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Michael Jordan Files for Divorce

Juanita and Michael JordanFor the second time in their 17-year marriage, basketball legend Michael Jordan and his wife are calling it quits.

In a statement issued through their lawyers, Juanita and Michael Jordan announced that they have "mutually and amicably decided to end their 17-year marriage. A judgment for dissolution of their marriage was entered today. There will be no further statements."

Juanita filed for divorce in 2002, citing "irreconcilable differences," but withdrew her petition just weeks later when the couple announced they were attempting a reconciliation. During the earlier divorce proceedings, Juanita sought custody of their three children, a 25,000-square-foot home in suburban Highland Park and half of the rest of the couple's property.

In July, a judge rejected a lawsuit brought by Jordan's former lover, Karla Knafel, who said that Jordan had promised her $5 million for her silence, and for not filing a paternity suit when she learned she was pregant in 1991. Jordan denies making any promises.

Juanita and Michael were married married Sept. 2, 1989 in Las Vegas. They have three children; Jeffrey, 17, Marcus, 15, and Jasmine, 13.

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16. This is definitely a good thing for both of them. I beleive they will remain friends for the rest of their lives.

Posted at 8:16PM on Dec 29th 2006 by LuciLiu2

17. I never hear of him sleeping around but he is before my time. I thought he was a nice clean guy, he got me. I just don't understand why people stay in a relationship that they are not happy wtih. Just have booty calls don't bring people down with your sh*t. Is it that hard to keep your sh*t in your pants?

Posted at 8:02PM on Dec 29th 2006 by So sad

18. No surprise. Jordan has been screwing hot chicks behind his wife's back for years.

Posted at 6:46PM on Dec 29th 2006 by Whatever

19. as with most celebs......if they sue for the money do they get it tax free.........she is a beautiful woman and I wish her all the happiness in the world......He on the other hand has never grown up........maybe they will work it out marriage is like waves on the ocean....its up and down.....she can rest assured when he gets old and needs someone to care for him she will be the first one he will call.......they neverrrrrrrrrrrrr leave

Posted at 7:06PM on Dec 29th 2006 by Celia

20. I had the privledge of meeting Michael Jordan in LA in 1999 at a private gathering. What a naturally down-to-earth and HUMBLe human being. He seemed so unaware of his own importance and quite polite to all in attendance. My personal experience of Michael Jordan was extremely Likable.

Instead of taking sides, let's remember their (3) innocent kids that could use all of our love and prayers well into the New Year.

Posted at 7:26PM on Dec 29th 2006 by Wishing all the best

21. I always wondered how that worked hearing about him with strippers, illegitimate children and the recent "wingman" story...he's a creep! I hope Juanita finds a true man not necessarily rich but FAITHFUL!

Posted at 7:31PM on Dec 29th 2006 by tk

22. Finally, Mike got caught and there is no going back. I feel very sorry for Juanita and the children. Everyone suffers in a divorce. I know Juanita will be strong for her children. Keep your head up.

Posted at 7:39PM on Dec 29th 2006 by Lindsey

23. Michael Jordan is far from likable in my opinion. He has said many times, and Charles Barkley, Derek Jeter and Tiger Woods have all reaffirmed, that Michael Jordan is CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP. He NEVER tips. He doens't believe in it. He says that people chose to work for that amount and that's not his problem. What a jerk!

Posted at 7:40PM on Dec 29th 2006 by Michele

24. He has been cheating on her for the last 10 years. How can anyone be surprised?

Posted at 8:07PM on Dec 29th 2006 by Cathy T

25. God Bless You Juanita. You fought the good fight girl. Get on with your life for you and your children. I certainly hope that his kids do not take after him when they become parents. Michael Jordan is a disgrace to his family and his culture. Juanita, I know you probably have a lot of moral support. I also feel you gonna be alright. You been raising your children and managing your affairs by yourself anyway. MJ was never a good husband or father. And to MJ, what goes around comes around.

Posted at 2:02PM on Dec 30th 2006 by frances

26. we all say what we will and won't do until you are in a situation. juanita stayed because she loved him and for her children. time does bring about a change and you do eventually get tired of the bull crap.... i agree with comment 15 the only person that will truly be there for him in the end will be juanita. he will be back. if not to be married for the "best friend" he has in her...

Posted at 10:51AM on Jan 1st 2007 by gina

27. Being from Chicago and watching Jordan achieve all that he has like the six titles Even great men of his stature are miss understood all men cheat all so listen up ladies your man too.That being said Juanita stand by your man cause you'll never find a better man who will love you just for you but for your status noone wants to be alone Its sad to say that but believe me You can really make it but not alone (think of the children) i can already see their troubled future what will the people say Life is too short to be more miserable
Take a vacation long vacation i here Paris is nice and rekindle that old feeling and smile and trust me people do change .

Posted at 8:27PM on Dec 29th 2006 by Woody

28. This is a sad story. How do soooo many of you on here act like you know he had been cheating on her forever???? I have never heard either of them say that publicly. So, for the sake of the children, respect their privacy. Cheating really does suck and if he did and has been "for years", then I hope she does take him to the cleaners, but until that has been confirmed, I will hope for the best for BOTH of them.

Posted at 8:27PM on Dec 29th 2006 by Stephanie

29. Post #20 Michelle : If that is true that Michael Jordan doesn't TIP because he's cheap. Than that is just pathetic.

Now he's not only a womanizer ....but a cheap one at that. What a MOOCH !! Being involved in a service buisness I know my employees work very hard and depend on their tip money for income. For him to go out and not factor in the additional expense of providing a tip is inexcusable .Especially with his $$. I can't stand people like that. Just expect good service and give nothing back. He should be ashamed of himself. His sense of reasoning and values in life are warped. It's because of cheap pricks like him that a lot businesses automatically add a 15% gratuity.

Posted at 8:44PM on Dec 29th 2006 by the wise old owl

30. #20 u are full of sh*t. I don't know what u are talking about. I don't even know if u know, what u are talking about. Jordan came to toronto in '93, during the World Basketball Championships. I was attending university and worked as a waiter at a restaurant he ate at. Charles Barkley, Scottie Pipen, Patrick Ewing, and Michael Jordan came to the restaurant. The bill was ridiculous . Jordan paid it because they all said he made more money, than them. He tipped me $200.00. So, STOP LYING ON THE GUY!

Posted at 9:02PM on Dec 29th 2006 by anthony

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