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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this
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1995, by and between DEBRA W. ZEMBOWER, hereinafter referred to as
"Wife", and GREGORY A. ZEMBOWER, hereinafter referred to as
"Husband."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on
October 27, 1990; and
WHEREAS, certain differences arose between the parties as
a result of which they separated on January I, 1995, and now live
separate and apart from one another, and are desirous of settling
fully and finally their respective financial and property rights
and obligations as between each other, including, without
limitation by specification: the settling of all matters between
them relating to the past, present and future support and/or
maintenance of Wife by Husband or of Husband by Wife; and in
general the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by
one against the other or against their respective estates for
equitable distribution of all marital property; and a resolution of
all mutual responsibilities and rights growing out of the marriage
relationship; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto, after being properly advised
by their respective counsel, Wife, by her attorney, Edward J.
W~intraub, Esquire, and Husband by his attorney, Michael L. Bangs,
Esquire, have come
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and
the following covenants and promises mutually made and mutually to
be kept, the parties heretofore, intending to be legally bound and
to legally bind their heirs, successors and assigns thereby,
covenant, promise and agree as follows:
1. SEPARATION:
It shall be lawful for each party at all times
hereafter to live separate and apart from the other at such place
or places as he or she may from time to time choose or deem fit.
2. INTERFERENCE:
Each party shall be free from interference,
authority and contact by the other, as fully as if he or she were
single and unmarried, except as may be necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other
nor attempt to endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other
to cohabit with the other nor in any way harass or malign the
other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence,
separate and apart from the other in all respects as if he or she
were single and unmarried.
3. WIFE'S DEBTS:
Other than the debts indicated in Paragraph 5 below
wife represents and warrants to Husband that since September 1,
1995, 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
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any and all claims or demands made against him by reason of debts
or obligations incurred by her.
4. HUSBAND'S DEBTS:
Other than the debts indicated in Paragraph 5 below,
Husband represents and warrants to Wife that since January 1, 1995,
he has not, and in the future he will not, contract or incur any
debt or liability for which Wife or her estate might be responsible
and shall indemnify and save Wife harmless from any and all claims
or demands made against her by reason of debts or obligations
incurred by him.
5. OUTSTANDING JOINT DEBTS:
Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that they
have no outstanding debts and obligations of the Husband and Wife
incurred prior to the signing of this Agreement, except as follows:
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
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A. Barclay Mortgage
$81,975
$14,600
Joint
B. PSECU (Van)
Joint
The parties agree that Debt A was satisfied on september
28, 1995 upon Wife's acquisition of 123 S. 31st Street, Camp Hill
and that Wife has also satisfied debt B above and shall indemnify
and save Husband harmless from any and all claims and demands made
against him by reason of such debts or obligations.
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In the event that either party contracted or incurred any
debts, other than those specifically identified herein, since
January 1, 1995, the party who incurred said debt shall be
responsible for the payment thereof regardless of the name in which
the account may have been charged.
6. MUTUAL RELEASE:
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each
party waives his or her right to alimony and any further
distribution of property inasmuch as the parties hereto agree that
this Agreement provides for an equitable distribution of their
marital property in accordance with the Divorce Code of 1980.
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each party has
released and discharged, and by this Agreement does for himself or
herself, and his or her heirs, legal representatives, executors,
administrators and assigns, release and discharge the other of and
from all causes of action, claims, rights or demands whatsoever in
law or equity, which either of the parties ever had or now has
against the other, except any or all cause or causes of action for
divorce and except in any or all causes of action for breach of any
provisions of this Agreement. Each party also waives his or her
right to request marital counseling pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A.
Section 3302.
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7. EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION:
A. Husband has transferred to Wife immediately, all
of his interest in and title to their previously jointly-owned real
estate at 123 S. 31st Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, subject to the original mortgage of approximately
Eighty-Two Thousand ($82,000.00) Dollars given to Barclay Mortgage,
in exchange for which Wife agreed to be solely responsible for the
payment of all future mortgage payments, taxes, insurance and
utility bills relative to said real estate. Wife agreed to pay and
discharge the existing mortgage obligation on said premises and
agreed to indemnify Husband from any loss by reason or her default
in the payment thereof. Wife assumed sole responsibility for her
new separate mortgage from Northwest Mortgage in the amount of
Eighty-Three Thousand ($83,000.00) Dollars.
