HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-0234CARI L. ZELKO,
Plaintiff
vs.
ANTHONY SCOTT ZELKO,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2007- o23L/ CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you
fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may
be entered against you by the court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any
other claim or relief requested in these papers by the plaintiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of
marriage, you must request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is avail-
able in the Office of the Prothonotary at
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
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
MAX J. SMITH, JR., quire
JARAD W. HANDELMAN, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
CARI L. ZELKO, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. 2007-? CIVIL TERM
ANTHONY SCOTT ZELKO, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, CARI L. ZELKO, by her attorney, MAX J.
SMITH, JR., Esquire, and seeks to obtain a Decree in Divorce upon the grounds
hereinafter more fully set forth:
1. The Plaintiff, CARI L. ZELKO, is an adult individual and citizen of the
United States of America, who resides at 221 Fox Grove Place, Hummelstown, Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania 17036.
2. The Defendant, ANTHONY SCOTT ZELKO, is an adult individual and
citizen of the United States of America, who resides at 11 Cumberland Estates Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the
filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on or about April 28, 1990, in State
College, Pennsylvania.
5. Plaintiff avers that there are two (2) children of the parties under the age of
18, namely: AUSTIN S. ZELKO, born April 5, 1994 and AMBER J. ZELKO, born May
13, 1998.
6. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is a member of the United States Armed
Services.
7. Plaintiff and Defendant have both been advised of the availability of
marital counseling and that each may have the right to request that the court require the
parties to participate in counseling.
8. Plaintiff avers that there has been no prior action for divorce or annulment of
the marriage filed by either party in this or any other jurisdiction.
9. Plaintiff avers that the marriage is irretrievably broken, pursuant to Section
3301(c) of The Pennsylvania Divorce Code Act 206 of 1990.
10. Defendant has offered such indignities to the Plaintiff, the innocent and injured
spouse, as to render her condition intolerable and life burdensome, pursuant to Section
3301(a)(6) of The Pennsylvania Divorce Code Act 206 of 1990.
11. This action is not collusive.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to enter a Decree of Divorce from
the bonds of matrimony.
COUNT II - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
12. Paragraphs one (1) through eleven (11) are incorporated herein by reference as
though set forth in full.
13. Plaintiff and Defendant have legally and beneficially acquired property, both real
and personal, during their marriage, which property is "marital property".
14. Plaintiff and Defendant may have owned prior to the marriage property, both real
and personal, which property has increased in value during the marriage and/or which has been
exchanged for other property, which has increased in value during the marriage, all of which is
"marital property".
15. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable division of
said property to the date of the filing of this Complaint.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to equitably divide all marital property.
COUNT III - ALIMONY
16. Paragraphs one (1) through fifteen (15) are incorporated herein by reference as
though set forth in full.
17. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable means and is
unable to adequately support herself through appropriate employment.
18. Plaintiff requests reasonable support to adequately maintain herself in accordance
with the standard of living established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter an award of reasonable temporary
alimony and additional sums as they may become necessary from time to time hereafter until
final hearing and permanently thereafter.
COUNT IV - ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
19. Paragraphs one (1) through eighteen (18) are incorporated herein by reference as
though set forth in full.
20. Plaintiff is without adequate funds to pay the costs and expenses of this litigation,
and is, likewise, without funds to maintain herself during the pendency of this litigation.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter an Order requiring Defendant to pay
Plaintiff alimony pendente lite, counsel fees and expenses of the litigation.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: January , 2007 W1 1 4,
MAX J. SMITH, JR., Esquire
I.D. No. 32114
JARAD W. HANDELMAN, Esquire
I.D. No. 82629
James, Smith, Dietterick & Connelly LLP
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to
unworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : NO. 2007-234 CIVIL TERM
ANTHONY SCOTT ZELKO, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 10th day of January, 2007, I, MAX J. SMITH, JR., Esquire, Attorney
for Plaintiff, hereby certify that I have this day sent a copy of Complaint in Divorce by depositing
a certified copy of the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified mail #7006 2150
0004 2693 0210 at Hershey, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
Anthony Scott Zelko
11 Cumberland Estates Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-1720
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CART L. ZELKO,
Plaintiff
V.
ANTHONY SCOTT ZELKO,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2007-234 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER
® Plaintiff ? Defendant, moves the court to appoint a master with respect to the following
claims:
® Divorce ® Distribution of Property
? Annulment ? Support
® Alimony ® Counsel Fees
® Alimony Pendente Lite ® Costs and Expenses
and in support of the motion states:
1. Discovery is complete as to the claim(s) for which the appointment of master is
requested.
2. The non-moving party ® has ? has not appeared in the action
? personally by counsel, Paul J. Esposito, Esquire.
3. The statutory ground(s) for divorce ? is ® are irretrievable breakdown
and indignities.
4. Delete the inapplicable paragraph(s):
(c) The action is contested with respect to the following claims: all of the
above except divorce.
5. The action ? involves ® does not involve complex issues of law or fact.
6. The hearing is expected to take (hours) one (days).
7. Additional information, if any, relevant to the motion:
Date: September 2, 2008 ?T?
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Name: Max J. Smith, S J, Esquire
Attorney for ® Plaintiff
? Defendant
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CARI L. ZELKO,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
ANTHONY SCOTT ZELKO,
Defendant
NO. 2007-234 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER
® Plaintiff ? Defendant, moves the court to appoint a master with respect to the following
claims:
® Divorce ® Distribution of Property
? Annulment ? Support
® Alimony ® Counsel Fees
® Alimony Pendente Lite ® Costs and Expenses
and in support of the motion states:
1. Discovery is complete as to the claim(s) for which the appointment of master is
requested.
