It may have to do with protecting assets. The Captain has Parkinson’s. He’ll qualify for a lot more assistance if all their assets are in her name completely unattached to him. Otherwise, they’ll bled dry and there’ll be nothing left for her assuming she outlives him by 10 to 15 years.
Good insight on your part.
You’re not the only one advancing that theory...according to TMZ (yeah, consider the source), the divorce papers specifically mention The Captain’s medical condition. Rather odd, since she filed and once she’s a “free woman,” she won’t have any obligation for his care.
Sounds like the start of the Medicaid shuffle...he will need long-term custodial care in the near future; Medicare Part A won’t cover, and they have too many assets to qualify for Medicaid. So, they get divorced, she claims all the assets, and he becomes “poor enough” for Medicaid.
Happens every day.
I think that's exactly what it is. I think The Captain is trying to put on an act, to be more convincing about it.
Can't say I blame them if that's the case.
How sad.