Whitney Houston’s divorce battle
Whitney Houston might never sing “I Will Always Love You” to Bobby Brown but at least she would have a good night sleep after the judge approved their divorce. It is set to be finalised on April 24.
Judge Franz Miller also awarded the erstwhile Grammy winner the custody of their daughter, the 14-year-old Bobbi Christina.
Whitney turned emotional while listening to the proceedings. She was caught dabbing her eyes with a tissue during the hearing and declined to comment as she left the courthouse. It wasn’t known if Whitney’s shedding of tears was pure joy or sadness and pity over the 15 years she and Bobby were together.
Bobby’s lawyer said they will file a petition to overturn the judge’s decision.
On September 8 last year the singer filed for legal separation from Bobby and then followed with a divorce request in October. And then in December she requested to fast-track the dissolution of the marriage.
Whitney and Bobby married in 1992 when Whitney was at the height of her success. But troubles started to appear as Bobby was arrested for drugs and alcohol-related charges. While Whitney has twice entered rehab to be treated for addiction to cocaine. There were instances of cheating in between. Bobby allegedly impregnated one of his paramours, a porn actress.
Since their separation Whitney has been reportedly recording a new album with J Records president Clive Davis in Los Angeles. Despite their split, Whitney and Bobby have been seen together on several occasions dining with their daughter fuelling speculations that the two might get back together. And now the answer is surely no.
Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown, Hollywood divorce
April 6th, 2007 at 1:47 pm
I hope this means she can get clean and stay that way. Without him in her life her and her daughter have a better chance at happiness.