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HomeMy WebLinkAbout977798M. *vin Voyles LUTHI &'VOYLES, LLC P.O. Box 820 Thayne, Wyoming 83127 -0820 Tel: (307) 883 -7887 Fax: (307) 883 -7889 Attorney for Defendant DON CORWIN AULLMAN, v. PATRICIA L. AULLMAN, Defendant. proofs offered, finds: 977798 7/31/2014 11:59 AM LINCOLN COUNTY FEES: $63.00 PAGE BOOK: 837 PAGE: 129 DECREE JEANNE WAGNER, LINCOLN COUNTY CLERK 1 I I III I I Ilil ll II II 111111 II III II I1 I I I III 11111 I I III I I III I III I I ill I1 I I I I I! I II Plaintiff, Civil No. i 78N DECREE OF DIVORCE AULLMAN v. AULLMAN DECREE. OF' PAGE 1 OF 5 1 OF 18 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN AND FOR THE CO1J TY OF LINCOLN,, STATE OF WYOMING 029 30 JUL 21305 Ft 0 62. Ei;1( a DIM: COURT co LINCOLN, Co. WO or. F"; THIS MATTER has come before this Court, sitting without a jury, upon the Complaint. of the Plaintiff herein filed for a divorce. The Plaintiff has..submmitted an Affidavit containing the. statements necessary to support a prima facie case for divorce. The Defendant has entered her appearance before the Court and admitted the allegations of the Complaint and prayed that the Court grant an absolute divorce in this matter. The Court, having read the testimony and having examined the record of the case and the �.4 equitable. as follows: AULLMAN v. AULLMAN DECREE:OF DIVORCE PAGE 2 'OF 5 1. That Plaintiff is now and has been a bona fide resident of the County of Lincoln State of Wyoming, for a period of more than sixty days immediately preceding the filing of the Complaint in this matter, and that her residence was and is in good.faith and not for the purpose of securing a divorce. 2. That Plaintiff and Defendant were married to each other on June 13, 1970, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and resided together as husband and wife.until May 1, 2005. 3. That irreconcilable differences have occurred between Plaintiff and Defendant, such that Plaintiff believes that their marriage can no longer continue, and Plaintiff has requested a divorce from Defendant by filing the Complaint herein. 4. That there is no collusion between the parties in.this: action:. 5. That there are four (4) children born..as issue: of: this marriage. that; all. are .now. adults; and.that there are no minor children and no adopted children. 6. That Plaintiff and the Defendant have entered into a Marital Settlement Agreement, dated June 24, 2005, a copy of which is attached hereto and marked "Exhibit A Said Agreement sets forth all matters for payments of debts and division of property. 7. That Plaintiff and Defendant believe said division of property and debts is fair and NOW, THEREFORE, IT TS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED absolute divorce from each other. is hereby dissolved. AULLMAN v. AULLMAN DECREE.OF- DIVORCE PAGE 3 OF 5 1. That Plaintiff and Defendant are hereby granted, awarded, and decreed an 2. That the bond of matrimony heretofore existing between Plaintiff and Defendant 3. That other than as specifically set forth in the Marital Settlement Agreement, no spousal support is required of either party; that any and all rights to any and all retirement benefits, including but not limited to any pensions or Individual Retirement Accounts, to which a party might otherwise be entitled, have been waived; and that the provisions of this Decree relating to spousal support and waiver of retirement benefits may not be subject to subsequent modification or revocation by Court order. 4. That each party, except as otherwise provided for in the Marital Settlement Agreement and this Decree, is released from any and all claims, liabilities,. debts,. obligations, actions and causes of action of every kind that. have been or will. be incurred against the other, but neither party is relieved or discharged from any obligation under the Marital Settlement Agreement and this Decree, or under any instrument or document executed pursuant to this Decree. 5. That all income, earnings, or other property received or acquired by either party on or after the date of this Decree shall be the sole and separate property of the receiving or acquiring party. Each party, as of the date of this Decree shall have no claim or interest in any interest in all such income, earnings, or other property. so receivedor acquired by the other. 6 That neither party shall: a) harass or interfere with the other in any way; b) interfere with the employment or business activities of the other; or c) interfere with the use, ownership, enjoyment, or disposition of any property now owned or hereafter acquired by the other. 7. That neither party shall have any right: a) to inherit any part of the estate of the other at his or her death; b) to receive property from the estate of the other by bequest or devise except under a will or codicil dated subsequent to the effective date of this Decree; c) to act as the personal representative of the estate of the other or intestacy _unless nominated by another party legally entitled to so act; d) to act as the personal representative under the will of the other, unless so nominated by a will or codicil dated subsequent to the effective date of this Decree; and e) to claim a family allowance or probate homestead in the estate of the other. 8. That either party shall each concurrently herewith, or at any time hereafter on the demand of the other, execute any other documents or instrui lerits, and do or cause to be done any other acts and things as may be necessary or convenient to carry out the intents and of this Decree. 9. That the Marital Settlement Agreement between the parties that is attached hereto is incorporated herein as part of this Decree. 10. That the date of birth and place of birth of Plaintiff Don Corwin Aullman is 0+in Afton, Wyoming. 11. That the date of birth and place of birth of Defendant Patricia L. Aullman is in San Diego, California. AULLMAN. v. AULLMAN DECREE OF DIVORCE PAGE 4 OF 5 12. That this Decree shall become final upon signature, which is more than twenty (20) days after this action was filed. Nies- DATED:thi n „q day of July, 2005 Approved as to form: M. Kevi IToyles Attorney for Defendant AULLMAN v. AULLMAN DECREE OFDIVORCE PAGES OF 5 (er, Cicrk 9 the Thirrej i■ I; g j c tit do be a fuH, Plaintiff:Pro se M. Kevin Voyles LUTHI VOYLES, LLC P.O. Box 820 Thayne, Wyoming 83127 -0820 Tel: (307) 883 -7887 Fax: (307) 883 -7889 Attorney for Defendant DON CORWIN AULLMAN, Plaintiff, v. PATRICIA L. AULLMAN, Defendant. EXHIBIT A IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN, STATE OF WYOMING Civil No. H MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT y ot',') 70/ C ERK OF DIST. COURT E 0 LINCOLN, CO, WYO �'4 ti xVt 'A, THIS MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT made this 24th day of June, 2005, at Thayne, Wyoming, between PLAINTIFF DON CORWIN AULLMAN, hereafter referred to as "Husband and DEFENDANT PATRICIA L. AULLMAN, hereafter referred to as "Wife ARTICLE 1. STATUS OF THE PARTIES Section 1.01. Date and Place of Marriage. Husband and Wife were married to each other on June 13, 1970, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and resided together as husband and wife until May .1, 2005. AULLMAN v. AULLMAN MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PAGE 1 OF 13 Section 1.02. Children of Parties. Four (4) children have been born as issue of this marriage. All are now adults. The parties have no minor issue and have no_adoptedehildren.- Section 1.03. Reason for Divorce. Irreconcilable differences have occurred between Husband and Wife, and their marriage can no longer continue. Section 1.04. Proceedings herein. Husband filed this action for a divorce. Wife has entered her appearance, has accepted and acknowledged service of the Summons and Complaint, has acknowledged sufficiency of process, and has answered that she desires that the Court enter a Decree of Divorce as requested by Husband. Section 1.05. Representations Regarding Competency, and Consent to Proceed. Husband and Wife hereby represent to the Court that they are competent adult persons; that they are not members of the military service of any branch of the armed forces of the United States of America; and that they hereby consent to the trial of this matter at the Courthouse in Kemmerer, Lincoln County, Wyoming, or at any other appropriate courthouse, at any time convenient to the Court, without notice. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSES OF THIS AGREEMENT Section 2.01. Purposes of this:. Agreement. The purposes of this Agreement are: a) To settle all property interest and rights that Husband and Wife may have with respect to the other; and b) To relinquish any and all past, present, or future claims that Husband and Wife may have against the property or estate of the other and his or her executors, administrators, representatives, successors, and assigns, except as otherwise provided herein. AULLMAN v. AULLMAN MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PAGE 2 OF 13 ARTICLE 3. PROPERTY AND OBLIGATIONS OF HUSBAND AND WIFE Section 3.01. Marriage Property. The properties .Husb and,and Wife..dur-ing their marriage, owned separately or jointly, are as follows: Cash; Bank Checking and Savings Accounts; Investment and Retirement Accounts; Horne in Thayne, Wyoming; Ranch and Farmlands in Thayne, Wyoming; Ranch and Farmland in Stump Creek, Idaho; Lot in Star Valley Ranch; Ranch and Farm Business; Ranch and Farm Equipment, Livestock, and Supplies; Aullman Insurance; Painting Business Aullman Ventures; Painting Equipment and Supplies; Automobiles; Guns; Outdoor Recreational Equipment; Toby; Furniture, Appliances, Household Items; and Clothing, Jewelry, and Other Personal Effects. Section 3.02. Debts. The debts, obligations, and encumbrances incurred by Husband and Wife, jointly and separately, during their marriage are as follows: AULLMAN v. AULLMAN MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PAGE 3 OF 13 House Mortgage Debt; Land Mortgage Debt on Ranch and Farmland in Stump Creek, Idaho; Land Mortgage Debt on Star Valley Ranch Lot; Lien on 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer; Wells Fargo Line of Credit; Sears Joint Credit Card Debt; Credit Card Debt in the Name of Husband; and Credit Card Debt in the Name of Wife. Section 3.03. Full Disclosure. Husband and Wife hereby each affirm that he she has made a full and fair disclosure of all of the property of any nature whatsoever belonging in any way to each of them, and of all debts, obligations, and encumbrances incurred in any manner and Wife for entering into this Agreement. whatsoever by each of them. Such disclosures are part of the consideration made by Husband ARTICLE 4. DIVISION OF PROPERTY Section 4.01. Husband's Property. Wife hereby transfers and assigns to Husband as his sole and separate property, all of her right, title, and interest in and to the following property: Cash in his Possession Bank Checking and Savings Accounts in his Name; Investment and Retirement Accounts in his Name; Home in Thayne, Wyoming; Ranch and Farmlands in Thayne; Wyoming; Ranch and Farmland in Stump Creek, Idaho; Ranch and Farm Business; Ranch and Farm Equipment, Livestock, and Supplies; Aullman.Insurance; Scaffolding (4 units, with attachments); Automobiles Titled in his Name; Guns in his Possession; Outdoor Recreational Equipment in his Possession; Toby; Furniture, Appliances, Household Items in his Possession; and Clothing, Jewelry, and Other Personal Effects in his Possession. Section 4.02. Wife's Property. Husband transfers and assigns to Wife, as her sole and separate property all of his right, title, and interest in and to the following property: Cash in her Possession; Bank Checking and Savings Accounts in her Name; Lot in Star Valley Ranch; Painting Business Aullman Ventures; Painting Equipment and Supplies (other than the scaffolding identified above); Automobiles Titled in her Name (1995 Subaru Legacy; 1988 Chevrolet Pickup); Guns in her Possession (Ruger 1022 Rifle; High Standard Pistol; Henry 22 Rifle); Outdoor Recreational Equipment in her Name; Furniture, Appliances, Household Items in her Possession; and Clothing, Jewelry, and Other Personal Effects in her Possession. Within eight (8) years of this Agreement, Husband shall provide to Wife not less than Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00) in cash and/or real property; provided, however, that if AULLMAN v. AULLMAN 1MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PAGE 4 .OF 13 Husband provides real property in lieu of cash, Wife shall have full right to approve the real property being provided to Wife; provided, however, reasonable approval shall not be withheld. If, after eight (8) years from the date of this Agreement, cash has not been paid and/or property has not been conveyed to Wife in said amount, Husband shall convey to Wife the home in Thayne, Wyoming, and shall pay the remaining sum due, after credit of the fair market value of the home in Thayne, in cash. Any balance unpaid shall then accrue interest at the rate of six percent (6 per annum until paid. The value of any property shall be as mutually agreed upon by Husband and Wife, or by the negotiated purchase price of a property, or by the contract price of a building established by a bidding process. If Husband and Wife cannot agree on the value of any property, on a negotiated purchase price, or a bid contract price, then the value shall be the fair market value as established by an appraisal completed by an appraiser selected by Husband and Wife that is certified to appraise property in Wyoming.. Once Husband has conveyed to Wife real property, as provided herein, Husband shall be relieved from any liability for any taxes or other payment obligations that might thereafter become due on that real property, and if any claim, action, or proceeding is hereafter brought seeking to hold Husband liable on account of such taxes or payment obligations, Wife will, at her sole expense, defend Husband against any such claims, actions, or proceeding whether or not they are well founded. Section 4.03. Encumbrances. Transfers of all property hereunder are subject to all existing encumbrances and liens thereon. The transferee of such property agrees to indemnify, save, and hold harmless the other party from any claim or liability that the other party may suffer or may be required to pay on account of such encumbrances or liens. AULLMAN v. AULLMAN MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PAGE .5'OF 13 Section 4.04. Property Insurance. All insurance on the property being transferred hereunder is the responsibility of the party receiving: such property. _A 1 nsurance coyerage..fromm the date of this Agreement shall be purchased and paid for by the party to whom the property is transferred. Section 4.05. Equitable Division. Husband and Wife agree, that this Agreement effects an equitable division of their property. Section 4.06. Non Marital Property. Except as otherwise specifically provided for herein, Husband and Wife each waive all right, title, and interest in and to the property of the other party acquired prior to their marriage or property acquired by gift, devise, or inheritance. ARTICLE 5. DEBT ASSUMPTIONS Section 5.01. Debt Assumptions by Husband. Husband assumes and agrees to pay, and herein agrees to hold Wife harmless for: House Mortgage Debt; Land Mortgage Debt on Ranch and Farmland in Stump Creek, Idaho; Lien on 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer; Wells Fargo Line of Credit; Sears Joint Credit Card Debt; and Credit Card. Debt in the Name of Husband. If any claim, action, or proceeding is hereafter brought seeking to hold Wife liable on account of such debts or obligations, Husband will, at his sole expense, defend Wife against any such claims, actions, or proceeding whether or not they are well- founded. Section 5.02. Debt Assumptions by Wife. Wife assumes and agrees to pay, and herein agrees to hold Husband harmless for: Land Mortgage Debt on Star Valley Ranch Lot; and Credit Card Debt in the Name of Wife. AULLMAN v. AULLMAN MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PAGE fi OF 13 If any claim, action, or proceeding is hereafter brought seeking to hold Husband liable on account of such debts or obligations, Wife will, at her sole expense defend,. Husband. against_ any such claims, actions, or proceeding whether or not they are well founded. ARTICLE 6. DEBTS AND OBLIGATIONS SINCE SEPARATION Section 6.01. Debts Since Separation. Except for any debt or obligation of either Husband or Wife to the other created under this Agreement, each party agrees to pay and to hold the other harmless from all personal debts and obligations incurred by him or her since their separation on May 1, 2005, and if any claim, action, or proceeding is hereafter brought seeking to hold the other party liable on account of such debts or obligations, such party will at her or his sole expense defend the other party against any such claim, action, or proceeding. ARTICLE 7. SUPPORT OF SPOUSE Section 7.01. Spousal Support. Husband shall pay spousal support to the Wife as follows: For the period of eight (8) years from the date of this Agreement, or until such time as Husband has conveyed to Wife cash and/or property as provided in Section 4.02, Husband shall pay to Wife the following sums a) Twice per year, on June 1 and on January 1 of each year, the sum of Three Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($3,600.00); provided, however, that this amount shall be reduced by the percentage of any cash paid or property conveyed to Wife pursuant to Section 4.02 as such payment or conveyance relates to the total amount due, and such reduction shall be applied to the next due payment and not retroactively. AULLMAN v. AULLMAN MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PAGE 7 OF 13 AULLMAN v. AULLMAN MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PAGE 8 OF 13 b) Twice per year, on June 17 and on December 17 of each year, the semi annual rental for a storage unit in or near Thayne, Wyoming that is sufficient in size. to hold_ Wife's furniture and household furnishings. The agreement for storage unit rental shall be for six (6) month periods, and this payment obligation shall cease after the expiration of the six (6) month period following a conveyance of property to Wife or following the purchase by Wife of property that makes such storage unnecessary. c) Husband shall have no responsibility or liability for any property stored in the storage unit rented pursuant to Paragraph b. d) No other spousal support shall be due from either spouse to the other. Section 7.02. Waiver of Rights, if any, to Retirement Benefits. Husband hereby waives any right to retirement benefits, including but not limited to any pensions or Individual Retirement Accounts, of the Wife's to which he might .otherwise be ,;entitled. Wife hereby expressly waives any right to any and all 'retirement benefits, including but not limited to any pensions or Individual Retirement Accounts, of the Husband's to which she might otherwise be entitled. Section 7.03. Modification. The provisions of this Agreement relating to the support and maintenance of Wife by Husband, and the provisions relating to the waiver of retirement benefits, may not be subject to subsequent modification or revocation by Court order. ARTICLE 8. INCOME TAXES Section 8.01. Past Tax Liabilities. Unless Husband and. Wife mutually agree otherwise in writing, Husband and Wife, shall each remain liable for any amounts that may become due on Federal Tax Returns for the 2004 and earlier tax years. Husband's and Wife's liability shall be in proportion to their share of income shown on the Federal Tax Return for which liability is assessed and becomes due. AULLMAN v. AULLMAN MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PAGE 9 OF 13 ARTICLE 9. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND OTHER COSTS Section 9.01. Split of Attorney's Fees. Husband and Wife agree that each will be responsible for one -half of the attorney's fees to LUTHI VOYLES, LLC, and any other costs connected with the negotiation, preparation, and execution of this Agreement and obtaining a judgment of divorce. Section 9.02. Other Legal Counsel. If either party opts to obtain other legal counsel to review this Agreement or the divorce in general, the party retaining such counsel shall be solely responsible for the payment of resulting legal fees to.that counsel. ARTICLE 10. GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 10.01. Incorporation of this Agreement in Decree of Divorce. Husband and Wife agree that the original copy of this Agreement shall be filed with the Court, and a copy shall attached to the. Decree of Divorce, which shall state .that the Agreement is attached thereto and is incorporated as part of the judgment for the purpose of being an operative part of the judgment. The parties agree that the Court shall be requested to approve the Agreement as fair and equitable, and to order each of them to comply with all of its provisions. Section 10.02. Release of All Claims. Husband and Wife, except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, each release the other from any and all claims, liabilities, debts, obligations, actions, and causes of action of every kind that have been or will be incurred. However, neither party is relieved or discharged from any obligation under this Agreement or under any instrument or document executed pursuant to this Agreement. AULLMAN v. AULLMAN MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PAGE 10 OF 13 Section 10.03. Interference. Husband and Wife each agree: a) Not to harass or interfere with the other in any way; b) Not to interfere with the employment or business activities of the other; and c) Not to interfere with the use, ownership, enjoyment, or disposition of any property now owned or hereafter acquired by the other. Section 10.04. Future Earnings and Acquisitions. All income, earnings, or other property received or acquired by either party to this Agreement on or after the date of the execution of this Agreement shall be the sole and separate property of the receiving or acquiring party. Husband and Wife, as of the date of this Agreement, each does hereby and forever waive, release, and relinquish all right, title, and interest in all such income, earnings, or other property so received or acquired by the other. Section 10.05. Waiver of Rights to Estates. Husband and Wife each waive any and all right: a) To inherit any part of the estate of the other at his or her death; b) To receive property from the estate of the other by bequest or devise, except under a will or codicil dated subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement; c) To act as the personal representative of the estate of the other or intestacy unless nominated by another party legally entitled to so act; d) To act as the personal representative under the will of the other, unless so nominated by a will or codicil dated subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement; and e) To claim a family allowance or probate homestead in the estate of the other. Section 10.06. Execution of Other Documents. Husband and Wife each shall, concurrently herewith, or at any time hereafter on the demand of the other, execute any other documents or instruments, and do or cause to be done any other acts and things as may be necessary or convenient to carry out the intents and purposes of this Agreement_ Section 10.07. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties relating to the rights and liabilities arising out of their marriage. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of Husband and Wife. Section 10.08. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided herein, shall be binding on, and shall inure to the benefit of, the respective legatees, devisees, heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and successors in interest of Husband and Wife. ARTICLE 11. SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDINGS Section 11.01. Responsibility for Attorney's Fees and Costs. In the event any subsequent action should be commenced by either party against the other involving any of the provisions of this Agreement, then it is hereby agreed that the losing party to such action, as evidence by an order or judgment against a person, shall pay all of the successful party's attorney's fees and costs in such action unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Section 11.02. Interest. Any amount due under this section shall bear interest to and after the time of any judgment. ARTICLE 12. REPRESENTATION BY LEGAL COUNSEL 12.01. Husband's Acknowledgements Regarding Legal Representation. Husband hereby acknowledges and agrees: AULLMAN v. AULLMAN MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PAGE 11 OF 13 AULLMAN v. AULLMAN MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PAGE 12 OF 13 a) that Wife has been represented by counsel in the preparation of this Agreement and in the filing for divorce; b) that Husband has had a full opportunity to be represented by his own counsel in the preparation of this Agreement and in responding to the filing for divorce; c) that if Husband has not obtained separate legal counsel, Husband has freely waived his right to separate legal representation in the preparation of this Agreement and in the completion of this divorce; d) that Husband has read and fully understands the contents of this Agreement and the legal consequences thereof; and that he is aware of the consequences of this divorce proceeding; and e) that if Husband has not obtained separate legal counsel, Husband is relying on his own knowledge, judgment, and. understanding on the matters contained within this Agreement. 12.02. Husband's and Wife's Waiver of Any and All Conflicts in Representation. Husband and Wife hereby affirm that each has agreed, after consultation with counsel, that despite the fact that both Husband and Wife have previously been represented in business and other matters by LUTHI VOYLES, LLC, that LUTHI VOYLES, LLC should prepare this Agreement as counsel for Wife. Husband and Wife further affirrn that each has been advised by LUTHI VOYLES, LLC that at any time before the signing of this Agreement, either or both of them were free to consult with other counsel. Husband and Wife hereby expressly waive any and all conflicts that exist or that may be alleged to exist as a result of LUTHI VOYLES, LLC's representation of the Wife for this Agreement and for the divorce proceeding, and any and all conflicts that exist or that may be alleged to exist as a result of LUTHI VOYLES, LLC's prior representations of the parties both prior to and after the date of separation on May 1, 2005. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Husband and Wife have executed this Agreement on the date and year first above written. DON CORWIN AULLMAN STATE OF WYOMING SS. COUNTY OF LINCOLN SUBSCRIBED, SWORN TO, AND ACKNOWLEDGED before me this 24th day of June, 2005, by Don Corwin Aullman. WITNESS my hand and official seal. M. KEVIN VOYLES NOTARY PUBLIC Countyof State of Uncoln Wyoming: My Commission Expires July 16, 2007 My Commission expires: STATE OF WYOMING SS. COUNTY OF LINCOLN SUBSCRIBED, SWORN TO, AND ACKNOWLEDGED before me this 24th day of June, 2005, by Patricia L. Aullman. WITNESS my hand and official seal. M. KEVIN VOYLES NOTARY PUBLIC U County of State of Wyoming My Commission Expires July 16, 2007 My Commission expires: 67 /14/37 NOT Y PUBLIC AULLMAN v. AULLMAN MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PAGE 13 OF 13 PATRICIA L. AULLMAN