Wild Divorce Settlements 3 Times the Division of Assets Got Out of Control When you’re untying the knot, it’s important to be specific about the assets you hope to walk away with. These three over-the-top divorce settlements are good examples of what not to do when dissolving your marriage.
YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDNEY ME
Back in 2001, Dr. Richard Batista donated his kidney to his ailing wife, Dawnell, to save her life. Sweet, right? It was — until Dawnell filed for divorce in 2005 and Dr. Batista demanded she give back his kidney or compensate him for $1.5 million in damages. In the end, his request was thrown out in court because the kidney was a gift — and because removing it would be potentially fatal to his ex-spouse.
‘HERE, MY DEAR’
In the divorce agreement between the late Marvin Gaye and his ex, Anna Gordy, it was decided that Anna would be paid from the royalties of Gaye’s next album since he had gone broke from his lavish spending. At first, Gaye decided he’d phone in the production, but he quickly discovered an opportunity to make a unique artistic statement: “I’ll give her my next album, but it’ll be something she won’t want to play and it’ll be something she won’t want the world to hear because I’m gonna tell the world the truth.” In the end, the album was a commercial flop, though critics continue to praise its raw, emotional core.
A LIFE RENT IN TWO
When Moeun Sarim and Vat Navy decided to divorce after 18 years of marriage, Moeun apparently decided that, to keep the split equitable, he and his wife should divide their assets in half — literally. Moeun and his relatives cut the home down the middle, dismantled his portion, and hauled it away. Vat’s half was left standing with one wall missing.
Take a Break!
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Ingredients
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2 teaspoons dark rum
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6 egg yolks
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24 packaged ladyfingers
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3 tablespoons sugar
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1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate shavings, for garnish
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1 pound mascarpone cheese
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1 1/2 cups strong espresso, cooled
Directions
Place soaked ladyfingers at the bottomof a walled baking dish.
1. In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to beat together egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. 2. Addmascarpone cheese and beat until smooth.
5. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture on top of the first layer of ladyfingers. Top with another layer of ladyfingers and another layer of mascarpone.
3. Fold in 1 tablespoon of espresso.
6. Cover and refrigerate 2–8 hours.
7. Remove from fridge, sprinkle with chocolate shavings, and serve.
4. In a small, shallow dish,
combine remaining espresso with rum. Dip each lady finger intomixture for 5 seconds.
Recipe courtesy of The New York Times
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