2. The non-moving party ® has [] has not appeared in the action
El personally ® by counsel, Paul J. Esposito, Esquire.
3. The statutory ground(s) for divorce ? is ® are irretrievable breakdown
and indignities.
4. Delete the inapplicable paragraph(s):
(a) The aGtian is not Gentested.
(c) The action is contested with respect to the following claims: all of the
above except divorce.
5. The action ? involves ® does not involve complex issues of law or fact.
6. The hearing is expected to take (hours) one (days).
7. Additional information, if any, relevant to the motion:
Date: September 2, 2008
Name: ax J. Smith, J ., Esquire
Attorney for ® Plaintiff
(? ? Defendant
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Max J. Smith, Jr., Esquire
Attorney I.D. #32114
Jarad W. Handelman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #82629
James, Smith, Dietterick & Connelly, LLP
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
Telephone: 717-533-3280
Fax: 717-533-2795
e-mail: mjs@jsdc.com
CARI L. ZELKO,
vs.
Plaintiff
ANTHONY SCOTT ZELKO,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2007-234
: CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
PRE-TRIAL STATEMENT OF PLAINTIFF. CARI L ZELKO
PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 1920.33(b)
1.
ASSETS
A. MARITAL ASSETS
ASSET VAL UE DATE OF
VALUATION NON-MARITAL
PORTION LIEN
221 Fox Grove $300,000.00 Present No 0 Mortgage:
Place (Marital $159,000.00
Residence)
Home Equity:
$32,000.00
A. MARITAL ASSETS (CONTINUED)
ASSET VALUE DATE OF NON-MARITAL LIEN
VALUATION PORTION
Americhoice $8,112.17 November 1, Yes No
Bank Account 2006
#11779
Americhoice $0 DOS No No
Bank Account (acct. used for
#38913 payment of
mortgages during
marriage)
Americhoice $0 DOS No No
Bank Account (acct. used for
#25065 W's payment of
household bills
during marriage)
Schwab $33,593.19 12/31/06 Yes No
Investment
Account #2397
Schwab IRA $25,614.00 11/1/06 Yes No
Account #2390
Schwab IRA $1,183.97 2/1/07 Yes No
Account#2307
John Hancock $127,947.88 10/1/06 Yes No
401(k)
2006 Dodge $2,500.00 Present No Yes
Caravan (net)
2002 Chrysler $2,000.00 DOS No No
300m
A. MARITAL ASSETS (CONTINUED)
ASSET VALUE DATE OF
VALUATION NON-MARITAL
PORTION LIEN
Northwestern $6,321.06 2/15/07 No No
Mutual Life (liquidated by H)
Insurance
Policy
Household TBD During Marriage No No
Furnishings and
Personalty
B. NON-MARITAL ASSETS
ASSET VALUE DATE OF
VAL UATION LIEN REASON
FOR
EXCLUSION
Post-separation TBD Post-separation No Increase
increase in value resulting from
of assets in Part post-
due to post- separation
separation contributions
contributions
Checking/Savings TBD Present No Acquired by
Accounts H/W post-
separation
II. EXPERT WITNESSES
Plaintiff reserves the right to call a residential real estate appraiser as an expert witness in
the event the parties are unable to stipulate to the value of the marital residence. Plaintiff
reserves the right to retain additional expert witnesses as may be required prior to trial and to
cross-examine any expert witness retained by Defendant for trial.
III. LIST OF FACT WITNESSES
Plaintiff anticipates calling only the parties as witnesses. Plaintiff reserves the right to
cross-examine any witness called by Defendant at the time of trial and to offer rebuttal witnesses
at the time of trial in response to Defendant's presentation. Plaintiff reserves the right to
supplement this response prior to trial.
IV. LIST OF EXHIBITS
1. Plaintiff will present statements of all assets listed in Part A. above to substantiate
the listed account values.
2. Plaintiff will present Kelly Blue Book Values to substantiate the values of the
motor vehicles listed in Part A. above.
3. Plaintiff will present a deed to the real property listed in Part A.
4. Plaintiff will present a copy of the real estate appraisal of the real property listed
in Part A. above, if any.
5. Plaintiff will present documentation establishing the value of any asset and/or
liability listed in either of the parties' Inventory and Appraisement.
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6. Plaintiff will present a copy of her most recent pay-stub, as well as a copy of her
Income and Expense Statement to substantiate her income and expenses.
7. Plaintiff will present and/or reference at the time of trial any of the documents
attached to Defendant's Pre-Trial Statement.
8. Plaintiff will present credit card statements relative to any account Defendant
claims is marital to document the charges incurred and the purpose of such charges.
9. Plaintiff reserves the right to supplement this response prior to trial and offer
additional exhibits at the time of trial.
V. PARTIES' INCOMES
Plaintiff s income was determined in March, 2008 through proceedings in Dauphin
County Domestic Relations to be $9,927.42 annually. Plaintiffs monthly net income was
determined to be $570.99 when utilizing a filing status of married filing jointly with 4
exemptions.
Defendant's income was determined in March, 2008 through proceedings in Dauphin
County Domestic Relations to be $228,000.00 annually. Defendant's monthly net income was
determined to be $13,070.01 when utilizing a filing status of married filing jointly with 4
exemptions.
