I know you guys don’t really read or comment on Adrienne Maloof stories that much, but I need you to make an exception for this one, because things just aren’t adding up for me here. After all the drama, and there was a lot of it, People magazine is reporting that Paul and Adrienne have apparently sat down like calm rational adults and reached a divorce agreement. It wasn’t that long ago that Chef Bernie was posting pictures of Adrienne he says showed her “abuse.” I don’t think I blogged that because to me the pictures looked like a skin rash, but I don’t like to disbelieve any claims of abuse.
There were actual court records according to TMZ where Adrienne alleged abuse by Paul. The pair has been in and out of court several times over custody. Both parties appear to be leaking information to gossip sites. Allegedly. It’s been a battle royale. So now they are just two happy parents co-parenting? I’m not buying this statement:
“We’re happy to announce we have reached agreement on a settlement that we are both very pleased with. Divorce is a painful process under any circumstance and certainly more painful under the constant glare of the media spotlight. There has been so much untrue negative innuendo and destructive rumors beyond our control the past few months.We want the best for each other and we’re confident we can help each other make a continuing positive impact with our children. We’re happy to be moving forward with our lives in a positive way, not only individually but as co-parents. [Our goal is ]for our children to have stable and nurturing relationships with both of us so we can all find as much happiness as possible. We appreciate the good wishes we continue to receive from our supporters around the world.” [Source: People Magazine]
Um, this seems like a made up statement to me. Wouldn’t a professional have written the statement? Am I the only one that thinks this is bogus? I don’t think this statement came from Adrienne and Paul at all. Is it just me?
yep…must agree…looks like a ploy to remove it from the public eye
Well, apparently they are tweeting about it. So the story does seem to come from them. I’m still very skeptical. I don’t know why. It just seems odd.
I think it’s purely a white wash. It sounds like the sound bite it is supposed to be, and I don’t hae a problem believing that it is a statement drafted by either party. It’s just the kind of thing this sociopathic woman would send out…never liked her, a true manipulator of what often we refer to as ‘the truth’.
I think what happened is that Paul was going to come out with dirt also and Adrienne said with a non-disclosure that she will give him some money (no way half, but some money over the prenup) and both agree to play nice. For her to go from nice to hate monger who said that Paul was abusive and couldn’t be trusted around the kids to “nice” again. Says that she is either bi-polar (could be but not) or dirt was about to come out and she agreed to not slander him anymore using bernie and gave him a little money.
It all wrapped up a bit neatly however, I also find it funny that this happens this week after the season premiers. I was already of the belief that alot of the rumors and lies were to dramatize/sensationalize the show to help ratings etc and this just keeps me even more firmly planted with those thoughts.
She has a case for abuse if he is the one that did her face.
Ha!
My friend and I were discussing this and we think a few things happened. 1. The sympathy Adrianne thought she would get as an abuse victim wasn’t there. 2. The season aired and we all saw how cold and indifferent she was in discussing Paul with Taylor. She did not come off looking good. 3. Paul has proof she is lying, threatened to sue her for defamation which would open the entire family up and the brothers stepped and an told her to settle.
That is our working theory at least.
Depending on the dirt involved divorces can take quick turns.
Why are negotiations (besides child visitation, etc) going on when there is a pre-nup in place?
The agreement is allegedly that everyone keeps what they came into the marriage with and everything earned during marriage is split 50/50 (this favors Adrienne as she’s been on the losing end of her financial endeavors lately) also kids are split nearly 50/50. Basically a regular run of the mill sort of prenup arraignment. They just sold the house so both sides will have about 10 million from that to get settled into single life with.
If there is abuse in that relationship, it is coming from her.