What Happened to Shaq's Marriage?


Shaquille O’Neal’s surprising split from wife Shaunie has everyone asking what went wrong.

Today there are new questions about why, according to divorce papers, Shaq is giving Shaunie primary custody of the kids – and asking only for visitation rights.

Lisa Bloom of “Court TV” broke down the divorce drama for “Extra,” saying, “I think Shaq’s wife is going to cry foul when she sees this document.”

She explained, “Most husbands, when they file for divorce, they don’t say, ‘Wife, you take the kids.’ They are either silent on that point or they ask the court to award the kids to them.”

Shaquille’s divorce decision could turn in to a big-money battle.

The NBA great has a $100 million contract with the Miami Heat, and he makes millions more in endorsements.

However, there is a pre-nuptial agreement, which Bloom describes as “iron-clad.”

comments

Please, shaq was spreading him self with super head and to add insult to injury he got another girl preganant and is leaving shaunie for her. He’s pathetic. It’s amazing what karma will do to you. Thats why he had an awful year, and he aging quickly. Too much stress. But regardless shaunie is going to be ok

chell
February 15, 2008

Shaq if she did you wrong you still need to know she is the mother of your kids and you need to focus on your kids. Just because you divorce her doesn’t mean you should divorce your kids. They are innocent in the whole thing. God blessed you with those kids and you should be thankful for that. How much wrong have you done that you can try and put her down. I know you aint innocent in everything either.

will
November 5, 2007

I’m sitting here wondering, why is this news worthy? Who cares, what we think, and what we say doesn’t really matter does it? I live in the real world, and the world they live in, isn’t the same world as the rest of the world knows. Get over it news media, stop using people to spread the interest in your drama.

Enough said!

Anonymous
November 2, 2007

What ever happened to loving you when you are right and loving you when you are wrong? Marriage is not dating, You Work It Out… It’s not about who’s right and who’s wrong it’s about what’s right. That was his wife and if she had a problem they needed to work it out. Five kids no dad at home = trouble.

David
October 26, 2007

Shaq baby,
You are good person move on and do not forget about the kids. I know you are good hearted person. To Shaunie if you did him wrong he had to wash you out of his life like detergent honey. Shaq I love you!

cal state dominguez student
September 26, 2007

I know love is blind, but take your time. Shaq is only human and when he see something goes wrong he takes care of it. I do not blame you, if she did you wrong then she have to go. Take your time!!!!

compton ca
September 26, 2007

I love Shaq! I think you are a wonderful person and I hope that goes well, but you need to be by yourself. May God Bless and take your time in selecting a female companion in the future. Is she for your money or does she really love you for you?

TRACY
September 26, 2007

Noone truly knows what it is like for you to split after years of marriage. Not money, nor Fame, can cure heartbreak. To: Shaq and Shaunie look toward the hills from which cometh your help, Your help comes from God, May God bless you both. May peace be unto you through this trying time.

Mimi
September 15, 2007

what a shocker. an nba player “player” gets dunked on by carmella soprano, i mean, shaunie. get yours girl. look out for you and the kids. shaq is getting his all over the country whenever and where ever he wants. please…he comes out looking like the fool. not her. thus the “visitation rights”. that is nothing new though. isn’t it already like that????? he travels like a mad man during the season and comes home to “visit” his 5 children. (he has one other by hs sweetheart, she has one from previous relationship, 4 together) let’s be real people, shaq is on the market….but was he ever truly off????????

anonymous
September 10, 2007

do what is best for the kids!

Anonymous
September 8, 2007

i love you shaq

Anonymous
September 7, 2007

Hoping that they will be able to handle this with privacy and protectiveness for their children. May they part as friends and remain parents to their kids. Good luck and many prayers.

avi
September 6, 2007

Don’t sweat it, you are only human.
It didn’t work, who cares what the public thinks. Whatever!.. May God Bless the two of you!

Anonymous
September 6, 2007

Dont Sweat It Shaq,She Wanted Your Bling Not The Big Ring!

sienna
September 6, 2007
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