HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-3915LOUISE JAYE WEST,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. No. 2002 - 3 9 J~" ~ '-7---~-
STEPHEN ROBERT WEST,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
1N DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
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children.
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LOUISE JAYE WEST,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
STEPHEN ROBERT WEST,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
1N DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301(c)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. The Plaintiff is Louise Jaye West, an adult individual whose mailing address
is 5 Highland Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011,
and whose social security number is 200-36-7663.
The Defendant, Stephen Robert West, is an adult individual, whose current
address is 2807 Aspen Circle, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422, and whose
social security number is 521-98-3177.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on September 4, 1988, in Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant have resided in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
for a period of at least six (6) months prior to this filing.
5. Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United States or its
allies.
6. Plaintiff is a citizen of the United States and Defendant is a citizen of the
United States.
7. There has been no prior action for divorce filed in any jurisdiction.
8. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling, and has
waived said right.
9. Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which this action is based are:
(a) That the marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests your Honorable Court to grant
a Decree in Divorce.
Respectfully submitted,
Arthur K. Dils, Esquire
1017 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-9724
I.D. No. 07056
Date: August 14, 2002
~VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint in
Divorce 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.
LOUISE JAYE WEST,
Plaintiff
VS.
STEPHEN ROBERT WEST,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-03915
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 3~ ~
__day of ~6my 2,603, upon presentation and
consideration of the within Agreement, it is hereby ORDERED that the Agreement
attached hereto, is incorporated herein and made an Order of this Court, said
Agreement is dated April 16, 2003.
BY THE COURT:
Distribution:
Cindy S. Conley, Esquire, P.O. Box 810, Harrisburg, PA 17108
Arthur K. Dils, Esquire, 1017 North Front Street, Han~sburg, PA
PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, is made this /d~ aay of
2003, by and between:
LOUISE J. WEST, hereinafter referred to as Wife;
--AND--
STEPHEN R. WEST, hereinafter referred to as Husband;
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfull[y married on September 4,
1988, in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, there are two minor children born of the marriage; namely,
Megan West and Jillian West.
WHEREAS, diverse unhappy marital difficulties have arisen between the
parties causing them to believe that their marriage is irretrievably broken, as a
result of which they have separated and now live separate and apart from one
another, the parties being estranged due to such marital difficulties with no
reasonable expectation of reconciliation; and the parties hereto are desirous of
settling fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and
obligations as between each other, including without limitation by specification:
the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership of real and
personal property; and in general, the settling of any and all claims and possible
claims by one against the other or against their respective estate, particularly those
responsibilities and rights growing out of the marriage relationship.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants
and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties
hereto, husband and wife, each intending to be legally bound, hereby covenant 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 be free from interference, authority or 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
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the other or attempt to endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other to
cohabit with the other, or in any way harass or malign the other, nor in any way
interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the other.
Should a Decree, Judgment, or Order of separation or divorce be obtained by
either of the parties in this or any other state, country or jurisdiction, each of the
parties hereby consents and agrees that this Agreen~tent and all of its covenants
shall not be affected in any way by any such separation or divorce; and that
nothing in any such Decree, Judgment, Order or further modification or revision
thereof shall alter, amend or vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either
or both of the parties shall remarry, it being understood by and between the parties
hereto, that this Agreement shall survive and shall not be merged into any Decree,
Judgment, or Order of divorce or separation. It is specifically agreed however,
that a copy of this Agreement or the substance of the provisions thereof, may be
incorporated by reference into any Order of divorce, Judgment, or Decree. This
incorporation, however, shall not be regarded as a merger, it being the specific
intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any Judgment and be
forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
2. EFFECTIVE DATE
The effective date of this Agreement shall be the "date of execution" or
"execution date", defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if
they have each executed the Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of
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execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of
execution by the party last executing this Agreement.
