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May 28, 2008
Posted: 11:07 AM ET
ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY — Dina Matos McGreevey left immediately when court was finished Tuesday. She was first on the elevator, then bounded out the back door of the courthouse after testimony concerning her part of the case as the defendant in the divorce trial of McGreevey v McGreevey. The plaintiff, former New Jersey governor Jim McGreevey, finally finished his testimony earlier in the day after extended direct questioning and a contentious cross-examination by attorney John Post, who represents his estranged wife. McGreevey describes his employment situation as tenuous at best. An offer to host a local television show required too much commuting time and he said his divinity studies to become an Episcopal priest take up at least half of his day. McGreevey currently makes $48,000 per year, and when asked by the judge if he is planning on expanding his income to satisfy debts, including over $250,000 to his partner, McGreevey’s response was “I am working towards that.” Matos McGreevey’s case began with forensic CPA Kalman Barson. He testified that Matos McGreevey is entitled to the same marital standard of living she enjoyed as the first lady of New Jersey, including perks such as a personal assistant and driver. Her attorney contends she should be compensated for what she lost when her husband resigned as New Jersey’s governor in August 2004. Matos McGreevey may take the stand as early as today. McGreevey’s attorney Stephen Hallar is known as a tough cross examiner, so you never know what may happen in the courtroom. –Jean Casarez, In Session correspondent Filed under: Jean Casarez • McGreevey divorce trial |
 
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