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TAMMI R. NOSS,
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To the I'rothonotnry:
Trnnsmlt tho roconl. tognthnr with tho following Information, to tho court
for entry of n dlvorcn decree:
1. Gro,",,' (or ,l1vorcel lrrntrlnvnble bre"kdoun under Section (JJOl(c)
'lQlIll(X~l(t<)l(lllJ;~ oC the Uivotce Code.
(Strlkn out Illnl'Pl1cnble nection.)
2. 1),1 tn nnd m.1l1net of setv ice of the cOIIII,lnlnt: By Acceptance of Service
dated February 13. '1996 by Michael L. Bangs, Esquire, Attorney for
Defendant, and.recorded February 15. 1996.
J. (Complete eithet pntngtnph (:t) or (b) .)
(:t) U,1te of execution oC the arc id"vit of consent te'laired by Section
of the Ulvotce Code: by the plnintHf
by defend:tnt July 17. 1996 '
(b) (1) U:tte of execution of the phlntHf's "rcid:tvlt tequited by
July 17. 1996
SectlonJJOI(t1lof the Dlvotce Codn:
(2) d:tte oC snrvice oC the plnlntlCi's :tCCldnvlt up"n the dnie...!nnt:
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DONALD A. NOSS,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
vs.
TAMMI R. NOSS,
96 - 601
IN DIVORCE
Defendant
nIVZR 01' HOTICJI 01' IHTJlHTIOH TO RJlQUJl8T
JlHTRY 01' A DIVORCJI DJlCRJlJI UHDJlR
13301 fo) 01' TKJI DIVORCJI CODJI
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 decree 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.A. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to the authorities.
DATE: Julv n. 1996
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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TAMMI R. NOSS,
96 - 601
IN DIVORCE
Defendant
nIVZR 01' HOTICJI 01' IHTJlHTIOH TO RJlQUJl8T
JlHTRY 01' A DIVORCJI DJlCRJlJI UHDJlR
13301 to) OF TUJI DIVORCJI CODJI
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 decree 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,A, Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to the authorities.
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TAMMI R. NOSS
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DATE: Julv :'1. 1996
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MARITAL AGRBBMEHT
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THIS AGREEMENT, made this I' I ~~" day of July, 1996,
by and between Tammi R. Noss, party of the first part, hereina-
fter referred to as "Wife", and Donald A. Noss, party of the
second part, hereinafter referred to as "Husband".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife,
having been married on June 4, 1983; and
WHEREAS, the parties have children from the marriage,
namely Matthew A, Noss, D.O.B. 5/12/85, Brittney N. Noss, D,O.B.
6/8/87, and Ethan A. Noss, D,Q.B. 12/27/91.
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen by and between
the parties as a result of which they have now separated and
contemplate living separate and apart from one another, 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 specifica-
tion: the settling of all matters between them relating to the
ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal pro-
perty; the settling of all matters between them relating to the
past, present and future support and/or maintenance of the
children; the 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; and in general, the
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settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against
the other or against their respective estates.
WHEREAS, the parties being fully advised as to their
respective rights, duties and obligations growing out of their
marital status, particularly with respect to the relevant sec-
tions of the Divorce Code, Act of April 2, 1980, P.L, 63, Act No.
26, as amended, 23 P.S. 3101 et sea., and being fully aware of
their right to consult with or having consulted with their
respective legal counselor advisors, Michael L. Bangs, Esquire
Attorney for Wife, and Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire, Attorney for
Husband, and having had the opportunity and ability to request a
full and complete disclosure of income and assets from the other,
and reviewing this Agreement, have come to an agreement as to
each and all of their said matters of property and relations; and
WHEREAS, Husband has filed a No-fault Complaint in
Divorce, said Complaint being docketed in the Cumberland County
Prothonotary's Office at No. 96 - 601.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals
and the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, each of the
parties hereto intending to be legally bound hereby by affixing
their hands and seals agree as follows:
1. ADVICE OF COUNSEL
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Husband and Wife acknowledge that they have been given
the opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel regarding the
provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect in advance of
the date set forth above to permit such independent review. Each
party acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to
receive independent legal advice from counsel from his or her
selection, and that each fully understands the facts and has been
fully informed as to his her or her legal rights and obligations,
and each party acknowledges and accepts that this Agreement is,
and the circumstances, fair and equitable, after having the
opportunity to receive such advice and with such knowledge, and
that execution of this Agreement is not the result of any im-
proper or illegal agreement or agreements. In addition, each
party hereto acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity
to be fully advised by his or her respective attorney of the
impact of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, whereby the court has
the right and duty to determine all marital rights of the parties
including divorce, alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable
distribution of all marital property or property owned or pos-
sessed individually by the other, counsel fees and costs of
litigation and, fully knowing the same and having the opportunity
to be fully advised if his or her rights thereunder, each party
hereto still desires to execute this Agreement, acknowledging
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that the terms and conditions set forth therein are fair, just
and equitable to each of the parties, and waives his and her
respective right to have the Court of common Pleas of cumberland
county, or any other court of competent jurisdiction, make any
determination or order effecting the respective parties rights to
a divorce, alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribution
of all marital property, counsel fees and costs of litigation.
2. SEPARATION
It shall be lawful for each party at all times
hereafter to live separate and apart from each other in such
place or places as he or she may choose or deem fit.
3. INTERFERENCE
Each party shall be free from interference, authority
and control, direct or indirect, by the other as fully as if he
or she were single and unmarried, Neither shall molest the other
or compel or endeavor to compel the other to cohabitate or dwell
with him or her, or to in any way harass or malign the other.
4. WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES
Except as otherwise provided herein, Husband relin-
quishes his inchoate intestate right and his right to act as a
personal representative in the estate of Wife, and Wife relin-
quishes her inchoate intestate right and her right to act as a
personal representative in the estate of Husband. Each of the
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parties hereto by their presents, for himself or herself, his or
her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, does remise,
release, quit-claim and forever discharge the other party hereto,
his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns or any of
them, of any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of
actions, suits, at law or equity, of whatsoever kind or nature,
for or because of any matter or thing omitted or suffered to be
done by said other party prior to and including the date hereof,
except that this release shall in no way exonerate or discharge
either party hereto from the obligations and promises made and
imposed by reason of this Agreement and shall in no way affect
any cause of action in absolute divorce which either party may
have against each other.
5. MARITAL PROPERTY
The parties hereto acknowledge that during their
marriage they have acquired, individually or jointly, various
assets and property, including the following:
(AI Marital residence located at 1714 Locust street,
New CUmberland, Cumberland county, Pennsylvania: and
(B) 1986 Mazda B-2000 (sold by Wife): and
(C) 1989 Dodge Van caravan
(C) increase in value of non-marital property located
at 392 N. 19th street, Camp Hill, PA 17011: and
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CD) Misc. personal property and marital debt.
Husband and Wife acknowledge that they are aware of their
respective rights pursuant to the Divorce Code of 1980, as
amended, to obtain formal valuations or appraisals of the marital
residence, any and all pensions, and other items of marital pro-
perty. However, the parties agree that they will not undertake
this expense and acknowledge that no financial disclosures are
attached to this agreement as separate exhibits or schedules. The
parties hereby waive any necessity for completing or attaching
any financial disclosure(s). Each party further acknowledges the
opportunity to attach a full and complete financial disclosure
and that such disclosure is not desired to effectuate a fair and
equitable resolution of their marital rights, duties and obliga-
tions as provided in the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended.
6. PERSONAL PROPERTY
The parties hereto mutually agree that they have
effected a satisfactory division of the furniture, motor
vehicles, household furnishings, appliances and other household
personal property between them, and they mutually agree that each
party shall from and after the date hereof be the sole and
separate owner of all such tangible personal property presently
in his or her possession, whether said property is heretofore
owned jointly or individually by the parties hereto, and this
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Agreement shall have tho effect of an assignment or bill of sale
from each party to the other for such property as may be in the
individual possessions of each of the parties hereto.
Further, the parties hereto have divided between
themselves, to their mutual satisfaction, all items of tangible
and intangible marital property. Neither party shall make any
claim to any such items of marital property, or of the separate
personal property of either party, which are now in the posses-
sion and/or under the control of the other.
From and after the date of the signing of this Agree-
ment both parties shall have complete freedom of disposition as
to their separate property which is in their possession or
control pursuant to this Agreement and may mortgage, sell, grant,
conveyor otherwise encumber or dispose of such property, whether
real or personal, whether such property was acquired before,
during or after marriage, and neither Husband nor Wife need join
in, consent to, or acknowledge any deed, mortgage, or other
instrument of the other pertaining to such disposition of
property.
7. REAL ESTATE
Husband and Wife have sold the marital residence and
real estate located at 1714 Locust street, New Cumberland,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and have received net proceeds
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from such sale in the amount of $22,215.36. Husband and Wife ack-
nowledge and agree that the proceeds from the sale of the marital
residence and real estate shall be distributed as follows:
Ca) All proceeds shall be divided equally between
Husband and Wife, with each party receiving an amount of
$11,107.68; and
Cb) Wife shall pay husband an amount of $500.00 from
her share of the proceeds for a portion of credit card debt
attributable to marital debt as set forth in paragraph 10
below, specifically the Montgomery Ward, Sears and Boscov
Accounts, and Husband shall pay-off those marital debts in
full within three (3) days after receipt of this payment and
signing this Agreement; and;
Cc) Wife shall pay an amount of $2,500.00 from her
share of the proceeds to Husband to reimburse his parents,
Wayne and Donna Noss, of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, for the
purpose of repaying a loan provided to Wife associated with
payment of an inheritance tax on real, non-marital property
acquired by Wife during marriage.
Cd) Husband and Wife further acknowledge and agree
that the sale of the marital residence may result in a
capital gains tax associated with distribution of proceeds
from such sale of real property. Each party has been
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advised of their right to review this matter with an accoun-
tant prior to signing this Agreement. Husband and Wife agree
that Husband shall assume liability for any and all capital
gains taxes which may be assessed hereafter as the result of
a sale of the above described real estate, provided Husband
is eligible for or qualifies for an exemption from payment
of such taxes in accordance with law. In the event Husband
is unable to or does not qualify for an exemption, it is
further agreed between the parties that they shall satisfy
their respective liabilities, at their respective options,
by paying any taxes due based upon the amount received in
subparagraph (a) above, In the event financial information
is needed to pay such tax, if any, or to qualify for such
exemption for reporting purposes, the parties shall provide
such information upon reasonable request.
Husband further relinquishes and waives any legal or
equitable interest which he may have acquired in the non-marital
property located at 392 N. 19th street, Camp Hill, PA 17011, as
more specifically recorded in Deed Book "D", Volume 29, page 884,
in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cumberland County,
8. MOTOR VEHICLES
Wife shall assume sole possession of the 1986 Mazda B-
2000, or the proceeds thereof, and Husband shall assume sole
possession of the 1989 Dodge Van Caravan and hold Wife harmless
from any liability associated with a loan on such vehicle, if
any. The parties hereto agree that titles to the motor vehicles
shall be transferred within thirty (30) days from the date of
this Agreement to the party receiving title, if applicable.
9. MISCELLANEOUS
(A) The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that any
and all savings and checking accounts, as well as certificates of
deposit, owned by them jointly or singly, have been divided to
their mutual and individual satisfaction.
(B) Neither party hereto shall make a claim upon the
other for accumulated pension, profit-sharing, retirement sup-
port, retirement benefits, insurance policies, IRA's, or any
retirement-related benefits.