3. MUTUAL RELEASES
Husband and wife do hereby mutually remise, :release, quit-claim or forever
discharge the other and estate of such other, for all time to come, and for all
purposes whatsoever, from any and all rights, title and interest, or claims in or
against the estate of such other, or whatever nature and wherever situate, which he
or she now has or at any time hereafter may have against such other, the estate of
such other or any part thereof, whether arising out of any former acts, contracts,
engagements, or liabilities of such other or by way of dower or curtesy, of claims
in the nature of dower or curtesy, or widow's or widower'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 or a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased
spouse's estate, whether arising under the United States, or any other country; or
any rights which either party may now have or at any time hereafter have for the
past, present, or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite,
counsel fees, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relation or
otherwise, except all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature
arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision
thereof.
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It is the intention of husband and wife to give to. each other, by the execution
of this Agreement, a full, complete and general release with respect to any and all
property of any kind or nature, real, personal, or mixed, which the other now owns
or may hereafter acquire, except, and only except, all rights and agreements and
obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement
or for the breach of any provision thereof.
4. DISTRIBUTION DATE
The transfer of property, funds and/or documents provided for herein shall
only take place on the "distribution date" which shall be defined as the date of
execution of the Divorce Decree, unless otherwise specified herein.
5. MUTUAL CONSENT/ADVICE OF COUNSEL
Husband and wife acknowledge and understand the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, and wife is represented by Arthur K. Dils, Esquire, and husband is
represented by Cindy S. Conley, Esquire. Each party acknowledges that he or she
has received or has been given an opportunity to receive independent advice from
counsel of his or her selection and was fully informed as to his or her legal rights
and obligations.
Husband and wife acknowledge that they fully understand the facts as to
their legal rights and obligations under this Agreement. Husband and wife
acknowledge and accept that this Agreement is, under the circumstances, fair and
equitable and that it is being entered into freely mid voluntarily, and that the
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execution of this Agreement is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal
agreement or agreements.
6. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The parties confirm that each has relied on the substantial accuracy of the
financial disclosure of the other as an inducement to the execution of this
Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rights of either party to pursue a claim
for equitable distribution, pursuant to the Pep~n~sylyania Divorce Code, of any
interest owed by the other party in ag~ asset Ol any nature at any time prior to the
date of execution of this Agreement that was not disclosed to the other party or his
or her counsel prior to the date of the within Agreement is expressly reserved. In
the event that either party, at any time hereafter, discovers such an undisclosed
asset, the parties shall have the right to petition the Court of Common Pleas of
Dauphin County to make equitable distribution of said marital asset.
The non-disclosing party shall be responsible tbr payment of counsel fees,
costs, or expenses incurred by the other party in seeking equitable distribution of
said marital asset in the event that the Court determines that said marital asset was
purposely not disclosed to the other party or his or her counsel.
7. DEBTS AND OBLIGATIONS
Husband represents and warrants to wife that since June 2002, he has not,
and in the future he will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which wife or
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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 such debts or
obligations incurred by him since the date of said separation, except as otherwise
set forth herein.
Wife represents and warrants to husband that since June 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 such
debts or obligations incurred by her since the date of said separation, except as
otherwise set forth herein.
8. REAL ESTATE
Husband and wife hereby acknowledge that they have previously sold the
real estate, which they owned during the marriage, and have satisfactorily divided
the proceeds therefrom.
9. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Except as set forth hereto, husband and wife have agreed that their personal
property has been divided to the parties' mutual satisfaction and neither party will
make any claims to the property possessed by the other, except as set forth hereto:
None.
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10. PENSION/RETIREMENT
Husband and wife hereby acknowledge that husband has liquidated a
SEP/IRA retirement account and husband hereby agrees to pay to wife the sum of
$7,943.25 representing her equitable share of said SEP/IRA retirement account·
Husband hereby acknowledges that he shall remit staid payment directly to wife
within five (5) days after receipt of the Decree in Divorce being entered.
Husband and wife hereby acknowledge that husband may be entitled to a
defined benefit pension entitlement as a result of his employment, during the
marriage, with Lower Providence Township· Accordingly, husband and wife
hereby agree that wife shall receive fifty percent (50%) of any said entitlement and
that said fifty percent (50%) shall be transferred to wife via a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order prepared in a form acceptable to husband and wife. Wife's
attorney shall, at wife's expense, be responsible for taking the steps necessary for
preparation and qualification of the Qualified Domestic Relations Order however,
husband shall cooperate to the extent necessary in providing wife's counsel with
information, authorizations, and etc. Wife's share of said retirement account shall
include all cost of living adjustments, proportionate to her share as they relate to
the increase in the consumer price index, as determined by and provided for by the
Plan Administrator. Wife understands and acknowledges that by execution of the
Property Settlement Agreement, she will not receive her share of said retirement
account until husband retires. If husband is entitled to any early retirement
subsidy, wife shall receive her proportionate share of said early retirement subsidy.
