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Shaq Calls Foul on Wife -- Files for Divorce

Breaking NewsLook out ladies (seriously, get out of his way), Big Shaq Diesel is going back on the market.

In divorce papers filed Tuesday in a Miami court, Shaquille O'Neal claimed his marriage to wife Shaunie has been "irretrievably broken," and accuses her of being shady with his cash, reports the Miami Herald.

The couple has four kids together, and each has a child from a previous relationship. They tied the knot in a ridiculously lavish Beverly Hills ceremony in 2002. Shaq, who is currently in a contract with the Miami Heat worth a cool $100 mil, claims that his wife has been "secretive about her assets," and he has asked the court to order a full investigation into every penny she came into during their union.



The Big Daddy also notes that he made Shaunie sign a pre-nup -- which he's asking the court to keep private. As for custody, the jet-setting basketballer requested that the kids live with Shaunie, and that he receive "liberal rights of visitation."

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136. So what he make millions, That was his million before they got married and it's going to be his millions after they get divorce. She knew what she was doing, she was making sure she was secure, and her kids, can't hate, but she was totally secure being his wife. That man loved her and his kids. And to be blind-sided by someone you trust and loved is unbearable. I admired him ,and what he do for himself ,and most important the community. His money is counted for and if she was doing that, god for bid the money he was saving to do something for a charity or something was gone.How would you feel??? . Shaq keep your head up and always remember there's is still good women out there, even your average one. And so what he be around other women he's famous it's called groupies, but she's his WIFE and KIDS MOTHER, those should have meant alot.Alot of those women can't say that. Run SHaq and make sure you run right through the drama. I lOVE YOu keep your heart soul opening God is going to bless you with that 150% women.

Posted at 9:36PM on Sep 10th 2007 by dawndunn

137. Is Shaq for real?? An investigation into every penny that she spent while they were married?? It's okay for her to spend money on clothes and shoes, but when she starts making real, smart investments, she's being "shady" with YOUR cash? I don't blame Shaunie one bit for stacking her cash and assets while he was out running around doing God knows what with God knows who. She should have been like Kimora Lee Simmons and used Shaq's millions to launch her own business in her own name so that when he decided he wanted out, she would have been a millionaire in her own right long after his sorry ass is gone!!

Posted at 9:29AM on Sep 19th 2007 by Kiere

138. Shaq do your thing man! Yeah she is your wife but why is it that she feel that she needs to swindle money from you? Maybe you do have other women you have been with but in reality real reality a million dollar mam on the road and having women throug themselves at you S**t happens but it don't make it right what she is doing, she is just getting even, As far as because she has his kids well I am sure she wanted his kids just as much as he wanted them, but you can't put a price on birth or motherhood. She is entitled to some money but not a big bulk of it because I don't remeber seeing her running up and down the court making that money. We are all human and make mistakes after mistakes but all of these self righteous folks who say oh poor shawnee, think about what she was doing while he was on the road or with a person that came to their home all up in his face. I am glad Shaq was smart enough to get a pre-nup... The best to you with what ever you decide to do...... Keep it good between the both of you for the sake of the kids...... Just be professional and adult about it.... GOD BLESS

Posted at 12:38AM on Sep 12th 2007 by Stephanie

139. Shaq's trade to Miami brought the city of Los Angeles to it's knees. The big personality with the tremendous sense of humor endeared all Laker fans. And Kobe! I watched 20k fans, mostly white, stand up and support him after his Colorado caper. A black man raped a white woman? Not our Kobe. ...McNabb says we (I am white) are predjudice. I agree there are a...holes in all races but who could not love Shaq, Kobe, and McNabb?

Posted at 7:27PM on Sep 21st 2007 by William Dwayne Isom

140. Shaq has every right to demand an account of HIS money that she has been hiding under the carpet. She doesn't ever have to worry about him taking care of his kids, plus her kid from another relationship, because his biological daddy never did anything for him, which was a hurtly thing to him while growing up. Trust me, he will not let that happen to his children. Shaunie on the other hand is a snake in the grass. "Watch your back Shaq!"

P.S. I also have a son who works very hard to support his family, and his wife doesn't do a dam thing but sit on her _ _ _.

Posted at 7:56PM on Sep 30th 2007 by Roe

141. I feel when you marry or even in a committed partnership some things should be discussed! because, certains things that you do can cause a great impact on a marriage or any committed relationship. Just because a man is strongly financial secured it still doesn't give a woman or a man the right to take without knowledge. that brings dis-trust in any relationship. So if there is doubt, unsecure, or feelings of unfaithfulness these things should be discussed. Having an open line of communication is a necessity. There are times that a man or a woman have to protect their interest financially (prenup). Because, when you have substantial amount of money going into marriage you do have to protect yourself. Because, some women can be all about the money.....

I wish everything goes well for Shaq and his Family!

Posted at 6:50PM on Oct 2nd 2007 by Linda

142. Let this be a lesson to all pre-nup, with long term points. The best part of the deal is SHAQ will continue to be hubby, daddy and lover and everythihg else from A to Z. Worse part of deal kids won't understand that that daddy loves mom but, can trust mommy so daddy has to move into his other house.

Posted at 11:27AM on Oct 4th 2007 by Jhill112

143. wow they only been dating for ever come on Shaq get real what yours is hers and those kids You married her remember what is the problem If my husband did that to me I would shout him!! Still love you Shaq dead or alive.

Posted at 7:34PM on Oct 4th 2007 by Vanessa

144. I think that is very sad...You never would of known...Regardless, if he cheated on her or not, when she found out, she could of left, and got what she wanted then, but she stayed. ( i never heard of him cheating on her anyways.) So evidently she has been up to something. this whole thing is confusing, because i do think she loves him, cause she had all them kids..But I don't know, things must have started changing. I wish all married couples the best. But sometimes you do have to just let it go...best wishes to the both of them..

Posted at 10:36AM on Oct 9th 2007 by silky

145. Also comment # 140 says a whole lot also.

Posted at 10:54AM on Oct 9th 2007 by silky

146. I always thought Shaq and Mon'Que made a great looking couple after I saw him on her show. There were sparks flying every where! Shaq go get yourself a woman you can hold on too!

Posted at 10:46AM on Nov 5th 2007 by Rosemarie

147. Rumor has it that Shaunie was cheating on Shaq with her trainer and bought him a condo...so yeah, I can understand Shaq having an issue with that. if she started her own clothing line or whatever, then I don't think Shaq would have a problem with that...but buying another man a house? I kind of see the issue there...

Posted at 1:38PM on Nov 8th 2007 by A Fly on the Wall

148. Why does she deserve as much money as she can get??? Because she opens her legs and pops out kids. Heck, even roaches have kids. Thats no big deal. He made all the money and deserves all of it back. She was buying a house for her cuban lover and that is why he wants a divorce.

Posted at 3:52PM on Nov 8th 2007 by bobby

149. At first I was on her side. But now I'm on neither of their sides. I was thinking what's the big deal if she saved a few dollars here and there but I started to think a little more. And I've come to the conclusion that she's just greedy. Some of you guys say that she put away money for her and her kids. (That's a bunch of B.S.!) Both Shaunie and the kids are set for life so there's no need for her to hide money. She's going to get millions when their divorce is over reguardless of a prenup or not. No judge is going to let the kids suffer when their father makes 100's of millions of dollars. Plus she's going to get alimony in her settlement. She hid money or invested money for greed. Not to mention she was probably supporting her boyfriend with the money that Shaq bought home.
On another note Shaq shouldn't be so petty over dollars and cents when it comes to the woman he chose to marry and the woman who mothered four(4) of his children. And he's probably never home with his wife and the kids and she became lonely. Maybe he should have spent a little more time with his family than appearing in music videos and talk shows trying to promote his many failed rap albums. I'm pretty sure he cheated on her many times but now he realizes what it feels like to be cheated on.

Posted at 7:55PM on Nov 8th 2007 by Adrian

150. i think she plan all along too take his money and this does not mean shaq did anything wrong to her.who in there right mind would listen to anything kobe had to say about anyone.why are you hating on shaq

Posted at 10:27PM on Nov 15th 2007 by haters

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