Robert and Lindsay Shiver’s Messy Divorce Explained: From Cheating Allegations to Private Jets

Before his romance with Savannah Chrisley, Robert Shiver was married to Lindsay Shiver. Since their split, the pair have been entangled in a messy divorce.

Robert and Lindsay —who share sons Grayson, Landon and Rhett — filed for divorce in April 2023 after 13 years of marriage. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Robert cited “adulterous conduct” as the reason for their split. Lindsay’s filing claimed that she and Robert “incurred debt far beyond her means to pay.”

Four months after submitting the legal paperwork, Lindsay was arrested in Abaco, Bahamas, and charged with conspiring to kill her husband. Lindsay has denied the alleged murder plot.

After news broke of Lindsay’s arrest, Chrisley reached out to Robert via social media, telling him he was “too hot to die.” The pair started dating shortly after. In April 2025, the Chrisley Knows Best alum revealed that Robert broke up with her, claiming his estranged wife and ongoing divorce played a role in their relationship’s demise.

“He’s no farther along in his divorce today than he was the day that I met him, which is absolutely insane. And that’s a whole other thing,” she said during an April 2025 episode of her “Unlocked” podcast. “I will never ever forgive her for what she has put Robert and [his three sons] through. I don’t believe that Robert and I would be where we are at today if she wouldn’t have caused so much mass destruction. And it’s really caused me to sit back.”

Keep scrolling for a breakdown on Robert and Lindsay’s divorce:

When Did Robert and Lindsay Shiver File for Divorce?

Robert filed for divorce in April 2023, stating his and Lindsay’s marriage was “irretrievably broken” due to “adulterous conduct” on behalf of his wife.

One day later, Lindsay subsequently filed her own paperwork, also stating the marriage was “irretrievably broken with no hope whatsoever for reconciliation.” She also requested that her and Robert’s “marital debts be equally divided” since she could not financially handle the amount on her own.

What Did Lindsay Shiver Say About the Cheating Allegations?

In a May 2023 legal response, Lindsay denied cheating on Robert during their marriage. She stated that any “extramarital relationship” she had was done during her and Robert’s separation and, as a result, he legally condoned it.

What Financial Aspects Did Lindsay Shiver Ask For?

According to a May 2023 filing obtained by Us, Lindsay claimed that Robert had cut her off financially. The paperwork stated that she and her family had an “expensive lifestyle” as they lived in a mansion and owned a private jet for personal and business travel purposes. Lindsay claimed that amid their divorce, Robert barred her from using the plane and that she did not have access to the funds she once had.

What Happened in The Bahamas?

Law enforcement was investigating a break-in at Grabber’s Bar and Grill on Guana per the Bahamas Court News in August 2023. Authorities found a series of WhatsApp messages on a cellphone belonging to someone suspected to be in connection with the restaurant break-in. The messages allegedly included texts from Linday, which detailed an alleged plan to murder her husband.

Lindsay was arrested alongside two men, Terrance Bethel and Farron Newbold. Jr. Bethel was alleged to be Lindsay’s lover, while Newbold Jr. was a suspected hitman, per the Thomasville Times-Enterprise.

Following her arrest, Lindsay was released on a $100,000 cash bail. She agreed to wear an ankle monitor and remains in Nassau, Bahamas, ahead of her trial, which is scheduled for October 2025, according to The New York Post.

Lindsay has denied the murder plot allegations while Bethel and Newbold Jr. have pleaded not guilty.

What Did Robert Shiver Do After Lindsay Shiver’s Arrest?

In May 2024, Robert filed for a protective order against Lindsay, which was granted. Lindsay is also prohibited from contacting or coming within 100 feet of Robert.

How Was Savannah Chrisley Involved in Robert Shiver’s Divorce?

After Chrisley began dating Robert, the former reality star claimed that Lindsay tried to get her involved in the court battle, which she speculated led to their breakup.

“There was a time where she tried to get the courts to say I wasn’t allowed around the children. I think with all the chaos that she brought her way — or she brought our way — it was too much for Robert to handle,” she claimed on an April 2025 episode of her podcast. “I know it was too much for him to handle. And so she got what she wanted. It’s that simple. You once again destroyed another thing in your life and other people’s lives.”

Chrisley continued: “He says he did it because he loves me. I do know and believe that he loves me. So that sucked and I will never forget driving away from Robert’s house and just sobbing hysterically in tears. I cried the whole way home, seven to eight hours. I just cried. I didn’t know what to do.”