HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-3869Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHLEEN A. MILLER,
Plaintiff
ROBERT P. MILLER,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 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 and visitation of your children.
When the grounds for a divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Domestic
Relations Office at the County Courthouse.
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, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHLEEN A. MILLER,
Plaintiff
ROBERT P. MILLER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is Kathleen A. Miller, an adult individual residing at 1306 King Arthur
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070.
2. Defendant is Robert P. Miller, an adult individual residing at 1306 King Arthur
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070.
3. Both Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months prior to filing this complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on October 31, 1998 in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
5. There are no minor children bom of this marriage.
6. The parties separated on December 28, 2001.
7. There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment between the parties.
8. Neither Plaintiffnor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the United States
or its allies within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the Congress of
1940 and its amendments.
9. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff has the right
to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
10.
COUNTI-DIVORCE
NO FAULT
The averments in paragraphs 1 through 9, inclusive, of Plaintiffs Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
11. The marriage is irretrievably broken and no possibility of reconciliation exists.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests entry of a divorce decree in her favor in accordance with §
3301 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Kathleen A. Miller, prays this Honorable Court to enter judgment:
A. Awarding Plaintiff a decree in divorce; and
Dated:
B. Awarding other relief as the Court deems~on~able.
~' ~t I~t~o ~' d//BB~A r~ar~~Esquire-
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. No. 32317
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge St~'eet
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHLEEN A. MILLER,
Plaintiff
ROBERT P. MILLER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT REGARDING COUNSELING
1. 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.
2. I understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Domestic
Relations Office, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not require that the Court require that my spouse and I
participate in 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.A
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
KATH'LEEN A. MILLER
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHLEEN A. MILLER,
Plaintiff
ROBERT P. MILLER,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I, Kathleen A. Miller, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing COMPLAINT IN
DIVORCE are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand
that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 relating
to unswom falsification to authorities.
Dated:
KATHLEEN A. MILLER
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHLEEN A. MILLER,
Plaintiff
ROBERT P. MILLER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 02-3869
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, J. Paul Helvy, Esquire, hereby accept service and acknowledge receipt of the above-captioned
Complaint in Divorce on behalf of my client, Robert P. Miller, having received said Complaint on the
i ~ q~ day of~ 2002. I hereby indicate I am authorized by my client to accept service on
his behalf.
P.O. Box 886
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0886
Supreme Court I.D. No.
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHLEEN A. MILLER,
Plaintiff
ROBERT P. MILLER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT 'OF COMMON PLEA~
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLYA~A
: NO. 02-3869
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW .~. :':
: 1N DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
August 14, 2002.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken. Ninety days
have elapsed since the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning ali~nony, 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 are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
~C&THLEE]~ A. MILLE~~
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHLEEN A. MILLER,
Plaintiff
ROBERT P. MILLER,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNS~LV ,A~NIA,
: NO. 02-3869
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§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 ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tree and correct. I understand that
false statement herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. {}4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
DATE:
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KATHLEEN A. MILLER
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge, Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHLEEN A. MILLER,
Plaintiff
· 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-3869
ROBERT P. MILLER,
Defendant
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· 1N DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT '~::
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code~as fil~ffon :~
August 14, 2002· x.; ~- ::
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken· Ninety days
have elapsed since the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses ifI 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 are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.SA. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE:
ROBERT P. MILLER
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHLEEN A. MII,LER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-3869
ROBERT P. MILLER,
Defendant
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
EN TRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§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 ifI 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 statement herein are made subject to the penalties of 1 ~
8 Pa.L.S. q~4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
DATE:.
ROI~ERT P. MILLER
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHLEEN A. MI1,LER,
Plaintiff
· 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CLrMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-3869
ROBERT P. MII,LER,
Defendant
· CIVIL ACTION- LAW
· IN DIVORCE
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. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service ofthe complaint: Acceptance of Service dated August
19, 2002.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code:
by Plaintiff November 19, 2002; by Defendant November 11, 2002.
4. Related claims pending: None. All matters have been resolved pursuant to the
Marital Settlement Agreement reached by the parties dated September 4, 2002 and
incorporated, but not merged into the Decree.