(1) Husband has delivered to Husband transferring
and conveying to Wife all of his right, title, claim and interest
in and to the real estate located at 123 S. 31st Street, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
(2) Husband agrees that upon the execution of the
deed, Wife became the sole owner of any and all homeowner's
policies, title policies and any other policy of insurance with
respect to the real estate located at 123 S. 31st Street, Camp
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Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and that she is entitled to
receive any payments now or hereafter due under such insurance
policies, except that Wife shall pay to Husband fifty percent (50%)
of all insurance refunds she receives from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
(3) Upon execution of this Agreement, Husband shall
set over, transfer and assign to Wife all of his right, title,
claim and interest in and to the furniture, furnishings, fixtures,
goods, appliances, equipment and personal items within the former
marital residence.
B. CONTENTS OF THE MARITAL RESIDENCE:
As of the date of the execution of this
Agreement, Husband shall set over, transfer and assign to Wife all
of his right, title, claim and interest in and to the furniture,
furnishings, fixtures, goods, appliances, equipment and personal
items within the former marital residence.
C. CONTENTS OF HUSBAND'S RESIDENCE:
As of the date of the execution of this
Agreement, Wife shall set over, transfer and assign to Husband all
of her right, title, claim and interest in and to the furniture,
furnishings, fixtures, goods, appliances, equipment and personal
items within Husband's residence.
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D. MOTOR VEHICLES:
With respect to the motor vehicles owned by one
or both of the parties, they agree as f~llows:
(1) Wife shall retain the 1994 Dodge
Grand Caravan Van.
(2) Husband shall retain the 1986 Acura
automobile.
(3) All titles and insurance policies
will be corrected to reflect the
ownership of each vehicle.
E. INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS. PENSIONS
AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Both parties shall retain and own separate from
the claims of the other their separate benefits of employment,
pensions, saving plans, IRAS, 401-Ks, bonuses and commissions,
except that all income received therefrom shall be considered in
computing child support.
F. JOINT BANK AND CHARGE ACCOUNTS:
All joint bank and charge accounts, credit card
accounts and any other joint accounts shall be terminated and each
party shall take those steps necessary to have the other removed as
a responsible party from any such account.
G. PROPERTY TO WIFE:
The parties agree that Wife shall own, possess,
and enjoy, free from any claims of Husband, the property awarded to
her by the terms of this Agreement. Husband hereby quitclaims,
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assigns and conveys to Wife all such property together with any
insurance policies covering that property, and any escrow accounts
relating to that property. This Agreement shall constitute a
sufficient bill of sale to evidence the transfer of any and all
rights in such property from Husband to Wife.
H. PROPERTY TO HUSBAND:
The parties agree that Husband shall own,
possess, and enjoy, free from any claim of Wife, the property
awarded to him by the terms of this Agreement. Wife hereby
quitclaims, assigns and conveys to Husband all such property
together with any insurance policies covering that property, and
any escrow accounts relating to that property. This Agreement
shall constitute a sufficient bill of sale to evidence the transfer
of any and all rights in such property from Wife to Husband.
I. MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTY:
All property not specifically addressed herein
shall hereafter be owned by the party to whom the property is
titled, and if untitled, the party in possession. This Agreement
shall constitute a sufficient bill of sale to evidence the transfer
of any and all rights in such property from each to the other.
J. CASH DISTRIBUTIONS:
At closing on her acquisition of 123 S. 31st
Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, pennsylvania, and in
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consideration of and in full satisfaction of equitable distribution
hereunder, wife paid to Husband the sum of Eleven Thousand Twenty
($11,020.00) Dollars, which she hereby represents was not less than
fifty (50%) percent of the parties net equity in 123 S. 31st
Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
K. TAX LIABILITY:
The parties believe and agree that the division
of property heretofore made by this Agreement is a non-taxable
division of property between co-owners rather than a taxable sale
or exchange of such property. Each party promises not to take any
position with respect to the adjusted basis of the property
assigned to him or her with respect to any other issue which is
inconsistent with the position set forth in the preceding sentence
on his or her Federal or State income tax returns.
8. LIFE INSURANCE:
Each party shall continue to own any life insurance
policies currently in effect, without restriction as to the
designation of beneficiaries.
9. ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT:
Both parties mutually waive all support, alimony or
maintenance of any kind from the other party.
Wife acknowledges and agrees that the provisions of
this Agreement providing for the waiver of alimony to her by her
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Husband are fair, adequate, and satisfactory to her and are based
upon her actual need, her Husband's ability to pay, the duration of
the parties' marriage and other relevant factors which have been
taken into consideration by the parties. Although the approval of
this Agreement by a court of competent jurisdiction in connection
with this action in divorce or annulment filed by Husband or Wife
shall be deemed an order of the court and may be enforced as
provided in 12 pa.C.S.A. Section 3701, as amended, this Agreement,
insofar as it pertains only to support for Wife and the payment of
alimony following the entry of a final Decree in Divorce between
the parties, may not be modified, suspended, terminated, or
reinstated at the instance of request of the Wife or Husband, or
subject to further order of any court upon changed circumstances of
the Wife or Husband of a substantial or continuing nature, or for
any reason claimed by Wife whatsoever. upon that condition, Wife
hereby accepts the provisions of this Agreement in lieu of and in
full and final settlement and satisfaction of all claims and
demands that she may now or hereafter have against Husband or her
support and maintenance of herself and for alimony, and Husband and
Wife further voluntarily and intelligently waives and relinquishes
any right to seek a modification, suspension, termination,
reinstitution, or other court order with respect to the terms of
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this Agreement pertaining to the payment of support to Wife or the
payment of alimony by Husband.
Husband acknowledges and agrees that the provisions
of this Agreement providing for equitable distribution of marital
property are fair, adequate and satisfactory to him and are
accepted by him in lieu of and in full and final settlement and
satisfaction of any claims or demands that he may now have or
hereafter have against the Wife for support, maintenance or
alimony. Husband further voluntarily and intelligently waives and
relinquishes any right to seek from the Wife any payment for
support or alimony.
Child support has been resolved by the Order of the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County (341 of 1995), attached
hereto, which may be modified in the event of a significant change
of circumstances.
10. HEALTH INSURANCE:
Both parties will provide their own health
insurance. As provided by her employer, Wife will provide health
insurance for Paige. Husband will add the parties child paige to
his group sponsored health care coverage.
11. ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES:
Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that the
provisions of this Agreement providing for the equitable
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distribution of marital property of the parties are fair, adequate
and satisfactory to them. Both parties agree to accept the
provisions set forth in this Agreement in lieu of and in full and
final settlement and satisfaction of all claims and demands that
either may now or hereafter have against the other for alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees or expenses or any other provision for
their support and maintenance before, during and after the
commencement of any proceedings for divorce or annulment between
the parties.
12. INCOME TAX RETURNS:
The parties have heretofore filed joint federal and
state tax returns. Both parties agree that in the event any
deficiency in federal, state or local income tax is proposed, or
any assessment of any such tax is made against either of them, each
will indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against any
loss or liability for any such tax deficiency or assessment and any
interest, penalty and expense incurred in connection therewith.
Such tax, interest, penalty or expense shall be paid solely and
entirely by the individual who is finally determined to be the
cause of the misrepresentations or failures to disclose the nature
and extent of his or her separate income on the aforesaid joint
returns. The parties filed jointly in 1994 and shall file
separately in 1995 and thereafter.
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13. WAIVERS OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES:
Except as herein otherwise provided each party may
dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby
waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she may now have
or hereafter acquire, under the present or future laws of any
jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other
as a result of the marital relationship, including without
limitation, dower, curtesy, statutory allowance, widow's allowance,
right to take intestacy, right to take against the will of the
other, and right to act as administrator or executor of the other's
estate. Each will, at the request of the other, execute,
acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments which may be
necessary or advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver and
relinquishment of all such interests, rights and claims and both
parties will revoke prior wills or testamentary documents.
14. SUBSEOUENT DIVORCE:
Wife at her cost by her Counsel has filed an action
for divorce under 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. Husband will
consent to the jurisdiction of the Court to enter a final Decree in
Divorce.
The parties shall execute the Affidavits of Consent
attached hereto to enable Counsel for Wife to proceed promptly with
a 3301(c) no-fault divorce by mutual consent.