(e) The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that any
and all life insurance policies owned by them jointly or singly
have been divided to their mutual and individual satisfaction.
Each party hereto acknowledges that they have in their sole
possession those policy or policies of life insurance which they
intend to keep and retain as their sole and exclusive property
and, further, each party shall have the right to designate the
beneficiaries of said policies.
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(D) The division of existing marital property is not,
except as otherwise expressly provided herein, intended by the
parties to constitute in any way, a sale or exchange of assets
and the division is being affected without the introduction of
outside funds or other property not constituting a part of the
marital estate. As a part of an equitable division of the
marital properties and the marital settlement herein contained,
the parties hereto agree to save and hold each other harmless
from all income taxes assessed against the other resulting from
the division of the property as herein provided.
(E) Each party represents and warrants to the other
that he or she has not incurred any debt, obligation or other
liability, other than those described in this Agreement, on which
the other party is or may be liable. A liability not disclosed
in this Agreement will be the sole responsibility of the party
who has incurred or may hereafter incur it, and such party agrees
to pay it as the same shall become due, and to indemnify and hold
the other party and his or her property harmless from any and all
such debts, obligations and liabilities,
(F) Each party represents and warrants to the other
that each shall file separate income tax returns for tax year
1996 and thereafter. Information maintained by one party which
is necessary to complete any subsequent income tax return by the
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other party shall not be unreasonably withheld upon the request
of either party.
10. DEBTS OF HUSBAND AND WIFE
Husband and Wife acknowledge have incurred various
marital, (joint and separate) debts prior to separation. Pre-
sently, Husband and Wife remain indebted to the following persons
or entities in the following approximate amounts:
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Boscov's
Montgomery Ward
Sears
$467.44
$406.39
$138.00
Total
$1.011,83
As set forth above, upon payment of an amount of
$500.00 to Husband from Wife, Husband shall satisfy these debts
within three (3) days after payment of the $500.00 and the date
of the signing of this Marital Agreement,
11. ALIMONY. SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE
Both parties acknowledge and agree that the provisions
of this Agreement providing for equitable distribution of marital
property are fair, adequate and satisfactory to them and are
accepted by them in lieu of and in full and final satisfaction of
any claims or demands that either may now or hereafter have
against the other for support, maintenance or alimony. Husband
and Wife further, voluntarily and intelligently, waive and
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relinquish any right to seek from the other any payment for
support, alimony and maintenance and, further, waive and relin-
quish any rights to division of property, other than provided in
this Agreement and, finally, waive any rights to alimony pendente
lite, counsel fees and court costs.
Husband and Wife both agree that they have been
respectively advised and are aware of the contents of the
provisions of the Divorce Code, as amended, in Pennsylvania,
wherein considerations are set forth in determining an
appropriate amount, if any, to be paid in the form of alimony.
After being fully advised of the contents of the Divorce Code, as
amended, both parties voluntarily and intelligently waive and
relinquish any right to seek from the other payment for support,
alimony and maintenance,
12. SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN
The parties hereto acknowledge that all issues concern-
ing the support of the minor children are presently resolved.
Both parties further acknowledge and understand that either
party, or their children, may pursue an action for child support
against either parent, if necessary,
13. CUSTODY
Husband and Wife acknowledge that all issues involving
custody and temporary custody and visitation with respect to the
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minor children, have been resolved in accordance with a general
agreement dated January 30, 1995 which generally states that both
parties shall have legal custody and that Husband shall have
primary physical custody of the children. Nothing in this
Marital Agreement, however, shall prevent either party from
pursing a custody action in any Court with appropriate juris-
diction, if necessary or desired in the future.
14. MUTUAL RELEASE
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each party
waives his or her right to alimony and further distribution of
property inasmuch as the parties hereto agree that this Agreement
provides for an equitable distribution of their marital property
in accordance with the Divorce Code, as amended, Subject to the
provisions of this Agreement, each party has released and dis-
charged and by this Agreement does for himself or herself, and
his or her heirs, legal representatives, executors,
administrators and assigns, release and discharge the other of
and from all causes of action, claims, rights or demands what-
soever in law or equity, which either of the parties ever had or
now has against the other, except any or all cause or causes of
action for divorce or except in any or all causes of action for
breach of any provisions of this Agreement. Each party also
waives their right to request marital counseling pursuant to
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section 3302 of the Divorce Code.
15. SUBSEOUENT DIVORCE
A decree in divorce entered by a court of competent
jurisdiction to either party shall not suspend, supersede or
affect the terms of this Agreement, Both parties agree, if
requested, to enter a Consent Order or Orders concerning the
provisions of this Agreement in the Court of Common Pleas of
cumberland County, pennsylvania, or any other Court of competent
jurisdiction, as a part of a resolution of any divorce action
filed or to be filed. This Agreement, and the terms and
conditions contained herein, as well as the enforcement of said
terms and conditions, shall be contingent upon the granting of a
Divorce Decree to either party by the Court of Co~on Pleas of
CUmberland county, Pennsylvania, or any other Court of competent
jurisdiction. Furthermore, both parties hereto agree, if
requested, to execute the appropriate affidavits and consents to
secure a No-fault Divorce as may be required by the Divorce Code,
as amended. Both parties hereto agree that this Agreement may be
incorporated into a separate Court Order but shall not merge in
such order.
16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants
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or undertakings other than those expressly set forth herein.
Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that the provisions of
this Agreement with respect to the distribution and division of
marital and separate property are fair, equitable and
satisfactory to them based on the length of their marriage and
other relevant factors which have been taken into consideration
by the parties. Both parties hereby accept the provisions of
this Agreement with respect to the division of property in lieu
of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all
claims and demands that they may now have or hereafter have
against the other for equitable distribution of their property by
any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to section 3502 of
the Divorce Code or any amendments thereto. Husband and Wife
each voluntarily and intelligently waive and relinquish any right
to seek a court ordered determination and distribution of marital
property, but nothing herein contained shall constitute a waiver
by either party of any rights to seek the relief of any court for
the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Agreement.
17. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect
have been fully explained to the parties by their respective
counsel, and each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair
and equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, with
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full knowledge of the assets of both parties, and that it is not
the result of any duress or 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 by their respective counsel.
18. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Husband and Wife shall from time to time at the request
of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party
any and all further instruments that may be reasonably required
to give full force to the conditions of this Agreement.
19, MODIFICATION AND WAIVER
Any modification or waiver of any of the provisions of
this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and
executed with the same formality as this Agreement. The failure
of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver
of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature, The
waiver of any term, condition, clause or provision of this
Agreement shall in no way be deemed or construed as a waiver of
any other term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement.
20, BREACH
If either party hereto breaches any provision of this
Agreement, the other party shall have the right, at his or her
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election, to sue for such breach, or seek other remedies or
relief as may be available to him or her. Both parties agree and
are aware that non-compliance with any provision of this Agree-
ment permits either party to pursue appropriate legal remedies,
including sanctions as set forth in 23 Pa, C.S.A. 53105.
Each party further hereby agrees to save and hold
harmless the other party from any and all attorneys' fees, costs
and legal expenses and expenses that either may sustain, or incur
or become liable or answerable for, in any way whatsoever, or
shall pay upon, or in consequence of, any default or breach by
the other of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement by
reason of which either party shall or shall be obliged to retain
or engage counsel to initiate or maintain or defend proceedings
against the other at law or equity or both or in any way what-
soever, provided that the party who seeks to recover such
attorneys' fees, costs and legal expenses and expenses must first
be successful in whole or in part, before there would be any
liability for attorneys' fees, costs, legal expenses and
expenses. It is the specific agreement and intent of the parties
that a breaching or wrongdoing party shall bear the burden and
obligation of any and all costs and expenses and counsel fees
incurred by the other party in endeavoring to protect and enforce
his or her rights under this Agreement.
All remedies provided by law and all remedies provided
for in this Agreement for enforcement of the Agreement shall be
deemed to be cumulative and the exercise of one remedy shall not
bar or prevent the pursuit of any other remedy and either party
may elect to pursue such remedies simultaneously and the exercise
of a remedy one or more times shall not exhaust its use or
prevent further pursuit of such remedy.
21. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS
The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shall not have any effect whatsoever in
determining the rights or obligations of the parties.
22. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS
It is specifically understood and agreed by and between
the parties hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to
be a separate and independent covenant and agreement.
23. APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For contract interpretation
parties, this Agreement was prepared by both parties,
24, VOID CLAUSES
If any term, conditions, 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
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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.
25. BINDING AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their
hands and seals the day and year first above written.
WITNESS:
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Tammi R. Noss /
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Donald A. Noss
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the I (l~ k day of 'C)~lL. -r , 1996, before
me, the undersigned officer, personally appeared Tammi R. Noss,
known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that
she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official
seal.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the /71:1, day of J.....t.., ' 1996, before
me, the undersigned officer, personally appeared Donald A. Noss,
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.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.q~-roOlcIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
DONALD A. NOSS,
Plaintiff
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TAMMI R. NOSS,
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 against
you and a decree in 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 with 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 courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU
MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Court Administrator
Fourth Floor
Cumberland county Courthouse
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-6200
(717) 697-0371
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PA. I,D, No. 62469
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TAMMI R. NOSS, NO. CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff is Donald A, Noss, who currently resides at 1714
Locust street, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Tammi R. Noss, who currently resides at 221 N.
Duke street, Hummelstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately
previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4, Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 4, 1983, at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment
between the parties.
6. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage
counseling and understands that he may have the right to request that
the court require the parties hereto to participate in counseling.
7. Plaintiff avers as the grounds upon which this action is based
is that:
(A) That the marriage between the parties hereto is
irretrievably broken and that the Plaintiff and Defendant have lived
separate and apart since January 22, 1995 or, in the alternative:
(B) That Plaintiff and Defendant are now living separate and
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alleging that the parties have lived separate and apart for at least
two (2) years and that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a
decree in divorce divorcing Plaintiff and Defendant absolutely.
Respectfully submitted
Date: nbn,..",'O 2-, ,..,q~
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I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsifica-
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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NO. CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
Defendant
APPIDAVIT
DONALD A. NOSS, being duly sworn according to law, deposes
and says:
(1) 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.
(2) I understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage
counselors in the Domestic Relations Office, which list is available to
me upon request,
(3) Being so advised, I do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a
Divorce Decree being handed down by the Court,
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsi-
fication to authorities.
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IN DIVORCE
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AI'.IDAVIT 0. CONSBNT
I. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code was filed on February 2, 1996.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing 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 this Affidavit are true
and correct, I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to the authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
96 - 601
IN DIVORCE
vs.
TAMMI R. NOSS,
Defendant
Al'rIDAVIT 01' CONSBNT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code was filed on February 2, 1996.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is ir-
retrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the
date of filing 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 this Affidavit are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to the authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
96 - 601
IN DIVORCE
vs.
TAMMI R. NOSS
ACCEPTANCE OP SERVICE
I, Michael L. Bangs, Esquire, state that I am authorized and do
hereby accept service of the Divorce Complaint filed in the above
captioned matter on behalf of Tammi R, Noss, Defendant.
Service of same accepted on February,J, 1996.
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DECREE IN
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and TAMMI R. NOSS defendant,
are divorced from the bonds of matrimony.
