Chicago — Michael Jordan the public figure is confronting a more private and personal situation in his life.
Juanita Jordan, his wife of 12 years, has filed for divorce, citing "irreconcilable differences."
"When you have personal issues, sometimes work is a great avenue to deal with it and move on," Washington Wizards guard/forward Jordan said Tuesday. "Things will work out in the long run."
Juanita Jordan is seeking custody of their three children; possession of their "marital residence," a large gated house in suburban Highland Park; an "equitable" share of their marital property; and a "fair and reasonable sum" for temporary and permanent maintenance. Michael Jordan would be granted visitation rights with his children.
Last September, Fortune Magazine estimated Jordan's wealth at $398 million.
"It is our hope that the media and the public will understand and respect our family's desire and need for privacy during this difficult period in our lives," the couple said in a joint statement.
The 6-page divorce petition, filed Friday, said past attempts at reconciliation have failed and future ones "would be impractical and not in the best interests of the family."
Their children are Jeffrey, 13, Marcus, 11, and Jasmine, 9.
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