To the extent that a survivor annuity is available pursuant to the terms of the plan
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at no cost to husband, husband acknowledges that he shall name wife beneficiary
of fifty percent (50%) of any survivor annuity. Wifi.~ shall be entitled to name a
beneficiary for any death benefits to which she is entitled under the plan.
Except as provided above, the parties hereby waive and any and all other
right to claim any interest or share in each other's pension, profit sharing plans and
other employee benefits, if any, from their present or past employers.
11. SUPPORT
Husband and wife hereby acknowledge that, at this time, husband shall
continue to pay the sum of $300.00 per month for the support of the parties' minor
children, Megan and Jillian. Husband and wife hereby acknowledge that husband
shall also continue to pay the sum. gf,$75.00 per month towards the cost of Jillian's
orthodontist bills for a period of ~¢~0 months. However, the parties hereto
understand and acknowledge that the cost of the orthodontist bill may increase as
treatment continues. The parties hereto acknowledge the initial cost of treatment is ., /
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-r ~t ~01~ , ~, . It is the intention of the parties that any additional~costs shall
also be shared between them.
Said sum of $375.00 shall be paid through the Domestic Relations Office of
Cumberland County. Husband and wife hereby acknowledge that wife has filed,
through the Cumberland County Domestic Relations Office, and that a Conference
is scheduled for April 30, 2003. Husband and wife, hereby agree that an Order
shall be entered in the amount of $375.00 to be paid by husband to wife at this
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time. Husband and wife further acknowledge that husband shall maintain health
insurance coverage on the parties' minor children.
Notwithstanding the above, the parties hereby agree and acknowledge that
the te,ms and conditions of this child support provision shall be modifiable
pursuant to Pennsylvania law and as provided for by 23 Pa. C.S.A. §4352.
12. WAIVER OF RIGHTS
The parties hereto fully understand their rights under and pursuant to the
Divorce Code, Act of 1980, No. 1980-26, as amended February 12, 1998,
particularly the provisions for alimony pendente lite, spousal support, equitable
distribution of marital property, attorneys fees, and expenses. Both parties agree
that this Agreement shall conclusively provide for the distribution of property
under the said law and the parties hereby waive, release and forever relinquish any
further rights they may respectively have against the other for alimony, alimony
pendente lite, spousal support, equitable distribution of marital property, attorneys
fees, and expenses.
13. MUTUAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS
Except as otherwise stated in this Agreement, husband and wife each do
hereby mutually remise, release, quitclaim and forew:r discharge the other, for all
time to come, and for all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title
and interests, or claims in or against the property (including income and gain from
the property hereafter accruing) of the other or against the estate of each other, of
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whatever nature and wheresoever situate, which he or she now has or at any time
hereafter may have; specifically including any rights which either party may have
or at any time hereafter have for past, present, or future spousal support, or
maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support, equitable
distribution of marital property, attorneys fees, costs or expenses, whether arising
as a result of the marital relation or otherwise.
It is the intention of the husband and wife to give to each other by the
execution of this Agreement, a full, complete, and general release with respect to
any and all property of any kind or nature, real, persortal, or mixed, which the other
now owns or may hereafter acquire, except and only except all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under
this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof.
14. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN 'WRITING
Except as provided for herein, a modification or waiver of any of the terms
of this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing, signed by both parties, and
executed with the same formality as this Agreemen'I. No waiver of any breach
hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of
the same or similar nature.
15. MUTUAL COOPERATION
Each party shall, at any time and from time to time hereafter, take any and
all steps and execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party, any and all future
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instruments and/or documents that the other party may reasonably require for that
purpose of giving full force and effect to the provisions of the Agreement.
16. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties
hereto and their respective legatees, devises, heirs, executors, administrators,
successors, and assigns in the interest of the parties.
