RFK Jr. Cut Off Late Wife Despite Court Order To Give Support
In the last weeks leading up to her death Mary Richardson Kennedy, the estranged and late wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had to ask friends and parents of her kids’ classmates for money so she could buy basic items including gas and grocery’s.
A source close to the sad situation told the New York Post:
“Mary was left to sometimes ask for $20 from the parents of her kids’ classmates to buy gas and groceries.”
Information about RFK Jr’s refusal to pay his court ordered amounts were revealed in a petition filed last week in Surrogate’s Court in Westchester County by Mary’s former divorce attorney. According to her lawyer RFK Jr. failed to pay them $278,000 in promised legal fees.
Mary’s lawyers say RFK Jr. used a “scorched-earth litigation approach” to cut her off from a $20,000-a-month, court-approved credit card, which led to the refusal to pay for their sons medical bills during an unexpected doctor’s office visit.
On May 16 Mary hung herself in a building on her Bedford estate and during her funeral her husband said she was fighting “demons.”
According to a petition filed by Mary’s lawyers:
“Unfortunately, the last months of Ms. Richardson Kennedy’s life were full of daily financial challenges, directly attributable to Mr. Kennedy’s litigation tactics executed through his family office.”
Mary Kennedy was already suffering with depression and alcoholism. Her lawyers say her ex-husband tactics ultimately led to her suicide.
Mary’s lawyers say cutting her off was a direct attempt by RFK Jr. to employ “scare tactics” and “panic” by cutting her off from basic living expenses.
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Jul 3, 2012
Poor lady.. She had mental problems, but they didn't seem to be helped by her husband…but I don't know the whole story. Sad that she had to take her own life because he didn't pay the bills, if he was supposed to pay.
Jul 3, 2012
Wow. All I kept reading is "he"! People tend to forget that there is God and we are living this life for God only! No amount of pressure should make us take our lives for man ! Now she is gone but her trouble s have only multiple d as she mow as to answer to God and there is no turning back where as on earth there where so many options. I f eel for there kids.
Jul 3, 2012
Wow! All I kept reading is 'he' ! People tend to forget that there is God and we are living this life for God only! No amount of pressure should make us go to the extent of taking our lives. Now, she is gone, but her troubles have only now began as she has to answer to God. God blesses us with life and it is up to us to live it through trails and tribulations. We ought to be thankful even when times are rough….cause there are so many who wish they were in our shoes. Yes, sometimes even when we think we are at our worst there are others who are going through hell….there is no turning back once you are gone….meanwhile, on earth, no matter the situation, there are alternatives……a human being is just a man or woman….whereas our God is King!
Jul 17, 2012
John F. Kennedy Jr. should face 2nd degree murder or manslaughter charges for his role in Mary's death. At the very least, contempt of court charges with large financial consequences (payable to her estate) and public humiliation for his failure to pay COURT ORDERED support. My ex has done this to me for years and it is humiliating to have to ask for loans, etc. when he owes money. These men know that when you are on a limited budget you can't afford to take them to court to collect money owed… so it continues until you no longer have the will to fight… When is society going to figure out that the person with the most money always wins in family court.
Jul 17, 2012
John F. Kennedy Jr. should face 2nd degree murder or manslaughter charges for his role in Mary's death. At the very least, contempt of court charges with large financial consequences (payable to her estate) and public humiliation for his failure to pay COURT ORDERED support. My ex has done this to me for years and it is humiliating to have to ask for loans, etc. when he owes money. These men know that when you are on a limited budget you can't afford to take them to court to collect money owed… so it continues until you no longer have the will to fight… When is society going to figure out that the person with the most money always wins in family court.
Jul 17, 2012
I know you mean Robt F. right?
Jul 17, 2012
ya i thought JFK Jr died in that plan crash like a decade ago.
Jul 20, 2012
Yes Liz, JFK Jr. died in a plane crash with his wife and sister in law, you mean Robert Kennedy Jr, sorry.