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MARY ELLEN HOFFECKER,
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are divorced from the bonds of matrimony.
The court retains jurisdiction of the following claims which have
been raised of record in this action for which a final order has not yet
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A, THOMAS HOFFECKER,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 94-2403
CIVIL TERM
VS
MARY ELLEN HOFFECKER,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
TRANSMITTHE RECORD. TOGETHER WITH THE FOllOWING INFORMATION. TO
THE COURT FOR ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE:
1. GROUND FOR DIVORCE: IRRETRIEVABLE BREAKDOWN UNDER
SECTION n 3301 lcl (J 33cY1 ~dl OF THE DIVORCE CODE (CHECK APPLICABLE SECTION).
2. DATE AND MANNER OF SERVICE OF COMPLAINT:
Certified Mail/Return Receipt/Addressee Only - Item' p830 374 737,
Mai:L~.JL.5/6/94 and sir,ned_ for-..?-1.I/9h__bY_Jl_efendant (see attached receipts on
Affidavit of Service),
3. (COMPLETE EITHER PARAGRAPH (a) or (b).
(a) Date 01 Execution of the Affidavit 01 Consent required by Section
3301(c) 01 the Divorce Code: by Plainliff__q,JL'ii____
by Delendant ___jl/t/f1t__________ ____ ,
(b) (1) Date 01 Execution 01 the Plaintiff's Affidavit required by Section
3301(d) 01 the Divorce Code: ______________________.
(2) Date of Service 01 the Plaintiff's Affidavit upon the Delendant:
4. RELATED CLAIMS PENDING:
None
5. Date and manner of service 01 notice of intention to file praecipe to transmit
record. a copy 01 which is aUached:___________________________ N / ~_ ___
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CUSTODY/PROPERTY
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MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, MADE THIS THE ~ DAY OF
BY AND BETWEEN: MARY ELLEN HOFFECKER, of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania,
hereinafter called the "WIFE",
,1994,
AND
A. THOMAS HOFFECKER, of Enola, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania,
hereinafter called, the "HUSBAND"
WIT N E SSE T H:
WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE, were lawfully married on the 17th day of
September, 1983 in Havertown, Delaware County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE, have three (3) children born to them,
AMY MARIE (dab 12/13184), KATHRYN ANN (dab 1106187), and SEAN THOMAS
(dab 1/14/91); and
WHEREAS, diverse, certain differences, disputes and difficulties have
arisen between HUSBAND and WIFE in consequence of which they are living
separate and apart from each other; and
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WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective
financial and property rights and obligations as between each other; including, without
limitation all matters between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution
of real and personal property; and past, present and future spousal support, alimony
and/or maintenance of WIFE by HUSBAND or of HUSBAND by WIFE; and all claims
and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estates; and
WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE have made full disclosure of their assets to
each other:
BE IT KNOWN THAT, in consideration of the various unilateral and
mutual promises, covenants and undertakings recited in the following paragraphs,
HUSBAND and WIFE, each intending to be legally bound, both covenant and agree
as follows:
FIRST- RIGHT TO LIVE SEPARATE AND APART - HUSBAND
AND WIFE shall at all times hereafter have the right to live separate and apart from the
other party at such place or places as he or she may from time-to-time choose, free
from control, restraint or interference whatsoever by the other party. The foregoing
provisions shall not be taken to be an admission on the part of either HUSBAND or
WIFE of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the reasons leading to their living apart.
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WIFE agrees, notwithstanding joint ownership of the marital
residence, that she will not enter the premises without 24 hours advanced notice to
the HUSBAND, and HUSBAND reserves the right to be present. FURTHERMORE,
WIFE shall retain her right to store her personal belongings in the marital residence
until it sells and settles.
SECOND - FREE FROM INTERFERENCE - Each party shall be free
from interference, authority and contact by the other, as fully as if he or she were
single or unmarried, except as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this
Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other or attempt to endeavor to molest the
other, nor compel the other to cohabitate, or in any way interfere with the peaceful
existence, separate and apart from one another.
