Astronomer CEO's Divorce Could Leave His Wife as a Rich Woman

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Andy Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan, could take home a significant portion of his wealth, estimated to be between $20 million and $70 million, if the couple decides to get divorced. According to Massachusett's 50/50 marital laws, couples who have been married for over seven years must split their assets. The divorce, which is reportedly due to Byron's infidelity, will not only affect the couple but also their two children.

Key Takeaways:

  • Megan Kerrigan, Andy Byron's wife, could take home half of his estimated $20 million to $70 million fortune if they get divorced, according to matrimony and family lawyer Nancy Chemtob.
  • The divorce will split the couple's assets, with each spouse receiving 50% of their combined wealth under Massachusetts's marital laws.
  • The couple's two children will face significant emotional trauma and financial expenses, including therapy and separate homes.
  • The divorce is reportedly due to Byron's infidelity, which could lead to complicated financial implications due to prenuptial or postnuptial agreements.
  • Some prenups may have clauses that require the guilty party to pay for their betrayal, adding further financial stress to the divorce proceedings.

Statistics:

  • The estimated worth of Andy Byron's assets: $20 million to $70 million (New York Post)
  • The percentage of assets each spouse is entitled to under Massachusetts's marital laws: 50%
  • The number of years a couple must have been married to split their assets under Massachusetts law: 7 years
  • The estimated number of children affected by the divorce: 2

Sources:

  • New York Post
  • Nancy Chemtob, partner at Chemtob Moss Forman and Beyda