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Inside RHOSLC’s Monica Garcia and Ex-Husband’s Divorce After Affairs and Alleged Domestic Violence
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City rookie Monica Garcia admitted that she is excommunicated from the Mormon Church due to her messy split from ex-husband Mike. However, their recent separation isn’t their first as the reality star filed for divorce back in 2013. Although the identity of Monica’s husband is rather private, she hasn’t shied away from airing out their dirty laundry.
Who Is ‘RHOSLC’ Star Monica Garcia’s Ex-Husband?
Mike’s identity is still a looming question for fans. Although it’s unknown what he does for a living, Monica revealed she didn’t have to work because her ex was the breadwinner of the family.
When Did ‘RHOSLC’ Star Monica Garcia and Mike Get Married?
The former couple tied the knot in 2009 in a Mormon temple. After getting married, Monica and Mike welcomed daughters Jaidyn, West and Kendall.
The RHOSLC star welcomed eldest daughter, Bri, from a previous relationship.
Why Did ‘RHOSLC’ Star Monica Garcia and Mike Divorce?
“About four years into my marriage, I found myself in what one might call an entanglement,” she said during her RHOSLC season 4 debut. “That resulted in a divorce and then a wedding because we got divorced and we got remarried. And now we’re getting divorced again.”
Monica filed for divorce in December 2013, citing “irreconcilable differences,” according to court documents obtained by The Sun. The pair seemingly worked through their issues, as an order of dismissal and final decree was added to the system in May 2014.
Mike and Monica’s divorce filing was dismissed by a judge the following year.
The two were going through their second divorce during RHOSLC season 4 after Monica admitted to “f–king” her “brother-in-law for 18 months.”
Monica, who was Jen Shah’s former assistant, shared the jaw-dropping news during an oncamera shopping trip with costar Heather Gay. After the Bad Mormon author asked if Monica had sex with Mike’s brother, she clarified that her brother-in-law was the husband of her ex-husband’s sister.
The Brea Baby founder ended up coming clean about the affair because she “felt guilty” and her actions resulted in her being excommunicated from the Mormon church – also known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Monica reflected on being “shunned from everything and everyone,” though her brother-in-law didn’t receive punishment from the church or community.
“Genuinely and truly one of the worst experiences of my life,” she said to Heather in the September episode.
Monica and Mike finalized their divorce on October 24, 2023, according to The Sun. Since Mike moved to another state, Monica gained sole legal and sole physical custody over their four daughters. Additionally, Mike will pay $2,636 a month in child support until each of their kids turns the legal age of 18 and Monica will receive $4,000 a month in alimony until June 2037.
Bravo confirmed that the divorce was finalized during the explosive RHOSLC season 4 finale.
In January 2024, Monica answered the burning question by fans: Why did she get a divorce? The reality star revealed that it wasn’t because of the affair, but because Mike was allegedly physically abusive toward her.
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“The reason for our divorce was because of domestic violence. My ex was arrested a couple of times for domestic violence on me in front of our girls and violations of protective orders,” she wrote in a statement via Instagram.
If you or anyone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.
Representatives for Mike did not respond to Life & Style’s request for comment.
