Judge Greg Mathis is happy to avoid divorce court.
The television judge and his wife Linda Mathis shared how “doing a lot of work” in the time following their breakup in August 2024, helped bring them back together after a three-week separation.
"We [have] enjoyed our time doing that, each and every day, and it's just been progressively, just great," Linda, 62, said, according to People, in her and Greg’s upcoming interview on the Tamron Hall Show airing Oct. 8. "Every day has been just wonderful."
For Linda, who filed for divorce in August 2024 after 39 years of marriage, she made the decision to end their union because she simply wanted to care for herself.
"I supported him always,” she explained. “And, at that time, I felt I needed to just take care of me. And that's what I felt I was doing at that time."
However, for Greg, the pain of divorce from his wife—who is the mother of his kids Jade, 40, Camara, 38, Greg Jr., 36, and Amir, 35—was as unbearable as losing his own mother.
"[I] felt like I did when I lost my mother,” Greg, 65, said. “That's the feeling I had. And I'd do anything to get my mother back. So, I did anything to get my wife back."
Shortly after the news of the Mathis’ split, Greg denied allegations that an affair was to blame and cited “neglect” for Linda’s reason for filing the divorce documents.
"It's the worst days of my life," the TV star told TMZ Aug. 30. "Maybe I'll be the example for another man—a cautionary tale. Don't neglect your wife. That's what happens, guys."
"Neglect can create suspicion, certainly," he continued. "If you're gone as much as I am, she has every right to suspect. You go to work, and you go to serve the community around the country. Then, you go with your guys to sporting events around the country and you go to other events without your wife. She would have a right to suspect infidelity."
Indeed, amid the rocky ground between him and his wife, the TV judge ruled that in the end, he would make things right at home.
"We're still in the same house, we're maintaining a friendship," he said. "I have to show her that, though. Hopefully, I can show her while we're there together and hopefully, she doesn't complete the process."
He added, "I'm getting my wife back."
To look back at Judge Greg Mathis’ and Linda’s romance, keep reading…
June 2005: Family Affair
Judge Greg Mathis and Linda Mathis bring their kids Greg Mathis Jr. and Camara Mathis to the 2005 BET Awards in L.A.
February 2008: Grammy Parties
Greg and Linda attend the 2008 MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoring Aretha Franklin in L.A.
March 2009: Birthday Babes
The longtime couple step out in Los Angeles to attend Queen Latifah's birthday party at SIR Studios.
July 2017: Gala Gang
The duo double date with pals Rodney Peete and Holly Robinson Peete at the 19th Annual DesignCare 2017 gala.
May 2022: A Star Is Born
Linda supports the legendary TV star as he receives his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
June 2022: Red Carpet Royalty
Linda is ravishing in red while walking the red carpet with her husband and their son Amir Mathis at The Fourth Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards.
August 2022: Coordinating Couple
The former couple is all smiles during date night at the 22nd Annual Harold And Carole Pump Foundation Gala in Beverly Hills.
November 2022: Premiere Party
Linda and Greag are joined by sons Amir Mathis, Greg Mathis Jr. and his fiancé Elliott Cooper at the Emancipation film premiere.
January 2023: Date Night
Linda and Greg attend the Fear world premiere in L.A.
January 2024: Sealed With a Kiss
"Linda and I had a great time celebrating the holidays in Cabo," Greg shared on Instagram with a PDA-filled pic. "A great way to end 2023."
May 2024: Birthday Girl
"Had a great celebration for Linda’s birthday," Greg shared on Instagram while partying alongside their grandkids. "Gonna have a great adult celebration tonight."