- Kennedy scion is being deposed in bitter divorce battle between Chelsea and Laurence Kirwan
- Lawyers for Connecticut socialite Chelsea, 42, argue against the deposition
- It's merely a measure to 'harass, embarrass, oppress and annoy' Chelsea - and Kennedy's testimony is 'immaterial', Chelsea's lawyers say
- Court papers say if deposed: 'Mr Kennedy will testify that he did not have a sexual relationship with the Plaintiff prior to her filling for divorce'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will admit to a relationship with a Connecticut socialite if forced to testify in court - but will argue it started only after she filed for divorce, her lawyers state.
The Kennedy scion, who only married actress Cheryl Hines in August, is being dragged into the bitter divorce battle between Chelsea Kirwan and her estranged husband, plastic surgeon to the stars Laurence Kirwan.
As DailyMail.com reported, the father-of-six is now being subpoenaed over the exact nature of his relationship with Mrs Kirwan.
Mr & Mrs Kennedy: RFK Jr. and his wife Cheryl Hines at the RFK Ripple of Hope gala in NYC on Tuesday, December 16
Close friendship: Chelsea Kirwan, pictured in June outside her local gym in Bedford, New York, is believed to have had a friendship with Bobby Kennedy Jr. that spanned two years
Dr Kirwan’s lawyers have filed a motion to depose Kennedy, 60, in New York State on February 10 and he can be called upon under New York State law to testify.
However, Mrs Kirwan's lawyers argued at Stamford Superior court in Connecticut on Monday that Kennedy should NOT be deposed, saying it is merely a measure to 'harass, embarrass, oppress and annoy' her.
And, they added, Kennedy's testimony is 'immaterial to the issues before thus court'.
Court papers obtained by DailyMail.com go on to reveal: 'The actions of Dr Kirwan which led up to his wife's filing for divorce are well known by him and have nothing to do with any alleged affair by the wife with anyone, much less the proposed deponent.
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Upon information and belief, if compelled to testify, Mr Kennedy will testify that he did not have a sexual relationship with the Plaintiff prior to her filling for divorce.
'Prior to the filing of the divorce in this case, Mr Kennedy was a single man. He is now married. He is a father.'
As part of the legal argument to get Kennedy's deposition banned, the court papers state it is an attempt to subject anyone 'directly or indirectly connected' with her, by 'subjecting such persons to examination about their personal lives under oath and speculating about such details in the media'.
As previously reported, Dr Kirwan, 62, was aware that his former wife had enjoyed a close friendship with Kennedy.
A source told DailyMail.com: ‘Laurence was well aware that his wife and Bobby had a friendship before their split and that they have had ongoing telephone calls.’
Estranged: Surgeon to the stars Laurence Kirwan and his soon to be ex wife Chelsea at a party. Sources close to Prof Kirwan claimed the mother of three of his children had an 'inappropriate' relationship with Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Compelling: Chelsea Kirwan's lawyers are making a legal bid to challenge Robert F. Kennedy Jr's. deposition in her divorce case. They state if called to testify, he will say a relationship started only AFTER Mrs Kirwan filed for divorce
Kennedy, who this month was seen hobnobbing with his wife Cheryl Hines, potential 2016 Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and his mother Ethel Kennedy at the RFK Ripple Of Hope Gala at the Hilton Hotel in Manhattan, allegedly had a two-year 'affair' with Mrs Kirwan, 42, which was reported earlier this year.
Soon after the news became public, a source said Kennedy was set to be questioned under oath as part of the Kirwans' divorce case, saying: 'Chelsea fears Laurence’s lawyers want to discredit her as a wife and a mom.'
The pair were also pictured together at an event in Seattle in April 2013, where Bobby feted mountaineer Jim Whittaker. And she is believed to have accompanied him around the country.
Mrs Kirwan filed for divorce in 2012. Dr Kirwan's lawyers want to ascertain whether the friendship started during the Kirwans' marriage - and what the exact nature of the friendship was.
Subpoena: The court papers calling for Bobby Kennedy Jr. to be deposed as part of the Kirwans' divorce hearing
Court papers: Bobby Kennedy is being called to testify at legal offices in New York State in February
Political pals: RFK Jr. hobnobs with potential 2016 Presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, left and his mother Ethel Kennedy, right, at the Ripple of Hope gala on December 16
Kennedy married Curb Your Enthusiasm actress Cheryl, 49, on August 2 at the Kennedy compound on Hyannis Port, Mass, in front of the Kennedy clan, including his mother Ethel Kennedy, and watched by a starry crowd including Cheryl’s former co-star and good friend Larry David and Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, while Natasha Bedingfield serenaded them.
He was married to Emily Black between 1982 until 1994 and they had two children.
His second wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy - the mother of four of his children - killed herself in May 2012.
And asked about their relationship, Cheryl said: 'We share the same values. Family first. We like to have a good time and work hard. It’s fun to have a partner...It’s a good match-up.'
Smiles of newlyweds: Cheryl Hines and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. married in August at the Kennedy compound on Cape Cod, Mass.
The new Mr and Mrs Kennedy have since bought a $5 million home in Malibu, California, and Kennedy now spends the majority of his time on the West Coast with his family.
He is believed to be spending two days a week in New York teaching at Pace Law School.
Tragic: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with his second wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy - mother of four of his children - who killed herself in May 2012
The Kirwans have had an acrimonious split.
They have three children together and Mrs Kirwan has a daughter from a previous marriage.
Last month, Dr Kirwan had charges dropped after completing two years probation after being charged with attacking his ex-wife and step-daughter at their home in Connecticut.
He also has been reinstated at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth in St John’s Wood, London, following a month-long suspension after his arrest.
However, Dr Kirwan, who has offices in London, New York and Connecticut, is now dealing with another legal issue after a bookkeeper at his Norwalk, Conn. office was accused of stealing at least $209,075.
Gloria Tamayo, 43, was arrested after Norwalk Detective William Maloney, a certified fraud investigator, examined financial records in Dr Kirwan’s office.
He discovered Tamayo had been writing unauthorized checks since 2010, embezzling at least $209,075, according to the Hour report.
When reached by Daily Mail Online, Dr Kirwan declined to comment, while Chelsea Kirwan declined to comment.
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