VI. PARTIES' EXPENSES
Plaintiff shall submit a completed Income and Expense Statement at the time of the Pre-
Trial Conference and/or shall supplement this Pre-Trial Statement with the addition of such
Income and Expense Statement prior to the time of the Conference.
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VII. VALUATION OF RETIREMENT ASSETS
The retirement assets listed in Part A. are capable of valuation by reference to the
statements for said accounts, without the need for expert valuation. Statements of the retirement
assets will be presented at the time of trial.
VIII. COUNSEL FEES
Due to the gross disparity in the parties' incomes, as well as in consideration of the other
factors enumerated in the Divorce Code, Defendant should be responsible for Plaintiff's counsel
fees and expenses. Plaintiff has requested an award of such fees and expenses in the Divorce
Complaint.
IX. PERSONAL PROPERTY
The parties anticipate being able to divide their personal property equitably, without
addressing such property in the Master's proceeding or further involvement from the Court. To
the extent they cannot, Plaintiff reserves the right to submit valuation of specific items of
personal property to the Master and/or to request a distribution of such property to Plaintiff as
part of the equitable distribution in the case.
X. MARITAL DEBTS
DEBT AMOUNT DATE DEBT INITIAL PAYMENTS EVIDENCE
AS OF INCURRED AMOUNT OF SINCE DOS
DOS DEBTIPURPOSE
Cid $157,208.97 During Purchase of home By Husband Statements
Financial Marriage (in lieu of
Mortgage support)
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X. MARITAL DEBTS (CONTINUED)
DEBT AMOUNT AS
OF DOS DATE
DEBT
INCURR
ED INITIAL
AMOUNT OF
DEBTIPURPOSE PAYMENTS
SINCE DOS EVIDENCE
Home $27,511.32 During H alleges By Husband Statements
Equity Marriage payment of debts (in lieu of
Loan support)
Credit $11,200.00 During Unknown (to be By Husband Statements
Card (amount of Marriage explored upon
(Visa) marital debt to (alleged H's cross-
be subject of by H) examination)
cross-
examination
of Husband
XI. PROPOSED ECONOMIC RESOLUTION
An examination of the factors listed in Section 3502 of the Divorce Code leads to the
conclusion that the marital assets should be divided disproportionately in favor of Plaintiff.
Plaintiff proposes the following equitable distribution of marital property:
a. Husband shall transfer his interest in the marital home to Wife, subject to the first
mortgage balance. Wife shall not be required to refinance the first mortgage immediately and
shall be permitted to assume responsibility for payment of the liability without contribution from
Husband. Husband shall be responsibility for payment and satisfaction of the home equity loan
without contribution from Wife.
b. Husband shall transfer to Wife the sum of $100,000.00 from the John Hancock
401(k) plan pursuant to a Qualified Domestic Relations Order and placed into Wife's Schwab
IRA.
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C. Husband shall retain the balance of the John Hancock 401(k), his Schwab IRA
account, the joint Schwab account, the Americhoice bank accounts, and the cash value of the life
insurance policies.
d. Wife shall retain the Dodge Caravan and Husband shall retain the proceeds of his
transfer of the 2002 Dodge Chrysler 300m subsequent to separation.
Husband shall continue to provide health insurance coverage for Wife until the
Decree in Divorce has been issued, and will cooperate in efforts to secure single coverage at
Husband's COBRA rates post-divorce. To the extent addressed in the settlement of the parties'
divorce, Husband should be responsible for maintaining health insurance coverage for the
parties' children and unreimbursed health insurance costs for the children in the amount
determined by Dauphin County Domestic Relations. In addition, although not required to be a
part of the parties' divorce resolution, Wife proposes that Husband pay her child support in the
monthly sum of $2,000.00 to be collectible through Domestic Relations and in addition to the
proposed alimony amount.
f. Husband shall contribute the sum of $5,000.00 toward payment of Wife's counsel
fees, costs, and expenses.
g. Husband shall be responsible for payment of the VISA account without
contribution from Wife and shall indemnify and hold harmless Wife from any responsibility
therefrom.
In addition, a review of Section 3701 of the Divorce Code calls for Plaintiff to receive
indefinite alimony. Wife proposes that Husband shall pay non-modifiable alimony to Wife in
the sum of $3,300.00 per month, indefinitely, terminating only upon Wife's cohabitation, re-
marriage or death. Alimony shall be includable as income to Wife and deductible to Husband
for income tax purposes. Husband shall secure the payment of his alimony obligation to Wife by
naming Wife as irrevocable beneficiary under a life insurance policy with a minimum death
benefit of $500,000.00 until alimony has been terminated.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: October 13 2008 By:
JAMES, SMITH, DIETTERICK & CONNELLY LLP
MAX J. SMITH, JR., ESQUIRE
I.D. No. 32114
JARAD W. HANDELMAN, ESQUIRE
I.D. No. 82629
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
Attorneys for Plaintiff, Cari L. Zelko
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, JARAD W. HANDELMAN, ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that I served a true and
correct copy of the foregoing Pre-Trial Statement upon the following below-named individual(s)
by depositing the same in the U.S. Mail, postage pre-paid at Hershey, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania this 13th day of October, 2008.
Paul J. Esposito, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
I further certify that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Pre-Trial Statement upon
the following below-named individual(s) via hand delivery this 13th day of October, 2008.
