It was finally made official this week, with Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen announcing via separate statements that they are getting a divorce.
This official confirmation from the couple came after weeks and weeks of rumours about their marital crisis, but a possible reason for the delay in announcing the divorce has been revealed.
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen confirm their divorce
It has to do with the different laws that exist in different states, given that Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are filing for divorce in Florida, where the documents can eventually be made public.
Why did Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen wait before announcing their divorce?
“They very often will settle behind closed doors before they let anyone in,” divorce attorney Jacqueline Newman told Page Six, when discussing celebrity divorce proceedings.
“I think it’s very common. It’s the smarter way to do things.
“You’re not only negotiating issues of custody and issues of finances, but you also have to be very careful if your public image is very valuable.
“It’s just smarter not to put anything out there until you’re done and the ink is dried.”
This is why they waited, to try to agree as much as possible in private.
According to Page Six, they have agreed on a marital settlement agreement, which will remain confidential.
What did Tom Brady say about his divorce from Gisele Bundchen?
When Tom Brady put out a statement about the end of this relationship, he said that it has been a friendly split.
“We arrived at this decision amicably and with gratitude for the time we spent together,” the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback wrote.
“We are blessed with beautiful and wonderful children who will continue to be the center of our world in every way.
“We will continue to work together as parents to always ensure they receive the love and attention they deserve.
“We arrived at this decision to end our marriage after much consideration.”