Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver ‘finalize divorce ten years after split’ over his love child scandal
ARNOLD Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver's divorce was finalized this week, roughly 10 years after the couple called it quits amid his love child scandal.
The Terminator star fathered a child out of wedlock with another woman.
Per the outlet, the divorce was mediated by a private judge who signed off on. it earlier this month.
The divorce agreement needed to be entered into the court system by a sitting judge, which didn't happen until Tuesday.
According to the outlet, the divorce took so long for a multitude of reasons.
They cited a lack of motivation and complications related to property settlement agreements as the key factors.
Arnold and Maria have both moved on since their decision to go their separate ways.
They remain cordial despite the divorce.
The couple has four children, whom they continue to gather with, and their daughter, Katherine, is famously married to Chris Pratt.
The complications in terms of property settlement remain confidential.
TMZ reported, however, that there was an estimated $400M involved.
Sources told the outlet that just about everything was divided down the middle.
Additionally, Arnold and Maria did not have a prenup.
Their marriage breakdown occurred after the love child scandal.
DADDY DRAMA
More than a decade ago, news broke that Arnold fathered a child with the family's housekeeper.
The child, named Joseph Baena, is now an adult.
The now 24-year-old is a college graduate with dreams of following in his famous father's footsteps and pursuing and acting career.
Arnold's son's career aspirations are just one of the many things he has in common with his father as he also shares a passion for bodybuilding.
A PART OF THE FAMILY
He was spotted with half-brother Patrick Schwarzenegger back in April.
The sighting was the first in over ten years of the siblings together.
They were seen enjoying some quality time together, working out at the Santa Monica Stairs.
"After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion and prayer, we came to this decision together.
"At this time, we are living apart while we work on the future of our relationship.
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"We are continuing to parent our four children together. They are the light and the center of both of our lives.";
They added: "We consider this a private matter and neither we nor any of our friends or family will have further comment. We ask for compassion and respect from the media and the public."
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