$163 million- Boris Berezovsky and Galina Besharova
If Berezovsky’s name sounds familiar, it is because in March 2013, he was found dead in his Weeks? UK apartment of an apparent suicide. The British media speculated that the Russian government had something to do with it. The Russian millionaire and industrial tycoon separated from his wife of 18 years and lost half his net worth in the process. There were rumors that they only spent two years of their long-term marriage together. Nonetheless, the lack of a prenuptial agreement resulted in a hefty settlement for Ms. Besharova. Just for fun, what can you buy with $163 million dollars? The Magna Carta ($21.3 million), 1,000 Bottles of 100-Year-Old French champagne from a sunken ship: Heidsieck Monopole 1907 ($25,000.00 per bottle), 25 parking spots in Manhattan ($25 million), a private Island in Key Largo, Florida ($25 million). That also leaves you with some pocket change to get a dinner or two. (Source: CNBC)
$168 million- Michael and Juanita Jordan
I do not think I need to tell you who Michael Jordan is, I think he played baseball right? In 2006, Michael split up with his Wife of 17 years. It took them a year to put together a settlement. That is on a short side for a high net worth divorce. Mrs. Jordan also received the seven-acre estate in Chicago. She also got custody of the parties’ three children. A year Youtube after their Las Vegas wedding, the parties signed a postnuptial agreement, entitling her to half of Jordan’s assets. She ended up walking away with only one-third of his net worth. How nice of her, right? With that kind of money she can be 1/3 owner of the Chicago Bulls (currently valued at $511 million). (Source: CNBC and Yahoo Sports)
$375 million- Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver
After 25 years of marriage, Shriver filed for divorce once it was revealed that the terminator had fathered a child with their housekeeper. The couple did not have a prenuptial agreement. Schwarzenegger’s estimated net worth was between $500-$750 million at the time of the divorce. It was reported that the former governor of California was willing to settle for even bigger chunk of his net worth going to his former wife, maybe it was guilt? So what can you buy for $375 million dollars? hot You can buy 28 islands in Bahamas at $13 million each. The islands in Bahamas are amazing, I’ll take one! (Source: CNBC)
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About the Author: Helena Y. Farber is an attorney in Aventura, Florida, whose practice is concentrated in the areas of divorce and family law. She can be reached at (305) 520-9205 or via email at hyf@farberlawpa.com.
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