THIRD - WIFE'S DEBTS - WIFE represents and warrants to her
HUSBAND that since their separation, she has not, and in the future she will not,
contract or incur any debt or liability, not disclosed herein, for which HUSBAND OR
HIS ESTATE MIGHT BE RESPONSIBLE. Should she do so, she agrees that she
SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS HER HUSBAND from any and all
claims or demands made against him by reason of said debts and obligations
incurred by her between the date of separation and this Agreement. All further
debts incurred by the WIFE from and after the date of the execution hereof of this
Agreement, shall be the WIFE' individual responsibility.
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FOURTH - HUSBAND'S DEBTS - HUSBAND represents and warrants to
his WIFE that since their separation, he has not and in the future he will not, contract
or incur any debt or liability, not disclosed herein, for which WIFE OR HER ESTATE
MIGHT BE RESPONSIBLE. Should he do so, he agrees that he SHALL INDEMNIFY
AND HOLD HARMLESS HIS WIFE from any and all claims or demands made against
her by reason of said debts and obligations incurred by him between the date of
separation and this Agreement. All further debts incurred by the HUSBAND from
and after the date of the execution of this Agreement shall be the HUSBAND's
individual responsibility.
FIFTH- SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE - The parties hereby acknowledge that
the HUSBAND has filed a Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County (Docket #94-
2403) claiming that the marriage is irretrievably broken under the No-Fault Mutual
Consent Provision of 3301 (c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980 as amended.
Both parties agree that the marriage is irretrievably broken and express their intent to
execute any and all Affidavits or other documents necessary for the parties to obtain
an absolute divorce pursuant to Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code, promptly after
the expiration of the 90-day period. The parties hereby expressly waive all rights to
request the court to order counseling under the Divorce Code. It is further and
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specifically understood and agreed by the parties that the provisions of this Agreement
as to equitable distribution of property of the parties are accepted by each party as a
final settlement for all purposes whatsoever, as contemplated by the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code.
SIXTH- DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY - The parties hereto
agree that they have divided between them, to their mutual satisfaction, the personal
effects and household furniture and furnishings, and all other articles of personal
property, including motor vehicles, which have heretofore been used by them in
common. Neither party shall make any claim to any such items which are now in
the possession or under the control of the other, as indicated in Exhibit "A' which is
attached hereto and incorporated by reference, specifically recognizing that the WIFE
has permission to keep certain possessions in the marital domicile as per Paragraph
FIRST.
SEVENTH: SUPPORT AND CUSTODY:
A. HUSBAND agrees to pay directly to the WIFE FOUR
HUNDRED ($400.00) Dollars per month per child for child support for the three (3)
children, AMY MARIE, KATHRYN ANN and SEAN THOMAS, commencing on the
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thirtieth (30th) day following settlement of the marital residence. Said payments shall
remain in effect until each child attains the age of eighteen (18), respectively.
HUSBAND agrees to be responsible for the $1,740 per month mortgage payment until
the residence sells and settles in lieu of making said child support payments, and
WIFE specifically agrees that the provision is fair and equitable and that she will not
seek child support or spousal support through Domestic Relations in the interim.
B. WIFE shall have primary physical custody of the three (3)
children. HUSBAND shall have liberal periods of temporarv custody, as mutually
agreed to between the parties, in the best interests of the children.
"Liberal periods of temporary custody" shall be
defined, as a minimum, to Include:
1. Every other weekend;
2. One (1) evening during the week;
3. Shared time on holidays to include:
a. Easter, Mothers' Day, Memorial Day,
Father's Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and
the birthdays of all three (3) children.
4. One or more weeks each summer, to coincide
with Father's vacation time each year.
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C. Husband is entitled to temporary custody of all three
children at one time, or just one, at his option for the aforementioned times in "B"
above.
D. Parties hereto agree to shared leQal custody which means
both are entitled to information concerning the children's medical records, school
records, and religious training. Furthermore, both parties hereto agree to consult with
each other on all matters concerning medical situations, educational choices, and
religious training before any decisions are made regarding the best interests and
welfare of the children in these three areas.
