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Golfer's Divorce Takes Ugly Turn

Posted by Rachel Small on Mon, 10/29/2007 - 1:15pm
The already messy divorce of Greg Norman, the "Great White Shark" of pro golf fame, has taken a decidedly ugly new turn. Chris Evert, retired tennis star and Norman's new love, is now set to be deposed by Laura Norman's attorneys.

Evert has been asked to bring documentation relating to the dates she flew in Norman's private and company jets. This information may help clarify the two remaining financial issues in the divorce — the tax liability for the private jet and Laura's claim that Greg's delay in settling has cost her nearly a million dollars. The deposition is scheduled to take place in early December.

After 25 years of marriage, Norman filed for divorce in May 2006 citing irreconcilable differences. He claimed there was no third party involved, but within months, Evert was seen publicly with Norman, whose fortune is estimated at $500 million. After agreeing to a $300 million settlement in June 2006, he has since canceled Laura's credit cards, refused to pay her legal fees, and changed the locks on their $35 million mansion in Jupiter Island, Florida.

I wonder why millionaires get into such a struggle over money when they are so clearly in the wrong. This stormy divorce saga, played out in public, reveals such a propensity for self-destruction. Laura feels betrayed by Evert — a friend and neighbor who recently divorced her own husband of 18 years Andy Mill. Evert has three minor children being dragged through this nightmare — who may or may not end up with their father's ex-best friend as their new stepfather — if Norman's divorce is ever finalized. I doubt we have seen the end of this sad and convoluted story.

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