<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Nets star Jason Kidd filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years Tuesday, accusing her of "extreme cruelty" throughout their marriage. In the dissolution papers, filed in state Superior Court in Bergen County, Kidd accuses Joumana Kidd of physically and mentally abusing him, threatening to make false domestic violence complaints against him to police, and of interfering with his relationship with his children. "The defendant's extreme and unwarranted jealousy and rage has left the plaintiff concerned about her emotional stability," the papers say. The divorce filing came less than a day after the 33-year-old NBA player filed a domestic violence complaint seeking a temporary restraining order against his wife. "Jason Kidd filed for divorce from his wife today on the grounds of extreme cruelty over a long period of time," Kidd's attorney, Madeline Marzano-Lesnevich, said in a statement Tuesday. Kidd scored 10 points Tuesday night as the Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 101-86. "I can't talk about my personal stuff," he said afterward. "I hope you guys will respect this tough situation my family is going through and that we can resolve this as quickly as possible. "There is really no distraction," Kidd said. "This is my job." His complaint, however, paints a detailed portrait of Joumana Kidd as a vitriolic, jealous and paranoid wife prone to public outbursts and threats, including during a recent Nets game. According to the complaint, Joumana Kidd used the couple's 8-year-old son on Dec. 27 to sneak into the Nets locker room and rummage through Jason Kidd's locker to find his cell phone. After looking up the names and numbers on it, the complaint said she left her son behind as she went upstairs to take a front row seat, where she shouted insults at Kidd throughout the game. The papers accuse Joumana Kidd of kicking, hitting, punching and throwing household objects at her husband as she became "increasingly controlling and manipulative" in the last few years of their union. According to Kidd, his wife had tracking devices installed on his cars and computers and has harassed his trainer, friends and family. The Kidds were married in 1997 and live in Saddle River. They were involved in a domestic violence matter six years ago when he was playing for the Phoenix Suns. In that incident, Jason Kidd was arrested in January 2001 after his wife told police he hit her during an argument over their son, Trey Jason (T.J.), who was 2 at the time. Kidd pleaded guilty to spousal abuse, was fined $200 and ordered to take anger management training. Besides 8-year-old T.J., the Kidds have 4-year-old twin daughters, Miah and Jazelle. Despite the numerous accusations by Kidd in the complaint, he did not ask for sole custody of the children. "It is in the best interest that the parties share physically and legal custody of the children," the complaint said. Kidd will make more than $18 million this season. The Kidds' home phone number is unlisted. An after-hours message left for Joumana Kidd's lawyer was not immediately returned.</div> Source
<div class="quote_poster">XSV Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Wow what a bitch.</div> Agreed. Kidd is the nicest man on the planet. I've met him several times, and on each occassion he had something to do but still took the time to take pictures, sign autographs, and even chat around with me. The guy was an amazing role model for me growing up, so I knew when he got arrested for "domestic abuse" there had to be another side of the story. Your fans have your back, Jason! (BTW - SICK new banner!)
i wish the media didnt know about this stuff, they should concentrate on hes 14 assists instead of his personal life
Woah I didn't expect them to get divorced. I always thought their relationship was picture perfect but I guess I was wrong. Kidd seems like a great guy, so I really don't think it is his fault. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> Kidd accuses Joumana Kidd of physically and mentally abusing him, threatening to make false domestic violence complaints against him to police, and of interfering with his relationship with his children.</div> Anybody else think that when Kidd was charged with domestic violence, it wasn't all true? Well if she's really like this, he needs to leave. He deserves better.
Feel bad for his kids, really. Divorce is always bad for the children but since they now have the eye of the public. I was really surprised by the "extreme cruelty" quote from Kidd. I thought everything was going well with them prior to the abuse thing. Guess we never know what's going on behind closed doors. It might affect his play, but I doubt it. Being a veteran for like 12 years Kidd can probablt focus 100% on the game. Good luck to both of them though.
That's f*cked up. Kidd's wife is a jerk. I feel bad for Kidd and like others said he deserves better. Lucky guy Voodoo to meat Kidd in person.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Raoul Felder, Joumana Kidd's lawyer, says he will file a full response to Jason Kidd's divorce filings next week. But in the meantime, Felder ridiculed the Net point guard's claims of physical abuse and extreme cruelty, pointing to the disparity in size between husband and wife. Felder called Joumana Kidd "a battered and harassed wife in every sense of the word." Felder has represented a long list of celebrities and has a reputation for playing hardball on behalf of his clients.</div> Source Oh please.
<div class="quote_poster">Mercury Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Source Oh please.</div> why is that oh please? you dont know the whole story just what one person says. maybe kidd beats the **** out of his wife and children and is ragging alcoholic??
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">has a reputation for playing hardball on behalf of his clients.</div> Lawyers like that tend to take the extra mile in order to get the best for their clients. That extra mile isn't exactly all truth. Of course I might be wrong.
<div class="quote_poster">Chutney Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">^ That goes both ways, Mercury. I wouldn't be surprised if he cheated on her too.</div> That goes both ways too. I wouldn't surprised if she cheated on him as well.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Mercury:</div><div class="quote_post">That goes both ways too.</div> I was referring to the legal reports. Both sides will have embellished the truth a little to make their case sound more convincing. And about the cheating thing, she very well could have. The only reason I mentioned it about Kidd is because professional athletes have all sorts of women trying to get with them.
<div class="quote_poster">Chutney Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I was referring to the legal reports. Both sides will have embellished the truth a little to make their case sound more convincing. And about the cheating thing, she very well could have. The only reason I mentioned it about Kidd is because professional athletes have all sorts of women trying to get with them.</div> Some men can resist it. Maybe Kidd did cheat, or maybe he didn't. However, I don't think that has anything to do with the reason for the divorce. Anybody still remember, the offer Andrei Kirilenko made him? I can't forget that.
<div class="quote_poster">Mercury Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Some men can resist it. Maybe Kidd did cheat, or maybe he didn't. However, I don't think that has anything to do with the reason for the divorce. Anybody still remember, the offer Andrei Kirilenko made him? I can't forget that.</div> What offer?
<div class="quote_poster">Carter Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">What offer?</div> That he can sleep with any <u>one</u> woman per season, as long as he tells her about it. She considers that not cheating.
<div class="quote_poster">Mercury Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Some men can resist it. Maybe Kidd did cheat, or maybe he didn't. However, I don't think that has anything to do with the reason for the divorce. Anybody still remember, the offer Andrei Kirilenko made him? I can't forget that.</div> Of course. I didn't mean to make it sound like it was a fact. But whenever a professional athlete has marital problems you always have to take that into consideration. Also, she was intensely jealous so you have to wonder if there was something happening that was fueling this jealously. Again, not saying that's what happened, but I'm always hesitant to completely side with one person in a divorce.
<div class="quote_poster">Mercury Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">That he can sleep with any <u>one</u> woman per season, as long as he tells her about it. She considers that not cheating.</div> That chick who gave him that offer must be a real skank. I can't imagine any self-respecting chick giving a guy a deal like that. LIke let's say your girlfriend was Jessica Alba - would you give her 1 actor a year to sleep with? hell no.