E. Parties agree that HUSBAND shall be able to claim all three
(3) children as tax exemptions every year that they are eligible to be claimed as
dependents until age eighteen (18), and beyond as may be allowable by the I.R.S.
Code and regulations.
F. WIFE currently maintains certain life insurance policies on the
her life, with the children named as beneficiaries. If for any reason, WIFE
is unable or unwilling to make premium payments on said policies, she shall notify
HUSBAND, who shall have the option of becoming the owner of said policies,
in consideration of continuing to pay premiums, should HUSBAND become the
owner, he agrees to keep the children as named beneficiaries.
G. Both parties agree, in the best interests of the children, not to
relocate more than 150 miles from each other, without expressed written permission
from the other, which shall include a are-negotiated and agreed upon support and
custody arrangements, including transportation.
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EIGHTH- DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY-
HUSBAND agrees that his WIFE is entitled to receive all the net
proceeds (estimated at approximately $55,000) from the sale of the marital residence,
2109 E. Coventry Lane, Hampden Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
HUSBAND and WIFE currently own said residence as Tenants by the Entireties,
which is listed with a real estate broker for sale.
WIFE acknowledges that she has the obligation to reinvest the net
proceeds within two (2) years after settlement or to be solely responsible for capital
gains consequences. Payment of the net proceeds is in direct consideration of the
WIFE's waiver of all of her HUSBAND's retirement benefits and her right to alimony as
she may be entitled to, as more fully provided for in Paragraph TENTH and TWELFTH
herein.
Parties agree that WIFE has the authority to determine an
"acceptable offer" on the marital residence and that the HUSBAND will comply and
join in the execution of all necessary documents to affect a prompt sale. WIFE desires
a quick sale more than she desires to maximize her net proceeds.
NINTH - DIVISION OF BANK ACCOUNTS. ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLE and DEBTS:
A. The parties hereto agree that any monies held by either of them
in any account in that party's name alone, shall remain the sole and exclusive property
of that party. The parties further agree that any monies previously held in joint savings
or checking accounts have heretofore been divided.
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B. WIFE agrees she owes HUSBAND $2,800 from their joint
savings account and $1,075 for car payment ($255) on 3/23, pharmacy bill ($125)
on 3/28; accounting feesltaxes ($195) on 3/28; legal fees ($300) on 4/2 and a cash
advance ($300) on 4/14.
C. WIFE agrees to be responsible for the following debts:
1. VISA GOLD CARD at 1st Bank of America opened on
or about 9f30/93 with a balance of $1,225.64 as of 4/28/94.
2. Her personal car phone.
3. Any unpaid balances for Amoco and Bon Ton
Department Store.
D. HUSBAND agrees to be responsible for the following debts:
1. The remaining three (3) payments on his 1990
Mitshubisi Gallant automobile of $255 each.
2. All utility bills for the marital residence until it sells and
settles.
3. FURTHERMORE, HUSBAND agrees to pay up to
$250 in "tuition" and or books, so that the WIFE can get advice on financial matters,
including, but not limited to, budgeting, investments and taxes.
TENTH- PENSIONS. ANNUITIES and/or RETIREMENT
BENEFITS . WIFE agrees that any monies which HUSBAND has acquired through
his employment as a registered professional engineer in either vested or unvested
pensions, annuities, and/or retirement benefits, including but not limited to IRA's,
401(k)'s, profit sharing and/or mutual funds, through his present six-year employment
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by Brinjac, Kambic & Associates, Consulting Engineers and any and all past
employers, shall remain his sole and exclusive property. WIFE agrees to waive any
interests she may have in such pensions, annuities or retirement plans and further
agrees that she will not assert any such claims in the future, regardless of the source
or percentage of contributions to such funds as between HUSBAND and his
employer(s).
