Reported ‘separation contract’ of Bill and Melinda shows agreement can be reached without litigation
Their extraordinary wealth sets them apart from most couples but the “separation contract” reportedly agreed by Bill and Melinda Gates reflects a growing trend among divorcing couples in the UK to settle their affairs without going to court , leading family lawyers have said.
The pair, who married 27 years ago and reportedly had no prenuptial agreement, are said to have drawn up a private agreement to divide their assets before announcing their divorce this week. Insiders say that a team of lawyers had probably been working on what is being called a separation agreement for at least a year to avoid the need for litigation through the courts.
