Lochte's Divorce Drama: Olympic Star Entangled in Debt and Domestic Dispute
Ryan Lochte and Wife Kayla Reid's Marriage Sinks Like a Stone: Insiders Reveal They Owe $270,000 in Debts
The once-champion Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte and his wife, former Playboy playmate Kayla Reid, are embroiled in a bitter divorce battle that has left fans stunned. As the drama unfolds, it's become clear that their marriage was already on shaky ground - financially speaking.
According to court documents obtained by thescholarlynote.com, the power couple owes a whopping $270,000 in various debts, including a staggering $100,000 to the IRS. Yes, you read that right - $100,000 to the taxman! It seems the couple's financial woes began when they failed to pay their 2021 and 2022 taxes, racking up a bill of $99,696.09.
But that's not all, folks! The Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics have slapped them with two separate liens in the past two years for unpaid medical bills totaling over $167,000. One lien was filed in December 2023 for $127,977.73, while another one was filed in February 2024 for a whopping $39,720.15.
And if that's not enough to make you gasp, the couple also has an outstanding claim on their marital home of $2,231.76, which they conveniently forgot to pay off in December 2024.
But what led to this financial mess? Insiders close to the couple hint that it all began after Lochte's infamous car accident in 2023. According to reports, a reckless driver swerved into his lane without warning, and Lochte's vehicle collided with a garbage truck. As a result, he was found guilty of careless driving in March 2024 and ordered to attend driving school and pay a paltry $159 fine.
The divorce battle between the couple has been heating up, with Kayla filing for separation in Florida in March, citing that their marriage is "irretrievably broken." Lochte responded with a scathing denial of his wife's petition, disputing custody arrangements and child support. He claims Kayla doesn't need the exclusive use of their marital home, which they purchased for nearly $548,000 in 2021.
In a shocking twist, it appears Lochte has moved out of the family home and is now renting a luxurious four-bedroom, three-bathroom house in Newberry, Florida, for a whopping $3,000 per month. The former Olympic swimmer seems to be living large despite his financial troubles.
But what's even more telling is that Kayla has requested that the court award her majority time-sharing with their children - Caiden Zane (7), Liv Rae (5), and Georgia June (1) - citing that equal time-sharing would be detrimental to their well-being. Lochte, however, is fighting back, arguing that his wife should not have sole parental responsibility.
In a bizarre twist, Kayla has also requested financial assistance from the court to pay for education and retraining to improve her skills and get out of their financial mess. It seems she's counting on the court to bail her out - but will it be enough?
The couple's divorce battle is set to go the distance, with both sides dug in and refusing to back down. As the drama unfolds, one thing is clear: Ryan Lochte and Kayla Reid's marriage has sunk like a stone - financially speaking.
Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy divorce battle as it continues to unfold!
