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The court retains jurisdiction of the following claims which have
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THE PARTIES PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 28, 1997
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DONNA A. DENNIS
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
v,
WILLIAM V. DENNIS
Defendant
DIVORCE 95.5218
PROPERTY SE1TLEMENT AGREEMENT
This Agreement Is hereby made and entered Into this 2 r*
day of
November 1997, by and between Donna A. Dennis, "Wife," and WIlliam D. Dennis,
hereinafter "Husband."
WITNESSETH:
Whereas, the Parties hereto are husband and wife, having married and as a result
of the union have one child born of the marriage, to-wit, Matthew D. Dennis born January
8,1985 and one adopted child, to-wit, Mark D Dennis, born December 5, 1981.
Whereas, marital differences and difficulties have arisen between the Parties, and
Whereas, Parties have separated physically and Intend to continue to live apart
and desire to forever completely settle, determine and provide for the support of Wife,
separation of their marital and nonmarital, real ar.d personal, belongings to either and/or
both of the parties hereto and all other rights, entitlements, benelits, and privileges
Involved between the parties hereto arising directly or Indlrec.1ly out of the marriage
relationship, and
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Whereaa, Parties have had adequate time and opportunity to consult with
separate legal counsel of their own, and
Whereas, both Parties acknowledge that they are satisfied with the legal advice
they have received and understand the full Importance of the Agreement they are
entering Into;
Now, Therefore, the parties, In consideration of the foregoing premises, and the
mutual promises and undertakings hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:
1. RIGHT TO LIVE SEPARATE
It shall be lawful for Husband and Wife at all times hereinafter to live separate and
apart from each other and to reside from time to time at such place or places as he and
she shall respectively deem fit, free from any control, restraint or Interference, direct or
Indirect, by each other. The foregoing provisions shall not be taken to be any admission
on the part of either Husband or Wife of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the causes
leading to their living apart.
2. FREEDOM FROM INTERFERENCE
Each party shall be free from interference, authority and contact by the other as
If he or she were single and unmarried except as necessary to carry out provisions of
this Agreement. Neither party shall harass the other or attempt to endeavor to harass
the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other, or In any way malign the other,
nor In any way Interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the other.
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3. CUSTODY
A custody order has been entered by Judge J. Wesly Oler, Jr, on January 21,
1997 which sets forth the parties respected rights to custody. A true and correct copy
of the custody order has been attached hereto as Exhibit A.
4. DISTRIBUTION OF REAL PROPERTY
During the course of this marriage, the parties purchased a marital rosldence
located at 305 Hogestown Road, Mechanlcsburg, Pennsylvania. The parties have agreed
equally divide said martial residence. Husband shall execute a mortgage and note In
favor of Wife which shall represent Wife's Interest In the martial residence. A true and
correct copy of the mortgage and note are attached hereto as Exhibit B and Exhibit C
respectively.
5. DISTRIBUTION OF VEHICLES
a. Subject to the alimony provision,> provide herein Wife shall assume
all payments, Including all loan, Insurance and repair bills connected with her vehicle, a
1997, Dodge Stratus.
b. Husband shall assume all payments, Including all loan, Insurance
and repair bills connected with his vehicle, a 1973, International Pickup.
6. CONTENTS OF THE MARITAL RESIDENCE
As of the date of the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall transfer and
assign their rights, title, claim and Interest In specific property. Wife shall have as her
own, free and clear of any claims of Husband, all of the Items, household goods,
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4a, RE:SPONSIBILlTV OF MORTGAGE ON MARITAL RESIDENCE
Husband agrees that he shall be solely responsible for any lInd all payments due
In connection with the martial residence, Including all mortgages presently filed against
the subject property. Husband agrees to hold Wife harmless against any and all cia 1mB
made by any mortgage holder and further agrees to Indemnify Wife against any cllllm
made by the some,
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furniture, furnishings, appurtenances, and appliances which are In her possession.
Husband shall have as his own, free and clear of any claims of Wife, all of the items,
household goods, furniture, furnishings, appurtenances, and appliances which are In his
possession.
7. ~RITAL ASSETS - PERSONAL
It Is further agreed that both Husband and Wife shall retain as his or her own any
and all personal effects, clothing, and personal jewelry. The parties further agree that
any personal property not assigned In this Agreement as marital or nonmarital property
will be deemed the property of the physical possessor of said property.
8. JOINT ACCOUNTS
The parties shall stop using all joint charge accounts and credit card accounts.
The parties further specifically agree that any bank, savings, cash and checking accounts
not set forth herein shall become the sole property of party named on the account.
9. MARITAL LIABILITIES
Unless otherwise set forth herein, Wife assumes full responsibility for any
Indebtedness which she has contracted or Incurred In her name, alone or jointly, after
the date of separation. Unless otherwise set forth herein, Wife represents and warrants
to Husband that, since the filing of the divorce action, she has not contracted or Incurred
any debt or liability, for which Husband or his Estate might be responsible, and shall
Indemnify and save Husband harmless from any and all claims or demands made
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against him or his Estate by reason of debts or obligations Incurred by Wife and/or
assumed herein.
Unless otherwise set forth herein, Husband assumes full responsibility for
any Indebtedness which he has contracted or Incurred In his name, alone or jointly, after
the date of the execution of this Agreement. Unless otherwise set forth herein, Husband
represents and warrants to Wife that, since the filing of the divorce action, he has not
contracted or Incurred any debt or liability, for which Wife or her Estate might be
responsible, and shall Indemnify and save Husband harmless from any and all claims or
demands made against her or her Estate by reason of debts or obligations Incurred by
Husband and/or assumed herein.
The martial debt shall be distributed as set forth In Exhibit D.
10, OTHER MARITAL ASSETS
The Parties hereto agree that based on the provisions of this Agreement, Husband
shall pay to Wife the sum of $26,356.22. The parties hereto agree that said amount shall
fully and sufficiently provide for Wife's needs based on an equitable distribution of the
martial assets and debts.
The payment of said $26,356.22 shall be made as set forth below:
a. Husband shall be given a credit of $13,822.63 towards the balance
due which represents Wife's mortgage Interest In the martial
residence;
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12. MUTUAL RELEASE
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each party waives his or her
right to alimony any further distribution of property Inasmuch as the parties hereto agree
that this Agreement provides for an equitable distribution of their marital property In
accordance with Pennsylvania's Divorce Code. Subject to the provisions of this
Agreement, each party has released and discharged, and by this Agreement does for
himself or herself, and his or her heirs, legal representatives, executors, administrators
and assigns, release and discharge the other of and from all caused of action, claims,
rights or demands whatsoever In law or equity, which either of the parties ever had or
now has against the other, except any or all causes of action for divorce and except any
or all caused of action for any breach of any provision of this Agreement. Each party
also waives his or her right to request marital counseling pursuant to Pennsylvania's
Divorce Code.