17. BREACH
If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the rights, at his or her election, to sue in law or in equity to enforce any
rights and remedies which the party may have, and the party breaching this
Agreement shall be responsible for payment of attorneys fees and all costs incurred
by the other in enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement.
18. LAW OF PENNSYLVANIA APPLICABLE
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
19. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT
Any headings preceding the text of the several paragraphs/provisions and
sub-paragraphs hereof, are inserted solely for convenience of reference and shall
not constitute a part of this Agreement nor shah they affect its meaning,
construction or effect.
20. DIVORCE
The parties hereto acknowledge that their manSage is irretrievably broken.
The parties further agree to execute the necessary Affidavits of Consent and
Waiver of Counseling, and Waiver of Notice of Intent to Request Entry of Divorce
Decree upon request so that the divorce may become finalized. The parties further
agree and acknowledge that this Property Settlement Agreement shall be
incorporated into said Decree in Divome; however, shall not merge therewith.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals
the day and year first above written.
Witness
LOUISE J. wEsT
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
On this, the~.,v~'~- day of ~ , 2003, before me, a Nota~
Public, the undersigned officer, personally appeared LOUISE J. WEST, ~own to
me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
ins~ment, ~d ac~owledged that she executed the same for the pu¢oses therein
contained.
~ WI~ESS WHE~OF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
My Commlstion~~
COMMONWEALTH OF PE~SYLVANIA
CO~TY OF ~
On this, the [~4= day of ~v~ { , 2003, before me, a Notaw
Public, the ~dersigned officer, personally appeared STEPHEN R. WEST, ~own
to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose nme is subscribed to the
within instrument, and ac~owledged that he executed the same for the pu~oses
therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
My commissi ~xpit~l~l 3C~*-c /~, ~ tx:['o¢,~ _
HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN ~UN~
~ COMMBS~N ~IRB ~B. 16, ~
LOUISE JAYE WEST,
Plaintiff
VS.
STEPHEN ROBERT WEST,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-03915
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
1N DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN
Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, in and for said
Commonwealth and County, Arthur K. Dils, Esquire, who being duly swom
deposes and says that a true and correct copy of the Complaint in Divorce under
Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code has been served upon the Defendant, Stephen
Robert West, 2807 Aspen Circle, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422, by First Class,
United States Mail, Certified No. 7001 1140 0000 9826 9930.
Attached hereto is the remm receipt card executed by Stephen R. West,
dated August 26, 2002, evidencing receipt of the sa. gmq.
Arthur K. Dils, Esquire
W a
S om ava subscribed to
be~bre me this ..,ff'~)~ day
of t?'~a_,z ,2003.
Notary Public
· Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
· Pdnt your name and addmes on the reveme
so that we can return tha card to you.
· Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space pan"nits.
Article Addresse~ to:
Se~ic ype
[] Registered
[] Insured Mail
[] Express Mail
[] Return Receipt for Merchandise
[] C.O.D.
4. Reetrfcted Delivery? (Extra Fae) ~
2. Article Number
PS Form 381 1, August 2001 Domestic Return Receipt 1025eS-01-M-25~
LOUISE JAYE WEST,
Plaintiff
VS.
STEPHEN ROBERT WEST,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-03915
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on August 16, 2002.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and
ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and 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.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements made herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ,o'?/~,/a 3 ~//?½~ ( ].(-~:" ~/i~.x~]~'/
Louise Jaye~We~, Pl~tiff
LOUISE JAYE WEST,
Plaintiff
VS.
STEPHEN ROBERT WEST,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-0391:5
CIVIL ACTION - [,AW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION
3301(c) OF TI-IE DIVORCE CODE
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.
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 Waiver 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 authorities.
L~uise JaydW~t, Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LOUISE JAYE WEST,
Plaintiff
STEPHEN ROBERT WEST,
Defendant
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NO. 2002-~:5 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
August 16, 2002.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of filing and 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.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION 370 REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to thc 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 above 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 authorities.
Date:
S'[ep~-efi~ob er t ~ 525~ fen~'~t
LOUISE JAYE WEST,
Plaintiff
VS.