Dated: November///~, 2002
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in 3301 (c) Divorce was filed with Prothonotary:
November 20, 2002. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in 3301(c) Divorce was filed with
Prothonotary: November 20, 2002.
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717)-774-1445
Supreme Court ID #32317
Attorney for Defendant
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA ! 7070
(717) 774-1445
KATHLEEN A. MII,LER,
Plaintiff
ROBERT P. Mll,LER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-3869
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire, do hereby certify that on this date, I served a true
and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Transmit Record, in the above-captioned matter
upon the following individual by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
DATED: November/~, 2002
J. Paul Helvy, Esquire
KII,LIAN & GEPHART, LLP
218 Pine Street
P.O. Box 886
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0886 /7
/ Bar'raSh:tm ~-Sullivan, Esquire
/ 549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. No. 32317
Attorney for Plaintiff
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THISAGREEMENT, madethis~dayo~ ,~'~'~2~p..OO2, byand
between Dr. Robert P. Miller, hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND", and Kathleen A.
Miller, hereinafter referred to as "WIFE".
WITNE$SETH, That:
WHERE~IS, the parties hereto are husband and wife, hatving been lawfully joined in
marriage on October 31, 1998, in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania;
WHEREAS, there are no children were born of this marriage;
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the parties to settle fully and finally their respective
financial and property rights and obligations as between each other arising out of the marriage
relationship or otherwise, including without limitation (1) the settling of all matters between
them relating to the ownership of real and personal property; (2) the settling of all matters
between them relating to the past, present and future support andL/or maintenance of HUSBAND
and WIFE; and (3) the settling of all matters between them relating to any and all rights, titles
and interests, claims and possible claims in or against the estate of the other.
NOW THEREFORE, with the foregoing recitals being hereinafter incorporated by
reference and deemed an essential part hereof in consideration of the foregoing recitals, the
mutual promises, covenants and undertakings herein set forth, and for good and valuable
consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each ~,f the parties hereto,
HUSBAND and WIFE, each intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as
follows:
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SECTION I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
ADVICE OF COUNSEl,
HUSBAND and WIFE declare that they have each had a full and fair oppommity to
obtain independent legal advice of counsel of their selection. WIFE has been independently
represented by Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire. HUSBAND has been independently
represented by J. Paul Helvy, Esquire. Each party further declares that they are executing this
Agreement freely and voluntarily, having obtained such knowledge and disclosure of their legal
rights and obligations. The parties agree that this Agreement is not the result of any duress,
undue influence, coemion, collusion and/or improper or illegal Agreement.
2. PERSONAL RIGHTS
HUSBAND and WIFE may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and apart. Each
shall be free from all control, restraint, interference or authority, direct or indirect, by the other in
all respects as if she or he were unmarried, except as may be necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Agreement. Each may reside at such place or places as she or he may select.
Each may, for his or her separate use or benefit, conduct, carry on and engage in any business,
occupation, profession or employment which to him or her may seem advisable. This provision
shall not be taken, however, to be an admission on the part of either HUSBAND or WIFE of the
lawfulness of the causes which led to, or resulted in, the continuation of their living apart.
HUSBAND and WIFE shall not molest, harass, or malign the other or the respective families of
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each other, nor compel the other to cohabit or dwell in any ma~aner with him or her, nor in any
way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate from each other.
3. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The parties have fully disclosed to each other the extent: of each other's income, assets,
liabilities, holdings and estate. Each party warrants that the information provided has fully and
accurately described the extent of his or her holdings. Each of the parties acknowledge that he
or she is aware of his or her right to seek discovery including, but not limited to, written
interrogatories, motions for document production, depositions, and other means of discovery
available through the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. The parties acknowledge that they
have had the right to have property fully appraised. Each party is fully satisfied that no
additional information is necessary for the execution of this Agreement.
4. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE
The parties intend to secure a mutual consent, no fault divorce pursuant to the provisions
of Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended. A divorce has been filed to
Docket No. 02-3869 in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County. Both parties shall
execute the documents necessary to effectuate a consentual divorce immediately upon expiration
of the ninety (90) day period or on or about November 17, 2002. WIFE shall immediately
praecipe to finalize the divorce to effectuate a divorce by the end of 2002. HUSBAND agrees to
cooperate fully in concluding this matter in accordance with the times set forth herein.
