The Best Divorce of All Time? The Wild Story of Gabriel and Christina

Some divorce stories are messy, dramatic, and filled with years of legal battles. Others… are so outrageous they sound like something straight out of a movie. The tale of Gabriel and Christina falls firmly into the second category.

It all began back in 1994, when Gabriel met Christina at a party. Despite a 30-year age gap, sparks flew, and the two quickly tied the knot. For the next two decades, their marriage seemed happy and stable—at least from the outside.

But in reality, Gabriel had pulled off one of the most shocking moves in relationship history.

Just four months after their wedding, the couple took a trip to the Dominican Republic. What Christina didn’t know was that the Caribbean vacation was more than a romantic getaway—it was part of Gabriel’s secret plan. The Dominican Republic is one of the few places in the world where a person can file for divorce without notifying their spouse. And that’s exactly what Gabriel did.

For 20 years, Christina lived thinking she was married. Meanwhile, Gabriel knew they were legally divorced the entire time. His reason? He later admitted that he believed one day Christina would try to leave him and take his money. By secretly ending the marriage early, he ensured she would never get a dime in a divorce settlement.

When Christina finally decided she wanted a divorce after two decades together, she visited her lawyer—only to be told the legal marriage had ended two decades earlier.

Whether you see Gabriel as a genius planner or a cold-hearted schemer, one thing is certain—this might just be one of the most jaw-dropping divorce stories ever told.