STEPHEN ROBERT WEST,
Defendant
1N THE COURT (IF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-03915
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: Irretrievably broken under Section (X) 3301(c) or
( ) 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code. (Check applicable section)
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint in Divorce: By Acceptance
of Service on August 26, 2002.
3. [Complete either Paragraph (a) or (b).]
(a) Date of execution of Affidavit of Consent required by Section
3301(c) of the Divorce Code by Plaintiff, May 20, 2003; by
Defendant, May 1, 2003.
(b) Date of execution of Plaintiff's affidavit required by Section 3301
(d) of the Divorce Code: N/A; Date of service of Plaintiff's
affidavit upon Defendant: N/A.
4. Date of service of Notice of Intent to Finalize under Section 3301(d) of
the Divorce Code: N/A;
5. Date of filing of Waiver of Notice of Intent to Finalize by Plaintiff:
Simultaneously herewith; by Defendant: Simultaneously herewith.
6. Related Claims Pending: None
1017 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 23:2-9724
Attorney for (x) Plaintiff
( ) Defendant
Dated: May 20, 2003
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE Of ~~,,, PENNA.
LOUISE JAYE WEST,
Plaintiff
VERSUS
Defendant
NO. 2002 - 03915 Civil Term
AND NOW,
DECREED THAT
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
~lt~, IT IS ORDERED AND
, PLAINTIFF,
AND
STEPHEN ROBERT WEST
,DEFENDANT,
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 BEEN ENTERED;
BY THE CoI. T
IN THE COURT OF COMMON' PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LOUISE JAYE WEST,
Plaintiff
VS.
STEPHEN ROBERT WEST,
Defendant
NO. 2002-03915
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
STIPULATION FOR THE ENTRY OF
"DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER"
AND NOW~ this 4th day of November 2003, tlhe parties Louise Jaye West,
Plaintiff, and Stepl~en Robert West, Defendant, do hereby Agree and Stipulate as
follows:
The Defendant, Stephen Robert West, hereinafter referred to as ("Member")
is a member of the Lower Providence Township Employees Pension Plan
(hereinafter referred to as "PLAN").
2. Member's date of birth is October 30, 1960, and his Social Security number
is 521-98-3 g77.
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3. The Plaintiff, Louise Jaye West, (hereinafter referred to as "Alternate
Payee") is the former spouse of Member. Alternate Payee's date of birth is
January 8, 1960, and her Social Security number is 200-36-7663.
4. Member's last known address is:
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Alternate Payee's current mailing address is:
5 Highland Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
It is the responsibility of Alternate Payee to keep a current mailing address on file
with the PLAN at all times.
The fund shall separately account for the benefits awarded for the following
benefits as soon as administratable after this Order is determined to be a
QDRO.
The Altemate Payee's share of the Member's retirement benefits is equal to fifty
percent (50%) of IV[ember's entitlement.
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Member's retirement benefit is determined as all monies paid to or on
behalf of Member by PLAN, including any lump sum withdrawals or
scheduled or ad hoc increases, but excluding the disability portion of any
disability annuities paid to Member by PLAN, or any deferred
compensation benefits paid to Member by PLAN. The equitable
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distribution portion of the marital property component of Member's
retirement benefit, as set forth if Paragraph (7), shall be payable to Alternate
Payee and shall commence as soon as administratively feasible on or about
the date the Member actually enters pay status and PLAN approves a
Domestic P4elations Order incorporating this Stipulation and Agreement,
whichever is later.
Wife's share of said retirement account shall include all cost of living
adjustments~ proportionate to her share as they relate to the increase in the
consumer price index, as determined by and provided for by the Plan
AdministratOr.
Wife will not receive her share of said retirement account until husband
retires. If husband is entitled to any early retirement subsidy, wife shall
receive her proportionate share of said early retirement subsidy. To the
extent that ~he survivor annuity is available pursuant to the terms of the
PLAN at no cost to husband, husband acknowledges that he shall name wife
beneficiary of fifty percent (50%) of any survivor annuity. Wife shall be
entitled to name a beneficiary for any death benefits to which she is entitled
under the PLAN.
