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Having divorced in 2006, the ex-husband of an author who hails from outside Michigan has appealed and seeks additional money. The Supreme Court in the state in which the divorce took place has denied the appeal. According to reports, the ex-husband sought to continue a long running, contentious battle following the couple’s divorce.
The husband has done so by seeking monetary compensation citing that his ex-wife had an affair, and that she destroyed a computer that was believed to contain a “breakup letter.” The original divorce stated that the husband would receive over $280,000 in a retirement account from the wife, as well as having owed property taxes paid. The wife also covered legal fees. In 2011, she tendered the required paperwork to set up the retirement fund as well.
The husband challenged the property division process of their divorce early on, but failed. After the husband later imposed sanctions on her for lying under oath, the wife also was required to pay $11,000 in 2011. In the original divorce proceeding, the wife apparently lied about having an affair in order to preserve the livelihood of her now husband.
When Michigan couples determine that divorce is the best option for them, they may find that there are contentious areas. In order to smooth out issues that could become contentious leading to a more lengthy and costly divorce, couples may benefit from attempting to work together. Though it may not be easy, it is often the best way to move through the process. When couples cannot move past their contentious issues, they may find it helpful to seek the support of an objective third party who can help them move forward successfully.
Source: Clarionledger.com, “Mississippi Supreme Court leaves divorce settlement in place against author Nevada Barr over extramarital affair,” Nov. 16, 2012