13. ALIMONY
Husband and Wife agree that Husband shali pay the sum of two hundred and
eight do liars and fifty-eight cents ($208.58) bl-weekly payable directly to Wife effective on
the date of the Divorce Decree divorcing the parties from the bonds of matrimony and
to continue until terminated by any of the events set forth below. Further, as additional
payment of alimony, Husband shali pay the amount of $129.00 bl-weekly as to the
obligation of Wife's automobile and the sum of $45.00 per month as to the obligation of
Wife's automobile Insurance.
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Upon the occurrence of any event which would terminate the payment obligations
referring to Wife's automobile or the Insurance of Wife's automobile, Husband shall, upon
receiving notification from Wife, add the amounts previously paid as to the automobile
and automobile insurance directly to Wife adding the amounts to the bl-weekly payment
of alimony as aforestated.
Upon the occurrence of any event which would Increase or decrease the payment
obligations referring to Wife's automobile or the Insurance of Wife's automobile, Husband
shall, upon receiving notification from Wife, add or reduce the amounts previously paid
as to the automobile and automobile Insurance directly to Wife adding the amounts to
the bl-weekly payment of alimony as aforestated.
The spousal support obligation of the Husband shall terminate Immediately upon
entry of the Divorce Decree by the Court. The Alimony Agreement and proposed Order
of Court are attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked Exhibit E, which shall be
a part of this Agreement, Incorporated herein by reference thereto,
The obligation of the Husband to pay alimony shalltarminate upon the happening
of any of the following events:
1. The Wife's remarriage or cohabitation with a person of the opposite sex
who is not a member of family and within the degrees of consanguinity;
2. The death of the Wife, or
3. The death of the Husband.
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Cohabitation shall be defined as the act of living together with a person of the
opposite sex where the parties living together are sharing household expenses.
14. ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
Both parties hereby acknowledge and accept that the provisions of this Agreement
providing for the equitable distribution of marital property are fair, adequate and
satisfactory to them. Both parties agree to accept the provisions of this Agreement In
lieu of and In full and final settlement and satisfaction of all claims and demands that
either may now or hereafter have against the other for alimony pendente lite, counsel
fees any expenses during F.lnd after the commencement of any divorce proceeding
between the parties.
15. . INCOME TAX RETURNS
Husband and Wife agree to file individual tax returns for each year beginning In
1997 and thereafter.
16. DEPENDENT DEDUCTIONS
Husband shall, In all years he Is legally able to do so, have the right to claim
Matthew D. Dennis and Mark D. Dennis on his tax returns.
17. WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES
Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may dispose of his or her
property In any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights
he or she may 110W have or hereafter acquire, under the present or future laws of any
jurisdiction, to share In the property or the estate of the other as a result of the martial
relationship, Including, without limitation, dower, curtsey, statutory allowance, widoW's
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allowance, right to take Intestacy, right to take against the will of the other, and right to
act as administrator or executor of the other's estate. Each will, at the request of the
other, execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all Instruments which may be
necessary or advisable to carry Into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all
such Interests, rights and claims and both parties will revoke prior wills or testamentary
documents.
18. AGREEMENT NOT PREDICATED ON DIVORCE
It Is specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto and
each of the said parties does hereby warrant and represent to the other, that the
execution and delivery of this Agreement Is not predicated upon nor made subject to any
agreement for Institution, prosecution, defense, or for the non-prosecution or non-
defense of any action for divorce; provided, however, that nothing contained In this
Agreement shall prevent or preclude either of the parties hereto from commencing,
Instituting or prosecuting any action or actions for divorce, either absolute or otherwise,
upon just, legal and proper grounds; nor to prevent either party from defending any such
action which has been, mayor shall be Instituted by the other party, or from making any
just or proper defense thereto.
19. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE
There has been a divorce proceeding commenced by Wife against Husband on
September 29, 1995, in Cumberland County to No. 5218 Civil Term 1995. The parties
hereby mutually consent to a divorce and the entering of a divorce decree on the no-fault
grounds that their marriage Is Irretrievably broken pursuant to ~3301 (c) of the
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Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Parties herein shall execute Affidavits of Consent and a final
decree In divorce will then be obtained.
20. BREACH AND ENFORCEMENT
If either party hereto breaches any of the prov:slons of this Agreement, the other
party shall have the right to bring any actions or actions In law or equity for such breach,
and the breaching party shall be responsible for the payment of all costs and reasonable
legal fees Incurred by the other party In enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement.
It Is expressly understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that this
Agreement may be specifically enforced by either party in Equity, and the parties hereto
agree that If an action to enforce this Agreement Is brought In Equity by either party, the
other party will make no objection on the alleged ground of lack of jurisdiction of said
Court on the ground that there Is an adequate remedy at law. The parties do not Intend
or purport hereby to Improperly confer jurisdiction on a Court In Equity by this
Agreement, but they agree as provided herein for the forum of equity In mutual
recognition of the present state of the law, and In recognition of the general jurisdiction
of Courts In Equity over agreements such as this one.
21. RE-ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Each party acknowledges that It may be appropriate and required that this
Agreement be re-acknowledged at some time in the future before the Clerk of the
Commonwealth Court, Clerk of Orphans Court or some other Court, and each party
agrees that they will re-acknowledge their signature before the Clerk of such Court upon
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request of the other party so that this Agreement may comply with the acknowledgment
(ules and provisions of any such Court.
22. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Each of the parties hereto agrees that he or she will join In the execution,
acknowledgment and delivery of any document, with the exception of the deed to the
martial residence without first paying all sums due Wife pursuant to the attached Note
and Mortgage, which may be reasonably necessary to carry out the Intent of this
Agreement, and, In the event either of the parties hereto would not join In the execution,
acknowledgment and delivery of such Instrument, then such party does hereby
Irrevocably appoint the other party hereto as his or her Attorney-In-Fact to execute,
acknowledge and deliver such Instrument hereby ratifying all that such other party hereto
may do by virtue hereof with a copy of this Agreement to be a sufficient Power of
Attorney to carry out the Intent and purpose of this paragraph.
Nothing contained In this section shall affect the right of one party to expressly
Include or exclude, as the case may be, the other party as beneficiary In any will,
Insurance polley or other document whether the same Is presently In effect or would
become effective In the future.
23. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained
to the parties by their respective legal representatives, and each party acknowledges that
the Agreement Is fair and equitable, that It Is being entered Into voluntarily, with full
knowledge of the assets of both parties, and that It Is not the result of any duress or
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undue Influence. The parties acknowledge that they have been furnished with all
Information relating to the financial affairs of the other which has been requested by each
of them or their respective counsel.
24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
this Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and there are not
representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those expressly set
forth herein.
25. DISCLOSURE
Each of the parties hereto acknowledges that there has been full disclosure of all
relevant matters of each party to the other party, that each of the parties Is fully cognizant
of his and her legal rights and liabilities with respect to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, that he and she understand the legal effect of this provisions of this
Agreement and acknowledge that this Agreement Is fair and equitable to each of the
parties hereto, and that this Agreement was entered Into voluntarily and without any
undue Influence or duress upon either party hereto.
26. FUTURE DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may dispose of his or her
property In any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights
he or she may now have or hereafter acquire, under the present or future laws of any
Jurisdiction, to share In the property or the estate of the other as a result of the martial
relationship, Including, without limitation, dower, curtesy, statutory allowance, widoW's
allowance, right to take Intestacy, right to take against the will of the other, and right to
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act as administrator or executor of the othor's estate. Each will, at the request of the
other, execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all Instruments which may be
necessary or advisable to carry Into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all
such Interests, rights and claims and both parties will revoke prior wills or testamentary
documents.
27. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER
This Agreement shall constitute a full, complete, and total binding Agreement
between the parties concerning support, maintenance, alimony and property settlement,
and Is precluded from modification EXCEPT if the parties specifically agree to modify this
Agreement.
Any and all modifications to this Agreement shall only be by written agreement
containing the same formalities as this Agreement and shall exhibit the notarized
signatures of both parties, along with two witnesses.
The parties specifically agree that they may rescind this Agreement only by written
agreement containing the same formalities as this Agreement which shall exhibit the
notarized signatures of both parties, along with two witnesses.
Any waiver of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute an
ongoing waiver,
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33. VOID CLAUSES
If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement shall be determined
or declared to be void or Invalid In law or otherwise, then only that term, condition,
clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other respects, this
Agreement shall be valid and continue In full force, effect and operation.
34. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS
This Agreement shall Inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the parties
hereto, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
35. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall be considered to be effective at 12:01 a.m. on the date set
forth on page one of this Agreement.
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In Testimony Whereof, witness the signature of the parties hereto this
day of /Vd'7/~* ,1997.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
55.
On this, the ;:l<i:, day of .1'UwvltLuJ, , 1997, before me, a Notary
Public, personally appeared Donna A. Dennis and In due form of law acknowledged
the foregoing Stipulated Custody/Support Agreement and Equitable Distribution to be her
act and deed, and desired that the same might be recorded as such.
Sworn to and s4Pl!crlbed
be~ me this ..itLL day
of ..IUJVllJJh, 1997.
Nalarlal Suol
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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On this, the at-( day of 4?t',,, h( r ,1997, before me, a Notary
Public, personaliyappeared William D. Dennis and In due form of law acknowledged the
foregoing Stipulated Custody/Support Agreement and Equitable Distribution to be his act
and deed, and desired that the same might be recorded as such.
NOTARIAL SEAL
RllGElI C, SPITZ. NOTARY PUBLIC
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Sworn to and subscribed
before me this ..t.=t- day
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WILLII\M D. DENNIS, . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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Plaintiff . CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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vs. . NO. 96-6733 CIVIL TERM
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DONNA A. DENNIS, . CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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Defendant CUSTODY/VISITATION
OODm OF COORT
AND OCW, this Ol. / ..d; day of
upon consideration of the attached Custody
ordered and directed as follows:
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Report,
1997,
it is
1. The Mother, Donna A. Dennis, and the Father, William D.
Dennis, shall have shared legal custody of Mark D. Dennis, born December 5,
1981, and Matthew D. Dennis, born January 8, 1985.
2. The Father shall have primary physical custody of the
Children.
3. 'rhe Mother shall have primary physical custody of the
Children on alternating weekends from Friday at 5:00 p.m. until Sunday at
5:00 p.m. and on every Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.,
unless the Mother determines that the period of weekday custody would
adversely affect the Children's preparation for school. The Mother shall
also have partial custody of the Children at such other times as arranged
by mutual agreement of the parties.
A. In the event the Mother misses a period of weeknight
custody due to the Children's school obligations or
extra-curricular activities, the Mother shall be entitled
to schedule a substitute period of weeknight custody, the
times for which shall be arranged by agreement of the
parties.
B. In the event the Mother is unable to exercise her right
to a period of weekend custody with the Children, the
Mother shall be entitled to schedule a substitute period
of weeknight custody, the times for Which shall be
arranged by mutual agreement of the parties.
4. The Father shall provide the Mother with a written schedule
of all the Children's extracurricular activities at least two weeks prior
to the events. In the case of team sports, the Father shall provide the
Mother with a schedule of all games as soon as he becomes aware of the
schedule. The Mother shall be entitled to transport the Children to
one-half of these scheduled events.
5. In the event the Children are involved in any tournament,
playoff or championship games in any sport or activity, the Father shall
notify the Mother within two days after becoming aware of the scheduling of
th0ge events, and, if the tournaments, playoff or championship games fall
on days when the Mother does not have custody, the Mother shall have the
right of fir9t refusal to transport the Children to these activities.
6. The parties shall share or. alternate custody of the Children
on holidays as follows:
A. In even numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of
the Children from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Memorial
Day, Martin Luther King Day, Veterans Dey and Labor Day:
from 4:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day until 4:00 p.m. on the
day after Thanksgiving: on Easter Sunday from 8:00 a.m.
until 7:00 p.m.: and, on the Children's birthdays from
8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. if the day falls on a weekend
and from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. if the day falls on a
weekday.
B. In odd numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of
the Children from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Presidents
Day, Columbus Day and July 4th: on Thanksgiving from 4:00
p.m. the day before Thanksgiving until 4:00 p.m. on
Thanksgiving Day: and, over the Christmas holiday from
5:00 p.m. on December 23rd until 5:00 p.m. on Janusry
2nd.
C. In every year, the Mother shall have custody of the
Children on Mother's Day from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
D. In even numbered years, the Father shall have custody of
the Children from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Presidents
Day, Columbus Day and July 4th: on Thanksgiving from 4:00
p.m. the day before Thanksgiving until 4:00 p.m. on
Thanksgiving Day: and, over the Christmas holiday from
5:00 p.m. on December 23rd until 5:00 p.m. on January
2nd.