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5. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE
A Decree in Divorce, entered by the Court of Cumberland County, shall not suspend,
supersede or affect the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement, and the terms and conditions
contained herein, as well as the enforcement of said terms and conditions, shall not be contingent
upon the granting ora Divorce Decree to either party by the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or any other Court of competent jurisdiction. This
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect even if the parties reconcile, cohabit as
HUSBAND and WIFE, or attempt reconciliation. This Agreement shall continue in full force
and effect and there shall not be a modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof unless the
parties, in a writing signed by both parties, execute a statement declaring this Agreement or any
term of this Agreement to be null and void. Both parties hereto agree that this Agreement may
be incorporated by reference but shall not be deemed merged into any judgment or decree for
divorce obtained by either party.
6. OTHER DOCUMENTATION
HUSBAND and WIFE covenant and agree that upon request of the other party, they will
forthwith execute and deliver to the other party, any and all written instruments, assignments,
releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes or such other writings as may be necessary or desirable for
the proper effectuation of this Agreement.
7. MUTUAL RELEASES
Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Agreement:
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A. Each party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever discharges
the other and the estate of the other for all purposes from any ~d all rights and obligations
which either may have or at any time hereafter have for past, present or future support or
maintenance, alimony pendente lite, alimony, equitable distribution, counsel fees, costs,
expenses and any other right or obligation, economic or othemdse, whether arising out of the
marital relationship or otherwise, including all rights and benefits under the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code of 1980, its supplements and amendments, as well as under any other law of any
other jurisdiction, except and only except all rights, agreements and obligations of whatsoever
nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision
thereof. Neither party shall have any obligation to the other not expressly set forth herein.
B. Each party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever discharges
the other and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, property and estate from any
and all rights, claims, demands or obligations arising out of or by virtue of the marital
relationship of the parties or otherwise, whether now existing or hereafter arising. The above
release shall be effective regardless of whether such claims arise out of any former or future acts,
contracts, engagements or liabilities or the other or by way of dower, curtesy, widow's rights,
family exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against
the spouse's will, or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary, or all
other rights ora surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising
under the laws of Pennsylvania, any state, commonwealth or texritory or the United States, or
any other country. It is expressly understood, however, that neither the provisions of this release
nor the subsequent entry of a divorce decree are intended to defi~at the right of either party to
receive any insurance proceeds at the death of the other of whiclh she or he is the named
beneficiary (whether the beneficiary designation was made prior or subsequent to execution
hereof), nor to defeat the right of either party to receive any legacy, bequest or residuary portion
of the other's estate under his or her will, or to act as personal representative or executor if so
named by the will of the other, whether such will was executed prior or subsequent to this
Agreement.
C. Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have or claim
to have, and except for the obligations of the parties contained irt this Agreement and such rights
as are expressly reserved herein, each party gives to the other by the execution of this Agreement
an absolute and unconditional release and discharge from all causes of action, claims, rights or
demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, which either party ever had or now has against the
other.
8. SUCCESSOR'S RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES
This Agreement shall, except as otherwise provided herein, be binding upon and inure to
the benefit of the parties hereto, their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors or
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assigns.
9. SEVERABILITY
If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, void, or unenfomeable, the remaining provisions shall :nevertheless continue in full force
and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.
10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
HUSBAND and WIFE do hereby covenant and warrant that this Agreement contains all
of the representations, promises and Agreements made by either of them to the other for the
purposes set forth in the preamble hereinabove; that there are nc, claims, promises or
representations not herein contained, either oral or written, which shall or may be charged or
enforced or enforceable unless reduced to writing and signed by both of the parties hereto.
11. BINDING EFFECT OF AGREEMENT/WAIVER
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless and until terminated under
and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of the provisions of this
Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar
nature, nor shall such failure be construed as a waiver of any other term, condition, clause or
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provision of this Agreement.