The court retains jurisdiction of the following claims which have
been raised of record in this action for which a final order has not yet
been entered;
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DONALD A. NOSS,
Plaintiff
TIlE c0uR'r oF ColmoN PLEAS OF
CUIIBERLAND COU[I'FY, PENNSYLVA}IIA
110,96-6.01 CIVIL
vs.
TAMMI R. NOSS,
Defendant
To the Prothonotary:
Trausmit the record,
PRAECIPE TO 'TI1AIISMII' RECOIU3
together with the following informatiou, to the court
for eh.try of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdom~ under Section (3301(c)
'I~j~O~X$~ of tile Dlvo'rce Code. (Strike out inapplicable section.)
2. Date and manner of se~ice of the complaint:
dated February J3, '1996 bY Michael L. Bangs, Esquire, Attorney for
Defendant, and.recorded February 15, ]996.
3. (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b) .)
(a) Date of executioo of tile affidavit of consent required by Section
3301 (c) of the Divorce Code:~ by the plalotlff July 17, 1996
by defeudant July 17, 1996
(b) (l) Date of executiou of the plaintiff's affidavit required by
Section 3301(dbf the Divorce Code:
(2) date of service of the plaintiff's affidavit upon the defeodaut:
By Acceptance of Service
4. Related claims pending: See attached Property Settlement Agreement
Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire
DONALD A. NOSS,
Plaintiff
vs.
TAMMI R. NOSS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
96 - 601
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
RNTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
S3301 (C) OF THE DIVORCE C~)DE
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 decree 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.A. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to the authorities.
DONALD A. NOSS,
Plaintiff
VS.
TAMMI R. NOSS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
96 - 601
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEET
ENTRY OF ~ DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
~3301 (O) 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 decree 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.A. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to the authorities.
TAMMI R. NOSS /
JAMES D. BOGAR
ANDREW C. SHEELY
ATTORNEYS A.T LAW
I WEST MAIN STREET
SHIREMANSTOWN, PENNSYLVAN(A 17011
TEL. (717) 737-8761 FAX (717) 737-2086
MARITAL AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this : day of July, 1996,
by and between Tammi R. Noss, party of the first part, hereina-
fter referred to as "Wife", and Donald A. Noss, party of the
second part, hereinafter referred to as "Husband".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife,
having been married on June 4, 1983; and
WHEREAS, the parties have children from the marriage,
namely Matthew A. Noss, D.O.B. 5/12/85, Brittney N. Noss, D.O.B.
6/8/87, and Ethan A. Noss, D.O.B. 12/27/91.
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen by and between
the parties as a result of which they have now separated and
contemplate living separate and apart from one another, 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 specifica-
tion: the settling of all matters between them relating to the
ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal pro-
perty; the settling of all matters between them relating to the
past, present and future support and/or maintenance of the
children; the 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; and in general, the
settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against
the other or against their respective estates.
WHEREAS, the parties being fully advised as to their
respective rights, duties and obligations growing out of their
marital status, particularly with respect to the relevant sec-
tions of the Divorce Code, Act of April 2, 1980, P.L. 63, Act No.
26, ~_~, 23 P.S. 3101 ~, and being fully aware of
their right to consult with or having consulted with their
respective legal counsel or advisors, Michael L. Bangs, Esquire
Attorney for Wife, and Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire, Attorney for
Husband, and having had the opportunity and ability to request a
full and complete disclosure of income and assets from the other,
and reviewing this Agreement, have come to an agreement as to
each and all of their said matters of property and relations; and
WHEREAS, Husband has filed a No-fault Complaint in
Divorce, said Complaint being docketed in the Cumberland County
Prothonotary,s Office at No. 96 - 601.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals
and the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, each of the
parties hereto intending to be legally bound hereby by affixing
their hands and seals agree as follows:
1. ADVICE OF C0UNSEI,
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Husband and Wife acknowledge that they have been given
the opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel regarding the
provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect in advance of
the date set forth above to permit such independent review. Each
party acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to
receive independent legal advice from counsel from his or her
selection, and that each fully understands the facts and has been
fully informed as to his her or her legal rights and obligations,
and each party acknowledges and accepts that this Agreement is,
and the circumstances, fair and equitable, after having the
opportunity to receive such advice and with such knowledge, and
that execution of this Agreement is not the result of any im-
proper or illegal agreement or agreements. In addition, each
party hereto acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity
to be fully advised by his or her respective attorney of the
impact of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, whereby the court has
the right and duty to determine all marital rights of the parties
including divorce, alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable
distribution of all marital property or property owned or pos-
sessed individually by the other, counsel fees and costs of
litigation and, fully knowing the same and having the opportunity
to be fully advised if his or her rights thereunder, each party
hereto still desires to execute this Agreement, acknowledging
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that the terms and conditions set forth therein are fair, just
and equitable to each of the parties, and waives his and her
respective right to have the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, or any other court of competent jurisdiction, make any
determination or order effecting the respective parties rights to
a divorce, alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribution
of all marital property, counsel fees and costs of litigation.
2. ~
It shall be lawful for each party at all times
hereafter to live separate and apart from each other in such
place or places as he or she may choose or deem fit.
3. ~
Each party shall be free from interference, authority
and control, direct or indirect, by the other as fully as if he
or she were single and unmarried. Neither shall molest the other
or compel or endeavor to compel the other to cohabitate or dwell
with him or her, or to in any way harass or malign the other.
4. WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES
Except as otherwise provided herein, Husband relin-
quishes his inchoate intestate right and his right to act as a
personal representative in the estate of Wife, and Wife relin-
quishes her inchoate intestate right and her right to act as a
personal representative in the estate of Husband. Each of the
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parties hereto by their presents, for himself or herself, his or
her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, does remise,
release, quit-claim and forever discharge the other party hereto,
his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns or any of
them, of any and all Claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of
actions, suits, at law or equity, of whatsoever kind or nature,
for or because of any matter or thing omitted or suffered to be
done by said other party prior to and including the date hereof,
except that this release shall in no way exonerate or discharge
either party hereto from the obligations and promises made and
imposed by reason of this Agreement and shall in no way affect
any cause of action in absolute divorce which either party may
have against each other.