E. In odd numbered years, the Father shall have custody of
the Children from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Memorial
Day, Martin Luther l\in9 Day, Veterans Day and Labor Day:
on Thanksgiving from 4:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day until
4:00 p.m. on the day after Thanksgiving: on Easter Sunday
from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.: and on the Children's
birthdays from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. if the day falls
on a weekend and from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. if the
day falls on a a weekday.
F. In every year, the Father shall have custody of the
Children on Father's Day from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
G. In the event a Monday holiday under this provision falls
immediately following the Mother's regUlarly scheduled
weekend period of custody, the Mother shall be entitled
to retain custody of the Children without interruption
through the holiday.
7. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede the regular
custody schedule.
8. The Father may transport the Children to South Caroliru.t to
visit their paternal grandmother over the Christmas holiday in years when
the Father is scheduled to have custody. The Father shall provide the
Mother with 45 days advance notice of his intention to tl':ansport the
Children to South Carolina for Christmas. In the event the Father stays
overnight at any place other than the Children's paternal grandmother's
home in the course of the trip to South Carolina, the Father shall inform
the Mother of the accomodations as soon as the Father realizes an overnight
stay is required. The Father shall contact (or insure that the Children
contact) the Mother by telephone within 30 minutes after arriving at the
lodging destination unless otherwise agreed previously by the parties. The
Father shall contact (or insure that the Children contact) the Mother by
telephone within 30 minutes of arrival at the paternal grandmother's home
unless the parties previously agreed otherwise. The Father sbnll contact
(or insure that the Children contact) the Mother by telephone upon
departure for their return to Pennsylvania from the paternal grandmother's
home. The Father shall abide by all requirements of this provision during
the return trip to Pennsylvania.
9. The Mother shall have custody of the Children up to 4
non-consecutive weeks during the summer school break beginning on Friday at
4:00 p.m. and ending on the fOllowing Saturday at 8:00 p.m., upon prOViding
45 days advance notice to the Father. After provision of this notice, the
Father shall not schedule any extra-curricular activities for the Children
which would conflict with the Mother's right to custody under this
provision.
10. Except as provided in paragraph 7 of this Order, neither
party shall remove the Children from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
without prior consent from the other party.
11. The parties shall keep each other advised illlllediately in the
event of illness or medical emergency concerning the Children and shall
further take any necessary steps to insure that the health and well being
of the Children are being protected. During such illness or medical
emergency, both parties shall have the right to visit the Children as often
as he or she desires consistent with the proper medical care of the
Children.
12. Neither party shall do anything which may estrange the
Children from the other party, injure the opinion of the Children to the
other party or hamper the free and natural developoont of the Children's
love or affection for the other party.
13. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties
at a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the
provisions of this Order only by written mutual consent. In the absence of
written mutual consent, the terms of this OrOer shall control.
BY THE COURT,
/s/ $. )Ar.~p.;} tOAAJ, r J.
cc: David A. Baric, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Peter J. Russo, Esquire - Counsel for Father
TR1JE COpy ROM RECORD
In Tc~t:m~ny \"h'r(of, I hnre unto set my hand
and tha seal of said Court at Carlisle, Pa.
This .~.1"~,, day OL,,~..:...,. 19..12
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WILLIAM D. DENNIS, . IN THE: COURT OF Cll'lMON PLEAS OF
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Plaintiff . CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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vs. . NO. 96-6733 CIVIL TERM
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OONNA A. DENNIS, . CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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Defendant . CUSTODY/VISITATIOO
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PRI~ JllDGB: Edgar B. Bayley
eu,,'.LUJt CCNCIr.IM'ICN Sl:HlARY REPCRl'
IN llCCXIUlANCE WlTB cnmBRLANo aul.tY RIlLE Cf! crvn. ~ OQ "lR8
1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the
subjects of this litigation is as follows:
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Mark O. Dennis
Matthew O. Dennis
IlM'E OF BIR1'IJ
aJRRmrLY IN eu,,'.LUJt Cf!
December 5, 1981
January 8, 1985
Plaintiff/Father
Plaintiff/Father
2. A COnciliation COnference was held in this matter on January 14,
1997, with the following individuals in attendance: The Father, William D.
Dennis, with his counsel, Peter J. Russo, Esquire, and the Mother, Donna A.
DeMis, with her counsel David A.Baric, Esquire.
JILnll/7 I';j
Date
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Da~"s~~t~iend
Custody COnciliator
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INDENTURE OF MORTGAGE
THIS INDENTURE made the~day of ~~(hJ4. ,1997,
between WILLIAM D. DENNIS of 305 Hogestown Road, Mechanlcsbu~_~ennsylvanla,
17055, hereinafter called ("Mortgagor") and of DONNA A. DENNIS, oft1Q?3 Carlisle
Pike, Lot #69carllsle, Pennsylvania, 17013, hereinafter called ("Mortgagee").
WHEREAS, Mortgagor, In and by a certain obligation or writing
obligatory, under his hand and seal, duly executed and bearing even date herewith,
stands bound unto Mortagee in the sum of Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-
two and 63/100 Dollars ($13,822.63) conditioned for the payment of the just and full
sum of Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-two and 63/100 Dollars ($13,822.63)
together with the premiums of Insurance, taxes, ground rents, water rents, municipal
assessments and charges from time to time assessed against or upon the hereinafter
described mortgaged premises, without any fraud or further delay, as In and by the said
recited obligation and the condition thereof relation to the same being had, may more
fully and at large appear, and In case of default In payment, as aforesaid, shall also pay
all cost, fees and expenses of collecting the same Including an attorney's commission
offive (5%) percent.
NOW, THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH, that Mortgagor, as well for and
In consideration of the aforesaid debt or sum of Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred
Twenty-two and 63/100 Dollars, ($13,822.63) and for the better securing the payment
thereof unto Mortagee, her heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, in discharge of
the said obligation above recited, as for and In consideration of the further sum of One
and 00/100 Dollar ($1.00) in specie, well and truly paid to Mortgagor, by Mortagee, at
and before the ensealing and delivery hereof, the receipt of which One and 00/100
Dollar ($1.00) Is hereby acknowledged, has granted, bargained, sold, released and
confirmed, and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell, reiease and confirm unto
Mortagee, her heirs, executors, administrators and assigns:
See attached legal description
TOGETHER with all and singular the buildings, improvements, woods,
ways, rights, liberties, privileges, hereditaments, and appurtenances to the same
belonging, or In any wise appertaining, and the reversion and reversions, remainder
and remainders, rents, Issues and profits thereof. To have and to hold the said
hereditaments and premises above granted, or intended so to be, with the
appurtenances, unto Mortagee, her heirs, executors, administrators and assigns,
forever.