HUSBAND agrees that any monies which WIFE has acquired through
her employment as a registered nurse in either pensions, annuities, and/or
retirement benefits, including but not limited to, IRA's, 401(k)'s, profit sharing and/or
mutual funds, through her present or past employers, shall remain her sole and
exclusive property. HUSBAND agrees to waive any interests he may have in such
pensions, annuities or retirement plans and further agrees that he will not assert
any such claims in the future, to any such funds, regardless of the source or
percentage of such contributions to such funds as between WIFE and her employer(s).
ELEVENTH: MEDICAL INSURANCE/COVERAGE - Each party shall be
responsible for hislher own health insurance protection through their respective
employers or individually, or a combination thereof. Both parties agree to be respon-
sible for ensuring their children also have medical insurance coverage and pledge to
co-ordinate such coverage so as to minimize individual costs to each other.
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TWELFTH: ALIMONY. ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE.
COUNSEL FEES. AND EXPENSES - Both parties accept the provisions of
this Agreement in lieu of, and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of, all claims
and demands that they may now or hereafter have against the other, if anv. for
alimony, alimony pendente lite, or expenses, or for spousal support and maintenance
before, during and after the commencement of any proceedings for the divorce
between the parties. WIFE acknowledges that HUSBAND has filed a 90-day No-Fault
Divorce (CUMBERLAND COUNTY Docket No. 94-2403). FURTHERMORE, WIFE
agrees to reimburse HUSBAND for one-half of the costs heincursthrough his lawyer in
obtaining said divorce. Both parties agree upon the expiration of the 90-day period of
time (following service of the complaint) to execute the required Affidavits of Consent.
THIRTEENTH: INCORPORATION IN DIVORCE DECREE - It is
further agreed, covenanted and stipulated that this Agreement shall be incorporated
in any decree hereinafter entered by any court of competent jurisdiction in any divorce
proceedings that have been or may be instituted by the parties for the purpose of
enforcing the contractual obligations of the parties. This Agreement shall not be
merged in any such decree, but shall in all respects survive the same and be forever
binding and enforceable upon the parties.
HUSBAND shall have primary responsibility of coverage for the three children upon
execution of this Agreement.
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FOURTEENTH: MUTUAL RELEASE . HUSBAND and WIFE each do
hereby mutually, release, quit-claim and forever discharge the other and the
estate of the other, for all time to come, and for all purposes whatsoever, of and from
any and all rights, title and interest, or claims in or against the real and personal
property of the other, including income and gain from property hereafter accruing. It is
further agreed that this Agreement shall constitute a full and final resolution of any and
all claims which each of the parties may have against the other for equitable division of
property, alimony, counsel fees and expenses, alimony pendente lite or any other
claims pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
FIFTEENTH: 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, or seek such other remedies or relief as may be available to him or her
at law or in equity. The party breaching this Agreement shall be responsible for
payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing his I her rights
under this Agreement.
SIXTEENTH: ADVICE OF COUNSEL - The provisions of this
Agreement and its legal effect has been fully explained to the HUSBAND by his
attorney, DONALD B. OWEN, Esq., and to the WIFE, by her attorney, DONALD J.
WEISS, Esq., of WEISS AND BUCKLER, P.C., of Media, (Delaware County)
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Pennsylvania. HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that this Agreement is not the
result of any duress or undue influence and that it is not the result of any collusion or
improper or illegal agreement or agreements. The parties further acknowledge that
they have each made a full accounting of their respective assets, estate, liabilities, and
sources of income to each other and that they waive any specific enumerations not
listed in this Agreement. Each party hereto agrees that he or she will not at any time
raise as a defense the lack of disclosure in any legal proceeding involving this
Agreement, with the exception of disclosure that may have been fraudulently withheld.
SEVENTEENTH: FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE- The parties hereto confirm
that they have relied on the completeness and substantial accuracy of the financial
disclosure of the other as an inducement to the execution of this Agreement. The
parties acknowledge that there has been no formal discovery conducted in their
pending divorce action and that neither party has filed an inventory or appraisement.
EIGHTEENTH: MODIFICATION AND WAIVER- The modification and
waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in
writing and executed with the same formality as the 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.
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NINETEENTH: 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 hereto.