The parties hereto acknowledge that during their
marriage they have acquired, individually or jointly, various
assets and property, including the following:
(A) Marital residence located at 1714 Locust Street,
New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and
(B)
(C)
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1986 Mazda B-2000 (sold by Wife); and
1989 Dodge Van caravan
increase in value of non-marital property located
19th Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011; and
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(D) Misc. personal property and marital debt.
Husband and Wife acknowledge that they are aware of their
respective rights pursuant to the Divorce Code of 1980, as
amended, to obtain formal valuations or appraisals of the marital
residence, any and all pensions, and other items of marital pro-
perty. However, the parties agree that they will not undertake
this expense and acknowledge that no financial disclosures are
attached to this agreement as separate exhibits or schedules. The
parties hereby waive any necessity for completing or attaching
any financial disclosure(s). Each party further acknowledges the
opportunity to attach a full and complete financial disclosure
and that such disclosure is not desired to effectuate a fair and
equitable resolution of their marital rights, duties and obliga-
tions as provided in the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended.
6. PERSONAL PROPERTY
The parties hereto mutually agree that they have
effected a satisfactory division of the furniture, motor
vehicles, household furnishings, appliances and other household
personal property between them, and they mutually agree that each
party shall from and after the date hereof be the sole and
separate owner of all such tangible personal property presently
in his or her possession, whether said property is heretofore
owned jointly or individually by the parties hereto, and this
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Agreement shall have the effect of an assignment or bill of sale
from each party to the other for such property as may be in the
individual possessions of each of the parties hereto.
Further, the parties hereto have divided between
themselves, to their mutual satisfaction, all items of tangible
and intangible marital property. Neither party shall make any
claim to any such items of marital property, or of the separate
personal property of either party, which are now in the posses-
sion and/or under the control of the other.
From and after the date of the signing of this Agree-
ment both parties shall have complete freedom of disposition as
to their separate property which is in their possession or
control pursuant to this Agreement and may mortgage, sell, grant,
convey or otherwise encumber or dispose of such property, whether
real or personal, whether such property was acquired before,
during or after marriage, and neither Husband nor Wife need join
in, consent to, or acknowledge any deed, mortgage, or other
instrument of the other pertaining to such disposition of
property.
Husband and Wife have sold the marital residence and
real estate located at 1714 Locust Street, New Cumberland,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and have received net proceeds
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from such sale in the amount of $22,215.36. Husband and Wife ack-
nowledge and agree that the proceeds from the sale of the marital
residence and real estate shall be distributed as follows:
(a) All proceeds shall be divided equally between
Husband and Wife, with each party receiving an amount of
$11,107.68; and
(b) Wife shall pay husband an amount of $500.00 from
her share of the proceeds for a portion of credit card debt
attributable to marital debt as set forth in paragraph 10
below, specifically the Montgomery Ward, Sears and Boscov
Accounts, and Husband shall pay-off those marital debts in
full within three (3) days after receipt of this payment and
signing this Agreement; and;
(c) Wife shall pay an amount of $2,500.00 from her
share of the proceeds to Husband to reimburse his parents,
Wayne and Donna Noss, of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, for the
purpose of repaying a loan provided to Wife associated with
payment of an inheritance tax on real, non-marital property
acquired by Wife during marriage.
(d) Husband and Wife further acknowledge and agree
that the sale of the marital residence may result in a
capital gains tax associated with distribution of proceeds
from such sale of real property. Each party has been
advised of their right to review this matter with an accoun-
tant prior to signing this Agreement. Husband and Wife agree
that Husband shall assume liability for any and all capital
gains taxes which may be assessed hereafter as the result of
a sale of the above described real estate, provided Husband
is eligible for or qualifies for an exemption from payment
of such taxes in accordance with law. In the event Husband
is unable to or does not qualify for an exemption, it is
further agreed between the parties that they shall satisfy
their respective liabilities, at their respective options,
by paying any taxes due based upon the amount received in
subparagraph (a) above. In the event financial information
is needed to pay such tax, if any, or to qualify for such
exemption for reporting purposes, the parties shall provide
such information upon reasonable request.
Husband further relinquishes and waives any legal or
equitable interest which he may have acquired in the non-marital
property located at 392 N. 19th Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011, as
more specifically recorded in Deed Book "D", Volume 29, page 884,
in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cumberland County.
Wife shall assume sole possession of the 1986 Mazda B-
2000, or the proceeds thereof, and Husband shall assu~e sole
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possession of the 1989 Dodge Van Caravan and hold Wife harmless
from any liability associated with a loan on such vehicle, if
any. The parties hereto agree that titles to the motor vehicles
shall be transferred within thirty (30) days from the date of
this Agreement to the party receiving title, if applicable.
9. ~
(A) The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that any
and all savings and checking accounts, as well as certificates of
deposit, owned by them jointly or singly, have been divided to
their mutual and individual satisfaction.
(B) Neither party hereto shall make a claim upon the
other for accumulated pension, profit-sharing, retirement sup-
port, retirement benefits, insurance policies, IRA's, or any
retirement-related benefits.
(C) The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that any
and all life insurance policies owned by them jointly or singly
have been divided to their mutual and individual satisfaction.
Each party hereto acknowledges that they have in their sole
possession those policy or policies of life insurance which they
intend to keep and retain as their sole and exclusive property
and, further, each party shall have the right to designate the
beneficiaries of said policies.
