May 07, 2008
Gay Ex-Gov's Divorce Trial Begins in Closed Court
TRENTON, N.J. -- After two tell-all books, tawdry sex claims and 3 1/2 years of living apart, New Jersey's gay ex-governor and his estranged wife showed up for court Tuesday morning to begin the process of ending their marriage. "It's a beautiful day," former Gov. Jim McGreevey said as he entered alone through the back entrance of the courthouse. Dina Matos McGreevey had no comment when she arrived with her lawyer through the front courthouse entrance. The first three days of the trial will be closed to the media as Union County Superior Court Judge Karen Cassidy considers custody issues surrounding the couple's 6-year-old daughter. The judge has sealed documents and testimony about the kindergartner, their only child.Click Here For The Full Story......
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McGreeveys 'Make Progress' Toward Divorce, Custody Settlement
Former Gov. James E. McGreevey and his estranged wife "made progress" today toward a settlement in their contentious divorce and child custody case, their attorneys announced this evening in a joint statement. "We are happy to report, on behalf of both of our clients, that they have made progess toward settling their case," said John Post, the attorney for Dina Matos McGreevey. "We continue to work to that end, and will return to court tomorrow." Although neither lawyer would offer details on today's discussion, Stephen Haller, the attorney for McGreevey, said, "If it wasn't good progress, we wouldn't be smiling."
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