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THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
Becky J. McSherry,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
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Defendant, )
Civil Action - Law
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Michael T. McSherry,
No. 2007- a3?
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NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
Becky J. McSherry,
Plaintiff, Civil Action - Law
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Michael T. McSherry, )
Defendant, )
In Divorce a v.m.
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301 (a) OR 3301 (c) OR 3301 (d) OF THE
DIVORCE CODE
COUNT 1
DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is Becky J. McSherry, a sui juris adult, who currently resides at
101 Independence Drive, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, since April
1, 2000.
2. Defendant is Michael T. McSherry, a sui juris adult, who currently resides
at 101 Independence Drive, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, since
April 1, 2000.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide resident(s) in the
Commonwealth for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this
Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on January 18, 1997.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment of marriage
between the parties except the action represented by this Complaint.
6. The marriage is irretrievable broken.
7. Neither the Plaintiff nor Defendant is a minor or incompetent.
8. Plaintiff has been advised that counsel is available and the Plaintiff may
have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
9. Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
COUNT II
DIVORCE
10. The allegations of Paragraph 1 through 8 hereof are incorporated herein as
fully as though set out at large.
11. In violation of his marriage vows and laws of the Commonwealth, the
Defendant, Michael T.McSherry, has offered such indignities to the person of the injured
and innocent spouse, the Plaintiff, as to render her condition intolerable and life
burdensome.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests your Honorable Court to enter a
decree of divorce.
COUNT III
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION - SECTION 3502
12. The allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 8 hereof are incorporated herein
as fully as though set out at large.
13. The parties have been unable to determine and equitably dispose of their
respective rights and interested in the martial property,
14. Plaintiff will, within 60 days after service of this Complaint upon
Defendant, cause to be filed an inventory and appraisement of all property owned or
possessed at the time this Complaint is filed.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to equitably divide,
distribute and assign the martial property pursuant to the provision of Section 3502 of the
Divorce Code.
COUNTYIV
ALIMONY
15. The allegation of Paragraphs 1 through 9 hereof are incorporated herein as
fully as though set at large.
16. The Plaintiff is without sufficient property to provide for her reasonable
needs, and is unable to adequately support herself.
17. The Plaintiff cannot support and maintain herself in the style she was
maintained prior to the separation of the Plaintiff and Defendant without continued
financial assistance form the Defendant.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to Sections 3701, et seq., of the Divorce Code,
"Alimony", Plaintiff respectfully requests your Honorable Court to order Defendant to
file within 30 days of service of this Complaint upon Defendant, a complete income and
expense statement and to require the scheduling of a hearing to determine Plaintiff's
entitlement to alimony, and if so, the amount.
ALIMONY PENDENTE COUNTV
OUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
18. The allegations of Paragraph 1 through 8 hereof are incorporated herein as
fully as though set out at large.
19. The resolution of the issues raised by this Complaint will require Plaintiff
to incur considerable additional expenses and costs.
20. The Plaintiff is without sufficient means to adequately support herself and
to meet the costs and expenses of this litigation and is unable to maintain herself during
the pendency of this action.
21. The Defendant is presently employed as a Radiology Supervisor with
Gettysburg Hospital with a gross annual salary of approximately $65,000.00.
22. The Plaintiff is presently unemployed and receives social security
disability in the amount of approximately $ 1,137.00 monthly.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to Section 3702, et. Seq., of the divorce Code, "Alimony
Pendente Lite, Counsel Fees and Expenses", Plaintiff respectfully requests your
Honorable Court to order Defendant to file within 30 days of service of this Complaint
upon Defendant, a complete income and expense statement, and to require the scheduling
of a hearing to determine Plaintiff's entitlement to alimony pendente lite, counsel fee and
expenses, and if so , the amount.
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document 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
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Attorney I.D. # 15989
33 South Main Street
Chambersburg, Pa 17201
(717)262-2185
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
THE 9T" JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
Becky J. McSherry,
Plaintiff,
vs
Michael T. McSherry,
Defendant,
Civil Action - Law
No. 2007- 238
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ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Bradley Griffie, attorney for the Defendant, in the above-captioned matter, do
acknowledge that I have received a true copy of the Divorce Complaint filed in the
above-captioned matter on January 12, 2007.
Date:
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00 N. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 267-1350
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BECKY J. McSHERRY,
Plaintiff
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MICHAEL T. McSHERRY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2007-238
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW AND ENTER APPEARANCES
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly withdraw the appearance of Martha B. Walker, Esquire, as attorney for Plaintiff,
Becky J. McSherry, in the above-captioned matter.