Robert Elicker, II, Esquire
Divorce Master
9 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17011
JAMES, SMITH, DIET C Y LLP
By:
JARAD W. ELMAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. #82629
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033-0650
(717) 533-3280
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CARI L. ZELKO, THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. 07 - 234 CIVIL
ANTHONY SCOTT ZELKO,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this ?a day of ?' '1'
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2009, the economic claims raised in the proceedi s having been
resolved in accordance with a marriage settlement agreement
dated July 27, 2009, the appointment of the Master is vacated
and counsel can file a praecipe transmitting the record to the
Court requesting a final decree in divorce.
BY THE COURT,
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Edgar B. -a ley, P.J.
cc: VMax J. Smith, Jr.
?Attorney for Plaintiff
Paul J. Esposito
Attorney for Defendant
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OF THE C TARY
2009 JUL 30 H 12: 21
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MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this L? day of Jig LI , 2009,
by and between CARI L. ZELKO, (hereinafter referred to as "Wife") and A. SCOTT
ZELKO, (hereinafter referred to as "Husband").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are Husband and Wife, having been married on
April 28, 1990, in State College, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, the parties separated on or about September 30, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the parties are the parents of two (2) minor children: Austin S.
Zelko, born April 5, 1994, and Amber I Zellco, born May 13, 1998; and
WHEREAS, certain differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between the
parties as a result of which they intend to live separate and apart from each other, 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 claims between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of
their real and personal property; the settling of all matters between them relating to the
past, present and future support, alimony, alimony pendente lite and/or maintenance of
Wife by Husband or of Husband by Wife; the settling of all matters between them
relating to the support of their two (2) minor children; and, in general, the settling of any
and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective
estate.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and
undertakings hereinafter set forth, and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto,
Husband and Wife, each intending to be legally bound and to legally bind their heirs,
successors and assigns hereby covenant, promise and agree as follows:
1. SEPARATION
Husband and Wife shall at all times have the right to live separate and apart from
each other and to reside from time to time at such place or places as they shall
respectively deem fit, free from any control, restraint or interference whatsoever by the
other, subject to the further provisions of this Agreement.
2. WIFE'S DEBTS
Wife represents and warrants to Husband that as of the date of their separation,
September 30, 2006, she has not incurred, and in the future she will not contract or incur,
any debts or liability for which Husband or his estate might be responsible and shall
indemnify and save Husband harmless from any and all claims or demands made against
him by reason of debts or obligations incurred by her.
3. HUSBAND'S DEBTS
Husband represents and warrants to Wife that as of the date of their separation,
September 30, 2006, he has not incurred, and in the future he will not contract or incur,
any debts 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.
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4. OUTSTANDING JOINT DEBTS
Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that they have no outstanding debts
and obligations which were jointly incurred by them during their marriage with the
exception of those which are otherwise set forth in this Agreement.
Husband shall be solely responsible for the Bank of America Visa account and
shall indemnify and hold Wife harmless from any loss she may sustain as a result of any
default in payment by him.
5. LIABILITY NOT LISTED
Each party represents and warrants to the other that he or she has not incurred any
debt, obligation or other liability, other than described in this Agreement, for which the
other party is or may be liable. A liability not disclosed in this Agreement will be the
sole responsibility of the party who has incurred, or may hereinafter incur it, and such
party agrees to pay it as the same shall become due, and to indemnify and hold the other
party and his or her property harmless from any and all such debts, obligations and
liabilities.
6. DISPOSITION OF THE MARITAL RESIDENCE
Husband and Wife acknowledge that they own the real property situate at 221 Fox
Grove Place, Hummelstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, the former marital
residence, as tenants by the entireties. The parties hereby agree that the marital residence
shall be the sole and separate property of Wife. Husband hereby waives and relinquishes
any right, title, claim or interest in- and to said real estate. Husband agrees to execute any
documents reasonably related to the transfer of ownership of the marital home to Wife.
Wife's attorney shall prepare said documents. Wife hereby assumes all liabilities
currently due and owing, in connection with the upkeep and maintenance of the property,
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including, but not limited to, the mortgage with CitiMortgage, Inc., real estate taxes,
homeowners insurance, assessments, utilities, repairs and improvements. Wife shall
indemnify Husband and hold him harmless from any and all claims of every kind arising
out of or in connection with said property. Wife shall refinance or otherwise satisfy the
aforementioned mortgage or remove Husband as a responsible party therefrom within
two (2) years from the date of execution of this Agreement. Husband may, at his sole
option, compel the sale of said property in the event Wife fails to refinance or otherwise
satisfy the mortgage or remove Husband as a responsible party therefrom within the two
(2) year period; however, Husband shall refrain from initiating such action if all
payments due are current and Wife has applied for refinancing within sixty (60) days
from the end of the two (2) year period.
The parties acknowledge that, Husband has paid the home equity loan from
AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union in full, which had been a second mortgage against the
marital real estate.
7. DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that they have divided between
themselves, to their mutual satisfaction, the personal effects, household furniture and
furnishings and all other articles of personal property which have heretofore been used by
them in common. As of the date of execution of this Agreement, any and all items of
personal property not specifically addressed herein shall be owned by the party in whose
name the property is titled, and if untitled, the party in possession.
