Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Kobe Bryant's wife files for divorce in the NBA superstar

Los Angeles - Kobe Bryant usually tends to make headlines around the court with his magnificent play, however the NBA superstar on Friday produced news in an additional court.

Bryant's wife, Vanessa filed divorce papers from her husband of over a decade in Orange County, California, citing 'irreconcilable variations.'

Vanessa decided to end the marriage towards the LA Lakers star simply because she believes Kobe continues to be unfaithful again, sources told Hollywood celebrity gossip site TMZ.

'She's been dealing with these incidents to get a lengthy time and continues to be a faithful wife, but she's lastly had enough. This one will be the straw that broke the camel's back.'

Vanessa stood by Kobe when he was charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a Colorado hotel in 2003. Once the scandal was dropped, he gave his wife a 4-million-dollar ring to express his adore.

'Kobe 'desperately' wants to win Vanessa back and can do 'whatever it takes' to conserve their 10 and a half year marriage,' the source continued.

Based on the documents, the couple will share both physical and legal custody of their daughters, Natalia, 8, and Giana, 5.

Vanessa, 29, is also requesting spousal assistance, which Kobe has already agreed to pay inside a filing.

TMZ can also be reporting the couple has no pre-nuptial agreement, so Vanessa is entitled to half the fortune Kobe has amassed throughout their marriage.

The couple released a statement through a representative saying, 'The Bryants have resolved all issues to their divorce privately with the assistance of counsel along with a judgment dissolving their marital status will be entered in 2012.'

Vanessa is being represented by noted divorce attorney Laura Wasser, whose clients include Britney Spears, Angelina Jolie, Maria Shriver and Kim Kardashian.

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/kobe-bryants-wife-files-divorce-15176347#.Tu1aYXq2b6Q

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