TWENTIETH: INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANT- Itis
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. 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.
TWENTY-FIRST: ENTRY AS PART OF THE DECREE- HUSBAND
has initiated an action in divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code, filed in CUMBERLAND COUNTY Docket # 94-2403. It is the
intention of the parties hereto that the within Agreement shall survive the
aforementioned action for divorce, and that no order, judgment or decree, temporary,
interlocutory, final or permanent, shall affect or modify the financial terms of this
Agreement. This Agreement shall be made part of any such judgment or decree of
final divorce, but shall not be merged therein. HUSBAND agrees to provide the
WIFE, at his expense, with a certified copy of the final decree in divorce.
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TWENTY-SECOND: VOLUNTARY EXECUTION. . The parties
hereby acknowledge that both have carefully read the terms of this Agreement, and
both acknowledge that they fully understand the terms and agree to be bound by all of
its provisions.
FURTHERMORE, both parties declare that they do understand
the full legal effect of this Agreement, especially with regard to the fairness and
equitable nature of the distribution of marital property between them; and the waivers,
especially those benefits and waivers enumerated in Paragraphs SIXTH through
TWELFTH. Both parties acknowledge that their execution of this Agreement has
been done voluntarily and knowingly and their execution is not the result of any duress
or undue influence.
TWENTY-THIRD: APPLICABLE LAW - This Agreement shall be
construed under the Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and more
specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980 and any amendments thereto.
TWENTY-FOURTH: ENTIRE AGREEMENT-This Agreement contains
the entire understanding of the parties hereto, and there is no other representations,
warranties, covenants, or undertakings other than those expressly set forth herein.
TWENTY-FIFTH: AGREEMENT BINDING UPON HEIRS -
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,and administrators.
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TWENTY-SIXTH: ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS - Each of the
parties shall from time-to-t1me, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and
deliver to the other any and all further instruments that may be reasonably required to
to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the
parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day, month and year first above
written, to this CustodylProperty and Marriage Settlement Agreement, consisting of this
and fifteen (15) other typewritten pages.
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ON, THIS, THE ~%AY OF I'-\I'~" J , 19~, before me, a notary
public, the undersigned officer, persbnally appeared
MARY ELLEN HOFFECKER, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the attached and foregoing Custody/Property
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 94- J.. 4 () 3 fu4 T VlANv
A. THOMAS HOFFECKER,
Plaintiff
MARY ELLEN HOFFECKER,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if
you fail to do so, the case may 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 grounds for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is avail-
able in the office of the Prothonotary at:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, Carlisle, Pennsvlvania 17013
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY. DIVISION OF
PERSONAL 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.
Court Administrator, Third Floor
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 1-249-1133
A. THOMAS HOFFECKER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 94-
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
vs.
MARY ELLEN HOFFECKER,
Defendant
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301 (c) of the DIVORCE CODE
1. THE PLAINTIFF, A. THOMAS HOFFECKER, WHOSE ADDRESS IS 2109 East
Coventry Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, PA. since on or about December 1988.
2. THE DEFENDANT, MARY ELLEN HOFFECKER, WHOSE ADDRESS IS 6149 Hay-
market Way, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 since on or about 5f7194.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for more than six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this
Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on the 17 day of September 1983 in
Havertown, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment in this or any other
jurisdiction between the parties.
6. The Plaintiff and Defendant are not in the Military or Naval Service.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. The Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a decree in divorce.
I verify that the statements made In this Complaint are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa., C.S.. s4904, relating to unsw n falsification to
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 94-
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
: IN DIVORCE
A. THOMAS HOFFECKER,
Plaintiff
MARY ELLEN HOFFECKER,
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT
I, A. THOMAS HOFFECKER, PLAINTIFF, being duly sworn according to law, deposes
and says:
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and I
understand that I may request that the Court require that my spouse and I participate
in counseling.
