In June, George Scott Romney, brother of former Senator Mitt Romney, filed for divorce from his wife, Carrie Elizabeth Romney, just months before her tragic passing. The filing asked the court to deny her spousal support and to leave her with no claim on community or personal assets.
According to court documents, George cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. He also asserted that both parties held separate property, contending there was nothing to divide.
Carrie responded with her own filings, seeking financial support, legal fees, and restoration of her maiden name, Dimas. At the time of her death, the divorce proceedings were still active and unresolved.
Authorities have classified her cause of death as “deferred,” with further investigation and toxicology tests pending. As the probe continues, the timing and content of the divorce requests have drawn attention, raising questions about the legal and financial contours pending in her final chapter.