Wealthy offspring of the bowling empire founder divorces spouse following romantic liaison with the previous nanny of their children, revealing a significant age difference.
In a shocking turn of events, Peter Goodwin, a prominent billionaire from Virginia, filed for divorce from his wife Cara Goodwin on Christmas Day 2023, less than a week after the news of his months-long affair with their former nanny, Annette Lombard, was made public.
The divorce filing has sent waves through the society, with Goodwin finding himself among a notorious group of public figures whose private indiscretions with household staff have been exposed. The affair, which started in 2019 when Lombard was working for the Goodwin family while studying at the University of Virginia, has led to a public scandal that is still in its early legal stages.
Goodwin and Lombard were reportedly seen together at the Four Seasons Surf Club in Surfside, Florida, just six days after the divorce announcement, according to court documents. This extravagant display of luxury came as a stark contrast to the emotional turmoil that Cara Goodwin, a clinical psychologist and best-selling author, was experiencing.
The Goodwins have shared custody of their children, as agreed upon last year. However, the children were witnesses to their father's belligerent behaviour during the divorce announcement, which included screaming and cursing.
Cara Goodwin, the founder of Parenting Translator, has more than 135,000 Instagram followers and focuses her practice on advising parents on the best ways to raise their children. Meanwhile, Peter Goodwin's social media is flooded with photos of expensive watches.
Peter Goodwin's father, William Goodwin, is one of Virginia's most prominent figures. He serves on the University of Virginia board and was appointed twice, once by former Virginia Governor George Allen and again by ex-Governor Bob McDonnell. William Goodwin's company, CCA Industries, had business interests that included lavish resorts and hotels, such as the Four Seasons Hotel where Goodwin and Lombard were seen.
The divorce trial, scheduled for two days, will see Goodwin and his estranged wife face each other. Goodwin has filed to try to seal the divorce papers, but this has not been granted. Cara Goodwin is seeking half of their marital assets, child support, and $500,000 to cover legal fees.
In a recent report, Peter Goodwin is pictured with his baby, a stark contrast to the allegations of his behaviour during the divorce announcement. The divorce case highlights ongoing discussions about the dynamics of infidelity involving domestic workers, with experts emphasizing the responsibility of the unfaithful partner, while others note how household employees may be unfairly stigmatized in such affairs.
[1] Court Documents [2] New York Post Report
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