TMZ.com has obtained the documents contained in today’s petition for the dissolution of marriage between Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren Woods.
The petition, which was subsequently approved by a judge in Panama City, Fla., today, does reveal details previously unknown regarding the couple’s parting.
In the filing, Elin petitioned and was granted restoration of her maiden name:
”Elin Maria Pernilla Nordegren.”
The majority of the marital settlement was actually signed off by Tiger and Elin on July 3 & 4, making today’s court appearance no more than a formality.
The filing also revealed when Elin officially moved out of the house.
From the above document, you can see that Tiger’s now-ex-wife officially left the family home, with children in tow, in November, 2009.
What’s most interesting about today’s events is the news that Elin wants her maiden name back - indicating she has no interesting trafficking in her ex-husband’s fame.
Yes, Nordegren will be compensated handsomely in the aftermath of the breakup, and she undoubtedly signed a confidentiality agreeement, but somehow I think she wants to make a complete break from her former husband.
With the sordid details of his infidelity, who can blame her?
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4:54 pm on August 23rd, 2010
If it weren’t for Tiger, no one would know who the hell you are. Get over yourself already.
5:16 pm on August 23rd, 2010
TL DuQuette - are you serious!?!
Why in the hell do you think this woman cares that “no one” would know who she is if it wasn’t for Eldrick Tont?
Her family and friends know who she is. Her children know who she is. Her ex-husband knows who she is. You, my “friend”, don’t F***ING MATTER here.
I’m willing to bet you my left nut that she couldn’t give a flying-f*** if you or any other douche-bag loser out there “knows who the hell she is”!
You must be a real idiot if you think otherwise…
6:30 pm on August 23rd, 2010
Chris you must be the guy who stalked Erin Andrews. Relax Dude.
7:07 pm on August 23rd, 2010
I have to agree with Chris. Elin isn’t out looking for fame. If anything, she’s already famous for her modeling and the fact that both her parents are well known public figures (mother is a politician and father is a news reporter/journalist).
I’m sure she wants nothing more than to get away from the prying eyes of the public and live a life of quiet normalness. Where normalness means having a spouse that doesn’t try to poke every glory hole there is (figuratively and literally).
Good for you, Elin. Take his trick-ass to the bank for not honoring his marriage vows. Tiger Woods = LOSER.
7:17 pm on August 23rd, 2010
I think he could resurrect his golfing career and mega endorsements if he goes by the name of Tont…. “today, Tont Woods followed up his opening 65 with a 63 at the 2011 Masters…” I can see it.
1:07 am on August 24th, 2010
i have to say that i am very happy for her…
2:08 am on August 24th, 2010
Elin - woman of faithfulness and she deserves to get
back to her original name and life she wants to
live with her two children. I wish her all the best
in all her undertakings and live a fruitful future
May God be her healer and guidance as days
ahead of her life.
6:09 am on August 24th, 2010
@Monica….completely agree with you. it’s a shame this came crashing down on her and her two children.
I hope this Tont man disappears as quickly on the golf course……………..
7:37 am on August 24th, 2010
Tiger didn’t DO THIS to his wife - he did it in spite of himself.
He had no control over his sex life.
IMO it is sad that the two of them have come to a parting of the ways, especially in such a manner.
I would hope that heach of them will have a better life apart than they did together. Remember, it takes two to make a marriage and I’ve been married for 50 years, so I know.
Leave them both alone and let them get on with their lives and the lives of their children. Stop bickering back and forth about who deserves what . . . I can only wish each of them the best in life.
Stop reading the tabloids and the sensationalism of what Tiger did. Maybe his wife added to his “disease.” Who knows, and who needs to know. Let it be done and over with and give them each peace.
10:56 am on August 25th, 2010
SHE WAZ JUST WAITING FOR HIM TO FUCK UP SO SHE CAN TAKE HIS MONEY JUST LIKE A WHITE GIRL
11:26 am on August 25th, 2010
You are an ignorant ass. I bet no girl wants you - money or not.
11:28 am on August 25th, 2010
Just in case you didn’t know I was speaking to you Trenton Bibbs, you are the ignorant ass!
11:30 am on August 25th, 2010
This only proves that Elin is a good person, good mother and a faithful wife…Mr. Woods put her and their family in this hurtful situation and getting rid of the stigma which is “Woods” for the last name is the right thing to do…the best of luck Elin!
11:32 am on August 25th, 2010
Its sad that people allow themselves to get caught up in celebrities personal lives like they actually know them. Listen i don’t know Erin or Tont / Tiger and so i cant really comment on who should have done what or who was the bad person here. Some of the other comments here have hit the nail on the head. Stop following the media’s interpretation of the events and the “holier than thou” attitude. No one on this earth has the right to judge another person because we are all are capable of making mistakes.
11:34 am on August 25th, 2010
Elin, should take her, no his money and sit down somewhere.
11:45 am on August 25th, 2010
I know Tiger is a public figure and I don’t approve whtat he did, but this is his private life; there is a lot of public figure that cheat but we don’t know; I admire Tiger and will continue to admire him; THIS IS HIS PRIVATE LIFE!!!!