Mitt Romney’s Brother Tried to Block Estranged Wife from Divorce Settlement — Just Months Before She Was Found Dead in California Garage
The family of Mitt Romney is facing renewed attention following troubling details emerging from court documents surrounding the death of his sister-in-law, Carrie Romney. According to newly surfaced filings, Mitt’s brother, George “Scott” Romney, had filed for divorce from Carrie just four months before she was found dead in a California parking garage — and sought to ensure she received nothing from their marriage in the settlement.
Carrie Romney, 64, was discovered dead near a parking structure in Los Angeles earlier this month. While the cause of death remains under investigation, authorities have not ruled out any possibilities. Her death came amid a tense and unraveling divorce from Scott Romney, the older brother of Utah Senator Mitt Romney. The couple’s relationship had reportedly deteriorated over the past year, leading to a legal separation marked by growing financial and emotional strain.
Court records obtained by The New York Post reveal that Scott Romney filed for divorce in June, listing their date of separation as May 25 and citing “irreconcilable differences.” But what’s capturing attention now is a series of motions filed by Scott’s legal team requesting that the court deny Carrie any claim to shared property or assets accumulated during the marriage. Legal experts reviewing the filings said the language used was unusually aggressive, suggesting that Scott wanted to cut financial ties completely.
Those close to the family describe the couple’s marriage as complicated. They had been together for years, with moments of closeness overshadowed by long stretches of distance. Friends of Carrie told reporters that she had been struggling emotionally in recent months, overwhelmed by the pressures of the divorce and what she described as “feeling erased.” One family acquaintance said, “Carrie was a kind and loving woman. She didn’t deserve to be treated as disposable.”
The situation has brought painful questions to the forefront — not just about the Romneys’ private family struggles, but also about how legal disputes can take a heavy toll on mental health. While Scott Romney has not made any public statements since Carrie’s death, those close to the family say the news has shaken everyone, including Mitt, who remains focused on supporting relatives while maintaining his duties as a U.S. Senator.
Carrie’s death has left a haunting silence around the couple’s divorce case, which was still pending at the time. Court documents indicate that no financial settlement had yet been reached, and now, with her passing, legal experts say those proceedings will likely be dismissed — though the emotional aftermath will linger much longer.
In the days following her death, friends shared heartfelt tributes on social media, remembering Carrie as someone with a “bright smile” and “unshakable kindness.” One close friend wrote, “She loved deeply and gave more than she had. The world feels a little dimmer without her.”
The contrast between her warm public persona and the cold legal fight behind the scenes has left many reeling. Divorce, especially among older couples, often carries deep emotional consequences — but this story highlights how financial battles can turn bitter, even within families known for power and prestige.
As investigators continue to examine what led to Carrie’s final moments, many are left wondering if the stress of the divorce contributed to her state of mind. While no foul play has been suggested, the tragedy serves as a reminder of the silent struggles people endure behind closed doors.
For now, the Romney family remains private, declining to comment further as they grieve. What began as a personal legal dispute has now become a heartbreaking public story — one marked by love, loss, and the complicated aftermath of choices made in anger.
