Greensboro, N.C., Mayor Robbie Perkins declared bankruptcy on Friday, the Greensboro News-Record reported on Saturday. "I have been experiencing financial difficulties resulting from the downturn in the economy and a domestic situation which I have been unable to resolve to date," Perkins said. He is a partner at NAI Piedmont Triad, a real estate firm that has suffered in the recession. He has been in a prolonged legal battle with his estranged wife, Carole Perkins. They have been separated since 2011. Carole Perkins filed a court motion March 6 alleging that her husband had not paid all of the financial support he owes her. Court records show he is responsible for about $13,000 a month in spousal and child support.
