In documents submitted to court on Thursday morning, A-Rod admitted that his marriage is completely ruined. He made no comment, however, about his wife’s allegations concerning his extramarital affairs and other misconduct.
On July 7, his wife petitioned for divorce. Even though the singer Madonna was not mentioned in the documents, numerous rumours have circulated that she and the baseball player were having an affair.
Cynthia Rodriguez wants ownership of the couple’s house in Coral Gables, valued at $12 million. The mother-of-two also expects to receive payments from her husband.
Meanwhile, Alex Rodriguez has asked the court to respect the prenuptial agreement that the couple signed before their marriage in 2002.
Regarding their two children, the Yankees star has requested partial custody. He said he is willing to pay child support and would allow the court to determine a fair amount.
Alex Rodriguez, who was given the Most Valuable Player title three times in the American Major League, has finished a 10-year contract worth $252 million. He places 24th on Forbes magazine’s list of richest celebrities.