Nancy Chemtob speaks to The Guardian about how “mega-rich” couples split their wealth when they separate.
The Guardian: When rich people divorce: what does the future hold for Bill and Melinda Gates?
When any mega-rich couple divorces, there is the inevitability of a media frenzy. But when it came to Bill and Melinda Gates’ separation, the rumor mill buzzed louder than ever with questions about Bill’s infidelity, potential link to Jeffrey Epstein, and, of course, how the couple would separate their enormous amount of wealth.
However, such assumptions certainly do not impact the couple’s separation contracts, as matrimonial experts explained that when it comes to uber-wealthy divorce, agreements are negotiated and finalized months prior to a public announcement.
One of said experts, high-profile divorce attorney Nancy Chemtob, inferred that the Gates have likely agreed upon a “50-50 case” in terms of splitting up assets due to their amount of money and length of their marriage.
When any mega-rich couple divorces, there is the inevitability of a media frenzy. But when it came to Bill and Melinda Gates’ separation, the rumor mill buzzed louder than ever with questions about Bill’s infidelity, potential link to Jeffrey Epstein, and, of course, how the couple would separate their enormous amount of wealth.
However, such assumptions certainly do not impact the couple’s separation contracts, as matrimonial experts explained that when it comes to uber-wealthy divorce, agreements are negotiated and finalized months prior to a public announcement.
One of said experts, high-profile divorce attorney Nancy Chemtob, inferred that the Gates have likely agreed upon a “50-50 case” in terms of splitting up assets due to their amount of money and length of their marriage.
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