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The parties further agree that each of them shall be
responsible for their own attorney's fees. In the event that such
divorce action is concluded, the parties shall be bound by the
terms of this Agreement which shall be incorporated by reference
into the Divorce Decree, shall not be merged in such Decree, and
shall not be modified, but shall in all respects survive the same
and be further binding and conclusive upon the parties. This
Agreement shall be incorporated for the purposes of enforcement
only.
15. BREACH AND ENFORCEMENT:
If either party breaches any provision of this
Agreement, the other party shall have the right at his or her
election, to sue for damages for such breach, or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party
breaching this Agreement shall be responsible for payment of legal
fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing his or her rights
under this Agreement.
A. It is expressly understood and agreed by and
between the parties hereto that this Agreement may be specifically
enforced by either Husband or Wife in Equity, and the parties
hereto agree that if an action to enforce this Agreement is brought
in Equity by either party, the other party will make no objection
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on the alleged ground of lack of jurisdiction of said Court on the
ground that there is an adequate remedy at law. The parties do not
intend or purport hereby to improperly confer jurisdiction on a
Court in Equity by this Agreement, but they agree as provided
herein for the forum of equity in mutual recognition of the present
state of the law, and in recognition of the general jurisdiction of
Courts in Equity over agreements such as this one.
B. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein,
Husband and Wife may also proceed with an action at law for redress
of his or her rights under the terms of this Agreement, and in such
event it is specifically understood and agreed that for and in
specific consideration of the other provisions and covenants of
this Agreement, each shall waive any right to a jury trial so as to
expedite the hearing and disposition of such case and so as to
avoid delay.
C. Each party further hereby agrees to pay and to
save and hold harmless the other party from any and all attorney's
fees and costs of litigation that either may sustain, or incur or
become liable for, in any way whatsoever, or shall pay upon, or in
terms or provisions of this Agreement by reason of any of the terms
or consequence of any default or breach by the other of any of the
terms or provisions of this Agreement by reason of which either
party shall be obliged to retain or engage counsel to initiate or
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maintain or defend proceedings against the other at law or equity
or both in any way whatsoever, provided that the party who seeks to
recover such attorney's fees, and costs of litigation must first be
successful in whole or in part, before there would be any liability
for attorney's fees and costs of litigation. It is the specific
agreement and intent of the parties that a breaching or wrongdoing
party shall bear the burden and obligation of any and all costs and
expenses and counsel fees incurred by himself or herself as well as
the other party in endeavoring to protect and enforce his or her
rights under this Agreement.
16. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENT:
Each of the parties shall from time to time, at the
request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other
party any and all further instruments that may be reasonably
required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this
Agreement.
17. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION:
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal
effect have been fully explained to the parties by their respective
counsel, and each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and
equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, with full
knowledge of the assets of both parties, and that it is not the
result of any duress or undue influence. The parties acknowledge
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that they have been furnished with all information relating to the
financial affairs of the other which has been requested by each of
them or by their respective counsel.
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of
the parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants
or undertakings other than those expressly set forth herein.
Husband and wife acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this
Agreement with respect to the distribution and division of marital
and separate property are fair, equitable and satisfactory to them
based on the length of their marriage and other relevant factors
which have been taken into consideration by the parties. Both
parties hereby accept the provisions of this Agreement with respect
to the division of property in lieu of and in full and final
settlement and satisfaction of all claims and demands that they may
now have or hereafter have against the other for equitable
distribution of their property by any court of competent
jurisdiction pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3501 et. ~ or any
other laws. Husband and Wife each voluntarily and intelligently
waive and relinquish any right to seek a court ordered
determination and distribution of marital property, but nothing
herein contained shall constitute a waiver by either party of any
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rights to seek the relief of any court for the purpose of enforcing
the provisions of this Agreement.
19. DISCLOSURE:
Husband and Wife each represent and warrant to the
other that he or she has made a full and complete disclosure to the
other of all assets of any nature whatsoever in which such party
has an interest, the sources and amount of the income of such party
or every type whatsoever and of all other facts relating to the
subject matter of this Agreement.
20. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER:
A modification or waiver of any of the provisions of
this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and
executed with the same formality as this Agreement. The failure of
either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of
any subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
21. PRIOR AGREEMENT:
It is understood and agreed that any and all
property settlement agreements which mayor have been executed
prior to the date and time of this Agreement are null and void and
of no effect.
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22. 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.
23. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS:
It is specifically understood and agreed by and
between the parties hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be
deemed to be a separate and independent covenant and agreement.
24. APPLICABLE LAW:
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
25. VOID CLAUSES:
If any term, condition, clause or provision of this
Agreement shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in
law or otherwise, then only that term, condition, clause or
provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other
respects this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force,
effect and operation.
26. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS:
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to
the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their
Hands and Seals the day and year first above written.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this 1/111 day
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Zembower, known to me to be the person who executed the foregoing
instrument, and who acknowledged to me that he executed same for
the purposes and considerations therein expressed.
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IN THE COURT OF PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95-1580
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
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Plaintiff
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GREGORY A. ZEMBOWER,
Defendant
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 Section
3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Complaint
filed on March 27, 1995; service by certified mail/return receipt
requested, March 30, 1995.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by
Section 3301(c) or the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff, December 26,
1995; by Defendant, December 11, 1995.
4. Related claims pending:
None.
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7. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is
available and that Plaintiff may have the right to request that the
Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
COUNT I.
REQUEST FOR A NO-FAULT DIVORCE UNDER
SECTION 3301lc\ OF THE DIVORCE CODE
8. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
9. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
10. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of
the filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff intends to file an
affidavit consenting to a divorce.
Plaintiff believes that
Defendant may also file such an affidavit.
WHEREFORE, if both Parties file affidavits consenting to
a divorce after ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the
filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court
to enter a Decree of Divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code.
COUNT II.
REQUEST FOR A NO-FAULT DIVORCE UNDER
SECTION 330lld\ OF THE DIVORCE CODE
11. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
12. The marriage of the Parties is irretrievably broken.
13. The parties are living separate and apart and at the
appropriate time, Plaintiff will submit an affidavit alleging that
the Parties have lived separate and apart for at least two years as
specified in Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT I II .
REQUEST FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL
PROPERTY UNDER SECTIONS 3323, 3501, 3502 and 3503
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
14. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
15. Plaintiff requests the Court to equitably divide,
distribute or assign the martial property between the parties
without regard to marital misconduct in such proportion as the
Court deems just after consideration of all relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that, pursuant
to Section 3502(d) of the Divorce Code, the Court enter an order
directing Defendant to continue to maintain certain life and health
insurance policies for the benefit of Plaintiff and Defendant.
COUNT IV.
REQUEST FOR CONTINUED MAINTENANCE AND BENEFICIARY
DESIGNATIONS OF EXISTING POLICIES INSURING
LIFE AND HEALTH OF BOTH PARTIES UNDER SECTION 3502(D) of
THE DIVORCE CODE
16. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
17. During the course of the marriage, Defendant has
maintained certain health, life and death insurance policies for
the benefit of Plaintiff and Defendant.
18. Pursuant to Section 3502 (d), Plaintiff requests
Defendant be directed to continue maintenance of said policies.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to
enter an order of equitable distribution of marital property
pursuant to Sections 3323, 3501, 3502 and 3503 of the Divorce Code.
COUNT V.
REQUEST FOR SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND/OR ALIMONY
PENDENTE LITE AND ALIMONY UNDER
SECTIONS 3701. 3702 AND 3704 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
19. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
20. Plaintiff is unable to fully sustain herself during
the course of litigation.
21. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for
her reasonable needs and is unable to sustain herself through
appropriate employment.
22. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter an aware of
spousal support and/or alimony pendente lite until final hearing
and thereupon to enter an order of alimony in her favor pursuant to
Sections 3704 of the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter
an aware of spousal support and/or alimony pendente lite until
final hearing and thereupon to enter an order of alimony in her
favor pursuant to Sections 3701, 3702 and 3704 of the Divorce Code.
COUNT VII.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ANY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
AND INCORPORATION THEREOF IN DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3104
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
23. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
24. The public policy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
encourages parties to a marital dispute to negotiate a settlement
of their differences.
25. While no settlement has been reached as of the date
of the filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff is and has always been
willing to negotiate a fair and reasonable settlement of all
matters with Defendant.
