After Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and his now estranged wife Maria Shriver announced that they would get a divorce, their legal teams immediately began to discuss a possible settlement. The politician and film star is worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and Shriver is a member of the prominent Kennedy family. Schwarzenegger, who fathered a child outside of the marriage with his maid, may have to compensate his wife voluntarily in order to avoid a harsh divorce settlement.
The couple share four children, but they are currently living in separate residences. Arnold Schwarzenegger is planning to return to acting, perhaps in an effort to fund his upcoming legal battle. They have both been quite about their separation, but Schwarzenegger’s former mistress has spoken to media outlets. The identify of Arnold’s love child was revealed in a national publication. It is now known if Schwarzenegger has been financially compensating his former mistress, however, Shriver’s lawyers will likely bring up his finances in court.
Divorce is usually a private matter, but in the case of high profile couples, the media follow the proceedings closely. As soon as their divorce has been finalized, legal experts will scrutinize the terms of the settlement. Shriver currently has custody of their minor children, although they visit with their father. Schwarzenegger’s past transgressions could also be a determining factor in their child custody case. Both parties have been unwilling to speak publicly about their divorce, however, legal professionals believe that things may change after their court date arrives.
