Michael Jordan Ready For Second Marriage

 Posted on April 14, 2013 in Divorce

Michael Jordan and his longtime girlfriend Yvette Prieto applied for a marriage license in Palm Beach, Florida. According to the license, the couple has until May 9 to get married. The basketball legend has been married once before. He got married in 1989 to Juanita Vanoy but they divorced in 2006. During the marriage, the couple had two sons and a daughter. However, Jordan cannot celebrate completely. He is currently fighting a paternity suit from a woman named Pamela Smith. She claims that Jordan is the father of her 16-year-old son. According to this article from ABC Chicago, this claim was made once before and it was “conclusively established” that Jordan is not the father. His lawyer wrote in a statement to the Associated Press that “Public records show that the paternity of the child was established in a prior case in this same court many years ago and that Michael Jordan is not the father. He also filed a counterclaim seeking sanctions for the false claims made against him.” Smith divorced from her husband in 2003. The divorce document claims that the marriage produced one child, and Smith signed this to be true. Jordan’s lawyer cited this document in his statement, also writing that “It is unfortunate that well-known figures are the target of these kinds of claims. Michael Jordan will vigorously defend himself and his reputation.” Michael Jordan played on the Chicago Bulls from 1984-1993, and again from 1995-1999. During this time he led them to six NBA championships. He is also the majority owner and head of basketball operations for the Charlotte Bobcats. Family law covers many different areas—from marriage and divorce to child custody and paternity suits. If you’re currently dealing with any family law aspect, our Kane County law firm can help. Contact us today to speak with a lawyer.  

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