Reports of Megan Kerrigan filing for divorce against singer Bryan Ferry have sparked concerns over the impact on his finances. However, under Massachusetts law, where they reside, it is unlikely that infidelity will be a factor in the divorce proceedings.
The state’s “no-fault” divorce model means courts focus on fairness in asset division rather than assigning blame. This approach protects Byron from potential financial consequences related to infidelity, which may not be considered unless a prenuptial agreement is present.
While public embarrassment and professional fallout are significant, they do not affect the court’s primary concern – fairly dividing marital assets. In this case, with no prenup in place, experts expect an equitable division close to 50/50 between the couple.
It is worth noting that even if infidelity was a factor, Massachusetts judges rarely consider it when determining asset divisions. Employment fallout and public scrutiny are separate from divorce proceedings, and courts typically do not compensate spouses for reputational harm or public humiliation in divorce rulings.
Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/why-the-jumbotron-astronomer-ex-ceo-andy-byron-scandal-wont-cost-him-a-dime-in-divorce-court/articleshow/123145243.cms?from=mdr