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(D) The division of existing marital property is not,
except as otherwise expressly provided herein, intended by the
parties to constitute in any way, a sale or exchange of assets
and the division is being affected without the introduction of
outside funds or other property not constituting a part of the
marital estate. As a part of an equitable division of the
marital properties and the marital settlement herein contained,
the parties hereto agree to save and hold each other harmless
from all income taxes assessed against the other resulting from
the division of the property as herein provided.
(E) Each party represents and warrants to the other
that he or she has not incurred any debt, obligation or other
liability, other than those described in this Agreement, on which
the other party is or may be liable. A liability not disclosed
in this Agreement will be the sole responsibility of the party
who has incurred or may hereafter incur it, and such party agrees
to pay it as the same shall become due, and to indemnify and hold
the other party and his or her property harmless from any and all
such debts, obligations and liabilities.
(F) Each party represents and warrants to the other
that each shall file separate income tax returns for tax year
1996 and thereafter. Information maintained by one party which
is necessary to complete any subsequent income tax return by the
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other party shall not be unreasonably withheld upon the request
of either party.
10. DEBTS OF HUSBAND AND WIFE
Husband and Wife acknowledge have incurred various
marital, (joint and separate) debts prior to separation. Pre-
sently, Husband and Wife remain indebted to the following persons
or entities in the following approximate amounts:
Name ~
A. Boscov~s $467.44
B. Montgomery Ward $406.39
C. Sears $138.00
Asset forth above, upon payment of an amount of
$500.00 to Husband from Wife, Husband shall satisfy these debts
within three (3) days after payment of the $500.00 and the date
of the signing of this Marital Agreement.
11. ALIMONY. SUPPORT ANDMAINTENANCE
Both parties acknowledge and agree that the provisions
of this Agreement providing for equitable distribution of marital
property are fair, adequate and satisfactory to them and are
accepted by them in lieu of and in full and final satisfaction of
any claims or demands that either may now or hereafter have
against the other for support, maintenance or alimony. Husband
and Wife further, voluntarily and intelligently, waive and
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relinquish any right to seek from the other any payment for
support, alimony and maintenance and, further, waive and relin-
quish any rights to division of property, other than provided in
this Agreement and, finally, waive any rights to alimony pendente
lite, counsel fees and court costs.
Husband and Wife both agree that they have been
respectively advised and are aware of the contents of the
provisions of the Divorce Code, as amended, in Pennsylvania,
wherein considerations are set forth in determining an
appropriate amount, if any, to be paid in the form of alimony.
After being fully advised of the contents of the Divorce Code, as
amended, both parties voluntarily and intelligently waive and
relinquish any right to seek from the other payment for support,
alimony and maintenance.
12. SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN
The parties hereto acknowledge that all issues concern-
ing the support of the minor children are presently resolved.
Both parties further acknowledge and understand that either
party, or their children, may pursue an action for child support
against either parent, if necessary.
Husband and Wife acknowledge that all issues involving
custody and temporary custody and visitation with respect to the
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minor children, have been resolved in accordance with a general
agreement dated January 30, 1995 which generally states that both
parties shall have legal custody and that Husband shall have
primary physical custody of the children. Nothing in this
Marital Agreement, however, shall prevent either party from
pursing a custody action in any Court with appropriate juris-
diction, if necessary or desired in the future.
14. ~
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each party
waives his or her right to alimony and further distribution of
property inasmuch as the parties hereto agree that this Agreement
provides for an equitable distribution of their marital property
in accordance with the Divorce Code, as amended. Subject to the
provisions of this Agreement, each party has released and dis-
charged and by this Agreement does for himself or herself, and
his or her heirs, legal representatives, executors,
administrators and assigns, release and discharge the other of
and from all causes of action, claims, rights or demands what-
soever in law or equity, which either of the parties ever had or
now has against the other, except any or all cause or causes of
action for divorce or except in any or all causes of action for
breach of any provisions of this Agreement. Each party also
waives their right to request marital counseling pursuant to
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Section 3302 of the Divorce Code.
15. SUBSEOUENT DIVORCE
A decree in divorce entered by a court of competent
jurisdiction to either party shall not suspend, supersede or
affect the terms of this Agreement. Both parties agree, if
requested, to enter a Consent Order or Orders concerning the
provisions of this Agreement in the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or any other Court of competent
jurisdiction, as a part of a resolution of any divorce action
filed or to be filed. This Agreement, and the terms and
conditions contained herein, as well as the enforcement of said
terms and conditions, shall be contingent upon the granting of a
Divorce Decree to either party by the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or any other Court of competent
jurisdiction. Furthermore, both parties hereto agree, if
requested, to execute the appropriate affidavits and consents to
secure a No-fault Divorce as may be required by the Divorce Code,
as amended. Both parties hereto agree that this Agreement may be
incorporated into a separate Court Order but shall not merge in
such order.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants
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or undertakings other than those expressly set forth herein.
Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that the provisions of
this Agreement with respect to the distribution and division of
marital and separate property are fair, equitable and
satisfactory to them based on the length of their marriage and
other relevant factors which have been taken into consideration
by the parties. Both parties hereby accept the provisions of
this Agreement with respect to the division of property in lieu
of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all
claims and demands that they may now have or hereafter have
against the other for equitable distribution of their property by
any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Section 3502 of
the Divorce Code or any amendments thereto. Husband and Wife
each voluntarily and intelligently waive and relinquish any right
to seek a court ordered determination and distribution of marital
property, but nothing herein contained shall constitute a waiver
by either party of any rights to seek the relief of any court for
the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Agreement.
17. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect
have been fully explained to the parties by their respective
counsel, and each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair
and equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, with
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full knowledge of the assets of both parties, and that it is not
the result of any duress or 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 by their respective counsel.
18. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Husband and Wife shall from time to time at the request
of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party
any and all further instruments that may be reasonably required
to give full force to the conditions of this Agreement.
19. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER
Any modification or waiver of any of the provisions of
this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and
executed with the same formality as this Agreement. The failure
of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver
of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature. The
waiver of any term, condition, clause or provision of this
Agreement shall in no way be deemed or construed as a waiver of
any other term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement.
20.
If either party hereto breaches any provision of this
Agreement, the other party shall have the right, at his or her
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election, to sue for such breach, or seek other remedies or
relief as may be available to him or her. Both parties agree and
are aware that non-compliance with any provision of this Agree-
ment permits either party to pursue appropriate legal remedies,
including sanctions as set forth in 23 Pa. C.S.A. §3105.
Each party further hereby agrees to save and hold
harmless the other party from any and all attorneys, fees, costs
and legal expenses and expenses that either may sustain, or incur
or become liable or answerable for, in any way whatsoever, or
shall pay upon, or in consequence of, any default or breach by
the other of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement by
reason of which either party shall or shall be obliged to retain
or engage counsel to initiate or maintain or defend proceedings
against the other at law or equity or both or in any way what-
soever, provided that the party who seeks to recover such
attorneys, fees, costs and legal expenses and expenses must first
be successful in whole or in part, before there would be any
liability for attorneys, fees, costs, legal expenses and
expenses. It is the specific agreement and intent of the parties
that a breaching or wrongdoing party shall bear the burden and
obligation of any and all costs and expenses and counsel fees
incurred by the other party in endeavoring to protect and enforce
his or her rights under this Agreement.
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Ail remedies provided by law and all remedies provided
for in this Agreement for enforcement of the Agreement shall be
deemed to be cumulative and the exercise of one remedy shall not
bar or prevent the pursuit of any other remedy and either party
may elect to pursue such remedies simultaneously and the exercise
of a remedy one or more times shall not exhaust its use or
prevent further pursuit of such remedy.
21. DESCRIPTIVE ~ADINGS
The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shall not have any effect whatsoever in
determining the rights or obligations of the parties.
22. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS
It is specifically understood and agreed by and between
the parties hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to
be a separate and independent covenant and agreement.
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This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For contract interpretation
parties, this Agreement was prepared by both parties.
~
If any term, conditions, 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
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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.
25. BINDING AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their
hands and seals the day and year first above written.
WITNESS:
Tammi R. Noss /
Donald A. Noss
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
: SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
~, =ne undersigned officer Re ..... ~_ _~ ~ , %996, before
· , ~ ~ov~laxzy a ear
known to me ~or -=*~-~--~- .~ ppeare~ Tamml R. Ness
· · -~a~uorl~y proven~ t- ~- ~ '
~ u m~ =ne person whose
name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that
she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
seal. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official
My Commission Expires:
· WENDY $. CHESB~O N~zry Publk: ~
~wer Allen Twp., Cumberland Ce., PA ~
~y Com~
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
: SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
On this, the /7~ day of ~ , 1996, before
me, the undersigned officer, personally appeared Donald A. Ness,
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.
seal. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
l..... Notarial Seal
Joan E. Brothers, Notary Public
Shrmmanstown Boro Cumberland County
My Commission Expires Feb. 12, 1,9.98~
t,~en:ber, Pennsylvania ~afion of
JAMES D. BOGAR
ANDREW C. SHEELY
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
5 WE~T MAIN ,STREET
SHIREMANSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 17011
(717) 737-8761
DONALD A. NOSS, :
Plaintiff :
vs. :
TAMMI R. NOSS, :
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. ~- ~ /CIVIL TERM
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 against
you and a decree in 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 with 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 Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU
MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Court Administrator
Fourth Floor
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-6200
(717) 697-0371
Andrew C. Sheely, ~squire
PA. I.D. No. 62469
1 West Main Street
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
(717) 737-8761
Attorney for Plaintiff
DONALD A. NOSS,
Plaintiff
TAMMI R. NOSS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is Donald A. Noss, who currently resides at 1714
Locust Street, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Tammi R. Noss, who currently resides at 221 N.
Duke Street, Hummelstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately
previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 4, 1983, at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment
between the parties.
6. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage
counseling and understands that he may have the right to request that
the court require the parties hereto to participate in counseling.
7. Plaintiff avers as the grounds upon which this action is based
is that:
(A) That the marriage between the parties hereto is
irretrievably broken and that the Plaintiff and Defendant have lived
separate and apart since January 22, 1995 or, in the alternative;
(B) That Plaintiff and Defendant are now living separate and
apart and, at the appropriate time, Plaintiff will submit an Affidavit
alleging that the parties have lived separate and apart for at least
two (2) years and that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a
decree in divorce divorcing Plaintiff and Defendant absolutely.
Respectfully submitted
Dat.: ~ ~, ,~ ~.~%J~__ c. ~_~_
(SEAL)
drew C. Sheely, Es~ire
Attorney for Plaintiff
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsifica-
tion to authorities.
Date:
Donald A. Noss
(SEAL)
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DONALD A. NOSS,
Plaintiff
vs.
TAMMI R. NOSS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 96-601
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Co~e was filed on February 2, 1996.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing 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 this Affidavit are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to the authorities.
TAMMI R. NOSS /
DONALD A. NOSS,
Plaintiff
TAMMI R. NOSS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
96 - 601
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code was filed on February 2, 1996.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is ir-
retrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the
date of filing 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 this Affidavit are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to the authorities.
DONALD A. NOSS
DONALD A. NOSS,
Plaintiff
vs.
TAMMI R. NOSS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
96 - 601
IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OP BERVIC~
I, Michael L. Bangs, Esquire, state that I am authorized and do
hereby accept service of the Divorce Complaint filed in the above
captioned matter on behalf of Tammi R. Noss, Defendant.
Service of same accepted on February i3 , 1996.
DATE:
302 S. 18th Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011