Elizabeth Hurley has filed for divorce from her husband of four years, Arun Nayar. She was worth 13 billion pounds or so, before they married, from her work as a model, actress, spokesperson and designer. Hurley is also famous for her bad relationships. She helped make Hugh Grant famous by staying at his side, as his girlfriend of 11 years, after he was caught paying a prostitute. Then, after she and Grant split, she gave birth to a son but had to use a paternity test to convince the biological father of his role in the boy’s life.
Then, in 2007, she married Nayar, a supposed heir to a fortune, but it turns out she is worth substantially more money than he is. He refused to sign a prenuptial agreement which might have protected her – and her son – in case of a divorce. Hurley and Nayar have been separated for several months. This was made public after she was caught kissing Australian cricket player Shane Warne. (Shane Warne is divorced from his wife, still lives with her and their children and has been reportedly involved recently with an adult film actress.)
Hurley does not seem to have great luck with men.
So, when Elizabeth Hurley goes before divorce court what factors might a judge consider in how much of Hurley’s money to award to Nayar?
* How much money did each party bring to the marriage?
* What ability does each party have to earn money after the divorce?
* How will Nayar’s lifestyle be effected if he is not supported by Hurley?
* How will Hurley’s lifestyle be effected by having to support Nayar?
* Has Nayar contributed to the support and well-being of Hurley’s son? If so, their may be a child-support offset to some of the award.
* How much education does each party have?
* Some jurisdictions consider the causes of the breakdown of the marriage. Hurley has cited Nayar’s “irrational behavior” as the cause of the divorce and can probably substantiate Nayar’s relationship with a 23 year old model.
* If Nayar is heir to a major textile fortune, as reported, he might stand to inherit significant money in the future. If so, depending on how soon and how much he stands to inherit, a judge might weigh these factors against a need for Hurley to continue supporting him.
What we love: The court’s first consideration must be, as must Hurley’s, the best interest of the minor child. So long as his interests are protected his mother might be out some money or his step-dad might be feeling the pinch soon; but the 8 year old should be fine.
Let’s hope his mom starts making better decisions after this!
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