Professional golfer Rory McIlroy is attempting to have a divorce lawsuit against him dismissed, as indicated by court filings. The legal documents, which were filed in Florida, are being contested by McIlroy’s attorneys who believe the Florida court does not possess the proper jurisdiction to handle the case.
The legal arguments presented state that neither McIlroy nor his soon-to-be ex-wife, Erica Stoll, hold residency in Florida. Despite their marriage taking place in Florida in 2017, McIlroy’s legal representatives maintain that the state does not hold authority over their marital dissolution.
The filings further suggest that McIlroy and Stoll have reached an agreement regarding their separation and are nearing a divorce conclusion. Consequently, his legal team has requested the Florida court to drop the case, advocating for it to continue in a jurisdiction that is legally appropriate for both parties.
As of now, there has been no public response from McIlroy or Stoll’s representatives regarding the ongoing legal process.
McIlroy, originally from Northern Ireland, ranks among the world’s leading golfers, boasting four major championship titles and two PGA Tour Player of the Year awards.
This marks McIlroy’s second venture into marriage; his first marriage was with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, which ended in divorce in 2014.
The exact jurisdiction where the divorce will be finalized remains uncertain, but McIlroy’s legal team is firm in their stance that it should not occur in Florida.
Updates will be provided as further details come to light regarding this case.
