. The children are presently in the primary custody of MOTHER and in the partial
custody of FATHER.
6. During the children's lives, they have resided with the following persons at the
following addresses:
DATES
PERSONS
ADDRESS
Timothy M. Murphy
Lisa L. Murphy
226 East Emaus Street
Middletown, PA 17057
July 3, 1993 - August 1997
Timothy M. Murphy
Lisa L. Murphy
50 E. Race Street
Middletown, PA 17057
August 1997 - February 2001
Lisa L. Murphy
2002
50 N. Race Street
February 2001 - May 18,
Middletown, PA 17057
Lisa L. Murphy
243 B. South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
May 18, 2002 - Present
7. The MOTHER of the children is Plaintiff, currently residing at 243 B. South
Hanover Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013. She is currently unmarried.
8. The FATHER of the children is Plaintiff, currently residing at 50 E. Race Street,
Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17057 He is currently unmarried.
9. The relationship of Plaintiff to the children is that of natural MOTHER. The
Plaintiff currently resides with the minor children.
10. The relationship of Defendant to'the children is that of natural FATHER. The
Defendant currently resides alone and with the minor children on a partial custody basis.
11. The parties did participate in a Divorce and Custody proceeding to the above
captioned Docket Number. The initial Complaint in Divorce filed by MOTHER contained a Count
for Custody. A custody conciliation was scheduled and continued indefinitely until such time as
Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire relinquished jurisdiction of same. There are no current Orders of
Court with respect to custody.
12. FATHER has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in a court of this Commonwealth or any other state other than what is set forth in
Paragraph 11.
13. FATHER does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
children.
14. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting
the relief requested for the following reasons:
A. The relationship between the minor children and FATHER has
strengthened and grown over the past few years and should be allowed to continue to allow to
grow with increased custodial time.
B. FATHER can provide the economic and emotional support for the children.
C. FATHER resides in a home in which the minor children lived at one time
and the minor children are comfortable in this environment.
D. To maximize or further equalize the time between the natural parents
would be beneficial to the minor children.
E. It is important that the children maintain a structured and regular
relationship with FATHER and MOTHER.
F. Implementation of a structured order with respect to custody would be in
the best interest of the minor children.
15. The parties may reach an agreement with regard to the custody of the minor
children. If so, Defendant desires that the stipulated Custody Agreement be entered as an Order
of Court.
16. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated, and the
person who has physical custody of the children have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, FATHER requests the Court to grant him shared physical custody and
shared legal custody of the children.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STE
By:
MARK C. DUFFIE, ESQUIR
EIDNER
VERIFICA liON
I, TIMOTHY M. MURPHY, verify that the statements made in this Complaint in
Divorce are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand
that false statements made herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A 94904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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02-2875 CIVIL ACTION LAW
TIMOTHY M. MURPHY
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Tuesday, September 19,2006
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq.
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Wednesday, October 25,2006
, the conciliator,
at 12:00 PM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearin2.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/
Dawn S. Sunda Es
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HA VE AN ATTORNEY 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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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LISA L. MURPHY
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
02-2875
CNIL ACTION LAW
TIMOTHY M. MURPHY
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this !l (-l day of ~ov. ' 2006, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Mother, Lisa L. Murphy, and the Father, Timothy M. Murphy, shall have shared legal
custody ofIsabel Murphy, born July 3, 1993, and Madeleine Murphy, born April 6, 1995. Each parent
shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-
emergency decisions affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, a.ll
decisions regarding their health, education, and religion. Pursuant to the terms of this paragraph, each
parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not
limited to, school and medical records and information.
2. The Mother shall have primary physical custody ofthe Children.
3. The Father shall have partial physical custody ofthe Children on alternating weeken4s from
Friday at 3:00 p.m. through Sunday at 7:00 p.m. ifthe Father is not taking the Children to Sunqay
evening church services, or at 8:30 p.m. ifthe Father is taking the Children to evening church services.
In addition, the Father shall have custody on one weekday evening each week, which may be
scheduled to coincide with the Children's activities, upon notice to the Mother on the preceding
weekend, or ifthere are no scheduled activities during the week, the weekday period of custod~ shall
be on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
4. During the Summer school break, each parent shall have custody of the Children for four
weeks, with no more than two weeks to be scheduled consecutively. The school year scheduld shall
resume with the Mother having custody two weeks before the beginning of the school year.
5. The parties shall share having custody of the Children on holidays as follows:
A. Christmas: In 2006, the Mother shall have custody ofthe Children from aft~r school
on December 23 through December 27 at noon, and the Father shall have custody from Dec~mber 27
at noon through 7:00 p.m. on the day before school resumes. In future years, the parties sh.tU divide
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the Children's Christmas school break so that the Father has custody over Christmas Eve andiDay and
the remainder is divided by mutual agreement.
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B. Thanksgiving: The Thanksgiving holiday shall be divided into Segment A, which
shall run from Wednesday one-half hour after school is over through Thanksgiving Day at 8:00 p.m.,
and Segment B, which shall run from Thanksgiving Day at 8:00 p.m. through Friday at 8:00 p.m. In
even numbered years, the Father shall have custody during Segment A and the Mother shall have
Segment B. In odd numbered years, the Mother shall have custody during Segment A and th~ Father
shall have Segment B.
e. Easter: The Easter holiday shall be divided into Segment A, which shall rpn from
one-half hour after school ends before the holiday through Saturday at noon, and Segment B, which
shall run from Saturday at noon through 7:00 p.m. on the evening before school resumes. In even
numbered years, the Father shall have custody during Segment A and the Mother shall have '\custody
during Segment B. In odd numbered years, the Mother shall have custody during Segment A and the
Father shall have custody during Segment B. I
D. Alternating holidays: In even numbered years, the Father shall have custody of the
Children for Memorial Day, Labor Day and Presidents' Day and the Mother shall have cus ody for
Independence Day and Columbus Day. In odd numbered years, the Mother shall have custod of the
Children for Memorial Day, Labor Day and Presidents' Day and the F ather shall have cus ody for
Independence Day and Columbus Day. The Columbus Day and Presidents' Day holidays s all run
from Sunday at 6:00 p.m, through Monday at 6:00 p.m. The Memorial Day and Labor Day olidays
shall run from Sunday at 6:00 p.m. through the evening of the holiday at a time to be arr ged by
agreement. T he Independence Day holiday shall run from July 3 at 6 :00 p.m. through Jul 5 at a
mutually agreed time.
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E. Mother's D ayIFather's Day: The Mother shall have custody of the Chilhren on
Mother's Day and the Father shall have custody on Father's Day, with the exchange tim~s to be
arranged by agreement. i
F. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take precedence over the I regular
custody schedule. i
6. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a custody conJiliation
conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the ab~ence of
mutual consent, the terms ofthis Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
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cc: Mark C. Duffie, Esquire - Counsel for Father
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
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LISA L. MURPHY
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V~NIA
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vs.
02-2875
CIVIL ACTION LAW
TIMOTHY M. MURPHY
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge: none
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is t he subject of this litigaf on is as
follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY 0
Isabel Murphy
Madeleine Murphy
July3, 1993
April 6, 1995
Mother
Mother
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on October 25, 2006, with the Ii llowing
individuals in attendance: The Mother, Lisa L. Murphy, with her counsel, Samuel L. Andes and the
Father, Timothy M. Murphy, with his counsel, Mark C. Duffie.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator