Celebrity Justice
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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16. i'm rolling with laughter! shaq, the tightwad? ok, somebody at TMZ will get to the bottom of this, as someone says, whatever occurs during the dark, shall come to light! stay tuned to TMZ!

Posted at 12:09AM on Sep 5th 2007 by sexysexy

17. I wonder what she did and I wonder how he found out. When I saw them on Cribs he seem to rule the house. What female would allow superman all over a gorgeous house like that?

Posted at 12:09AM on Sep 5th 2007 by name here

18. sound like that chick been taking you to the cleaners from day one,,,now she has 4 kids? after the divorce is final
"happy days are here again" will be her theme song each time she enter a room.....!!!!

Posted at 12:12AM on Sep 5th 2007 by roughdaddy

19. oh, i think shaq is a control freak!

Posted at 12:13AM on Sep 5th 2007 by sexysexy

20. I think #14 said it all. He wants to know what money she has but doesn't want her to have any of his money. Maybe the reason she kept getting pregnant before they even married was to force him to marry her. And, insure that no matter what she'd get paid via child support. I guess she's not too stupid.

Posted at 12:18AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Vee

21. do you remember that shaq has banged tons of other women!!! typical man! huge hypocrite!

Posted at 12:19AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Kimmy P

22. The Big Daddy also notes that he made Shaunie sign a pre-nup -- which he's asking the court to keep private.
that says it all. SHE SIGN. end of story

Posted at 12:21AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Sighhh

23. I like Shaq..Women make me SICK...and I am one... I have been in the beauty industry 30 yrs here in S Fl....Why don't men see this in women.???.I can spot one a mile away...Wise up men these woman are taker's

Posted at 12:26AM on Sep 5th 2007 by LRT

24. and she won't have to deal with his size 22 feet..LOL..happy days are here again, indeed!

Posted at 12:27AM on Sep 5th 2007 by sexysexy

25. POST # 15 : Kobe sucks : Right after the Kobe " rape " scandel . And Kobe was accused of having sex with " fans " He said " Everyone does it , even Shaq. .

Shaq was pisst. He said it almost ruined his " marraige " . That's a marraige ??? Not in my book. His wife put up with that infidelity for years after knowing that. I think she should get the entire " purse " Don't you ?

Posted at 12:28AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Some one who knows.

26. Hey ladies, wake up. Men aren't going to take it anymore. If you know where your man is getting his money from then WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW WHERE YOU'RE GETTING YOUR MONEY FROM. Who told you to keep your money private? Is Shaq's wife is hording money, she's outta line, plain and simple

Posted at 12:32AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Lewis

27. This is sad. I'm not an NBA fan but, I have the impression that Shaq's a good guy. I know nothing about his wife.
From just this article it appears to me that Shaq found out something substancial regarding his wife and money or else, why would he file for divorce? That's a harsh way to react to the mrs. spending THEIR money.
However this goes, I hope for the sake of their children that they can resolve the differences by counceling or divorce without too much media involvement.
I can't imagine why Shaq is so interesting in finding her money trail.

Posted at 12:32AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Barb

28. According to the filing, which was first reported by The Miami Herald on its Web site Tuesday night, Shaquille O'Neal is asking Shaunie O'Neal to provide a "correct accounting of all money, funds, stocks, bonds, and other securities" that she had access to or obtained during the marriage.
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_HEAT_ONEAL_DIVORCE?SITE=FLPET&SECTION=HOME
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TMX version
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.

Posted at 12:35AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Sighhh

29. Nice to hear about something different for a change!

Posted at 12:38AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Rez

30. COME ON SHAQ GIVE THE WOMAN A BREAK, HELL IF YOU MADE ME SIGN A PRENUP I WOULD BE PUTTING SOME MONEY ASIDE FOR ME ALSO I AM SURE SHE GETS AN ALLOWANCE SHE HAS TO THINK ABOUT HER SELF AFTER YOU, AND YOU HAVE YOUR NERVES IF YOU WERE UNFAITHFUL TO HER SHE DESERVES TO HAVE SOME EXTRA FOR DEALING WITH YOUR AZZ. ALL WOMAN THAT MARRY ATHLETES AREN'T GOLD DIGGERS BUT THEY WOULD BE A FOOL IF THEY DIDN'T LOOK OUT FOR THEM SELVES, BETTER WATCH TYLER PERRY'S MOVIE AND ASK SOME BODY
OR WATCH ANGELA BASSETT IN WAITING TO EXHALE THIS DOES HAPPEN TO WOMEN THAT DEPEND SOLELY ON A MAN AND PUT ALL HER FAITH IN HIM AND THEN WHEN HE IS TIRED OF HER HE JUST KICK HER TO THE CURB WITH NOTHING. SO HEY MY HATS OFF TO SHANNIE DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO GIRL

Posted at 12:40AM on Sep 5th 2007 by GINA

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