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On May 22, 1980, Robin’s first wife, Molly, spoke to reporters. She told them due to touring that she had hardly seen him for the past 3 years. That she had filed for divorce and the papers would be served the next day. The news hit Robin hard and the family became concerned for his well being. Molly had gone on tour once but did not enjoy it. So she would stay home with the children while Robin toured. The more successful the Bee Gees became, the less they saw of each other. When Robin was at home he would spoil the children and the discipline fell to Molly. The divorce ended up being a messy one. In July 1981 Robin told the press he had broken into their home in England and found papers in the safe that proved Molly and her lawyer were trying to get him to accuse her of adultery. So they could sue him for slander. Molly was granted custody of their children, Spencer (6) and Melissa (4). Robin fought a long, unsuccessful court battle. Ending up not seeing his children for six years. The divorce was final in December 1982. On September 9, 1983 Robin was sentenced to be jailed for two weeks for breaking a court order not to talk to the press about his former marriage. He was released several hours later.
Near the end of 1982, Robin feeling lost and alone, hired a personal assistant, Ken Graydon. This meeting would lead to Robin meeting his second wife, Dwina Murphy.
To be continued…..

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