List of most expensive divorces
This is a list of the most expensive divorces in legal history (as determined by the estimated size of the settlement). Amounts are given in U.S. dollars, and are not adjusted for inflation.
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Most expensive divorces
- Bernie Ecclestone's divorce in 2009 after 23 years of marriage from Slavica; estimated at $1–$1.2 billion.[1]
- Harold Hamm's divorce in 2012 after 24 years from Sue Ann Arnall; estimated at $974.8 million.[2]
- Adnan Khashoggi's divorce in 1980 after 20 years from Soraya Khashoggi; estimated at $850 million.[3]
- Craig McCaw's divorce in 1997 after 21 years from Wendy McCaw; estimated to exceed $460 million.[4]
- Mel Gibson's divorce in 2006 after 26 years from Robyn Moore Gibson; estimated at $425 million.[5]
- Robert L. Johnson's divorce from Sheila Johnson: estimated at $400 million.
- Roman Abramovich's divorce from Irina Abramovich; estimated at $300 million.[6]
- Invenergy's Michael Polsky's divorce from Maya Polsky, $184 million.[7]
- Michael Jordan's divorce from Juanita Jordan, $168 million [8]
- Boris Berezovsky's divorce from Galina Besharova; estimated at $160 million.[9]
- Neil Diamond's divorce from Marcia Murphey; estimated at $150 million.[10]
- Frank McCourt's divorce from Jamie McCourt; estimated at $130 million.[11]
- Greg Norman's divorce from Laura Andrassy; estimated at $103 million.[12]
- Steven Spielberg's divorce from Amy Irving; estimated at $100 million.[13]
- Madonna's divorce from Guy Ritchie; estimated at $76–$92 million.[14]
- Kevin Costner's divorce from Cindy Silva; estimated at $80 million.[15]
- Kenny Rogers divorce from Marianne Rogers; estimated at $60 million.[16]
- James Cameron's divorce from Linda Hamilton; estimated at $50 million.[17]
- Paul McCartney's divorce from Heather Mills; estimated at $48.6 million.[18]
- Michael Douglas' divorce from Diandra Douglas; estimated at $45 million.[17]
- Ted Danson's divorce from Casey Coats; estimated at $30 million.[19]
- Donald Trump's divorce from Ivana Trump; estimated at $25 million.[20]
- Lionel Richie's divorce from Diane Richie; estimated at $20 million.[17]
- Johnny Carson's divorce from Joanna Holland; estimated at $20 million.
- Mick Jagger's divorce from Jerry Hall; estimated between $15 and $25 million.[17]
References
- ↑ Toscano, Paul (July 4, 2012). "The World's Most Expensive Divorce Settlements". CNBC. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ↑ Cordova, Elisabeth Butler (January 8, 2015). "Harold Hamm's ex cashes the big check after all". CNBC.
- ↑ "The world's top ten highest divorce settlements". The Daily Telegraph. London. August 24, 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-14.
- ↑ (subscription required)"Nextel, Nextlink Stakes Awarded in Divorce Case; Settlement: Even Bill Gates is deposed in suit that includes major holdings in telecom firms". Los Angeles Times. November 1, 1997.
Wendy P. McCaw ... received major stakes worth at least $460 million in Nextel Communications Inc. and Nextlink Communications Inc. as part of their divorce settlement, a regulatory filing showed Friday
- ↑ Lee, Ken (December 23, 2011). "Mel Gibson's Ex Wife Takes Half His Estimated $850 Million in Divorce Settlement". People. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ↑ Harding, Luke (March 16, 2007). "Goodnight Irina: Abramovich settles for mere £155m". The Guardian. London. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
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- ↑ Bowcott, Owen (July 22, 2011). "Boris Berezovsky pays out £100m in UK's biggest divorce settlement". The Guardian. London. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
- ↑ "Diamond's wife gets $150M". Jam! Showbiz. May 30, 1996. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ↑ Shaikin, Bill (October 17, 2011). "Frank and Jamie McCourt reach settlement involving Dodgers". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Price of Norman's freedom: $103 million". Palm Beach Post. July 11, 2008. Archived from the original on October 6, 2008.
- ↑ Jackson, Kathi (2007). Steven Spielberg: A Biography. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 43. ISBN 978-0-313-33796-3.
- ↑ "Madonna gives Guy £50m in divorce". BBC News. December 15, 2008. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ↑ Lambert, Pat (November 7, 1994). "Trouble in Paradise". People. 42 (19).
- ↑ "Most expensive divorces in history". The Telegraph. London. November 26, 2009. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "By The Numbers: The 10 Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces". Forbes. April 12, 2007. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ↑ Sadowitz, Emma (March 17, 2008). "Paul McCartney-Heather Mills Divorce Saga Ends in $48.6 Million Settlement". The American Lawyer. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ↑ Singh, Anita (April 14, 2009). "Mel Gibson to top list of biggest celebrity divorce payouts". The Telegraph. London. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ↑ Hansen, Mark (November 1999). "Split-Up Insurance". ABA Journal. American Bar Association. 85: 30.
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