I disagree completely. Dina has a legal right to hold her ex accountable and prevent him from hiding assets and concealing income, which is just what the guy’s doing. I can’t believe this lying weasel could have been elected governor of any state. The man is totally lacking in any character, intergrity or principles. Jeez, are we expected to believe his testimony he doesn’t actually pay his half of the cost of the fancy condo he and his boyfriend are living in, just gives the boyfriend I.O.U.’s every month. C’mon! Talk about a selective memory. Today, the weasel conveniently couldn’t “recall” just what these cancelled checks were for until Dina’s lawyer reminded him he paid for a fancy vacation trip to the Grand Canyon for himself and two other guys.
Then he’s got the nerve to complain about the bills his former lawyers sent, saying with all the business he threw their way as governor they ought to write them off.
Give us a break!

I COMPLETELY agree! I am a woman and DESPISE other women who want alimony. It is crazy to me, I didn’t even ask for child suport! GET A JOB! YOUR MAKING THE REST OF US SUCCESSFUL WOMEN LOOK BAD!

She should have a job for sure, With the divorce rate as high as it is, every woman should be able to support herself. However, I don’t think this is about her not wanting to work. It’s about making him pay for causing her embarassment and pain. She is so angry, you can see it seeping from her pores! I am sure she suspected his homosexuality, but like many wives whose husbands are having affairs, she was in denial. She feels used, she feels as if her life was wasted and she is just MAD. I don’t agree with how either of them have handled this. They are both putting THEIR needs in front of the needs of their child. She needs to let it go, find her dignity again and move on.

and a stay at home mother is such a life of leisure. I am taking it that you have never been that- and neither of I. But for you to have the nerve to say that stay at home moms have it easy is just incorrect. It is a tough job- the toughest and if, as a family, that is what was decided for her then she should be able to keep doing that. Your childs life should not have to change drastically just because the parents decide to get a divorce. I say good for her.

It is odd that you posted this thought. Earlier today I was listening to a radio program. The topic of discussion was how bread-winning women were frustrated at the lack of ambition their men had! Apparently what comes around goes around! HA!

I do agree with your belief that women should never expect for a man, or anyone for that man, to take care of them. Always take care of yourself.

How do you know she doesn’t have something lined up already? Are you acquainted with Ms. McGeevey?

I agree with you Jamie! Yes she should get child support but no she shouldn’t get alimony. The marriage ended, get over it , and get on with your life Dina. And that includes working to support yourself.

If Mrs. McGreevey know Mr. McGreevey had gay tendencies when she married him, she didn’t marry him for sex. My supposition would be that she married him for money and this ‘marry for money’ group of women are hard for me to have sympathy for or with! She needs to cut her loses and move on, she certainly has no one to blame for the situation she is in except herself.

The lesson she is teaching her daughter is that it’s not acceptable for a father to be a deadbeat dad. Who thinks it’s alright to live the
high life while he neglects his responsibilities as a father
intentionally. Her having a job does NOT negate his responsibilities
as a father. Perhaps you should also tell your daughter make sure
you don’t ever marry a deadbeat.

An oh so typical coment by Jami.

This woman married what she thought was a man and from appearances then an up and coming man. Promises were made, vows were taken and then came the shot from left field. We are what we are and Jami’’s success does not give her the right to dictate to anyone. I suspect the air is rather thin on your elevation!

I am utterly astounded that Dina Matos believes she is entitled to the same “lifestyle” that she had as First Lady of NJ…My advice to her is get over yourself!

Well, she should at least get half of the marital assets, as well as some judgment against him just for how he broke the marital conract.

It is incredible to me that you feel Mrs. Mcgreevy is a bad example to her daughter and yet have nothing to say about the example that Mr. Mcgreevy has set. A man who broke his marriage vows, lied to the people who voted for him, is under investigation for fraud, has no job at all and doesn’t pay his child support.

Jami, you are obviously not watching the same program I am because Dina is anything but a model parent to her daughter. The growing consensus out here in Jersey is that both these parents are unfit to raise this child.

Thank You! I completely agree!

They were not married long enough for her to be supported by him forever. If thye had been married for the last thirty years and she had been essentially a stay at home mom it might be different. i separated from my husband at one point, and learned that even after twenty five years of taking care of everyone but myself, I was left destitute. At the age of 49, I am back in school, trying to ficqure out what to do with what’s left of my life. NEVER count on a man for anything!!!!!

Wow, Jami, you sure can spew the hooey.

Ask an older generation woman if her marriage was a contract for a “life of leisure”. Used to be a time when housewife was a respected career and certainly was NOT a life of leisure. Your generation does not understand that, but your grandmother’s generation does. By the way, I totally agree with the basis of your article, it’s just more fun to disagree with you.

The ex-governer says that his wife knew of his being gay or bi, Is it possible that she did & they had an arrangement for “the public eye” & he reneged on the arrangement? The trial seems like he intends to not pay her anything by becoming a priest & that he has some kinda funds squandered away therefore not complying w/ arrangement…….A trial of spite……Dina’s Maaaaaaaaad!!!!!!!!!!

I just tuned in today ob this by accident…As ma who went thru a bad marrige,,I can see the same in the ex wife of the Gov..she is a gold digger..I’m sure the marriage was more of a show..You dont just become Gay over nite…

Yes,he wants to take care of his kids as a good day,but his is a 4 year marriage..his income has changed..The ex wife should get a job and time to move on..

Or they getting paid to be On court tv..who knows..

Good luck to MR. McGreevey

What is wrong with Tru T.V. What ever happened to the good ole trials? Why do thay think that we want to see this divorce case. Who cares. I see Tru T.V. going off the air soon because they are gabbage! I want to see trials and news around the world. We live in the United States where things are going on everyday and they think that we want to see that crap that they keep showing. I dont even watch it anymore. And they proudly report it. We want Nancy Grace and Catherine Crier that lasted until 6:00. You guys have hurt yourselves, and you know it because I know that your ratings are down.

This guy on the stand is more like a forensic donkey than a forensic accountant. Things aren’t ADDING UP for him!!!!!!!