Rory McIlroy’s Estranged Wife Misses Deadline to Respond to Divorce Papers
Rory McIlroy’s Estranged Wife Misses Deadline to Respond to Divorce Papers
Erica Stoll, the estranged wife of PGA Tour superstar Rory McIlroy, has reportedly missed the deadline to respond to divorce papers, according to the Daily Mail. Court documents reveal that Erica, 36, was served the papers at her Florida home on May 13, just hours after McIlroy clinched his record fourth Wells Fargo Championship title.
The divorce proceedings were initiated in Palm Beach County Court by Thomas Sasser, the high-profile attorney who famously represented Tiger Woods during his highly publicized divorce from Elin Nordegren. The papers were served by Carl Woods, a certified homicide investigator and licensed private investigator.
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A Palm Beach County Clerk official informed the Daily Mail that Erica missed the state’s standard 20-calendar day window to respond, and as of this week, she has still not filed any reply. This lapse puts her at risk of the court granting McIlroy a ‘default divorce,’ which would allow the case to proceed without her participation.
Potential Implications of a Default Divorce
If the court enters a default divorce, the case will continue without Erica having the chance to contest McIlroy’s petition. Filed on May 13, McIlroy’s petition describes their seven-year marriage as “irretrievably broken.” The petition also requests shared parental custody of their three-year-old daughter, Poppy, and asks the judge to uphold the prenuptial agreement signed before their 2017 wedding.
As McIlroy, 35, competes in the $20 million Memorial Tournament hosted by Jack Nicklaus this week, he has remained tight-lipped about the divorce proceedings.
Rumors of a New Romance
Adding fuel to the fire, social media has been abuzz with rumors of McIlroy building a new romance with CBS reporter Amanda Balionis, who is also reportedly going through a divorce. Although these reports are unsubstantiated, they were heightened last week when McIlroy was seen hugging Balionis after an interview at the RBC Canadian Open. Despite the speculation, sources close to McIlroy insist that he and Balionis maintain a strictly professional relationship.
The unfolding drama has captivated golf fans and the public alike, with many eagerly awaiting further developments. For now, all eyes are on the Palm Beach County Court to see how the divorce proceedings will unfold and what impact, if any, they will have on McIlroy’s career and personal life.
