On July 20, 2006, Judge James Convery ruled that Michael Strahan and Jean Muggli’s marriage was officially over. But that was only the beginning. After, a long, arduous high-profile court battle surrounding the former couple’s prenuptial agreement ensued. ESPN reported that the couple’s original agreement entitled Muggli to half of the couple’s marital assets and an additional 20% of Strahan’s annual income from each year of their union. Cha-ching!
However, Strahan and his attorneys argued that he never proactively tucked that money away because Muggli never requested it. Furthermore, Strahan claimed that he and Muggli verbally agreed that she would not receive the 20% listed in the agreement and that he would contribute money into joint investment accounts instead. However, It should be noted that Muggli adamantly denied any such agreement ever taking place. Strahan also alleged that Muggli helped herself to $3.3 million from their joint banking account just prior to him filing for divorce (via the New York Post).
