7. Craig McCaw and Wendy McCaw
- Divorce settlement: $460 million
The American businessman and entrepreneur Craig McCaw was $460 million poorer after divorcing Wendy McCaw. They were known for keeping a low profile during their marriage, but everything changed as soon as the news about their divorce went out. Their lives were turned upside down, having media’s attention in every single possible aspect of their activity.
He tried to convince the court that his fortune stemmed from money his father gave him, but it was all in vain. Wendy walked away with $460 million, which positioned her on the Forbes 400 back in 1998. However, unlike the other couples mentioned in this article, Craig and Wendy remained friends.
