MICHAEL JORDAN FILES FOR DIVORCE: DOES RECONCILIATION WORK?

For the second time in their 17-year marriage, Michael Jordan and his wife, Juanita, have called it quits.  In 2002, Juanita filed for divorce citing, "irreconcilable differences."  However, she withdrew her petition just weeks later when the couple announced they were attempting a reconciliation.  Juanita Jordan is seeking custody of their three children, a 25,000 square foot house in suburban Highland Park and half of the rest of the couple's property. 

Michael Jordan plays for the Washington Wizards and it is reported that he was paid more than $30 million in his final season with the Chicago Bulls.  He hails as one of the world's richest athletes.  Juanita and Michael Jordan announced that they have "mutually and amicably decided to end their marriage."  They further announced that there will be no further statements.  Read more here.

In many cases, a "cooling off" period might facilitate a reconciliation.  Significantly, for parties who are terminating a relatively lengthy marriage or domestic partnership but have not yet physically parted.  A separation period is said to provide a good indicator of what life will be like after dissolution.

However, a trial separation is not suitable in circumstances that can be harmful.  Usually, if there are no housing issues, domesic violence and/or property management and security issues, reconciliation is encouraged by California public policy.  In fact, a written agreement with respect to housing and property management and security can be drafted and filed with the Court prior to the reconciliation period.

Article Submitted By: Attorney Daniel Gold

Comments

[Jeffrey Antrion Williams]

I think that love for the couple is highly maintained for the relationship of marrige to be over. I would think in a whole life time you never find a couple like that, and before have gone far in there careers. Especically, Micheal Jordan and I never heard negative things about him. It's millions of people who thinks that he's everything that you would dream to be in a life time. A lot of people including stars will never reach the level he has over power with basketball. On the other side his children are very well taken care of,it's not fair for his wife to divorce him of stupid differences. Seventeen years is to long in millions of dollars with children and a wife to give it up. If I know that could happen in a lifetime knowing that Micheal Jordan is the GREATEST BASKETBALL PLAYER EVER. I would never ever get married to no one in my life. I wouldn't any children because I don't won't my children to go through pain at all. I personal feel that way, I always loved what Micheal Jordan has done to basketball. I was three years old when they, meaning Mike and juanita. It's over my head to make any comments about the situation, but I guess that is life.

P.S. This is a situation where you say DAMN!

[Air Jordans]

well michael jordan just wont quit, he keeps going with the air jordans all the time