8. MOTOR VEHICLES
The parties hereby agree that Wife shall be entitled to exclusive possession and
ownership of the 2006 Dodge Caravan minivan. Husband hereby relinquishes any and all
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interest he may have in and to said vehicle. Husband shall execute any certificate of title,
power of attorney or other documents necessary to give this paragraph full force and
effect. Wife shall be solely responsible for payment of any and all expenses incurred in
connection with said vehicle and shall indemnify and save Husband harmless from any
loss he may sustain as a result of any default thereon by Wife. The parties acknowledge
the Husband has paid the loan incurred for the purchase of the aforementioned vehicle in
full.
The parties further acknowledge and agree that, subsequent to their separation,
Husband disposed of the 2002 Chrysler 300M and acquired another velucle. Husband
shall be entitled to exclusive possession and ownership of said vehicle. Wife hereby
relinquishes any and all interest she may have had in and to the 2002 Chrysler 300M or
any other vehicle Husband has acquired subsequent to separation. Husband shall be
solely responsible for payment of any and all encumbrances and other expenses in
connection with the latter vehicle and shall indemnify and save Wife harmless from any
loss she may sustain as a result of any default thereon by Husband.
9. INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS AND INDIVIDUAL
RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS
Husband shall retain as his sole and separate property his Roth IRA account,
Schwab Investment account, John Hancock 401(k) account and any other accounts in his
name alone. Wife shall retain as her sole and separate property her Roth IRA account
and any other accounts in her name alone. The parties hereby waive and relinquish any
right, title, claim or interest either may have in and to the accounts of the other.
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10. CASH PAYMENT
In consideration of and for Wife's waiver and relinquishment of all rights arising
from the marital relationship as set forth in this Agreement, Husband shall pay to Wife
the lump sum of $25,000.00 immediately upon execution of this Agreement.
11. LIFE INSURANCE
The parties hereby agree that each shall retain as his/her sole and separate
property, any and all life insurance policies in his/her name, respectively, free of any
right, title, claim or interest of the other party. Husband shall, however, maintain a policy
or policies of life insurance having an aggregate death benefit of $500,000.00,
designating Wife as beneficiary and Husband as insured. The parties acknowledge and
agree that the proceeds payable to Wife from any life insurance maintained hereunder by
Husband shall be disbursed solely for the benefit of the parties' children. Husband's
obligation to provide life insurance for the benefit of the children shall terminate upon the
later of Amber's 18o' birthday or the termination of alimony as provided in this
Agreement. In no event shall Husband's responsibility to maintain life insurance extend
beyond August 31, 2019.
12. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY
The parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claim or right of
the other, all items of property, real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, which
have been acquired by him or her since the parties separated on September 30, 2006, or
which may be acquired in the future, with full power in him or her to dispose of the same
as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as though he or she were
unmarried.
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More specifically, the parties acknowledge that Husband, subsequent to the
parties' separation, purchased the real estate situate at 146 Peregrine Lane,
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. Wife hereby waives and relinquishes any right, title, claim
or interest, if any she may have, in and to said real estate.
13. ALIMONY
Husband shall pay directly to Wife, as alimony, the sum of $2,600.00 per month,
for a period of one hundred twenty (120) months commencing August 1, 2009, and
terminating with the final payment on August 1, 2019. Said payments shall be made in
two (2) equal semi-monthly installments of $1,300.00, by the 16th of each month and the
1St day of the following month. For example, the payments due for August 2009 shall be
made by August 16, 2009 and September 1, 2009. Said payments shall be made without
the involvement of the Domestic Relations Section as long as Husband is current with his
payments. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Husband's obligation to pay alimony to Wife
shall forever terminate upon the first to occur of any of the following: a) Wife's
remarriage; b) Wife's cohabitation with an unrelated male; c) Wife's death; d) Husband's
death. The amount payable as alimony shall not be subject to increase but shall be
subject to decrease, but only if Husband's annual gross income is less than $175,000.00.
In that event, the parties may negotiate a revised amount of alimony; however, in the
event they fail to reach agreement, this issue shall be referred to the Court of Common
Pleas of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania for resolution.
The parties hereby agree that the entire amount being paid to Wife pursuant to this
paragraph is a separate maintenance payment intended to be included in the income of
Wife within the meaning of Section 71 of the United States Internal Revenue Code of
1954, as amended, and deductible from Husband's gross income pursuant to the
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provisions of Section 215 of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as
amended. Wife agrees that all of said payments shall be included as income to her on her
federal income tax return.
14. MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR WIFE
The parties acknowledge that Husband is currently providing medical insurance
coverage for Wife. Husband shall continue to provide medical insurance for Wife, as
long as they are married. However, in no event shall Husband be obligated to provide
medical insurance coverage for Wife subsequent to the date of issuance of a final decree
in divorce between them. Thereafter, Husband's obligation to provide said coverage
shall forever terminate and Wife shall be solely responsible for the provision of her own
medical insurance coverage and the cost thereof and any and all unreimbursed or
uninsured medical expenses.
15. SUPPORT OF THE CHILDREN
Husband shall pay directly to Wife the sum of $2,000.00 per month, effective
August 1, 2009, for the support and maintenance of the parties' two (2) minor children,
Austin S. Zelko and Amber J. Zelko. Said payments shall be made in two (2) equal semi-
monthly installments of $1,000.00, on the 16th of each month and the 1St day of the
following month. For example, the payments due for August 2009 shall be made by
August 16, 2009 and September 1, 2009. Said payments shall be made without the
involvement of the Domestic Relations Section as long as Husband is current with his
payments. The parties acknowledge that the amount payable as child support shall
hereafter be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in effect at the
time modification becomes pertinent. In the event either party seeks to modify the terms
of this provision and the parties are unable to reach an agreement regarding modification,
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either party may initiate an action with the Dauphin County Domestic Relations Section
to establish an order for the support of the children. In the event an order is issued by the
Court pursuant to the initiation of support proceedings by either party, this provision shall
be superseded, rendered null and void and shall have no legal or binding effect.