AND it Is further understood and agreed that Mortgagor, his heirs,
executors, administrators and assigns, will pay all taxes, municipal assessments and
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charges from time to time assessed against or upon said mortgaged premises forthwith
when the same become due and payabie, and will keep the buildings erected upon the
said premises Insured in some good and reliable fire insurance company or companies
licensed to transact business In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, In the amount of
at least Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-two and 63/100 Dollars, and shall
take no Insurance upon said buildings not marked for the benefit of the Mortgagee, and
the policy or shall be delivered to and held by Mortagee, her heirs, executors,
administrators or assigns, as collateral security for the payment of moneys secured
hereby, and In case said Mortgagor, his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns,
shall neglect to procure such Insurance, or shall neglect to pay said taxes, municipal
assessments and charges forthwith when the same become due and payable,
Mortagee, her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, may take out such policy or
policies In his own names, and may pay such taxes, municipal assessments and
charges, and the premium or premiums paid therefor, and the sum or sums paid for
such taxes, municipal assessments and charges as aforesaid, shall bear Interest from
time of payment, and be added to collected as part of the said principal sum and in the
same manner.
AND is further agreed and understood, that In case default be made at
any time In the payment of the principal debt or any Installment of principal debt or
interest, or any part thereof, or of any taxes, municipal assessments, charges or
premiums of Insurance aforesaid, for thirty (30) days after the same falls due as
aforesaid, the whole of the said debt and Interest and additions thereto as aforesaid
shall, at the option of Mortagee, her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns,
become due and payable forthwith; and hereupon an action or mortgage foreclosure as
now provided by Pennsylvania Procedural Rules 1141 to 1148, both Inclusive, or other
appropriate proceedings, now or hereafter prescribed by law, may forthwith be
commenced and prosecuted to judgment, execution and sale, for the collection of the
whole amount of the said debt and interest remaining unpaid, together with all
premiums of insurance, and all taxes, municipal assessments and charges, and all
fees, costs and expenses of such proceedings, Including attorney's commission of five
percent of the principal sum. And all errors in said proceedings, together with all stay
of or exemption from execution, or extension of time of payment which may be given by
any Act or Acts of Assembly now in force, or which may be enacted hereafter, are
hereby forever waived and released.
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, NEVERTHELESS, that If Mortgagor, his heirs, .
executors, administrators or assigns, does and shall well and truly pay, or causes to be
paid unto Mortagee, her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, the aforesaid debt
or sum of Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-two and 63/100 Dollars
($13,822.63) on the day hereinbefore mentioned and appointed for the payment
thereof, together with lawful interest for the same, and premiums of insurance
aforesaid, taxes, municipal assessments and charges, In like money, In the way and
manner hereinbefore specified therefor, without any fraud or further delay and without
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the ;:Zt../ day of ~I.:.",(...,!, (t'" , 1997, be70re me,
the undersigned officer, personally appeared WILLIAM D. DENNIS, 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.
SS.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAl
ROGal C. SPITZ. NOTARY PUBUC
CARlISI! BOROUGH. eUMBERLANO co PA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 25. 1998
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SS.
RECORDED on this day of , 1997, In the Recorder's Office
of said County In Mortgage Book Volume , Page
written.
Given under my hand and the seal of the said office, the date above
Recorder
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of ground situate in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, as more particularly described as follows, to wit:
BEGINNING at a point In the old center line of the Hogestown Road, at corner of lot
now or formerly of Earl L. Lehmer and Beatrice L. Lehmer, husband and wife, being Lot
NO.3 In the hereinafter mentioned Plan; thence by said lot, South 34 degrees 45
minutes West, 150 feet to a point; thence along line of lands now or formerly of Harry
E. Deitz, North 55 degrees 15 minutes West, 65 feet to a point; thence along lands now
or formerly of Albert N. McGuire and wife, North 34 degrees 45 minutes East, 150 feet
to a point In the old center line of the Hogestown Road; thence along said center line of
the Hogestown Road, South 55 degrees 15 minutes East, 65 feet to a point In said old
center line, at the place of BEGINNING.
BEING all of Lot NO.4 and the southern 15 feet of Lot NO.5 in the Plan of Lots laid out
by W. G. Rechel, R.S., dated November 17, 1949.
EXHIBIT C
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PROMISSORY NOTE
$13,822.63
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
\'\0... a'-l , 1997
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, WILLIAM D. DENNIS, (hereinafter called "the
Undersigned"t promises to pay to the order of DONNA A. DENNIS, or\7073 Carlisle
Plke;-t0t#64;jCarIlSle,- PennsylVania;:. 17(}j~, her heirs, successors and/or assigns, In
lawful money of the United States of America, the sum of Thirteen Thousand Eight
Hundred Twenty-two and 63/100 Dollars ($13,822.63) and any additional monies
loaned or advanced by any holder hereof as hereinafter provided, as follows: simple
Interest, not compounded, at the rate of seven and one-half percent (7.5%) per annum
shall be due and payable on or before September 1, 2012. Notice, demand,
presentment, or protest are expressly waived by the Undersigned. The Undersigned
shall have the right to prepay all or any part of the principal amount of this Note at any
time or from time to time without premium or penalty, provided that the Undersigned
pays at the same time all Interest accrued thereon to the date of payment.
This Note shall evidence and the Mortgage given to secure its payment shall
cover and be $ecurity for any future loans or advances that may be made to or on
behalf of the Undersigned by any holder hereof at any time or times hereafter and
Intended by the Undersigned and the then holder to be so evidenced and secured, as
well as any sums paid by any holder hereof pursuant to the terms of said Mortgage,
and any such loans, advances or payments shall be added to and shall bear Interest at
the same rate as the principal debt.
This obligation shall bind the Undersigned and the Undersigned's heirs,
executors, administrators and assigns, and the benefits hereof shall inure to the payee
hereof and her successors and assigns.
This Note is secured by a mortgage of even date herewith upon real estate
described therein.
WITNESS the due execution hereof the day and year first above written.
WITNESS:
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(SEAL)
WILLIAM D. DENNIS
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EXHIBIT D
ALIMONY AGREEMENT
TInS AGREEMENT, made this U"'day of N.o..... ~ '-._
, 1997, by and
between Donna A. Dennis, hereinafter "Wife" and William D. Dennis, hereinafter "Husband" as a
part of their comprehensive MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, dated ~o......"",-._
a'lr ,1997.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have entered into a comprehensive Marital Settlement
Agreement dated No 0 'I" ~ '-.... ~ ::::> ~
,1997;and
WHEREAS, the parties have filed Consents to Divorce in divorce proceedings filed by the
Wife to No, 95-5218 Civil Term in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement and proposed Order of Court are being presented to the
Court simultaneously as the presentation of the divorce action for entry of a Divorce Decree.