(a) In addition, Member shall execute and deliver to Alternate Payee an
authorization, in a foim acceptable to PLAN, which will authorize
PLAN tO release to Alternate Payee all relevant information concerning
Memberis retirement account. Alternate Payee shall deliver the
authorization to PLAN, which will allow the Alternate Payee to check
that she has been and continues to be properly nominated under this
paragraph.
10. The term a~d amounts of Member's retirement benefits payable to the
Alternate payee after PLAN approves a Domestic Relations Order
incorporating this Stipulation and Agreement is dependent upon which
option is selected by Member upon retirement. Member and Alternate
Payee expressly agree that:
(a) Member may select any retirement option offered by PLAN under the
Retirement Code at the time Member files an Application for Retirement
Allowance with PLAN.
11. Alternate Payee may not exercise any right, privilege or option offered by
PLAN. PLAN shall issue individual tax forms to Member and Alternate
Payee for amounts paid to each.
12. In no event ishall Alternate Payee have greater benefits or rights other than
those whichare available to Member. Alternate Payee is not entitled to any
benefit not otherwise provided by PLAN. The Alternate Payee is only
entitled to the specific benefits offered by PLAN as provided in this Order.
All other rights, privileges and options offered by PLAN not granted to
Alternate Payee by this Order are preserved for Member.
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13. It is specifically intended and agreed by the parties hereto that this Order:
Does not require PLAN to provide any type of benefit, or any option, not
otherwise provided under the Retirement Code.
14. The parties intend and agree that the terms of this Stipulation and
Agreement Shall be approved, adopted, and entered as a Domestic Relations
Order.
15.
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, shall
retain jurisdiction to amend any Domestic Relations Order incorporating
this Stipulation and Agreement, but only for the purpose of establishing it or
maintaining it as a Domestic Relations Order;. provided, however, that no
such amendment shall require PLAN to provide any type or form of benefit,
or any option not otherwise provided by PLAN, and further provided that
no such amendment or right of the Court to so amend will invalidate this
existing Order.
16.
Upon entry as a Domestic Relations Order, a certified copy of the Domestic
Relations Order and this Stipulation and Agreement and any attendant
documents shall be served upon PLAN immediately. The Domestic
Relations Order shall take effect immediately upon PLAN approval and
PLAN apprOval of any attendant documents and then shall remain in effect
until further iOrder of Court.
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WHEREFORE, the parties, intending to be legally bound by the terms of
this Stipulation and Agreement, do hereto place their hands and seals.
3trthur K. Dils, Esqmre
Attorney for Plaintiff/Alternate Payee
Louis~ J~ye V~est (J -v-
Plaintiff/Alternate Payee
(Seal)
Cindy S. Con)e~, Esquire
Attendant for Defendant/M~llffer
S~-~cFn'Robert
Defendant/Member
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LOUISE JAYE WEST,
Plaintiff
VS.
STEPHEN ROBERT WEST,
Defendant
NO. 2002-03915
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
STIPULATION FOR THE ENTRY OF
"DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER"
AND NOW, this 4th day of November 2003, tlhe parties Louise Jaye West,
Plaintiff, and Stephen Robert West, Defendant, do hereby Agree and Stipulate as
follows:
The Defendant, Stephen Robert West, hereinafter referred to as ("Member")
is a member of the Lower Providence Township Employees Pension Plan
(hereinafter referred to as "PLAN").
2. Member's date of birth is October 30, 1960, and his Social Security number
is 521-98-3177.
3. The Plaintiff, Louise Jaye West, (hereinafter referred to as "Altemate
Payee") is the former spouse of Member. Alternate Payee's date of birth is
January 8, 1960, and her Social Security number is 200-36-7663.
4. Member's last known address is:
2897 A~--perrGi~e ;z ~
5. Alternate Payee's current mailing address is:
5 Highland Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
It is the responsibility of Alternate Payee to keep a current mailing address on file
with the PLAN at all times.
The fund shall separately account for the benefits awarded for the following
benefits as soon as administratable after this Order is determined to be a
QDRO.
The Alternate Payee's share of the Member's retirement benefits is equal to fifty
percent (50%) of Member's entitlement.
