$184 Million Divorce Awarded

Posted by Dexie

The estrange wife of the President and CEO of Invenergy Wind LLC(Chicago based), Michael Polsky, was just awarded one of the biggest divorce court ruling in the United States. Maya Polsky who filed for divorce in 2003 originally recieved a shared value of $176 million in October but Judge William Boyd ammended his decision last Monday and increased it to $184 million.

Michael and Maya migrated to the United States in 1976 with only $500 in their name, plus 4 suitcases. Through the years Michael built an Energy business that is now obviously a money-making company.

I say good for her. I find it funny though that some of the news are making a point that she's a "homemaker". Some people are confused as to why the original court decision was ammended and has now turned into a half-half settlement. Including Michael Polsky who's Lawyer intimated an appeal is in the works. Why shouldn't she get half? Just becasue she didn't work outside the home that doesn't mean she didn't work. This court ruling makes it apparent that a marriage is a partnership. People really do underestimate the power of a supportive wife behind a successful husband. I think it's about time someone recognized it.

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Dee said:

I believe having a supportive wife is a benefit definitely. Marriage is certainly a partnership. However, I don't think raising children and keeping home equates to building a large successful business and acting as CEO. Some wo/men create success in business DESPITE their spouse. She should certainly be compensated handsomely, but if she were not a partner or a contributor to the actual business. It's a popular error in logic to believe that marriage equates to owning half.

I don't believe that the U.S. mass intellect is ready to deal honestly or logically with the issue. Go figure 70% of our population would laugh at Santa Claus or fairies existing but believe in an Adam & Eve, unicorns, talking bushes, and global floods. The ability of our population to reason is returning to the dark ages.

Posted at 09:47 PM, on June 5 2007

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Lois Singleton said:

Usually, when people marry, they start out with very little, as in the above mentioned situation, and they are viewed very much as general partners in that marriage. What is brought into the marriage is to be shared equally should they dissolve that marriage. If one of the couple (or both) want a limited partnership, they are free to pursue prenuptual agreements. That way, each of the parties is alerted to their rights prior to the marriage contract they choose and to which they have been provided informed consent.

Posted at 10:16 PM, on March 13 2008

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Jeff said:

As the article says, HE built a successful company. That being said, in 20 years of marriage, she had to help. I am in a divorce right now because my wife won't help me have anything. I refuse to give her an allowance. If I have to keep finances from her, I feel it shows disrespect. If I don't respect her, why should I remain married to her? My next wife will be (in my fantasy world), younger, sexier, and will want to help me amass a small fortune before I am too old to enjoy it with her.
I am not sure about half, but Maya earned at least 1/3.

Posted at 03:10 PM, on January 6 2009

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Pavel said:

Well it depends, I find it funny when divorce happens, and there is debt, husband is stuck with debt but wife gets half of the assets. Or if divorce happens, husband is stuck with all the debt. Come on.

What is sad, that people can never work it out between themselves, therefore they should be both punished for selfishness and immaturity.(from most cases I saw).

Given divorce is difficult as action, and most analysis from outside is invalid because one cannot really full emotional picture....

Posted at 07:37 PM, on January 17 2009

$184 Million Divorce Awarded

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