Date: 'Z?.*/ By:
MART #A B. WALKER, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 15989
33 South Main Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Telephone No. (717) 262-2185
Kindly enter the appearance of Maria P. Cognetti, Esquire, as attorney for Plaintiff, Becky
J. McSherry, in the above-captioned matter.
Date:/ By:
MARIA P. COGN I, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 27914
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
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MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
MARIA P. COGNETTI, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 27914
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorneys for Plaintiff
BECKY J. McSHERRY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
MICHAEL T. McSHERRY,
Defendant
: NO. 2007-238
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DIVORCE
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO RESUME MAIMEN NAME
Notice is hereby given that a Complaint in Divorce was filed on the 12`' day of January, 2007.
Becky J. McSherry hereby elects to resume her prior name of Becky J. Rosenberry and gives this
written notice of her intention in accordance with the provisions of 54 Pa.C.S. Section 704.
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On the 3: day of , 2007, before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared
Becky J. McSherry t/b/k/a Bec J. Rosenberry known to me to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within document and acknowledged that she executed the foregoing for the purpose
therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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MICHAEL T. MCSHERRY,
Plaintiff
V.
BECKY J. MCSHERRY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 238 - .0-0, 07 CIVIL TERM
IN Divorce
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on March
1, 2007 and service was made by Acceptance of Service dated January 12, 2007.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT
OF THAT ALSE PaC S. STATEMENTS HERE E O
ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND
ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES
UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
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BECKY J. MCSHERRY, NO. 238 - Q ao 7 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN Divorce
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
THE ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER 43301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
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 THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT
ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN
ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 RELATING TO
UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
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MICHAEL T. McSHERRY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2007-238 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AMENDED AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
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 (90) days
have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before the divorce is granted.
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. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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BECKY J. McSHERRY,
Plaintiff
vs.
MICHAEL T. McSHERRY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2007-238 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AMENDED WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§ 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses 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. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : NO. 2007-238 Civil Term
MICHAEL T. McSHERRY, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
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 (90) days
have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before the divorce is granted.
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. §4904 relating to unsworn
faisification to authorities.
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Plaintiff
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MICHAEL T. McSHERRY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2007-238 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§ 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses 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. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Becky J. Mc)fhegy, Plaintiff
a/k/a Becky J. Rosenberry
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PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made thisc2 7 5x- day of , 2007, by and between
Becky J. Rosenberry fWa Becky J. McSherry, of 101 Independence Drive, Shippensburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE') and Michael T. McSherry, of 5646
Stonebridge Road, Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as
"HUSBAND"):
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties were married on January 18, 1997; and
WHEREAS, two (2) children have been born of this marriage, namely, Tyler M. McSherry,
born September 14, 1998; and Braden M. McSherry, born June 6, 2000; and
WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between the
parties and it is the intention of WIFE and HUSBAND to live separate and apart, and the parties
hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and
obligations as between each other, including, without limitation by specification: the settling of all
matters between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal
property; settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future support, alimony
and/or maintenance of WIFE by HUSBAND or of HUSBAND by WIFE; settling of all matters
between them relating to the past, present, and future support and/or maintenance of the children; and
in general, the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against
their respective estates.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises, covenants
and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which
is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, HUSBAND and WIFE, each intending to be
legally bound hereby covenant and agree as follows:
SEPARATION: HUSBAND and WIFE shall at all times hereafter 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.
Neither party shall molest the other or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him or
her by any legal or other proceedings. The foregoing provisions shall not be taken to be an admission
on the part of either HUSBAND or WIFE of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the causes leading to
their living apart.
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 or 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, and each
of the parties hereto completely understands and agrees that neither shall do or say anything to the
children of the parties at anytime which might in any way influence the children adversely against the
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other party, it being the intention of both parties to minimize the effect of any such separation upon the
children.
3. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS: This Agreement
shall not be considered to affect or bar the right of HUSBAND or WIFE to a divorce on lawful
grounds as such grounds now exist or shall hereafter exist or to such defense as maybe available to
either party. This Agreement is not intended to condone and shall not be deemed to be a condonation
on the part of either party hereto of any act or acts on the part of the other party which have occasioned
the disputes or unhappy differences which have occurred prior to or which may occur subsequent to
the date hereof.
4. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE: The parties hereby acknowledge that WIFE has filed a
Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County to Docket No. 2007-238, claiming that the marriage is
irretrievably broken under Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Both parties hereby
express their agreement that the marriage is irretrievably broken and express their intent to execute
any and all Affidavits of Consent and Waivers ofNotice or other documents necessary for the parties
to obtain an absolute divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) ofthe Divorce Code at the same time as they
execute this Agreement. The parties agree that neither party shall file a Praecipe to Transmit the
Record to obtain an absolute divorce prior to January 1, 2008; however, should HUSBAND choose
to finalize the divorce prior to January 1, 2008, he shall be liable for the payment of COBRA
insurance for WIFE from the date of the divorce through January 1, 2008. The parties hereby waive
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all rights to request court ordered counseling under the Divorce Code. It is further specifically
understood and agreed bythe parties that the provisions of this Agreement as to equitable distribution
ofproperty of the parties are accepted by each party as a final settlement for all purposes whatsoever,
as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
Should a decree, judgment or order of divorce be obtained by either of the parties in this or
any other state, country or jurisdiction, each of the parties hereby consents and agrees that this
Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be affected in anyway by such separation or divorce; and
that nothing in any such decree, judgment, order or further modification or revision thereof shall alter,
amend or vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the parties shall remarry.
It is the specific intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any judgment and to be
forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
5. INCORPORATION IN DIVORCE DECREE: It is further agreed, covenanted and
stipulated that this Agreement, or the essential parts hereof, shall be incorporated in any decree
hereinafter entered by any court of competent jurisdiction in any divorce proceedings that have been
or may be instituted by the parties for the purpose of enforcing the contractual obligations of the
parties. This Agreement shall not be merged in any such decree but shall in all respects survive the
same and be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
6. EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of this Agreement shall be the "date of
execution" or "execution date," defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties iftheyhave
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each executed this Agreement at the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date"
of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement.
7. DISTRIBUTION DATE: The transfer of property, funds and/or documents provided
for herein, shall only take place on the "distribution date", which shall be defined as the date of
execution of this Agreement unless otherwise specified herein. However, the support and/or alimony
payments, if any, provided for in this Agreement shall take effect as set forth in this Agreement.
8. MUTUAL RELEASE: HUSBAND and WIFE each do hereby mutually remise,
release, quit-claim and forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all time to come,
and for all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and interest, or claims in or
against the property (including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other or
against the estate of such other, ofwhatever nature and wheresoever situated, which he or she now has
or at anytime hereafter may have against the other, the estate of such other or anypart thereof, whether
arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by way of dower
or curtesy, or claims in the nature of dower or curtesy or widow's or widower's rights, family
exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's
will, or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as a testamentary gift, or all other rights
of a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of
(a) Pennsylvania, (b) any State, Commonwealth or territory ofthe United States, or (c) any country or
any rights which either party may have or at any time hereafter shall have for past, present or future
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support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, division of property, costs or
expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relationship or otherwise, except, all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or
for the breach of anyprovisions thereof. It is the intention of HUSBAND and WIFE to give each other
by the execution of this Agreement a full, complete and general release with respect to any and all
property of any kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now owns or may hereafter
acquire, except and only except all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising
or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. It is further
agreed that this Agreement shall be and constitute a full and final resolution of any and all claims
which each of the parties may have against the other for equitable division of property, alimony,
counsel fees and expenses, alimony pendente lite or any other claims pursuant to the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
9. ADVICE OF COUNSEL: The provisions of this Agreement and its legal effect have
been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel; Maria P. Cognetti, Esquire, for WIFE
and Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, for HUSBAND. HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that this
Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence and that it is not the result of any collusion
or improper or illegal agreement or agreements. The parties further acknowledge that they have each
made to the other a full accounting of their respective assets, estate, liabilities, and sources ofincome
and that they waive any specific enumeration thereof for the purpose of this Agreement. Each party
agrees that he or she shall not, at any future time, raise as a defense, or otherwise, the lack of such
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disclosure in any legal proceeding involving this Agreement, with the exception of disclosure that may
have been fraudulently withheld.
10. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS: Each partyrepresents that they
have not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liability or obligation for which the estate
of the other party maybe responsible or liable except as maybe provided for in this Agreement. Each
party agrees to indemnify and hold the other party harmless for and against any and all such debts,
liabilities or obligations of every kind which may have heretofore been incurred by them, including
those for necessities, except for the obligations arising out of this Agreement.
11. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS: HUSBAND and WIFE covenant,
warrant, represent and agree that with the exception of obligations set forth in this Agreement, neither
of them shall hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of the other may be liable.
Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party for and against any and all debts, charges
and liabilities incurred by the other after the execution date of this Agreement, except as may be
otherwise specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement.
12. DEBT OF THE PARTIES: HUSBAND hereby indemnifies WIFE against, and agrees
to assume sole liability and responsibility for, all debts, obligations or liabilities of any nature
whatsoever heretofore or hereafter incurred by HUSBAND for the benefit of himself, except as
provided herein.
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HUSBAND shall not and will not hereafter incur or cause to be incurred for the benefit of
himself, except as provided for herein, any debts, obligations or liabilities of any nature whatsoever,
whether for necessaries or otherwise, upon the credit of WIFE.
WIFE hereby indemnifies HUSBAND against and agrees to assume the sole liability and
responsibility for all debts, obligations or liabilities of any nature whatsoever heretofore or hereafter
incurred by WIFE for the benefit or herself, except as provided for herein.
WIFE shall not and will not hereafter incur or cause to be incurred for the benefit of herself,
except as provided for herein, any debts, obligations or liabilities of any nature whatsoever, whether
for necessaries or otherwise, upon the credit of HUSBAND.
13. PERSONAL, PROPERTY: The parties have divided between them, 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, and neither party will make any claim
to any such items which are now in the possession or under the control of the other. Should it become
necessary, the parties each agree to sign any titles or documents necessary to give effect to this
paragraph upon request.
By these presents, each of the parties hereby specifically waives, releases, renounces and
forever abandons whatever claims he or she may have with respect to any personal property which
is in the possession of the other, and which shall become the sole and separate property of the other
from the date of execution hereof.
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14. DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY: HUSBAND agrees to transfer all his right, title
and interest in and to the real estate situated at 101 Independence Drive, Shippensburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania now titled in the name of HUSBAND and WIFE as tenants by the entireties, to
WIFE and agrees to immediately execute now, and in the future, any and all deeds, documents or
papers necessary to effect such transfer of title upon request. HUSBAND further acknowledges that
he has no claim, right, interest or title whatsoever in said property and further agrees never to assert
any claim to said property in the future. HUSBAND agrees to execute a deed conveying his interest
to WIFE, said deed [t?o be held in escrow by WIF1E?'s attorney and to be delivered to WIFE upon the
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WIFE hereby covenants and agrees to assume and pay in full the remaining balance of the
mortgage now existing and presently constituting a lien upon and encumbering the same premises and
further covenants and agrees that she will indemnify and save HUSBAND harmless from any and all
liability, expense, cost, or loss whatsoever, as a result of her non-payment of, or non-performance of,
said mortgage and said mortgage conditions.
WIFE agrees that the home shall pass to the parties' children upon her death pursuant to her
Last Will and Testament. WIFE has provided in her Will that, should she pass away prior to the
children attaining the age of eighteen (18), the property will be held in trust for the children with a
trustee to be chosen by WIFE and named in said Will. WIFE shall not prepare or execute any
provision in any Will or Codicil from the time of execution of this Agreement that would alter the
intent of this paragraph, that the property pass to the children upon her death.
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15. ALIMONY: HUSBAND shall, from the date of the signing of this Agreement, and for
a period of five (5) years thereafter, pay to WIFE- the sum of Six Hundred Fifty ($650.00) Dollars per
month for her separate support and maintenance. Said payments shall be made in two (2) installments
of Three Hundred Twenty-Five ($325.00) Dollars, the first of which is to be made on or before the
7' of each month with the second being made on or before the 21st of each month. If, at the end of the
five (5) year period Wife is still unable to be gainfully employed, and she continues to be on Social
Security Disability due to her medical condition, the alimony of $650.00 per month will continue for
an additional three (3) years. If, at any point, during this three (3) year period, however, it is
determined that Wife is no longer disabled for Social Security Disability purposes and/or she
becomes gainfully employed, the alimony will end. If Wife is still receiving Social Security
Disability at the end of the three (3) year period and is not gainfully employed, Husband will continue
to pay alimony in the amount of One Hundred Fifty ($150.00) dollars per month for an additional two
(2) years.
The payments described above are intended to be included in WIFE's income and deducted
from HUSBAND's gross income pursuant to federal tax laws. WIFE agrees that all of the said
payments shall be included as income of the WIFE in her applicable tax return and she shall pay such
taxes as may be required by reason of such inclusion. The parties further agree that they specifically
intend this amount to be non-modifiable by either party. Said alimony shall terminate prior to the
period herein described only upon the death of either party orupon Wife's remarriage or cohabitation
with an unrelated member of the same or opposite sex.
