St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols and his wife Deidre Pujols were married for 22 years and one month. After that, they decided to end their marriage because “Irreconcilable differences”, would have been April 5Th 2022. Albert Pujols released a statement saying that he and Deidre “stay engaged“to raise their five children”in a loving and safe environment.”
Recently, Deidre asked Albert Pujols to pay significant child and spousal support as part of her divorce. According to the court, on July 21, Deidre received several documents responding to Albert’s petition filed in Orange County, California.
The two have three minor children: Sophia, 16, Ezra, 12, and Esther, 9. They also have a 24-year-old adult daughter named Isabella. “I am grateful for the five wonderful children we have brought into this world and remain committed to raising them in a loving and safe environment. I ask that you respect our privacy and that of our five children during this time.
Albert Pujols is asked to pay the legal costs of both parties
At the time of the Albert Pujols and Deidre Pujols After the divorce, she checked the box to request joint custody of her children. Not only does she want child support for the minor children, but she also asks for additional help for Isabella.
Deidre didn’t stop there, the appeal also included that the court was ordering Albert Pujols to award spousal support and that the court was to terminate the MLB star’s right to any alimony. Deidra also noted: “Various distinct real estate assets, the extent, nature and location of which Deidra does not yet fully understand.”
Both declared the date of marriage as January 1, 2000 and the date of separation as February 16, 2022. Albert Pujols was even ordered to pay the legal costs of both parties involved in the divorce proceedings. “As a devout Christian, this is an outcome I never wanted to see. » Pujols continued in a statement. “For many long days and nights I prayed and asked the Lord for direction.”