Family Law Blog

Mel Gibson’s Wife Wants Divorce

By Denver Divorce Lawyer on August 6, 2009

The website tmz.com reported in an article on April 13, 2009 that actor Mel Gibson’s wife, Robyn, has filed divorce papers citing “irreconcilable differences” in what some would say is an ironic twist, she signed the papers a day before Good Friday. Robyn and Mel Gibson had been married for 28 years. According to sources there was no prenuptial agreement signed back in 1980 when they were married. At that time Mel Gibson had not accumulated his fortune estimated at $900 million in 2006. California community property law states that all earnings be divided 50/50 and that includes earnings.

Robyn and Mel have seven kids, although only one, Tom, age 10, is a minor. Court papers filed in L.A. County Superior Court ask that she keep joint physical and legal custody of Tom. Robyn is also requesting spousal support and attorney fees. Robyn marked the date of separation as “to be determined”. This can turn out to be very important, due to the fact that earnings for the most part stop being community property when the couple separates. Sources say the couple has been distancing themselves from each other for some time.

Robyn is represented by Laura Wasser, who has handled divorces for Angelina Jolie, Britney Spears, and Stevie Wonder.

Robyn and Mel Gibson released the following statement: “Throughout our marriage and separation we have always strived to maintain the privacy and integrity of our family and will continue to do so.”

Marriage is a sacred union, and when two people get married they plan to spend the rest of their lives together. Unfortunately the reality is that many couples realize that a divorce is the best thing for all involved.

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