List of most expensive divorces

This is a list of the most expensive divorces in legal history. Amounts are given in U.S. dollars, and are not adjusted for inflation, unless explicitly stated so as a separate figure.

Most expensive divorces

 * Bill Gates's divorce in 2021 from Melinda Gates is the most expensive divorce with Melinda getting $76 billion.
 * Jeff Bezos's divorce in 2019 from MacKenzie Bezos; is the second most expensive divorce with MacKenzie Bezos getting $38 billion ($ billion inflation adjusted).
 * Alec Wildenstein's divorce in 1999 from Jocelyn Wildenstein; $3.8 billion ($ billion inflation adjusted).
 * Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's $2.7 billion divorce, plus $200,000 per month child support paid by West.
 * Rupert Murdoch's divorce in 1999 from Anna; estimated at $1.7 billion ($ billion inflation adjusted).
 * Bill Gross's divorce in 2017 from Sue; estimated at $1.3 billion ($ billion inflation adjusted).
 * Bernie Ecclestone's divorce in 2009 from Slavica; estimated at $1.2 billion ($ billion inflation adjusted).
 * Steve Wynn's divorce in 2010 from Elaine; estimated at $1 billion ($ billion inflation adjusted).
 * Chey Tae-won's divorce from Roh Soh-yeong in 2024; approximately $1 billion.
 * Harold Hamm's divorce in 2012 from Sue Ann Arnall; estimated at $974.8 million ($ billion inflation adjusted).
 * Adnan Khashoggi's divorce in 1980 after 20 years from Soraya Khashoggi; estimated at $874 million ($ billion inflation adjusted).
 * Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's divorce in 2019 after 15 years from Haya bint Hussein; estimated at $730 million ($787 million inflation adjusted).
 * Tiger Woods' divorce in 2010 after 5 or 6 years from Elin Nordegren in August 2010; estimated at $710 million. ($ million inflation adjusted)
 * Dmitry Rybolovlev's divorce in 2014 after 26 or 27 years from Elena; estimated at $604 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Craig McCaw's divorce in 1997 after 21 years from Wendy McCaw; estimated to exceed $460 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Mel Gibson's divorce in 2006 after 26 years from Robyn Moore Gibson; estimated at $425 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Robert L. Johnson's divorce in 2001 after 31 or 32 years from Sheila Johnson: estimated at $400 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Sergey Brin's divorce from Nicole Shanahan in 2023 after five years of marriage: at least $360 million based on SEC filings, with upward estimates up to $1 billion.
 * Roman Abramovich's divorce in 2007 after 15 or 16 years from Irina Abramovich; estimated at $300 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Charles Edgar Fipke's divorce in 2000 from Marlene Fipke; estimated at $200 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Invenergy's Michael Polsky's divorce from Maya Polsky, $184 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Michael Jordan's divorce in 2006 after 16 or 17 years from Juanita Jordan, $168 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Boris Berezovsky's divorce in 2010 after 18 or 19 years from Galina Besharova; estimated at $160 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Samathur Li Kin-kan's divorce in 2011 after 8 years from Florence Tsang Chiu-wing; estimated at $157 million ($204 million inflation adjusted).
 * Neil Diamond's divorce in 1994 or 1995 after 24, 25, or 26 years from Marcia Murphey; estimated at $150 million ($ or $ million inflation adjusted).
 * Frank McCourt's divorce in 2011 after 31 or 32 years from Jamie McCourt; estimated at $130 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Harrison Ford's divorce in 2004 after 20 or 21 years from Melissa Mathison; estimated at $118 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Greg Norman's divorce in 2007 after 25 or 26 years from Laura Andrassy; estimated at $103 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Steven Spielberg's divorce in 1989 after 3 or 4 years from Amy Irving; estimated at $100 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Chris Martin's divorce in 2015 after 11 or 12 years from Gwyneth Paltrow; estimated at $100 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Madonna's divorce in 2008 after 7 or 8 years from Guy Ritchie; estimated at $76–$92 million ($-$ million inflation adjusted).
 * Dr Khoo Kay Peng's divorce in 2017 after 46 or 47 years from Pauline Chai; estimated at $80 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Kevin Costner's divorce in 1994 after 15 or 16 years from Cindy Silva; estimated at $80 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Aga Khan IV's divorce in 2011 after 12 or 13 years from Inaara Aga Khan; estimated at $78 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Kenny Rogers divorce in 1993 after 15 or 16 years from Marianne Rogers; estimated at $60 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * James Cameron's divorce in 1999 after 1 or 2 years from Linda Hamilton; estimated at $50 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Paul McCartney's divorce in 2008 after 5 or 6 years from Heather Mills; estimated at $48.6 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Phil Collins' divorce in 2008 for $45.7 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Michael Douglas's divorce in 1995 after 17 or 18 years from Diandra Douglas; estimated at $45 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Ewan McGregor divorce in 2020; half of his earnings over the past 20 years plus $432,000 per year spousal support and $180,000 per year child support.
 * Ted Danson's divorce in 1993 after 15 or 16 years from Casey Coats; estimated at $30 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Donald Trump's divorce in 1991 after 13 or 14 years from Ivana Trump; estimated at $25 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Kelsey Grammer's divorce in 2011 after 13 or 14 years from Camille Grammer; estimated at $30 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Lionel Richie's divorce in 2004 after 8 or 9 years from Diane Richie; estimated at $20 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Johnny Carson's divorce in 1985 after 12 or 13 years from Joanna Holland; estimated at $20 million ($ million inflation adjusted).
 * Mick Jagger's common-law marriage to Jerry Hall was voided in 1999; estimated between $15 and $25 million ($ and $ million inflation adjusted).
 * Slash of Guns N' Roses divorce in 2014 after 12 or 13 years from Perla Farrar; $6.6 million ($ million inflation adjusted) plus $100,000 per month spousal support and $39,000 per month child support.