Celebrity Divorces Without A Prenuptial Agreement

Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills (divorced 2007)

To an extent, that move worked, and McCartney was ordered to release assets and cash payments totally nearly $35 million to Mills, when figures closer to $100 million had been mentioned in the media. On top of this, McCartney is required to fund a nanny and school education for the couple's daughter Beatrice until she is 18 - at a cost of $70,000 per year.

Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer (divorced 1996)

Princess Diana, who reverted to Lady Diana following the divorce, was eventually awarded $25 million.

Michael Jordan and Juanita Jordan (divorced 2006)

After a 17-year marriage, Juanita was eventually awarded a seven-bedroom home in Chicago and $168 million.

Greg Norman (Golfer) and Laura Andrassy (divorced 2007)

Eventually, Laura Andrassy was awarded $107 million when their divorce was finalized in 2007. Norman went on to marry Chris Evert.

Ray Parlour and Karen Parlour (divorced 1998)

Karen was originally granted two houses and a $450,000 lump sum amount, but alimony could not be agreed.

Eventually, in 2004, a decision was reached: For the next five years, Karen would receive annual payments of nearly $900,000. This gave her access to her husband's future earnings after their divorce, rather than his current assets; a landmark decision. British lawyers reported a surge in prenuptial agreements followed this ruling.

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