Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Divorce: Five Burning Questions
July 10, 2012
Couples News
Superstar Tom Cruise and ex Katie Holmes set a record with their speedy divorce settlement on Monday, but the former couple is keeping mum on the details.
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Without a peep from either party, many mysteries remain. Here are our top five questions:
What happened?
We know Katie filed for divorce in New York City on June 29. She already had an apartment lined up, making it obvious the actress was planning the split for a while. Many reports label religious differences as the main point of contention. There could be some truth to the buzz. Katie just signed up as a parishioner at the Church of St. Francis Xavier in New York City.
Will Suri Cruise stay with mom in NYC?
It looks like Katie was granted primary custody of Suri, while Tom will get generous visitation. People mag reports that the 6-year-old will start private school in Manhattan in the fall.
How much will Tom pay?
Estimates are all over the place when it comes to the couple’s prenup. Some say Katie will walk away with nothing (only what she brought to the marriage), while others estimate her take of Tom’s $275 million fortune at $50 million. Either way, she will get a hefty child support check for Suri.
Who gets the house(s)?
Reports differ when it comes to the division of the pair’s estates. Tom gets to keep his ranch in Telluride, Colo. and his mansion in the Hollywood Hills, since he bought both before he met Katie. She will likely get the home in Beverly Hills or the one in Montecito, Calif. Still up for grabs is the apartment Katie just vacated -- a $15-million brownstone in Manhattan.
What’s next?
Tom is back in California. He was recently spotted in Mammoth Lakes shooting his new movie, “Oblivion.” Katie remains on the opposite coast, caring for Suri. Only time will tell what the next chapter holds for the former couple.
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I saw this divorce coming from a mile away. Katie’s too smart to let her daughter get taken in like that. I read somewhere that she’s likely going to be subject to harassment by the Church of Scientology now, though. Anti-cult expert Steve Hassan’s new book, “Freedom Of Mind” has a pretty good explanation of these dangerous behaviors in cults: http://www.freedomofmind.com/
There is something wrong with Tom Cruise and his dealings with his so-called religion. It comes up way tooo much. One of these days we will know some of the problem. Sounds cultish to me.
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tom, good for you! you are better off without her. now as for the child she will be alright she has you as a father no matter what you are her dad.susan stassi,
It is obvious that Katie had to have been planning the split for a while, not only for her, but for Suri. I say, BRAVO that she was in control for a change--It seems Tom is a good Dad, but also a bit of a control freak! It was better to settle quickly for his CAREER and to save Suri from having to read nasty things in the court of public opinion, not to mention keeping his private idiosynchrocies QUIET. He needs to keep his PRIVATE LIFE, PRIVATE...because if the truth got out...it could be nothing but tarnish his "BRAND" and CAREER. I think she was BRAVE to stand up for herself and THEIR daughter. BRAVO! It's NEVER easy when the child is affected by divorce of their parent's.
hey, whatever it may be thats up to tom and his legal team. and I must say that she should just take what is given nothing more or less and maybe she will than go away. Let say this she has been nothing but trouble. And I think tom is better off without her now as for the child she will be alright tom she has you as a father. susan stassi,