NOW, THEREFORE, the a parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, do
covenant and agree as follows:
1. Husband shall pay the sum of two hundred and eight dollars and fifty-eight cents
($208.58) bi-weekly payable directly to Wife etTective on the date of the Divorce Decree
divorcing the parties from the bonds ofmalrimony. Further, as additional payment of alimony,
Husband shall pay the amounts of$129.00 bi-weekly as to the obligation of Wife's automobile
and the sum of$45.00 per month as to the obligation of Wife's automobile insurance. Upon the
occurrence of any event which would terminate the payment obligations referring to Wife's
automobile or the insurance of Wife's automobile, Husband shall, upon receiving notification from
Wife, add the amounts previously pnid as to the automobile and automobile insurance directly to
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Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA5
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
95.5218 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
WILLIAM D, DENNIS
Defendant
ALIMONY AGREEMENT
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ALIMONY AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this ~ day of ~""'___
, 1997, by and
between Donna A. Dennis, hereinaller "Wife" and William D. Dennis, hereinaller "Husband" as a
part of their comprehensive MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, dated t'\O'l"-m'---
d'ir ,1997.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the pBrties hereto have entered into a comprehensive MaritBI Settlement
Agreement dated 1'\0"......'-- d.... , 1997; and
WHEREAS, the parties have filed Consents to Divorce in divorce proceedings filed by the
Wife to No. 95-5218 Civil Term in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement and proposed Order ofCollrt are being presented to the
Court simultaneously as the presentation of the divorce action for entry of a Divorce Decree.
NOW, THEREFORE, the a parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, do
covenant and agree as follows:
I. Husband shall pay the sum of two hundred and eight dollars and filly-eight cents
($208.58) bi-weekly payable directly to Wife effective on the dale of the Divorce Decree
divorcing the parties from the bonds of matrimony. Further, as additional payment of alimony,
Husband shall pay the amounts of$129.00 bi-weekly as to the obligation of Wife's automobile
and the sum of$45.00 per month as to the obligation of Wife's automobile insurance. Upon the
occurrence of any event which would terminate the payment obligations referring to Wife's
automobile or the insurance of Wife's automobile, HlIsband shall, upon receiving notification from
Wife, add the amollnts previously paid as to the alltomobile and automobile insurance directly to
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95-5218 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
v.
WILLIAM D. DENNIS,
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry
of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 (c) of the
divorce code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Service upon the defendant
via U.S. Certified Mall-Restricted Delivery on October 6, 1995.
3. (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).)
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required under Section 3301 (c)
of the divorce code: by the plaintiff DECEMBER 3. 1997
by the defendant DECEMBER 3. 1997
(b) (1) Date of execution of the plaintiffs affidavit required by Section 3301(d)
of the divorce code N/A
(2) Date of service of the plaintiffs affidavit upon the defendant
N/A
4.
Related ciaims pending
NONE
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 plaintiff's waiver of notice in Section 3301(c) divorce was filed
with the Prothonotary: DECEMBER 4. 1997
Date defendant's waiver of notice in Section 3301 (c) divorce was flied
with the Prothonotary: DECEMBER 4. 1997
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David A. Baric, E!;uqire
Attorney for the Plaintiff, Donna A. Dennis
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95- S.1-1 If CIVIL TERM I
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DONNA A, DENNIS,
v,
WILLIAM 0, DENNIS,
Defendant
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 the marriage, you may request marriage
counseling, A list of marriage counselors is available in the
Office of the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Court House,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, MARITAL PROPERTY,
COUNSEL FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM,
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF
YOU DO NOT HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR
TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET
LEGAL HELP,
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Court House
Fourth Floor
Carlisle, PA 17013
Talephone: (717) 240-6200
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Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA I
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DONNA A, DENNIS,
Plaintiff
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WILLIAM D, DENNIS,
Plaintiff is DONNA A, DENNIS, an adult individual who I
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County, Pennsylvania, I
2, Defendant is WILLIAM D, DENNIS, an adult individual who I
currently resides at 503 South Filbert Street, Mechanicsburg, I
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COMPLAINT UNDER SECTIONS 3301lCl
AND 3301lDl OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1.
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint,
COUNT I - DIVORCE
Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference averments 1 through
4 as if each averment were set forth fully hereunder,
5, There have been no prior actions of divorce or for
annulment between the parties as to their current marriage.
6, Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the Armed Forces of
the United States,
7, Plaintiff avers that the marriage between the parties is
irretrievably broken,
B. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of
counseling and that she may have the right to request that the
court require the parties to participate in counseling,
9, Plaintiff avers in the alternative that Defendant, in
violation of his marriage vows and of the Laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, has offered such indignities to the person of the
Plaintiff, her injured and innocent spouse, as to render the
condition of the Plaintiff intolerable and life burdensome,
10. This action is not collusive,
11, The parties have separated as of September 11, 1995.
COUNT II - DIVISION OF PROPERTY
i' Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference all of the
., ave.rments contained in Count I of this Complaint,
12, The parties have acquired real estate during the course
: of their marriage including property located at 305 Hogestown Road,
" Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
13, The parties have acquired home furnishings, motor
vehicles, bank accounts, retirement accounts, investments and
miscellaneous items of personal property,
14, The aforesaid items are marital property and the
Plaintiff requests that they be equitably divided.
COUNT III - PAYMENT OF FEES
15, Plaintiff requests alimony, alimony pendente lite, cost~ I
and counsel fees,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that a decree be entered in favor
of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant as follows:
a) That a decree in divorce be entered;
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Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
WILLIAM D, DENNIS
Defendant
DIVORCE 95-521 B
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND WAIVER OF NOTICE
OF INTENTION TO ENTER DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301 (c:) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint In Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was flied
on September 25, 1995.
2. The marriage Is Irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the
date of the filing of the Complaint and the service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce without further notice.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyers fees or expenses If I do not claim them before a divorce Is granted. However,
I have reached an agreement with the Plaintiff which satisfies all of my requirements.
This agreement Is In the form of a Property Settlement Agreement which I have executed
and which I understand Is to be Incorporated but not merged In the Divorce Decree In
this matter.
5. 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.
6. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors In the
Domestic Relations Office, which list Is available to me on request.
DONNA A. DENNIS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95-5218 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
V.