Member's retirement benefit is determined as all monies paid to or on
behalf of Member by PLAN, including any lump stun withdrawals or
scheduled or ad hoc increases, but excluding the disability portion of any
disability annuities paid to Member by PLAN, or any deferred
compensation benefits paid to Member by PLAN. The equitable
2
distribution portion of the marital prope~/ component of Member's
retirement benefit, as set forth if Paragraph (7), shall be payable to Alternate
Payee and shall commence as soon as administratively feasible on or about
the date the Member actually enters pay status and PLAN approves a
Domestic Relations Order incorporating this Stipulation and Agreement,
whichever is later.
Wife's share of said retirement account shall include all cost of living
adjustments, proportionate to her share as they relate to the increase in the
consumer price index, as determined by and provided for by the Plan
Administrator.
Wife will not receive her share of said retirement account until husband
retires. If husband is entitled to any early retirement subsidy, wife shall
receive her proportionate share of said early retirement subsidy. To the
extent that the survivor annuity is available pursuant to the terms of the
PLAN at no cost to husband, husband acknowledges that he shall name wife
beneficiary of fifty percent (50%) of any survivor annuity. Wife shall be
entitled to name a beneficiary for any death benefits to which she is entitled
under the PLAN.
(a) In addition, Member shall execute and deliver to Alternate Payee an
authorization, in a form acceptable to PLAN, which will authorize
PLAN to release to Alternate Payee all relevant information concerning
Member's retirement account. Alternate Payee shall deliver the
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authorization to PLAN, which will allow the Alternate Payee to check
that she has been and continues to be properly nominated under this
paragraph.
10. The term and amounts of Member's retirement benefits payable to the
Alternate payee after PLAN approves a Domestic Relations Order
incorporating this Stipulation and Agreement is dependent upon which
option is selected by Member upon retirement. Member and Alternate
Payee expressly agree that:
(a) Member may select any retirement option offered by PLAN under the
Retirement Code at the time Member files an Application for Retirement
Allowance with PLAN.
11. Alternate Payee may not exercise any right, privilege or option offered by
PLAN. PLAN shall issue individual tax forms to Member and Alternate
Payee for amounts paid to each.
12. In no event shall Alternate Payee have greater benefits or rights other than
those which are available to Member. Alternate Payee is not entitled to any
benefit not otherwise provided by PLAN. The Alternate Payee is only
entitled to the specific benefits offered by PLAN as provided in this Order.
All other rights, privileges and options offered by PLAN not granted to
Alternate Payee by this Order are preserved for Member.
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13. It is specifically intended and agreed by the parties hereto that this Order:
Does not require PLAN to provide any type of benefit, or any option, not
otherwise provided under the Retirement Code.
14. The parties intend and agree that the terms of this Stipulation and
Agreement shall be approved, adopted, and entered as a Domestic Relations
Order.
15. The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, shall
retain jurisdiction to amend any Domestic Relations Order incorporating
this Stipulation and Agreement, but only for the purpose of establishing it or
maintaining it as a Domestic Relations Order;; provided, however, that no
such amendment shall require PLAN to provide any type or form of benefit,
or any option not otherwise provided by PLAN, and further provided that
no such amendment or right of the Court to so amend will invalidate this
existing Order.
16.
Upon entry as a Domestic Relations Order, a certified copy of the Domestic
Relations Order and this Stipulation and Agreement and any attendant
documents shall be served upon PLAN immediately. The Domestic
Relations Order shall take effect immediately upon PLAN approval and
PLAN approval of any attendant documents and then shall remain in effect
until further Order of Court.
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WHEREFORE, the parties, intending to be legally bound by the terms of
this Stipulation and Agreement, do hereto place their hands and seals.
Attorney for Plaintiff/Alternate Payee
Louis'~ Jhye V~est d -~'-
Plaintiff/Altemate Payee
(Seal)
Cindy S. Conj., Esquire
Attendant for Defendant/M~l~er
S elS 'p, bert
Defendant/Member
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LOUISE JAYE WEST,
Plaintiff
VS.
STEPHEN ROBERT WEST,
Defendant
NO. 2002-03915
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ORDER
this /e~day of~_~.
AND NOW, , 2003, the attached
Stipulation and Agreement dated November 4, 2003, of the parties in this case is
incorporated, but not merged, into this Order of Court,,
ATTEST: