Subject: Re: Biden
From: "Eric Schwerin" <[email-masked]>
To: "Sarah E. Mancinelli" <[email-masked]>
Cc: "Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2017 17:06:14 -0400

On the bills, Joan told me Kathleen scanned in and emailed her about 20 bills.  Many of those were bills that have already been paid per the spreadsheet we sent around (which is why we thought it would be useful to resend it).  For example, Kathleen sent the Water Bill which shows the amount due for April but clearly shows that March has been paid.  

I would suggest that we let Joan get caught up next week and she can go through the bills Kathleen sent and see if there is anything that hasn’t been paid that needs to and she can update the spreadsheet.  If there are any bills Kathleen sent that are her responsibility we can denote that on the spreadsheet as well.

To be clear, my read of the MSA is that Hunter was only paying bills due through March 31st, correct?  For example the water bill due in April is for service in March but is not due until the end of April.  This is Kathleen’s responsibility correct?  That made sense given the first alimony payment was for April.

And of course we realize that this is all new to Kathleen and understand that there will be growing pains in this process.   Hopefully as we move forward Kathleen can keep track of what she thinks Hunter owes on her own spreadsheet and send it to Hunter on a regular basis (every two weeks/once a month, etc.).   

I’ll have Joan pull out the marriage license and get it to you before Friday.

Eric D. Schwerin
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> On Apr 7, 2017, at 4:26 PM, SMancinelli <[email-masked]> wrote:
> 
> See below and let me know your thoughts. I will review the attached and confirm it is good to go.
>  
> From: Rebekah J.H. Sullivan [mailto:[email-masked] <mailto:[email-masked]>] 
> Sent: Friday, April 07, 2017 12:53 PM
> To: SMancinelli
> Subject: RE: Biden
>  
> Dear Sarah,
>  
> Thank you for your responses below.  Several additional items:
>  
> -Attached is a draft FOFCOLJAD for your review and approval.  I know a QDRO is not needed to transfer Hunter’s IRA, but I thought it was better to include the reservation of jurisdiction in case there are issues and we need an order down the road.
>  
> -Kathleen sent a number of outstanding bills for Hunter that are his responsibility under the MSA.  She can continue to send those, but to whom or to where should she forward them?
>  
> -Hunter agreed to Kathleen to pay $20,000 for her legal fees and $100,000 to her parents, but requested that it not be included in the MSA.  He promised it would be paid.  Kathleen would like to know when that will happen.  Kathleen’s number one priority is the money owed to her parents.
>  
> -Finally, I asked Kathleen to bring the marriage license to the hearing if she has it.  Better safe than sorry.  If for whatever reason Hunter has it, would you mind bringing it to the hearing?
>  
> Thanks,
>  
>  
> Rebekah J.H. Sullivan
> Kuder, Smollar, Friedman & Mihalik, PC
> 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW
> Suite 600
> Washington, DC 20036
>  
> www.KSFMLAW.com <http://www.ksfmlaw.com/>
> Tel: 202/331-7522
> Fax: 202/331-0388
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> From: SMancinelli [mailto:[email-masked] <mailto:[email-masked]>] 
> Sent: Friday, April 07, 2017 9:48 AM
> To: Rebekah J.H. Sullivan
> Subject: RE: Biden
>  
> Rebekah-
>  
> See my responses below.
>  
> From: Rebekah J.H. Sullivan [mailto:[email-masked] <mailto:[email-masked]>] 
> Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 1:41 PM
> To: SMancinelli
> Subject: RE: Biden
>  
> Sarah,
>  
> We maintain that it is better for the privacy of both parties that no statements be released, and we ask that the MSA be modified to reflect that no statements will be released.  Please understand that anything issued only gives the press something new to report on.  If Hunter insists on releasing statements, we propose the following as his:
>  
> This has been a very difficult two years for my family, particularly with the death of my brother and the conclusion of my marriage to Kathleen. We are fortunate to have three amazing daughters together. We have resolved our differences and entered into a settlement. We ask that everyone respect our privacy and the privacy of our children.
>  
> I will discuss this with Hunter and let you know how he would like to proceed.
>  
> There are several other matters related to moving forward that I want to raise with you:
>  
> -I assume you will bring a Joint Waiver of Appeal, signed by Hunter, to the uncontested divorce hearing.  Please let us know whether Hunter will be attending, and whether you have a signed Joint Waiver of Appeal.
> I will bring a Joint Waiver signed by Hunter. Hunter will not attend the hearing.
>  
> -Would you give me an update on the transfer of funds from Hunter’s IRA?  We would like to get this accomplished before the hearing if possible
> Hunter has executed all the documents necessary to make the transfer.  The transfer itself, however, cannot be done until after entry of the Judgment of Divorce.  Once we have the executed Judgment, that is submitted along with the paperwork and the transfer ill be completed. 
>  
> -Would you also provide proof that Kathleen is the sole irrevocable beneficiary of Hunter’s $3,000,000 life insurance policy?  Again, we would like this before the hearing.
> Please see the attached. 
>  
> -Please ask Hunter to remove Kathleen’s name from any credit cards that he is able to.  Relatedly, please have him move the debt from the American Express card as soon as possible so Kathleen can use that card
> This is being worked on. 
>  
> -Does Hunter have any objection to Kathleen reaching out to Joan about transferring bills to her name?
> Please see the attached which I believe I have forwarded previously.  Joan is recovering from knee surgery and not presently in a position to help with the transfers.  What I suggest is that Kathleen log-in to each account and change the bills to her name and address (which for most, if not all, can be done online).   If she has any trouble transferring any of them, please then let me know and we can proceed as needed.
>  
>  
> Thank you,
>  
> Rebekah J.H. Sullivan
> Kuder, Smollar, Friedman & Mihalik, PC
> 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW
> Suite 600
> Washington, DC 20036
>  
> www.KSFMLAW.com <http://www.ksfmlaw.com/>
> Tel: 202/331-7522
> Fax: 202/331-0388
>  
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> From: SMancinelli [mailto:[email-masked] <mailto:[email-masked]>] 
> Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2017 11:42 AM
> To: Rebekah J.H. Sullivan
> Subject: Biden
>  
> Hi Rebekah-
>  
> Attached is Hunter’s press statement. Its identical to the one that Meg prepared at mediation except that we changed “breakdown” to “conclusion”.  Please confirm the attached is agreeable to Kathleen.
>  
> Given the Court’s refusal to seal the file and the fact that TMZ has already run a story about the Judge’s Order from yesterday, our thought is that the parties should release these statements soon.  Either before or in conjunction with the hearing next Friday. 
>  
> We welcome Kathleen’s input.
> 
> Thank you-
> Sarah  
>  
> Sarah E. Mancinelli, Esq.
> Ain & Bank, P.C.
> 1900 M. Street, NW, Suite 600
> Washington, D.C.  20036-3565
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> <FOFCOLJAD.docx>