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May 21, 2008
Posted: 10:04 AM ET

ELIZABETH, New Jersey – Along with the legal wrangling, it is sad to sit in the courtroom at the divorce trial of former New Jersey governor Jim McGreevey and his estranged wife, Dina Matos McGreevey.

This couple must have been close companions at one time, sharing not only a child, but common goals and aspirations. Now, just a few feet separate them but they do not acknowledge each other’s existence. It’s a sad thing to witness, but something that must be a common occurrence when a divorce ends up in a courtroom.

McGreevey, the plaintiff here, casually talks to the New York and New Jersey media during breaks in proceedings or after court. They address him as governor, and he addresses them with a smile and sometimes a joke.

Matos McGreevey, the defendant, sits alone and ladylike at the defense table, seriously listening to the testimony and taking notes. She speaks only to her legal counsel.

The former governor is set to continue his testimony today, and when McGreevey’s part of this divorce action is completed, Dina Matos McGreevey is then expected to take the stand.

–Jean Casarez, In Session correspondent

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Suzanne Deveso   May 21st, 2008 10:36 am ET

How did this creepy self-absorbed psycho get elected as Governor?
He reminds me of Anthony Perkins in Psycho. Very disconnected from the real world.

Jocelyn   May 21st, 2008 2:19 pm ET

As far as how limited Mr. McGreeney’s earns capabilities are, maybe we should check into how Ex-Governor of Connecticut John Rowland is making out. He spect and year and a day in jail. Mr. McGreevey should be able to earn at least that much.

Rhonda Behrens - Lehigh Acres, Florida   May 21st, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Both of these two have totally forgotten their primary and most important obligation…THE CHILDREN! She needs to get her mind out of the pocket-book and he needs to get his out of hispants. What’s best for those children should be what they focus. He can always change careers at a later date when his children aren’t requiring his assistance as much and they are grown. Changing careers now is selfish and negligent.

Rhonda - Lehigh Acres, Florida

ALLEN GURA   May 21st, 2008 2:38 pm ET

WHY HAS MCGREEVY NOT BEEN LOCKED UP AS A DEAD BEAT DAD?

sue   May 22nd, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Poor Dina, She married a man that made promises that have not come to pass. He should have never married a second time. He must be crazy if he thinks he shouldn’t take care of her and his past obligations. Shame on him. I’m sick of cheating spouses going on with life and their old lifestyles, while the ex has to not be compensated properly to go on and live the same lifestyle that they thought they would always be living. I hope the judge slaps him down to a new reality.

Mary Stewart   May 27th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

I think ex-gov McGreevey needs to take responsibility for the actions he has taken and forgo his own seminary training until his financial obligations to his children are done. Then he can go back to school for himself. He made the choice to father these children and now he needs to be responsible for them. I think he is just very selfish thinking of only what “he” wants.
Mary S - FL

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