2. I understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors, which list
is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not request that the Court require that my spouse and
I participate in the counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down by the
Court.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa., C.S.. s 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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: No. 94-
MARY ELLEN HOFFECKER,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION
3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
If you wish to deny any of the allegations set forth In this affidavit,
you must file a counter-affidavit within twenty (20) days after this affidavit
has been served on you or the allegations will be admitted.
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code
was filed on the (Prt- day of /VI........, , 19~
2. The parties have lived separately and apart for since 3/01194.
3. I understand that if a claim for alimony, alimony pendente lite, marital
property or counsel fees or expenses has not been filed with the Court before the
entry of a final decree in divorce, the right to claim any of them will be lost.
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.. 84904, RELATING TO UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO
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MARY ELLEN HOFFECKER,
DEFENDANT
NO. 94-2403 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, the undersigned, being an adult individual, hereby swear and affirm that I
personally mailed a copy of the attached Certified Complaint in Divorce and Plaintiff's
Affidavit, as required under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code, to the Defendant,
MARY ELLEN HOFFECKER, on the6TH day of MAY 1994 via Certified Mail,
Return Receipt Requested, Addressee Only, Item # P 830374737, and the same was
signed for by the Defendant, MARY ELLEN HOFFECKER., on the 7th day of MAY
1994, as per the attached receipts.
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:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 94-2403 Civil Term
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW,
: IN DIVORCE
A, Thomas Hoffecker,
Plaintiff
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER
SECTION 3301 (c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code duly
endorsed with the Notice to Defend and Claim Rights and Notice of Availability of
Counseling and Plaintiff's Affidavit was filed on the 6th day of MAY 1994.
and a Certified copy of thereof was mailed to the Defendant via certified mail, return
receipt, addressee only, Item # P830 374737, mailed on 6th day of May 1994 and
received by the Defendant on 7th day of May 1994. A Plaintiff's Affidavit dated the 3d
May 1994 was mailed along with the Certified Divorce Complaint, along with Affidavit
of Counseling.
2. 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.
3. I understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors.
4. Being so advised, I do not request that the Court require that my spouse and I
participate in Marriage Counseling prior to the Divorce Decree being handed down
by the Court.
5. The marriage between my spouse and I is irretrievably broken and we have been
separated since on or about the 7th day of May 1994.
6. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce.
7. I understand that if a claim for alimony, alimony pendente lite, marital property,
or counsel fees or expenses has not been filed with the Court before the entry of a
final decree in divorce, the right to claim any of them will be lost.
I verify that the statements made In this Affidavit of Consent are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa., C.S., s4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities. ) . / /. .
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:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 94-2403 Civil Term
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW,
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER
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1. A COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code duly
endorsed with the Notice to Defend and Claim Rights and Notice of Availability of
Counseling and Plaintiff's Affidavit was filed on the 6th day of MAY 1994.
and a Certified copy of thereof was mailed to the Defendant via certified mail, return
receipt, addressee only, Item # P830 374737, mailed on 6th day of May 1994 and
received by the Defendant on 7th day of May 1994. A Plaintiff's Affidavit dated the 3d
May 1994 was mailed along with the Certified Divorce Complaint, along with Affidavit
of Counseling.
2. 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.
3. I understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors.
4. Being so advised, I do not request that the Court require that my spouse and I
participate in Marriage Counseling prior to the Divorce Decree being handed down
by the Court.
5. The marriage between my spouse and I is irretrievably broken and we have been
separated since on or about the 7th day of May 1994.
6. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce.
7. I understand that if a claim for alimony, alimony pendente lite, marital property,
or counsel fees or expenses has not been filed with the Court before the entry of a
final decree in divorce, the right to claim any of them will be lost.
I verify that the statements made In this Affidavit of Consent are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa., C,S., s4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 94-2403 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
ELECTION TO RESUME PRIOR NAME
I, Mary Ellen Hoffecker, do hereby elect to resume my prior name, to wit: Mary
Ellen Gallagher, I have been divorced from my former husband by Decree in the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, entered to the above number and
tenn on August 18, 1994, and give this written notice avowing my intention in accordance
with the provisions of 54 Pa.C.S.A. Section 704.
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