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16. CHILD SUPPORT: HUSBAND agrees to pay WIFE the sum of Four Hundred
($400.00) Dollars per month for the support of the parties' minor children. Said payment shall be
made in two (2) installments of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars each, and shall be made in
conjunction with Husband's alimony payments on or before the 7' and the 21" of each month. The
parties agree that, if Husband's income should increase by $5,000.00 per year over his present salary
of $62,000.00, the support will be increased by $25.00 per month and will continue to increase by
$25.00 per month for each additional increase of $5,000.00 per year. In addition, if Wife's income
should increase by $5,000.00 per year over her present income of $12,000.00 per year, the support
will be decreased by $25.00 per month and will continue to decrease by $25.00 per month for each
additional increase of $5,000.00 per year.
17. BANK ACCOUNTS: HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that they each possess
certain bank accounts and the like in their respective names. They hereby agree that each shall become
sole owner of their respective accounts and they each hereby waive any interest in, or claim to, any
funds held by the other in such accounts.
18. PENSIONS. ANNUITIES AND/OR RETIIMM ENT BENEFITS: WIFE agrees that
any monies which HUSBAND has acquired through his interests in either pensions, profit sharing,
savings and thrift plans, annuities and/or retirement benefits through his present or past employers
shall remain his sole and exclusive property. WIFE agrees to waive any interest she may have in such
property and further agrees that she will not assert any such claim in the future.
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HUSBAND agrees that any monies which WIFE has acquired through her interests in either
pensions, profit sharing, savings and thrift plans, annuities and/or retirement benefits through her
present or past employer shall remain her sole and exclusive property. HUSBAND agrees to waive
any interest he may have in such property and further agrees that he will not assert any such claim in
the future.
19. MOTOR VEHICLES: With respect to the motor vehicles owned by one or both of
the parties, they agree as follows:
(a) The 2000 Chevy Impala shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property of WIFE;
(b) The 2006 Chevy Silverado shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property of
HUSBAND.
(c) The 2006 Harley Davidson Motorcylce shall be and remain the sole and exclusive
property of HUSBAND.
The titles to the said motor vehicles shall be executed by the parties, if appropriate for
affecting transfer as herein provided, on the date of execution of this Agreement, and said executed
title shall be delivered to the proper party on the distribution date. Each party agrees to be solely
responsible for the amounts presently due and owing against his or her respective automobile.
20. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY: Each of the parties shall hereafter own and
enjoy, independently of any claim or right of the other, all items ofproperty, be they real, personal or
mixed, tangible or intangible, which are hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power in him or
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her to dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as though he
or she were unmarried.
21. LIFE INSURANCE: It is further understood and agreed by and between the parties
that HUSBAND shall maintain and keep in full force and effect his current life insurance policy upon
his life. The parties' children shall be named irrevocable beneficiaries of said policy until they reach
the age of twenty-three (23). WIFE shall have no personal right, title, claim or interest whatsoever
in the said policy but may enforce any rights of the children therein as their parent and natural
guardian, and it is specifically understood and agreed that WIFE shall be named and designated as
such guardian and trustee during the period that the children are minors.
22. HEALTH INSURANCE - CHILDREN: HUSBAND shall be responsible for and
shall maintain health insurance benefits for the parties' children. HUSBAND shall supply WIFE with
proof of such coverage upon her request. The parties agree that any non-covered, extraordinary
medical and/or dental expenses for the children shall be paid 80%byHUSBAND and 20% by WIFE
after WIFE has exceeded the $250.00 deductible per child each year.
23. HEALTH INSURANCE - WIFE: HUSBAND shall maintain WIFE on his current
health insurance plan through December 31, 2007, or until a final Decree in Divorce is entered,
whichever comes later. Should HUSBAND obtain a final Decree in Divorce prior to January 1, 2008,
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he shall be liable to WIFE for the payment of all costs associated with maintaining COBRA health
insurance benefits from the date of the entry of said Decree in Divorce until January 1, 2008.
24. COUNSEL FEES: Neither party shall have any liability to the other for
reimbursement of attorney's fees incurred by the other party in connection with the negotiation and
preparation of this Agreement or in connection with any legal or equitable proceedings between the
parties which have preceded the execution of this Agreement.
25. INCOME TAX PRIOR RETURNS: The parties have heretofore filed j oint Federal
and State tax returns. Both parties agree that in the event any deficiency in Federal or State 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.