Husband shall provide medical insurance coverage for the children as long as said
coverage is provided by his employer at reasonable cost and the children are eligible for
said coverage. Further, Husband shall be solely responsible for all of the children's
uninsured and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, as defined hereinafter, as long as child
support is paid directly to Wife without the involvement of the Domestic Relations
Section. In the event an order for the support of one or both of the children is issued
through the Domestic Relations Section, this provision shall be null and void and shall
have no legal or binding effect.
For the purposes of this Agreement, the term "unreimbursed medical expenses"
shall mean reasonable and necessary medical, dental and optical expenses, co-payments,
deductibles, and prescriptions, including orthodontic, psychiatric and psychological
expenses, but not including chiropractic, cosmetic services or over-the-counter medicines
or supplies. It shall be Wife's responsibility to submit all claims to the insurer within
seven (7) days of the date of service. Husband shall reimburse Wife, as described
hereinafter, for the unreimbursed medical expenses within fourteen (14) days of his
receipt of a written request accompanied by appropriate documentation.
Wife shall consult Husband in advance regarding any anticipated unreimbursed
medical expense exceeding $250.00. The decision to incur said expense shall be made
jointly by the parties before same is incurred. Husband shall not be obligated to
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reimburse Wife for any medical expense in excess of $250.00 where the decision to incur
the expense is not made jointly by the parties.
Husband shall, within fourteen (14) days of receipt of statements, reimburse Wife
for any medical expenses incurred pursuant to this Agreement. Moreover, Husband shall,
within forty-five (45) days of execution of this Agreement, deposit $1,000.00 in an
account designated by Wife as an advance toward the payment of future medical
expenses. As Wife presents Husband with statements of medical expenses covered by
this Agreement, he will replenish the account to the extent of each expense in order to
maintain an ongoing balance of $1,000.00 in said account.
16. TAX RETURNS
The parties acknowledge that they have heretofore filed certain joint income tax
returns. The parties hereby agree that in the future, if any penalties or interest or any
liability for failure to declare income or as a result of disallowance of a claimed
deduction shall be assessed by the United States Internal Revenue Service,
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any other taxing authority, said penalties or interest
shall be paid by and solely attributable to and be the responsibility of the party failing to
declare said income or claiming said deduction. In addition, the responsible party shall
indemnify, defend and hold the other party harmless against all taxes, penalties and
interest payments, as well as attorney and accountant fees incurred as a result of the
failure to declare income or disallowance of the claimed deduction.
17. DEPENDENCY EXEMPTIONS
Commencing with the tax year 2009 and for all years thereafter, Wife shall be
entitled to claim the parties' son, Austin, as a dependent on her federal income tax
returns, and Husband shall be entitled to claim the parties' daughter, Amber, as a
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dependent on his federal income tax returns. Neither party shall claim the other child on
his or her federal income tax returns. The parties shall, promptly upon request, sign and
deliver to the other any documents, including Internal Revenue Service Form 8332, in
order to effectuate the terms of this provision.
18. DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS AND WAIVER OF
PROCEDURAL RIGHTS
Each of the parties hereto acknowledges that he or she is aware of his or her right
to seek discovery, including, but not limited to, written interrogatories, motions for
production of documents, the taking of oral depositions, the filing of inventories and all
other means of discovery permitted under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as amended,
or the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. Each of the parties further acknowledges
that he or she has had the opportunity to discuss with counsel the concept of marital
property under Pennsylvania law, and each is aware of his or her right to have the real
and/or personal property, estate and assets, earnings and income of the other assessed or
evaluated by the Courts of this Commonwealth. The parties do hereby acknowledge that
there has been full and fair disclosure to the other of his or her respective income, assets
and liabilities, whether such are held jointly or in the name of one party alone. Each
party agrees that any right to further disclosure, valuation, enumeration or statement
thereof in this Agreement is hereby specifically waived. Each party warrants that he or
she is not aware of any marital asset which is not identified in this Agreement. The
parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the division of assets as set forth in this
Agreement is fair, reasonable and equitable, and is satisfactory to them. Each of the
parties hereto further covenants and agrees for himself and herself and his or her heirs,
executors, administrators or assigns, that he or she will never at any time hereafter sue the
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other party or his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns with respect to this
divorce, alleging that there was a denial of any rights to full disclosure, or that there was
any duress, undue influence or that there was a failure to have available full, proper and
independent representation by legal counsel. The parties acknowledge that a breach of
this Agreement does, however, remain actionable.
19. ADVICE OF COUNSEL
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained
to Husband by his counsel, Paul I Esposito, Esquire and to Wife by her counsel, Max J.
Smith, Jr., Esquire. Each parry confirms that he or she fully understands the terms,
conditions and provisions of this Agreement and believes them to be fair, just, adequate
and reasonable under the existing circumstances.
20. WAIVER OF ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE,
AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT
Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, Husband and Wife hereby
expressly waive, discharge and release any and all rights and claims which he or she may
now or hereafter have to alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support and/or
maintenance or other like benefits resulting from the parties' status as Husband and Wife.
