Celebrity News August 23, 2010
Dunzo! Tiger and Elin's Divorce is Final
Golf pro Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren have officially ended their marriage of six years, "Extra" has confirmed.
They were both present on Monday at Bay County Circuit Court in Panama City, Fla. to sign their divorce agreement.
Their lawyers released the following statement on the couple's behalf, "We are sad that our marriage is over and we wish each other the very best for the future. While we are no longer married, we are the parents of two wonderful children and their happiness has been, and will always be, of paramount importance to both of us."
The statement goes on to say, "Once we came to the decision that our marriage was at an end, the primary focus of our amicable discussions has been to ensure their future well-being. The weeks and months ahead will not be easy for them as we adjust to a new family situation, which is why our privacy must be a principal concern."
It is unknown how much Elin received in the divorce settlement, but various reports say she could walk away with more than $100 million in assets.
The couple's official split comes at the end of a long tumultuous journey, starting with Woods admitting to his numerous infidelities in December of 2009
