Despite earlier rumors that Elin Nordegren was close to securing a divorce settlement for the unheard-of sum of $700 million, it ended up being settled at a still-astronomical $100 million (based on estimates). But some attorneys say even that much was way too much, according to a CBS News article.
Any Atlanta divorce lawyers care to weigh in on this one?
Divorce attorney Raoul Felder, at least, believes the golfing star's ex-wife made off like a bandit and that it probably can be attributable mostly to Tiger Woods' desperate situation at the time. He said the real settlement amount, which is confidential, was somewhere between $100 million and $500 million:
"He was desperate. July 4th, he signed a post-nuptial agreement. Then he went into rehab for two months and for an illness that half of America hopes they would have, I guess. And then he tried this ridiculous press conference that didn't work. And then the golf wasn't working. So this is the only thing left."
So what would Raoul Felder have done if Tiger Woods was his client? First of all, he said he would have advised him to immediately hold "a real press conference" instead of waiting as long as he did.
But Erica Hill, co-anchor of the "Early Show," said Elin Nordegren had the upper hand from the start. Right after last year's car crash set off speculation of Tiger Woods' infidelity, several women began talking to tabloids about their alleged affairs with the golfer.
And what about the prenuptial agreement? Tiger Woods actually changed it to make it more appealing for his wife and to convince her to stay, but it backfired and she would eventually take advantage of its generous terms and Tiger Woods' lack of leverage.
The winners? Raoul Felder said the settlement upped the ante and was "the best thing for lawyers since the Magna Carta."
Don't expect a hundred-million-dollar settlement, but a skilled Georgia family law attorney represent you in a divorce proceeding is important.
Related Resources:
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Settlement Agreements and Court Approval (FindLaw)
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Call an Atlanta Family Attorney (FindLaw)
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Tiger Woods Divorce Settlement Finalized (FindLaw's Law & Daily Life Blog)
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