12. BREACH
If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party shall have the
right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other remedies or
relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract shall be responsible
for payment of reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights
under this Agreement.
13. CONTROLLING LAW
This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
14. TAX RET___URNS
The parties agree that in the future if any penalties or interest or any liability for failure to
declare income or the wrongful claiming of any deduction shall be assessed by the United States
Internal Revenue Service or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or any other entity as a
consequence of the parties' jointly filed tax returns, said tax, penalties or interest shall be the
sole responsibility of the party responsible for the misreporting. The misreporting party hereby
covenants and agrees to hold the other harmless from any tax penalty, interest or liability arising
out of the filing or failure to file any past tax return. In the event any assessment results from an
oversight or other preparation error not specifically attributable to either individual, the tax
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liability shall be shared equally between the parties.
SECTION II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
During the marriage, the parties have accumulated various assets and liabilities, the
disposition of which is intended as follows:
1. ASSETS
A. PERSONAL and HOUSEHOLD PROPERTY'
HUSBAND and WIFE do hereby acknowledge that the), have heretofore divided the
non-marital and marital personal and household property, including but without limitation,
jewelry, clothes, furniture, and other assets. WIFE agrees that all assets set forth on Exhibit "A"
shall be the sole and separate property of HUSBAND and, HUSBAND agrees that all assets as
set forth on Exhibit "B" shall be the sole and separate property of WIFE. Each of the parties do
hereby specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon whatever claims, if any, he or
she may have with respect to any of the above said items which are the sole and separate
property of the other.
This document shall constitute a bill of sale for said sole property.
B. REAL ESTATE
The parties jointly owned property at 1306 King Arthur Drive, Mechanicsburg,
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Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. Said house was encumbered by a mortgage held by
Waypoint; a second mortgage due and owing to AllFirst and a debt due and owing to the original
builder, Classic. The property sold on July 24, 2002 at a sale price of THREE HUNDRED
SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2165,900.00). The above
referenced mortgages and debt to Classic were paid. All normal and customary settlement
charges were paid. An additional existing debt due and owing to AllFirst in the form of a line of
credit in the amount of TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND THRE;E HUNDRED EIGHTEEN
DOLLARS and 65/100 ($28,318.65) was also paid from the proceeds of the sale. The net
proceeds paid into escrow with counsel for WIFE was THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND NINE
HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT DOLLARS and 80/100 ($32,998.80).
The parties have the right to occupy the home after its sale on July 24, 2002 through
September 15, 2002. The parties agree that they each will conti~me to have access to the home
until expiration of this period. The parties agree that for this post settlement occupancy period of
the marital home, all expenses shall be shared equally between them. This shall include, but not
be limited to, all sums paid for occupancy, utilities or other real estate related costs incurred
during the occupancy period. Both parties shall act to leave the home in good condition upon
vacating the property.
During the post settlement occupancy, HUSBAND caused damage to the garage of the
home. HUSBAND shall be solely responsible for repair of these damages and agrees to
indemnify and hold WIFE harmless against any such costs, debts, or expenses related to this
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obligation.
Any refunds of mortgage escrow or credits for early cmacellation of homeowner's
insurance or such sums realized because of the sale of the real estate shall be shared equally
between the parties upon receipt of same. The escrow proceeds shall be distributed in
accordance with paragraph 3. of this Section
C. MOTOR VEHICLES
WIFE owns a pre-marital 1996 Nissan Maxima which sJhall continue to be her sole and
separate property. HUSBAND drives a 2001 Ford Explorer which was acquired during the
marriage. Said vehicle is subject to a loan by Ford Motor Credit, which loan is in HUSBAND's
name alone. HUSBAND shall be the sole owner of the Explorer and shall be solely responsible
for repayment of the debt. HUSBAND agrees to indemnify and hold WIFE harmless for any
claims, costs or expenses related to the vehicle. WIFE hereby waives any claim to the net equity
of the vehicle, which equity shall become the sole and separate property of HUSBAND.
D. FINANCIAL ASSETS
The parties agree that each shall retain all financial accounts which are in their individual
names. The parties' joint account in existence shall be closed and the proceeds therein after all
checks have cleared shall be shared equally between the parties.
