May 28, 2008

Case begins for McGreevey's wife

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

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Joy

May 28th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Of course he will not use his potential to earn a higher income -
When this is over he will file bankruptcy. It is becoming an American tradition.

christy

May 28th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

So what if Jim McGreevey wants to become a priest. My husband would like to have pursued a career as a professional fisherman years ago but he had a family to support. Hey Gov! Get over it and go to work.

Joan C

May 28th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Mr. Ford @ Ms. Banfield I just have one question and I'm hoping you might have the answer. When did Mr. McGreevey start to have trouble with his vision that he has started wearing glasses since he left his job as Gov. All the pictures you have show of him there are none with him wearing glasses.

Sylvia

May 28th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

It is clear Mr. McCreevey has no intention on getting a full time job. He is a kept man and taking DAY classes when he should be taking night classes and looking for a full-time work during the day. His boyfriend is paying all his bills. Shame on him for not taking care of his x-wife who is the mother of his daughter! I wonder what Mr. B.arson's fee was for his visit in the courtroom yesterday. Mr. McCreevey should have given that fee to Dina. He is an x-governor and can't go back into law!! What is he stupid! I don't believe a single word he is saying and I have no respect
for anyone to lies under oth.

suzyku

May 28th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

This divorce trial is NOT interesting! We care WHY?! Those of us who do not live in New Jersey/New York area really don't care. It's bad enough that Courtv has become Tru/tabloid/reality tv. At least for the few hours you do show us trials make them of interest! Not all of us are imbeciles that enjoy reality/trash!

Robert Ohio

May 28th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Seems to me that Mr. McGreevey forgot about (Leviticus 21) chapter 13 "A man should not lay with a man."

Robert from Ohio

ed murtha

May 29th, 2008 9:21 am ET

McGreevey is one of the most narcisstic personalities of all time. he will ignore his obligations to his children so he can go in the ministry. why not work for 5-10 years to meet his obligations and then go to the ministry...

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