WILLIAM D. DENNIS,
Defendant
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
AND WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A complaint In divorce under Section 3301 (C) of the Divorce Code was
filed on September 29, 1995.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and
ninety days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the Compialnt.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree In divorce without notice.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of
property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce Is granted.
5. I 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.
6. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and
understand that I may request that the court require counseling. I do not request that
the court require counseling.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DONNA A, DENNIS,
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN DIVORCE
v,
WILLIAM D, DENNIS,
Defendant
No. 95.5218
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW COMES the Defendant, WILLIAM D. DENNIS, by his attorney, PETER
J. RUSSO, Esquire, and respectfully Answers the Plaintiffs Complaint In Divorce as
follows:
1. Admitted,
2. Admitted,
3. Admitted,
4. Admitted,
COUNT I . DIVORCE
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Denied. It is denied that the marriage Is Irretrievably broken as required
by Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
8. Admitted, The Defendant has been advised of the availability of
counseling and that he may have the right to request that the court require the parties
to participate In counseling.
9. Denied. The Defendant avers that the Plaintiff, In violation of her marriage
vows and of the Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, has offered such
Indignities to the person of the Defendant, hlo Injured and Innocent spouse, as to render
the condliion of the Defendant Intolerable and life burdensome.
10. Neither admitted nor denied, as no response Is required.
11. Admitted.
COUNT II . DIVISION OF PROPERTY
12. Admitted,
13. Admitted,
14. Denied. Defendant denies equitable distribution because it is premature.
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COUNT III . PAYMENT OF FEES
15. Denied. Defendant denies alimony, alimony pendente lite, costs, and
counsel fees because it Is premature.
WHEREFORE, Defendant prays this Honorable Court to:
(a) deny Plaintiff's request for a divorce under Section 3301 (c) and Section
3301 (d) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code;
(b) deny Plaintiff's request for an equitable distribution of the parties' marital
property, since It Is premature to do so;
(c) deny any and all other relief which has been requested by Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
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Peter J. Russo, Esquire
PA ID # 72897
845 Sir Thomas Court
Suite 9
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 541.4400
Dated: 1'61.l."~5
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DONNA A. DENNIS,
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN DIVORCE
v,
WILLIAM D, DENNIS,
Defendant
No. 95.521 B
VERIFICATION
I, WIlliam D. D9nnls, have reviewed the foregoing complaint and do hereby
confirm that the statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
Information, and belief. I make this affirmation with the knowledge that I am subject to
the provisions of 18 Pa. C.S. ~4904 regarding false swearing of information to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DONNA A, DENNIS,
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN DIVORCE
v,
WILLIAM D. DENNIS,
Defendant
No. 95.5218
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Peter J. Russo, hereby certify that I am on this day serving a copy of the
foregoing Defendant's Answers to Complaint In Divorce upon the person (s) and In
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the manner Indicated below, service by First-Class Mail, Postage Prepaid, and
Addressed as Follows:
David Baric, Esquire
17 West South Street
Carilsle, PA 17013
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
95.5218 CIVIL TERM
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WILLIAM D, DENNIS
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ I- day of '~ ~~
, 1997, upon
consideration of the motion of WIlliam D. Dennis, and In accord with the Property
Settlement Agreement executed by the parties, Donna A. Dennis Is awarded
$11,586.01 from the Thrift Savings account of William D. Dennis.
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95.5218 CIVIL TERM
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WILLIAM D. DENNIS
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
MOTION TO DISTRIBUTE ASSETS
AND NOW, COMES, Defendant, William D. Dennis, by and through his counsel,
Peter J. Russo, Esquire, and avers the following In support of his motion:
1. Defendant, William D. Dennis, is and adult male residing at 305 Hogestown
Road, Mechanlcsburg, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Plaintiff, Donna A. Dennis, Is and adultfemale residing at 7073 Carlisle Pike,
Lot 137. Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Defendant, William D. Dennis, is employed by the federal government and
maintains a Federal Thrift Savings Plan.
4. On or about, September 29, 1995, Plaintiff commenced the above-captioned
divorce action.
5. On or about, November 28, 1997, as a result of various negotiations, the
parties executed a Property Settlement Agreement which has been filed In the
Cumberland County Prothonotary's Office.
6. Therein, the parties agreed that Plaintiff, Donna A. Dennis, would be entitled
to a fixed sum of money from Defendant, William D. Dennis' thrift Savings Plan which
Is maintained by the federal government.
7. Specifically, the parties agreed that Plaintiff shall be entitled to a one-time,
lump sum payment of $11,586.01 from Defendanfs thrift Savings Plan.
8. Plaintiff is aware that prior to the payment of said amount, the ~aeral
government shall withhold approximately tw&nty (20%) percent of amount of the award
and Plaintiff shall be responsible for all tax consequences In connection with her receipt
of said funds.
9. The thrift Savings Plan will not release the agreed upon funds to Plaintiff
without an order of Court.
10. The parties have agreed to the entry of the attached Order as evidenced
by the attached Stipulation of Counsel. A true and correct copy of the Stipulation of
Counsel Is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, William D. Dennis, respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court enter an order of Court awarding Plaintiff, Donna A. Dennis, $11,586.01
from the Thrift Savings Plan of WIlliam D. Dennis.
Respectfully submitted,
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Counsel for Defendant
Date: Thursday. December 4. 1997
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95-5218 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
v,
WILLIAM D, DENNIS
Defendant
STIPULATION OF COUNSEL
AND NOW, COMES, Counsel for Plaintiff, David A. Baric and Counsel for
Defendant, Peter J. Russo, and avers the following:
1. The parties hereto have executed a Property Settlement Agreement.
2. The parties have reviewed Defendants motion and the proposed Order
and agree It accurately sets forth the terms of their agreement.
3. The parties know of no reason why the relief requested should not be
granted.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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NO. 95-5218 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
WILLIAM D. DENNIS,
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw Counts II and III of the Complaint In Divorce filed on September
29, 1995 relative to the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
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Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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Attorney for the Plaintiff,
Donna A Dennis
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DONNA A. DENNIS,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95-5218 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
WILLIAM D. DENNIS,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on January Y ,1998, I, David A. Baric, Esquire, of O'Brien, I
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Baric & Scherer, did serve a copy of the Praecipe to Withdraw, by flr3t slass U.S. "1all,
PQstlilQ8 prepaid, to the party listed below, as follows:
Peter J. Russo, Esquire
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DONNA A, DENNIS
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
95-5218 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
JUDGE EDGAR B. BAYLEY
v,
WILLIAM D, DENNIS
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
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of the motion of William D. Dennis, and In accord with the Property Settlement
Agreement executed by the parties, Donna A. Dennis Is awarded $11,586,01 from the
Thrift Savings Plan account of WIlliam D. Dennis.
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DONNA A, DENNIS
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
95-5218 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
JUDGE EDGAR B, BAYLEY
v,
WILLIAM D, DENNIS
Defendant
MOTION FOR AMENDED ORDER
AND NOW, COMES, Defendant, William D. Dennis, by and through his
counsel, Peter J. Russo, Esquire, and avers the following In support of his motion:
1. Defendant, William D. Dennis, Is an adult male residing at 305
Hogestown Road, Mechanlcsburg, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Plaintiff, Donna A. Dennis, Is an adult female residing at 7073 Carlisle
Pike, Lot 137, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. On or about, December 4, 1997, Defendant, William D. Dennis, filed a
Motion to Distribute Assets In the above-captioned divorce action. A true and correct
copy of the Motion to Distribute Assets Is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
4. On or about, December 8, 1997, the Honorable Edgar B. Bayley Issued
an Order of Court awarding Plaintiff and Defendant the relief sought. A true and
correct copy of the Order of Court Is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
5. On or about February 17, 1998, Defendant received notification from his
thrift Savings Plan Administrator that the Order Issued used the term "thrift Savings
account" and said terminology was not sufficient to Identify Defendant's "Thrift
Savings Plan Account."
6. Towit, Defendant seeks an Amended Order of Court which utilizes the
phrase ''Thrift Savings Plan Account...
WHEREFORE, Defendant, William D. Dennis, respectfully request that this
Honorable Court enter an Amended Order of Court awarding Plaintiff, Donna A.
Dennis, $11,586.01 fl'om the ''Thrift Savings Plan Accounf' of WIlliam D. Dennis.
Respectfully submitted,
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Peter J. Russo
Counsel for Defendant
Date: Tuesday. February 17. 1998
DONNA A. DENNIS
Plaintiff
v,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
95-5218 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
JUDGE EDGAR B, BAYLEY
WILLIAM D, DENNIS
Defendant
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Peter J. Russo, Esquire hereby states that I am counsel for Defendant, WIlliam D.
Dennis, and that the statements made In the forgoing are true and correct to the best
of my knowledge, information, and belief. The undersigned understands that the
statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Peter J. Russo
Counsel for Defendant
Dated: Tuesday. February 17.1998
EXHIBIT A
DONNA A. DENNIS
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
95.5218 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
v.
WILLIAM D, DENNIS
Defendant
ORDER OF COUR1:
AND NOW, this
day of
. 1997, upon
consideration of the motron of WIlliam D. Dennis, and in accord with the Property
Settlement Agreement executed by the parties, Donna A. Dennis Is awarded
$11,586,01 from the Thrift Savings account of William D. Dennis.
BY THE COURT,
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DONNA A. DENNIS
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
95.5218 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
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WILLIAM D, DENNIS
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AND NOW, COMES, Defendant, William D. Dennis, by and through his counsel,
Peter J, Russo, Esquire, and avers the following In support of his motion:
1, Defendant, William D. Dennis, Is and adult male residing at 305 Hogestown
Road, Mechanlcsburg, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Plaintiff, Donna A. Dennis, Is and adult female reSiding at 7073 Carlisle Pike,
Lot 137, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Defendant, William D. Dennis, is employed by the federal government and
maintains a Federal thrift Savings Plan.
4. On or about, September29, 1995, Plaintiff commenced the above-captioned
divorce action,
5. On or about, November 28, 1997, as a result of various negotiations, the
parties executed a Property Settlement Agreement which has been filed In the
Cumberland County Prothonotary's Office.
6. therein, the parties agreed that Plaintiff, Donna A. Dennis, would be entitled
to a fixed sum of money from Defendant, William D. Dennis' Thrift Savings Plan which
Is maintained by the federal govemment.
7. Specifically, the parties agreed that Plaintiff shall be entitled to a one-time,
lump sum payment of $11,586.01 from Defendanfs Thrift Savings Plan,
8, Plaintiff Is aware that prior to the payment of said amount, the federal
government shall withhold approximately twenty (20%) percent of amount of the award
and Plaintiff shall be responsible for all tax consequences In connection with her receipt
of said funds,
9. The thrift Savings Plan will not release the agreed upon funds to Plaintiff
without an order of Court.
10. The parties have agreed to the entry of the attached Order as evidenced
by the attached Stipulation of Counsel. A true and correct copy of the Stipulation of
Counsel Is attached hereto as exhibit A.
WHEREFORE. Defendant, WIlliam D. Dennis, respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court enter an order of Court awarding Plaintiff, Donna A. Dennis, $11,586.01
from the Thrift Savings Plan of William D. Dennis.
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Counsel for Defendant
Date: Thursdav. December 4. 1997
DONNA A, DENNIS
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
95.5218 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
WILLIAM D. DENNIS
Defendant
VERIFICATION
Peter J. Russo, Esquire, hereby states that I am counsel for Defendant, WIlliam
D, Dennis, and that the statements made In the foregoing are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge. Information, and belief. The undersigned understands that the
statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities
QA-.G). __,
Peter J, Russo
Counsel for Defendant
DATE: Thursdav. December 4. 1997
DONNA A. DENNIS
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
95.5218 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
WILLIAM D, DENNIS
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Peter J, Russo, .Esqulre, hereby certify that I am on this day serving a copy of
the foregoing document upon the person (s) and in the manner Indicated below:
Servlca by First-Class Mail, Postage Prepaid, and Addressed as follows:
David A. Baric, Esquire
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Date: Thursdav. December 4. 1997
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DONNA A. DENNIS
Plaintiff
1i'4 THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
95-5218 CIVIL TERM
v.
WIWAM D. DENNIS
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
ORnER OF COUR'(
AND NOW, this 'l-IL day of JJ(1~
. 1997, upon
consideration of the motion of Will/am D. Dennis, and in accord with the Property
Settlement Agreement executed by the parties, Donna A. Dennis Is awarded
$11,588,01 from the Thrift Savings account of Will/am D. Dennis.
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DONNA A. DENNIS
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
95-5218 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM D, DENNIS
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
JUDGE EDGAR B, BAYLEY
I, Peter J. Russo, hereby certify that I am on this day serving a copy of the foregoing
document upon the person (s) and In the manner Indicated below:
Service by Hand Delivery to the Courthouse Mailbox:
David A, Baric, Esquire
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Peter J. Russo
Counsel for Defendant
Dated: Tuesday. February 17. 1998
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