After 25 years of marriage, the political power couple decided to divorce. Jackson Jr. filed a formal petition for divorce in December in Cook County, where the family has a home. According to court records, he cited “irreconcilable differences.” Sandi Jackson filed in Washington, D.C., where the family has another home.
Sandi Jackson is asking for child support, alimony and attorney’s fees. She said her husband has failed to contribute to the mortgage or household expenses since September. Jackson Jr.’s attorney said that is not true. She also said she has been borrowing money from friends and selling her belongings.
A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in Cook County. Sandi Jackson plans to ask that the case in Cook County be dismissed so the case can be hashed out in Washington.