Bill Gates and his wife Melinda French Gates were officially divorced and approved by King County Superior, Washington, court judges after the divorce announcement three months ago. Here is a summary of the surprising things about divorce:
1. Surprising reasons for divorce
“We no longer believe that we can grow together as a couple in the next phase of our lives,” the official reason for their divorce stated. This is surprising as the two have long been known as a very harmonious couple.
2. The fourth richest person in the world
Bill Gates is now the fourth richest man in the world with a fortune of USD 152 billion, according to data from the Bloomberg Billionaire Index. The judge ordered Bill and Melinda to divide their property and wealth under an agreed separation contract.
3. Melinda admits her marriage cannot be saved
Melinda says that her marriage to Bill Gates was broken and could not be repaired until she divorced. However, the reasons are not stated in detail. "We asked the court to end our marriage," Melinda's documents said.
4. Bill Gates is still meeting his ex -girlfriend
Bill Gates in his deal with Melinda asked permission if he wanted to meet his ex, Ann Winblad, even after getting married. To Melinda’s knowledge, Bill and Winblad would spend time on vacation each year, usually at Winblad’s house.
5. Have long wanted a divorce
The Wall Street Journal reports that Melinda has long intended to file for divorce from Bill Gates. According to sources, Melinda began contacting divorce lawyers in October 2019. She was reportedly uncomfortable because at the time, there were reports that Bill was in a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a notorious sex offender having relationships with elite people.
6. Bill Gates admits that he is no longer in love
Bill explains to a colleague that his relationship with Melinda has long been unloved. Of course they loved each other before, but have recently disappeared. "Bill was indeed talking to a close friend of golf. He told them some time ago that his marriage was not in love, that the marriage had been over for some time and they were living separately," the source said.
7. Bill Gates had an affair
The Wall Street Journal reported that Bill Gates had an affair with a Microsoft employee in 2000 for several years. The case erupted in 2019 and forced Microsoft’s Board of Directors to begin an investigation.
8. Bill Gates is flirtatious
The New York Times reported that after getting married in 1994, Bill Gates pursued several women who worked at Microsoft and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. There are Microsoft employees who are still working and those who have resigned stating that there have been two incidents related to Bill Gates that have resulted in an uncomfortable work environment.
9. Bill Gates is stingy on inheritance
Bill Gates once said that his children would only get a fraction of his wealth, about $ 10 million per person. Melinda reportedly considered the number too small. "We see there are divorces on the grounds that mothers want to protect their children. Melinda may be like any other woman, protecting her children," a lawyer said.
10. Bill Gates ’deceptive behavior
The Vanity Fair report claims the Bill Gates affair is known to forge close ties with others. Sources say that the affair while married to Melinda was not a secret. A former Microsoft employee noted that Bill’s cheating signs included changing vehicles. Sometimes he rode a Mercedes to work, but an hour later left the Porsche carried by his security team.
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