Donaghy's Wife Files For Divorce

[Cooley]

September 8, 2007 - 11:26 am

Tim Donaghy lost his high-paying job as an NBA referee, the respect of his colleagues and possibly his freedom.

Now, as he awaits sentencing in federal court for participating in an illegal betting operation, Donaghy might also lose his wife, his Florida home and the custody of his children.

Donaghy's wife, Kimberly, filed for divorce Thursday in Manatee County (Fla.) Court, claiming that their 12-year marriage is "irretrievably broken." She wants alimony, custody of their four girls, ages 6 to 11, and the lion's share of their marital assets.

Kimberly Donaghy says in court papers that her husband's "voluntary actions have resulted in his loss of income" – $260,000 a year, to be exact – as an NBA referee.

[GreenBat]

I feel bad for him, but he did it to himself.

[meangreendork]

September 8, 2007 - 11:26 am

Tim Donaghy lost his high-paying job as an NBA referee, the respect of his colleagues and possibly his freedom.

Now, as he awaits sentencing in federal court for participating in an illegal betting operation, Donaghy might also lose his wife, his Florida home and the custody of his children.

Donaghy's wife, Kimberly, filed for divorce Thursday in Manatee County (Fla.) Court, claiming that their 12-year marriage is "irretrievably broken." She wants alimony, custody of their four girls, ages 6 to 11, and the lion's share of their marital assets.

Kimberly Donaghy says in court papers that her husband's "voluntary actions have resulted in his loss of income" – $260,000 a year, to be exact – as an NBA referee.

Okay, okay...he did do this to himself.

But for her to demand a majority of their assets...isn't that a bit much? Unless she actually owns a majority of these assets, shouldn't she only be entitled to half at most? I've had talks with folks about this sort of thing before but I think divorce law in the US could use a serious overhaul.

[UNTflyer]

I think divorce law in the US could use a serious overhaul.

Brother, you ain't kidding. Divorce court is the only American institution where having a penis is a serious disadvantage.

[meangreendork]

Brother, you ain't kidding. Divorce court is the only American institution where having a penis is a serious disadvantage.

Makes us all want to get a prenuptial agreement, despite how much it supposedly says "we don't trust our wives/fiancees". No, it just says, "I don't trust your greedy friends and your lawyer."

Anyways, this NBA ref did it to himself. It's making more in a year than a majority of GMG users make, so he was simply being greedy. Unfortunately it bit him hard, and it took a chunk out of him too.