26. APPLICABILITY OF TAX LAW TO PROPERTY TRANSFERS: The parties
hereby agree and express their intent that any transfer ofproperty pursuant to this Agreement shall be
within the scope and applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (hereinafter the "Act"),
specifically, the provisions of said Act pertaining to the transfers of property between spouses and
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former spouses. The parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other documents
required by the Internal Revenue Service to render the Act applicable to the transfers set forth in this
Agreement without recognition of gain on such transfer and subj ect to the carry-over basis provisions
of the said Act.
27. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE: The parties agree that, except as otherwise
specifically provided herein, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time as
a final Decree in Divorce may be entered with respect to the parties.
28. BREACH: If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract shall be
responsible for payment of reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their
rights under this Agreement.
29. WAIVER OF CLAIMS: 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 shall now have or hereafter acquire, under the present and 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, widower's
allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and the right to act as
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administrator or executor of the other's estate. Each party 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.
30. 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.
31. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The parties confirm that they have relied on the
completeness and substantial accuracy of the financial disclosure ofthe other as an inducement to the
execution of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that there has been no formal discovery
conducted in their pending divorce action and that neither party has filed an Inventory and
Appraisement as required by Section 3505(b) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the rights of either party to pursue a claim for equitable distribution, pursuant to the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code, of any interest owned by the other party in an asset of any nature at any
time prior to the date of execution of this Agreement that was not disclosed to the other party or his
or her counsel prior to the date of the within Agreement is expressly reserved. In the event that either
party, at any time hereafter, discovers such an undisclosed asset, that party shall have the right to
petition the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to make equitable distribution of said
asset.
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The non-disclosing party shall be responsible for payment of counsel fees, costs or expenses
incurred by the other party in seeking equitable distribution of said asset.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Agreement shall in all other respects remain in full force
and effect.
32. 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.
33. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each ofthe parties shall, from time to time, at the
request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other any and all further instruments that
may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
34. VOID CLAUSES: Ifanyterm, condition, clause or provision ofthis 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.
35. 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 Agreement.
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36. 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 defaults of the same
or similar nature.
37. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS: The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shall have no affect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of
the parties.
38. APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and more specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980 and any
amendments thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the date and year
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Michael T. McSherry -18- 0 *
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA)
COUNTY OF? SS:
On this, the4z7 day of , 2007, before me, a Notary Public, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared Becky J. Rosenberry f/k/a Becky J. McSherry, known tome
(or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Property
Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein
contained.
W, WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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Notary Public
NOTA" SEAL
DEBRA A. FIKE, NOTARY PUBLIC
cny OF NARRISBURB, DAUPBBI CO.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA)
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COUNTY OF ?UnxbZi )
On this, the P6-day of ?, , 2007, before me, a Notary Public, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared Michael T. McSherry, known to me (or satisfactorily
proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Property Settlement Agreement
and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
MARIA P. COGNETTI, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 27914
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 9094060
Attorneys for Plaintiff
BECKY J. McSHERRY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
MICHAEL T. McSHERRY,
Defendant
: NO. 2007-238 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 § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Service was accepted by Bradley
Griffie, Esquire, attorney for the Defendant on January 17, 2007.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by §3301(c) of the Divorce
Code: by Becky J. McSherry, a/k/a Becky J. Rosenberry, Plaintiff, on January 18, 2008; by Michael
T. McSherry, Defendant, on January 10, 2008.
4. Related claims pending: Settled by Property Settlement Agreement dated November
27, 2007.
5. (Complete either (a) or (b).)
(a) Date and manner of service of the Notice of Intention to File Praecipe to Transmit
record, a copy of which is attached:
(b) Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in§ 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: Waiver of Notice is being filed simultaneously herewith.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in § 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: Waiver of Notice was filed on January 15, 2008.
MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
Date: January 21, 2008 By:
MARIAIP. COOETTI, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 27914
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorney for Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
BECKY J. McSHERRY
Plaintiff
No. 2007-238 CIVIL TERM
VERSUS
MICHAEL T. MCSHERRY,
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, 4 2008
BECKY J. McSHERRY
DECREED THAT
AND
, IT IS ORDERED AND
MICHAEL T. McSHERRY
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
, PLAINTIFF,
,DEFENDANT,
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
The terms of the parties' Property Settlement Agreement dated November 27, 2007,
and attached hereto are
herewith.
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ATTEST: J.
PROTHONOTARY
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