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E. PENSION
During the marriage, WIFE had an increase in her retirement benefits through
Pennsylvania State Employes Retirement System (PSERS). HUSBAND agrees that said
increase shall be the sole and separate property of WIFE and HUSBAND waives any and all
rights in that increase.
During the marriage, HUSBAND had an increase in his retirement benefits through
Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System. WIFE agrees that said increase shall be the
sole and separate property of HUSBAND and WIFE waives any claim thereto.
Also, during the marriage, HUSBAND made certain elections regarding his pension
earned by him through the Pennsylvania State Employes Retirement System (PSERS).
HUSBAND had voluntarily elected a benefit package which included a survivor annuity benefit.
HUSBAND shall be free to modify said election to remove WIFE as survivor on said benefit
and to elect a simple life annuity as allowed by PSERS.
F. INSURANCE
Each party shall retain ownership of any life insurance policy in his or her name,
including any cash value existing therein.
Pending the completion of the divorce or through November, 2002, WIFE shall maintain
HUSBAND on her health insurance. Upon the entry of the divorce, Husband shall have the right
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to elect COBRA insurance benefits through WIFE's employer for the maximum period allowed.
All COBRA costs shall be paid by HUSBAND.
G. HUSBAND's LITIGATION
HUSBAND has instituted an action against the South/vIiddletown School District in the
United States District Court to Docket No. CV-01-2340. In this litigation, HUSBAND is
seeking compensatory damages for lost wages and other non-economic losses such as
diminished standing in the community, pain, suffering and emotional anguish, as well as counsel
fees and other legal and equitable relief.
The parties agree as follows regarding the disposition of the proceeds of this action, if
HUSBAND is successful in recovery:
1)
2)
From the gross proceeds recovered, HUSBAND shall pay all actual
attorneys fees and costs incurred and paid in the prosecution of the
litigation. HUSBAND shall provide an accounting of same to WIFE.
After reduction for all actual fees and costs as set forth in G.(1) above,
HUSBAND shall pay to WIFE the sum of fifteen percent (15%) of the
sums he receives as recovery. This sum shall be paid upon the receipt of
the sums by HUSBAND within fifteen (15) days of his actual receipt of
said funds.
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It is further agreed between the parties that WIFE shall seek no refund or accounting for
all sums expended by the parties during the marriage for counsel fees unless they are refunded as
part of the actual of court proceeding and included in the recovery. However, HUSBAND
agrees that he shall be solely responsible for all past, presently existing and future expenses
which might be incurred in the course of the litigation. This shall include all counsel fees, costs,
and expenses. HUSBAND further agrees that he shall indemnify and hold WIFE harmless from
all said claims, causes of action, or other attempts to collect from WIFE any costs, claims or
expenses associated with or arising out of the litigation. This indemnification shall specifically
include all costs which might be incurred by WIFE in defense of any such claims, suits or causes
of action, including reasonable attorney fees, incurred by her to enforce this indemnification.
In addition, Wife acknowiedges that she will have no input into the aforesaid litigation
and will not have any right to interfere in the management, handling or ultima~a
resolu.e, ion of the case.
2. DEBTS:
Each party represents that they have not contracted any debt or liability for the other for
which the estate of the other party may be responsible or liable except as otherwise provided
herein, and that except only for the rights arising out of this Agreement, neither party will
hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the other part3, or the estate of the other party
will be liable. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless from and against all future
obligations of every kind incurred by them, including those for necessities.
The parties confirm that with the payment of the obligations set forth in paragraph 1
above incident to the sale of the real estate, only one additional debt existed. Said debt was to
Breuners Furniture, Account No. 181-0917-9449-2124. Said debt in the amount of FIVE
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THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINE DOLLARS and 04/100 ($5,509.04) was paid from the
escrow in WIFE's counsel's possession.
Each party shall be responsible for any individually titled debts which they may possess
and shall indemnify and hold the other harmless against said debts.
3. DISPOSITION OF ESCROW
After payment of the sums due and owing to Breuners, the escrow balance is TWENTY-
SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE DOLLARS and 76/100 ($27,489.76).