26. To the extent that a written settlement agreement
might be entered into between the parties prior to the time of
hearing on this Complaint, Plaintiff desires that such written
agreement be approved by the Court and incorporated in any divorce
decree which may be entered dissolving the marriage between the
parties.
LAW OFFICE
EDW\RD J. WEINTRAUB
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 95-1580 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GREGORY A. ZEMBOWER,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
In accordance with PA.R.C.P. 402 and
412, I, Edward J.
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Weintraub, Esquire, do
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, 1995, I served a true and correct copy of the
within Complaint For Divorce upon Counsel for Defendant by
depositing same in the United States Mail,
Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, Certified Mail/Return Receipt Requested, addressed as
follows:
Michael Hanft, Esquire
11 West Pomfret Street
Suite 2
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Harrisburg, PA 17101
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EDW\RD J. WEINTRAUB
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Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND WAIVER OF COUNSELING
1. A Complaint In Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code was filed on March 27, 1995.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the
filing of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony,
division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim
them before a divorce is granted.
5. I have been advised of the availability of marriage
counseling, and being so advised, I do not request that the court
require my spouse and myself to participate in marriage counseling.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4909 relating
to unsworn falsification of authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95-1580 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
vs.
GREGORY A. ZEMBOWER,
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND WAIVER OF COUNSELING
1. A Complaint In Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code was filed on March 27, 1995.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the
filing of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony,
division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim
them before a divorce is granted.
5. I have been advised of the availability of marriage
counseling, and being so advised, I do not request that the court
require my spouse and myself to participate in marriage counseling.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4909 relating
to unsworn falsification of authorities.
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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GREGORY A. ZEMBOWER
Defendant/Petitioner
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PETITION FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW comes the Petitioner, by his attorneys, Andes, Vaughn, & Bangs and
2. The Respondent is DEBRA W. ZEMBOWER, an adult indivIdual who resides at 123
3. The Petitioner and Respondent are husband and wife, having been married on
October 27, 1990.
4. The Petitioner and Respondent are the natural parents of one minor child,
,Paige Zembower, DOB 4/20/93.
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Petitioner seeks partial custody and visitation with the minor child, Paige
Zembower.
6. The chIld was not born out of wedlock and is presently in the custody of the
Respondent.
1. Since the child's bIrth, the mInor child, Paige Zembower has resided with the
following persons at the following addresses:
January 1, 1995 to Present
Respondent
123 S. 31st Street
Camp Hill, PA
BIrth to January 1, 1995
PetItioner/Respondent
123 S. 31st Street
Camp Hill, PA
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8. The mother of the child is the Respondent who resides at the address set out
above. She is married to the Petitioner.
9. The father of the child is the Petitioner who resides at the address set out
above. He is married to the Respondent.
I 10. The Petitioner is the natural father of the child. Petitioner currently
I resides with the following person: his parents.
I 11. The Respondent is the natural mother of the child. Respondent currently
I resides with the following persons: the minor child.
I 12. The Petitioner has not participated as a party or in any other way in any
litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or any other court.
I The Petitioner has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child
I! pending in a court of this or any other jurisdiction.
III Petitioner knows of no other person not a party to this action already who has
,!physical custody of or claims to have custody or visitation rights with the said child.
I 13. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by
!granting the relief requested by petitioner because the child resided with the
I petitioner since birth, and Petitioner should have regular and consistent contact with
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GREGORY A. ZEMBOWER, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that the
facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint for Custody are true and correct to the best
of his knowledge, information, and belief.
Sworn to and sU~Rf.ibed
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NOTICE TO RESUME PRIOR SURNAME
Notice is hereby given that the Plaintiff/Defendant in the
above matter, having been granted a Final Decree in Divorce on the
Lj-Jh day of ~6.r\u.tJ,.rj ,19 tffv , hereby elects to resume the
prior surname of Dt,hrtt. $, W~n~v- , and gives
this written notice pursuant to the provisions of 54 P.S. S 704.
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Signature of name bing resumed
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On the .3 day of Y.<2y7~b.<r , 19.!{2, before me, a
Notary Public, personally appear~d the above affiant known to me to
be the person whose name is subscribed to the within document and
acknowledged that he/she executed the foregoing for the purpose
therein contained.
seal.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official
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