Arnold Schwarzenegger Rejects Spousal Support for Maria Shriver: Fair or Foul?
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2011/07/22 17:53:46
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Oh, Arnold. Just when we thought you were probably the worst husband in history, you go and make yourself look even worse.
Maria Shriver understandably filed for divorce from Schwarzenegger earlier this month after she figured out that he slept with their housekeeper, sired a love child with her and kept it a secret for 13 some-odd years.
But even though he was the one who "terminated" their 25-year marriage, the former California governor indicated in court documents this week that he does not want to pay spousal support or fork over the money for Shriver's attorney's fees, The Associated Press reported.
Since they don't have a prenup, Shriver is entitled to half of the movie star's assets under California law. The estranged couple is expected to reach a confidential, out-of-court settlement.
So Schwarzenegger may wind up being more generous than he appears on paper. He'd better be after all of the humiliation he's caused his wife.
More upsetting Schwarzenegger news: The couple's 13-year-old son Christopher was in intensive care at a California hospital with broken bones and a collapsed lung following a surfing accident, TMZ reported. Get well soon, Christopher.
Maria Shriver understandably filed for divorce from Schwarzenegger earlier this month after she figured out that he slept with their housekeeper, sired a love child with her and kept it a secret for 13 some-odd years.
But even though he was the one who "terminated" their 25-year marriage, the former California governor indicated in court documents this week that he does not want to pay spousal support or fork over the money for Shriver's attorney's fees, The Associated Press reported.
Since they don't have a prenup, Shriver is entitled to half of the movie star's assets under California law. The estranged couple is expected to reach a confidential, out-of-court settlement.
So Schwarzenegger may wind up being more generous than he appears on paper. He'd better be after all of the humiliation he's caused his wife.
More upsetting Schwarzenegger news: The couple's 13-year-old son Christopher was in intensive care at a California hospital with broken bones and a collapsed lung following a surfing accident, TMZ reported. Get well soon, Christopher.
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marcie 2011/07/22 18:52:54
My question: how about when the shoe is on the OTHER FOOT? When the WOMAN's actions cause the divorce, should not the WOMAN "pay up"? Women want a double-standard, it seems. Again, it does not matter WHO files for divorce, in my book. It only matters WHOSE ACTIONS are responsible.
Anyone for sharing the love equally? Or is modern-day feminism really just "reverse-sexism"? I vote the latter.
Yes her husband cheated and was a jackass, but no matter what she will be very well off financially. Some women have a lot more to worry about when their marriage to their cheating husbands comes to an end.
Sometimes in divorce and in life, someone gets the short end.
My only argument to that one guy, was that he was implying that Maria probably was not great in bed, and so Arnold had a right to play. Thats the part that got to me.
Best wishes to you!
"Since they don't have a prenup, Shriver is entitled to half of the movie star's assets under California law. "
Above is not true.
Shriver is not entitled to half of his assets, she is entitled to half of the community property. Huge difference, since both of them had substantial assets before the marriage.
Under California law she is entitled to half what Arnold earned while they were married as subtracted by how much she earned while they were married because you are not automatically entitled to half what someone had before the marriage and if both are income earning then it will be decided based on the difference between their incomes. We assume what he will pay just like the author assumed Arnold said what he said for nefarious reasons.
People actually involved in the story are reporting that their 13 year old son's health problem led both Arnold and Maria to make rash statements both regret making due to the media attention and pressure.
And to all of you slamming Arnold for his affairs... almost no one who knows the two really believes Maria didn't know and isn't it amazing ho0w as soon as Arnold is no longer Governor that she decides to divorce.
Maria remained married to Arnold because he's Arnold and because he became Governor in California which is a golden calf for the Kennedy clan. There was no way she was going to divorce him while he was Governor and turn her family against her for doing it as the Kennedys could care less about affairs since almost every man in that family dipped his doodle in ...
Under California law she is entitled to half what Arnold earned while they were married as subtracted by how much she earned while they were married because you are not automatically entitled to half what someone had before the marriage and if both are income earning then it will be decided based on the difference between their incomes. We assume what he will pay just like the author assumed Arnold said what he said for nefarious reasons.
People actually involved in the story are reporting that their 13 year old son's health problem led both Arnold and Maria to make rash statements both regret making due to the media attention and pressure.
And to all of you slamming Arnold for his affairs... almost no one who knows the two really believes Maria didn't know and isn't it amazing ho0w as soon as Arnold is no longer Governor that she decides to divorce.
Maria remained married to Arnold because he's Arnold and because he became Governor in California which is a golden calf for the Kennedy clan. There was no way she was going to divorce him while he was Governor and turn her family against her for doing it as the Kennedys could care less about affairs since almost every man in that family dipped his doodle in someone else's love muffin... and their wives all knew about it. The only reason Ted Kennedy's marriage collapsed was because of the physical abuse and even then most of the Kennedys tried to keep them together.
So don't start all this BS about Arnold as Maria knew all about these things and stood by his side as long as he was Governor which means she was using him for the sake of the Kennedy image... and doesn't that make her no less a scumbag who could have left him years ago where she wouldn't have near as much money coming to her.
Everyone knew what kind of man Arnold was when Maria married him but they wanted this to be Camelot revisited and see them as perfect... no different than JFK and his itchy zipper finger, they got what they wanted and then got what they deserved for wanting it.
Arnold owes Maria nothing based on being a scumbag because she stayed with him only for her own image and the Kennedy family... and it's very possible the reason he let the pony out of the stable because he had an itchy zipper finger and Maria had an icebox between her legs.
Sorry... but with all the unfair attacks on Arnold when Maria's participation in the relationship was equally deserving of condemnation, some of you need to re evaluate your views as any woman who stays with an unfaithful husband because she benefits by doing so is not worthy of praise when he's no longer useful to her and then she decides to start crying about what he did to her.
Think about it... he leaves office as Governor and has no further plans to remain in politics and basically, his movie career is over... just an empty pop can tossed aside because she doesn't need him anymore or to pretend to be the loving wife.
Just another leech on the backside of a jackass.
She was also famous in her own right.
Also politically, they disagreed.
Step up top the plate and pay your dues!!
No pun intended!
Regardless, she's made enough money to take care of herself.
I say, cut 'em both down to what they had when they got married. put the rest in a trust fund for the kids. that's fair to Everyone!