The parties direct that HUSBAND shall receive TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00)
and WIFE shall receive the balance or SEVENTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED
EIGHTY-NINE DOLLARS and 76/I00 ($17,489.76).
SECTION IH
ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENT ELITE,
SUPPORT AND MAINTENAN.CE
1. ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE:
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 arc
accepted by them in lieu of and in full and final satisfaction of any claims or demands that either
may now or hereafter have against the other for support, maintenance, alimony or alimony
pendente lite. HUSBAND and WIFE further, voluntarily and intelligently, waive and relinquish
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any right to seek from the other any payment for spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite
and maintenance.
SECTION IV
CONDITION PRECEDENT TO THE AGREEMENT'S EFFECTIVENESS
The parties acknowledge that this Agreement shall become effective when actually
signed by both parties. This Agreement can be signed in counterparts.
ROBERT P. MILLER
ITNESS ~
KATHLEEN A. MILLER
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF
)
)ss.
)
Before me, the undersigned officer, a Notary Public in and for said Commonwealth and
County, personally appeared ROBERT P. MILLER, who being duly affirmed according to law,
deposes and says that the facts and matter set forth in the within and foregoing Marital
Settlement Agreement are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
Affirmed and subscribed to before me this t.~' ~ da), of__
NOTARY PUBLIC
o_' mis lres:
!
I l~.hon.d.a t.. l.a_r~i Notary Public ~
! . -arris~)urg, Dauphin County
l~MY Commission Expires Aug. 9, 2004
COMMON, YEA [,TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
,~ribed to before
NDTA~BLI~'"'"--~
My commission expires:
~.~,2002.
(SEAL)
)
) ss;.
)
Before me, the undersigned officer, a Notary Public in and for said Commonwealth and
County, personally appeared KATHLEEN A. MILLER, who being duly affirmed according to
law, deposes and says that the facts and matter set forth in the within and foregoing Marital
Settlement Agreement are true and correct to the best of her knowledge, information and belief.
me this ~day o~002.
(SEAL)
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Den Furniture, including:
- Desk
- Chair
Rocking Chair
Lamp
Leather couch
Washer/Dryer
TV and VCR from Family Room
Grandfather Clock
One-half of household utensils and housewares
Master Bedroom curtains
*Husband already has possession of the pre-marital property which had been
located in the basement.
EXHIBIT "A"
Family Room Furniture, including:
Couch
Two (2) Chairs
Entertainment Unit
Lamp
Side Tables
Refurbished Tables
Mirror
Carpet
One-half of household utensils and housewares
EXHIBIT "B"
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF
I¢~T["lT.l":l':i~ A. MIT.T.L-:R,
Plaintiff
VERSUS
RO]~T P. MTT.T.T~ ~
Defem~nt
PENNA.
N o. 02-3869
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,~ ,2002
DECREED THAT ~.'1'~-~.'1~'~ A.
AND
ROBERT P. MIT,T.RR
, IT IS ORDERED AND
, PLA!NTIFF,
, DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLI_OWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
Yet BEEN ENTERED;
None. All matters have ~n resolved pursuant to the Marital Settlement
Agreement reached by the parties dated September 4, 2002 and incorporated,
but not merged into the Decree.
KATHLEEN A. MILLER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff
ROBERT P. MILLER,
Defendant
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-3869
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO RESUME iPRIOR NAME
NOTICE is hereby give~ th~P~laintiffiv,4he above-captioned matter, having been granted a
final decree in divorce on the -.~? tl day of ~., 2002, hereby intends to resume and
hereafter use the previous name of Kathleen A. Luft and giw~s this written notice avowing her
intention in accordance with the provisions of the Act of 54 Pa. C.S. {3704.
Kathleen A. Miller
TO BE KNOWN AS:
Kathleen A. Luft
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
: SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
On this, the ~ O day of ~_~ ~,~..o_~.~ _, 2002, before me, a Notary Public,
the undersigned officer, personally appeared Kathleen A. Miller, known to me (or satisfactorily
proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that
she executed the foregoing Notice of Intention to Resume Prior Name for the purposes contained
therein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
NOT~Y P~LIC
My Comssion Expires: (SE~)