Inside Shaquille and Shaunie O’Neal’s on-off relationship: How the NBA star’s infidelity broke 7-year marriage

From a loving couple to taking on the role of responsible parents to later almost bitter exes and finally as “amazing friends” – Shaquille ‘Shaq’ O’Neal and Shaunie O’Neal’s story have written a drama. Because of this, we’re tempted to examine the tiny facets of their eleven year relationship, including their ad time and marriage.

The couple have managed to achieve a blissful parenting situation in which they raise their four children: Shareef Rashaun, 20, Amirah Sanaa, who will turn 20 this year – both were born while Shaunie and Shaq were 17 -Old Shaqir and 14-year-old Me’arah Sanaa, who were born after the couple walked down the aisle.

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Basketball player Shaquille O’Neal and her wife Shaunie O’Neal at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards at the American Airlines Arena on August 29, 2004 in Miami, Florida (Frank Micelotta / Getty Images)

But shortly after the birth of their youngest daughter, the couple gave up, only to get back together briefly. They had hoped to reconcile, but Shaunie eventually filed for divorce in 2009 and ended their longstanding relationship in 2011. What followed was a very public and chaotic breakup. Fortunately for the kids, the parents got their way and have kept a friendly equation ever since.

A few years later Shaq published his book, Shaq Uncut: My Story, which dealt with the divorce rumors. Most believed that infidelity broke the couple apart. “I was a guy with too many options. The decision to be with some of these women is my own. In my mind, I’ve never been disrespectful, but of course I shouldn’t have done everything, “he wrote in his autobiography.

Miami Heat’s Shaquille O’Neal and his wife Shaunie arrive for the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on August 28, 2005 (Evan Agostini / Getty Images).

Although the details of her divorce settlement were never mentioned, there were reports that Shaq paid $ 20,000 a month in child support and child support. However, by signing a marriage agreement, the former NBA star was able to protect most of his fortune.

But Shaunie apparently tried to bend the rules a bit, we hear. A Clutchpoints report said the ex-wife moved to California to file for divorce because the law in that state is different and allows a couple with a prenup to distribute their wealth evenly. Fortunately for Shaq, the court ruled that the State of Florida should proceed with the couple’s legal affairs.

This cannot be confirmed as none of the parties involved has ever spoken openly or addressed the chatter about their divorce settlement or pre-settlement. See Shaunie return for Season 9 of Basketball Wives. The VH1 show will premiere on Tuesday, February 9th. Please see your local listings for more information.

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