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Linda Lee — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:00:03 -0400

In filing for divorce last week, Cynthia Rodriguez, wife of Yankee Alex Rodriguez, seems to be expecting more than just the house, their two daughters, and the four dogs. Since they married in 2002 her husband signed a contract for $275 million in 2007; he is rumored to be worth somewhere around $400 million. And despite their prenuptial agreement, she hopes to get some.

Florida does not consider fault in granting a divorce, but it does consider fault in alloting child custody and support.

And just to be prepared that no accusations of fault are thrown at her, Cynthia Rodriguez has asked to see any dirt her husband has on her, which is to say, any reports from wiretapping, videotaping or private detectives. At least she’s asking to see those materials in a long list submitted to the court last week.

Any woman facing divorce from a wealthy man, even if she has a prenuptial agreement, might make note of these requests.

Cynthia Rodriguez's lawyers asked for:

A “long form” financial statement

Pay stubs, check stubs and registers

Bank statements and broker statements

Stock, bond, and mutual fund certificates

Stock options

Deferred compensation agreements

Wills, powers of attorney, and life insurance policies

A list of outstanding debts

Cash receipts

All deeds and tax bills

Homestead exemption receipts and mortgages

Sale agreements on any property

List of personal property

Firearms registrations

Invoices and appraisals for all motor vehicles

Any records of corporate interests

Partnership and joint venture agreements

Contracts for any consulting jobs, projects, speeches, etc.

Records of all fringe benefits

Business records of partnerships

Lists of all charge accounts

All memberships cards or documents

Gifts of any kind received during the course of the marriage

Medical bills

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