The parties further release and waive any rights they may have to seek modification of
the terms of this Paragraph in a court of law or equity, it being understood that the
foregoing constitutes a final determination for all time of either parties' obligation to
contribute to the support and maintenance of the other.
21. COUNSEL FEES. COSTS AND EXPENSES
Husband shall pay to Wife or her counsel the sum of $4,000.00 toward her legal
fees which were incurred in this matter within forty-five (45) days from the date of
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execution of this Agreement. The parties shall otherwise be solely responsible for his or
her own legal fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with their separation and
the preparation and execution of this Agreement and the dissolution of their marriage.
22. WAIVER OF INHERITANCE RIGHTS
Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, as of the date of
execution of this Agreement, Husband and Wife each waives all rights of inheritance in
the estate of the other, any right to elect to take against the Will or any Trust of the other
or in which the other has an interest and each of the parties hereby waives any additional
rights which said party has or may have by reason of their marriage, except the rights
saved or created by the terms of this Agreement. This waiver shall be construed
generally and shall include, but not be limited to, a waiver of all rights provided under the
laws of Pennsylvania or any other jurisdiction.
23. WAIVER OF BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION
As of the date of execution of this Agreement, unless otherwise specifically set
forth herein, each party hereto specifically waives any and all beneficiary rights and any
and all rights as a surviving spouse in and to any asset, benefit or like program carrying a
beneficiary designation which belongs to the other party under the terms of this
Agreement, including, but not limited to, pensions and retirement plans of any sort or
nature, deferred compensation plans, life insurance policies, annuities, stock accounts,
bank accounts, final pay checks or any other post-death distribution scheme, and each
party expressly states that it is his and her intention to revoke by the terms of this
Agreement any beneficiary designations naming the other which are in effect as of the-------- -- --
date of execution of this Agreement. If and in the event the other party continues to be
named as beneficiary and no alternate beneficiary is otherwise designated, the beneficiary
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shall be deemed to be the estate of the deceased party. Notwithstanding any continuing
marital status between the parties, each shall sign whatever documents are necessary to
enable the other to designate new beneficiaries for retirement plans, insurance policies
and similar assets in order to conform with law.
24. RELEASE OF CLAIMS.
a. Wife and Husband acknowledge and agree that the property
dispositions provided for herein constitute an equitable distribution
of their assets and liabilities pursuant to §3502 of the Divorce
Code, and Wife and Husband hereby waive any right to division of
their property except as provided for in this Agreement.
Furthermore, except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement,
each of the parties hereby specifically waives, releases, renounces
and forever abandons any claim, right, title or interest whatsoever
he or she may have in property transferred to the other party
pursuant to this Agreement or identified in this Agreement as
belonging to the other party, and each parry agrees never to assert
any claim to said property or proceeds in the future. However,
neither party is released or discharged from any obligation under
this Agreement or any instrument or document executed pursuant
to this Agreement.
b. Except as set forth in this Agreement, each party hereby absolutely
and unconditionally re eases and forever discharges the other and
the estate of the other for all purposes from any and all rights and
obligations which either party may have or at any time hereafter
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has for past, present or future support or maintenance, alimoi7y
pendente lite, alimony, equitable distribution, counsel fees, costs,
expenses, and any other right or obligation, economic or otherwise,
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 and obligations arising under this Agreement or for the
breach of any of its provisions. Neither party shall have any
obligation to the other not expressly set forth herein.
C. Except as set forth in or as to any breach of this Agreement, 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 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 of the other or by way of dower, curtesy,
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 ht e
other as testamentary or all other rights of a surviving spouse to
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participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the
laws of Pennsylvania, any state, commonwealth or territory of the
United States, or any other country.
d. Except for the obligations of the parties contained in this
Agreement and such rights as are expressly reserved herein, each
parry 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.
e. Husband and Wife acknowledge that Wife has instituted a no-fault
action in divorce against Husband docketed to No. 2007-234 in the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Wife shall immediately proceed with the said divorce action, and
the parties shall execute all documents necessary to conclude the
divorce as expeditiously as possible.
25. AGREEMENT TO BE INCORPORATED BUT NOT
MERGED IN DIVORCE DECREE
The terms of this Agreement shall be incorporated into any divorce decree which
may be entered with respect to the parties, but they shall not be merged into such decree.
The Court of Common Pleas which may enter such decree shall retain continuing
jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this Agreement for the sole purpose
of enforcement of any of the provisions thereof. In addition, the parties shall have the
right to enforce this Agreement under the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended, and shall
retain any remedies in law or in equity to enforce any term of this Agreement, which
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shall retain its character as an independent contract. Such remedies in law or equity are
specifically not waived or released.
26. MODIFICATION
No modification, rescission or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective
unless in writing and signed by each of the parties hereto.
27. WAIVER OF BREACH
The waiver by one party of any breach of this Agreement by the other party shall
not be deemed a waiver of any other breach of any provision of this Agreement.
28. APPLICABLE LAW
All acts contemplated by this Agreement shall be construed and enforced under
the substantive laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in effect as of the date of
execution of this Agreement.
29. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be void, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions hereof shall nevertheless
survive and continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any
way.
30. AGREEMENT BINDING ON PARTIES AND HEIRS
This Agreement shall bind the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, legal representatives, assigns and successors.
31. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT
Any headings preceding the text of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs
hereof are inserted solely for convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of
this Agreement, nor shall they affect its meaning, construction or effect.
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32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
Each party acknowledges that he or she has carefully read this Agreement; that he
or she has had ample opportunity to discuss its provisions with an attorney of his or her
own choice, and has executed it freely and voluntarily. The parties further acknowledge
and confirm that the execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress, undue
influence, collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements; and that this
instrument expresses the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subjects it
purports to cover and supersedes any and all prior agreements between the parties. More
specifically, the parties' Interim Agreement of June 13, 2008, is hereby abrogated in its
entirety and shall have no legal or binding effect. The parties hereby waive and
relinquish any claim against the other arising out of the Interim Agreement of June 13,
2008, in the nature of underpayments, overpayments or otherwise. In the event any
provisions of this Agreement conflict with the provisions of the Interim Agreement, this
Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement shall be interpreted fairly and simply, and not
strictly for or against either of the parties.
33. MUTUAL COOPERATION
Each party shall, on demand, execute and deliver to the other any deeds, bills of
sale, assignments, consents to change of beneficiary designations and other documents,
and shall do or cause to be done every other act or thing that may be necessary or
desirable to effectuate the provisions and purposes of this Agreement. If either party
unreasonably fails on demand to comply with these provisions, that party shall pay to the
other party all attorney's fees, costs, and other expenses actually incurred as a result of
such failure.
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34. BREACH
If either party hereto breaches any provision hereof, 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. The non-breaching party shall be
entitled to recover from the breaching party all costs, expenses and legal fees actually
incurred in the enforcement of the rights of the non-breaching party.
35. DATE OF EXECUTION
The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as
the date upon which the parties signed the Agreement if they did so on the same date, or
if not on the same date, then the date on which the Agreement was signed by the last
party to execute this Agreement.
36. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall become effective and binding upon both parties on the
execution date.
37. EFFECT OF RECONCILIATION, COHABITATION OR
DIVORCE
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be abrogated
even if the parties effect a reconciliation, cohabit as husband and wife or attempt to effect
a reconciliation. This Agreement also shall continue in full force and effect in the event
of the parties' divorce. There shall be no modification or waiver of any of the terms
hereof unless the parties in writing execute a statement declaring this Agreement or any
term of this Agreement to be null and void.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the
day and year first above written.
WITNESS.:
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CARI L. ZELKO
A. SCOTT ZLKO
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STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF
On this, the ????? day of -jam 2009, before me, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared CARI L. ZELKO, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument,
and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
MICHELLE ELLIOTT NOTARY PUBLIC
DERRY TOWNSHIP DAUPHIN COUNTY
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JUNE 9, 20 i
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF
Notary Public
On this, the 17 day of 2009, before
me, the undersigned officer, personally appeared A. SCOTT ZELKO, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein
contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
MICHELLE ELLIOTT NOTARY PUBLIC i
DERRY TOWNSHIP DAUPHIN COUNT'
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JUNE 9, 20j,
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CARI L. ZELKO, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : NO. 2007-234 CIVIL TERM
ANTHONY SCOTT ZELKO, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF COUNSELING
A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
January 12, 2007.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety days
have elapsed since the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
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 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. I further
understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's Office,
which list is available to me upon request. Being so advised, I do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a decree being handed down by the
Court.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: July 3 , 2009 (? z
CARI L. ZELKO
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CARI L. ZELKO,
Plaintiff
vs.
ANTHONY SCOTT ZELKO,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2007-234 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
0301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce without further notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: July 2009y? s
CARI L. ZELKO
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CARI L. ZELKO, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : NO. 2007-234 CIVIL TERM
ANTHONY SCOTT ZELKO, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
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
January 12, 2007.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety days
have elapsed since the date of 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 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. I further
understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's Office,
which list is available to me upon request. Being so advised, I do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a decree being handed down by the
Court.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: July .27 , 2009
ANTHONY SCOTT ZELKO
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CARI L. ZELKO,
Plaintiff
vs.
ANTHONY SCOTT ZELKO,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2007-234 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
0301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce without further notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: July _7 , 2009 101AI-0- ---
ANTHONY SCOTT ZELKO
IHE
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CARI L. ZELKO,
Plaintiff
vs.
ANTHONY SCOTT ZELKO,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2007-234 CIVIL TERM
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 Section X 3301 c
( ) 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code. (Check applicable section).
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: By certified mail on January 22
2007.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301 (c) of the
Divorce Code: by Plaintiff July 27, 2009 ; by Defendant July 27, 2009
(b)(1) Date of execution of the Plaintiff's affidavit required by Section 3301 (d) of the
Divorce Code:
Defendant:
4. Related claims pending:
; (2) date of service of the Plaintiffs affidavit upon the
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CARI L. ZELKO
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANTHONY SCOTT ZELKO : NO. 2007-234 CIVIL TERM
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, it is ordered and decreed that
CARI L. ZELKO , plaintiff, and
ANTHONY SCOTT ZELKO , defendant, are divorced from the
bonds of matrimony.
Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for
alimony pendente lite if any economic claims remain pending.
The court retains jurisdiction of any claims raised by the parties to this action
for which a final order has not yet been entered. Those claims are as follows: (If no
claims remain indicate "None.")
Marital Settlement Agreement dated 27 July 2009, is hereby incorporated into the
Final Divorce Decree.
By the Court,
Attest: J.
Prot onotary
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