In early July of 2008, several reports of Madonna visiting Alex Rodriquez surfaced. The reports came just after rumors that she and her husband were divorcing.Usmagazine.com: NY Yankee Making Late-Night Visits... (July 1, 2008) On July 3, 2008, Alex Rodriguez was reported to have split with his wife Cynthia Rodriguez. The NY Daily News claimed that Cynthia blamed Madonna for the breakup.NY Daily News:A-ROd's Wife Tells Pals She Believes Madonna Lured Yank With Kabbalah (July 4, 2008)
Divorce
Alex Rodriguez's wife, Cynthia Rodriguez, filed for a divorce on July 7, 2008, at the Miami-Dade County Family Court. She reportedly filed for the divorce because of her husband's alleged extramarital affairs.ABC 7 Eyewitness News: A-Rod's wife officially files for divorce (July 7, 2008)
Divorce Settlement
It was reported on September 19, 2008, that Alex Rodriguez and his wife, Cynthia, reached a settlement in their divorce. Terms of the settlement were not revealed. Alex Rodriguez reportedly had a prenuptial agreement in place.TMZ: A-Rod's Divorce -- It's Ovah!!! (September 19, 2008)
