Wife: 15M, Strahan: 0

[jeremyroyce]

Sack master's spouse scores big - judge
gives her the house, car and pile of loot

BY AUSTIN FENNER and RICH SCHAPIRO
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS


Jean Strahan hauls in $15 million from Michael Strahan (below).





Jean Strahan can buy the family's $3.6 million 'dream house' in Montclair, N.J., from her husband for $1.4 million.


Michael Strahan and his wife during happier times.

Giants sack king Michael Strahan's ex-wife walked away with more than half of his fortune, his "dream house," luxury SUV and a fat lump-sum payout yesterday after a judge rejected his bid to toss their prenuptial agreement.
Jean Strahan - who was worth $250,000 when she married the football star in 1999 - was awarded over $15 million in all, court papers revealed.

The decision was a stinging defeat for Michael Strahan who had argued his ex-wife was entitled to no more than $7 million of his $23 million fortune.

Dressed in a black cashmere turtleneck, black slacks and black heels, Jean Strahan said she felt vindicated that the judge believed her.

"All I ever asked for was that the prenup that Michael and his lawyers wrote be upheld and enforced," the 41-year-old mother of two said outside her lawyer's office in New Jersey.

"You just don't walk away and say, 'I'm done.' You don't erase your obligations and agreements."

The judge's decision ended a bitter divorce proceeding between the blond beauty and the Giants great.

The once-loving couple tore into one another last summer with dueling allegations of physical abuse, infidelity and wild spending.

The trial exploded when Jean Strahan claimed her husband was leading an "alternative lifestyle" after moving out of their Montclair, N.J., estate. She later said she didn't mean to suggest he was gay, just a philanderer.

She also charged that he used a camera hidden in a clock radio to peep on one of her sisters.

New Jersey Superior Court Judge James Convery didn't buy Michael Strahan's claims that the couple had agreed to modify their prenup because they were sharing their assets.

"[Michael Strahan] failed to present any credible evidence that there was an actual bargaining process with the defendant, and what he promised to do," Convery wrote.

Jean Strahan was awarded $7.5 million, plus an additional $1.2 million in interest, based solely upon the prenup.

She also was awarded half of the couple's joint assets, about $6.6 million, as well as $214,745 in annual child support payouts and their leased Cadillac Escalade. She can buy the couple's $3.6 million "dream house" in Montclair from her ex for $1.4 million.

The ruling noted that in July 2001, while the couple was trying to have a child, Michael Strahan had asked his wife to redo their prenup, which called for him to deposit 20% of his annual income each year into an account controlled by his wife.

Strahan's wife told the court she refused and insisted her money be deposited in a separate account - which never happened.

Her account was bolstered, the judge concluded, by Strahan's reaction when his wife confronted him about his lawyer's repeated phone calls in 2001.

The Giants star called his lawyer in front of his wife and told the attorney that there was no need to rework the prenup, according to the court papers.

"We're happy," Strahan told his lawyer. "I'm happy to be home; we have no problems. Let's just stop everything."

The judge also concluded that Strahan agreed to open joint banking accounts, buy property with her and combine their assets - even though he was not required to by their prenup - because the couple had been in love.

The judge noted that Strahan had sent his wife "letters, cards, e-mails and notes" professing his love and even wrote a song for her.

Strahan's claim that he could not recall writing the fawning notes and song was "simply not credible," the judge ruled.

Strahan's attorney, Robert Penza, did not return calls yesterday.

"It's over today," Jean Strahan said. "He wanted his freedom and he's got it."

"We had some bad times, but we had a great love affair. He was in love with me. Period. End of story."

And just like a Super Bowl winner, when asked what she's going to do next, she flashed a smile and said, "I'm going to Disney World with the kids."


What Jean Strahan gets


Prenup payout
$7.5 million plus $1.2 million in interest

Half of all assets
$6.6 million

Dream house
She can buy the family's $3.6 million "dream house" in Montclair, N.J., from her husband for $1.4 million

Luxury car
A leased Cadillac Escalade

Property
She gets half of the money from the sale of 256 pieces of furniture and other property

Child support
$214,745 a year; Michael Strahan also must pay 91% of the cost of their children's private schooling, camp and higher education fees. She will cover the rest.

Originally published on January 13, 2007


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I don't know about you guys but I can't stand Michael Strahan.

[SkinsChic]

Wow...and to think my ex didn't even pay me the $40 week he owed me for child support. Go figure.

[InsaneBoost]

It must be nice to live in the big times.

[Cappster]

That is why you don't get married NO MATTER WHAT!

[frankcal20]

I personally know a stripper he dated when he would come to Los Angeles. She's a neighbor.

[jeremyroyce]

That is why you don't get married NO MATTER WHAT!

I don't agree with what you are saying.

[Skins2daGrave]

I personally know a stripper he dated when he would come to Los Angeles. She's a neighbor.

serious?

[REDEEMEDSKIN]

That is why you don't get married NO MATTER WHAT!

FOOLISHNESS!!!!!

[Chris Luva Luva]

[Cappster]

That is why you don't get married NO MATTER WHAT!

FOOLISHNESS!!!!!

right back at ya

[joebagadonuts]

That is why you don't get married NO MATTER WHAT!

FOOLISHNESS!!!!!

right back at ya

I think perhaps your 'no matter what' statement is what set TRO off to Bold Yellow Text Land, as it is a bit of a generality. Many would argue that getting married is just a legal way of having sex with your best friend.

[Fios]

That is why you don't get married NO MATTER WHAT!

FOOLISHNESS!!!!!

right back at ya

I think perhaps your 'no matter what' statement is what set TRO off to Bold Yellow Text Land, as it is a bit of a generality. Many would argue that getting married is just a legal way of having sex with your best friend.

I think it is better said that marriage is not for everyone, it's something that should be carefully considered. I'm not inclined toward marriage however my parents will celebrate their 32nd anniversary this year and they were married (literally) within a year of meeting one another.

[Cappster]

OK, maybe the "no matter what" statement was a little over the top. If you do get married, just make sure that the woman has "earned her stripes" before you take the dive into the money pit (and no that is not meant to be sexual in nature). Also, be sure that you have a LOT OF PATIENCE. If you are rich, get a prenuptual that goes over every last detail so you don't get screwed if it doesn't work out.

[REDEEMEDSKIN]

If you do get married, just make sure that the woman has "earned her stripes" before you take the dive into the money pit (and no that is not meant to be sexual in nature). Also, be sure that you have a LOT OF PATIENCE.

[heavy sarcasm]...and make absolutely NO effort to work on yourself, since, after all, marriage only takes the effort of one of the involved parties to make it work.[/heavy sarcasm]

[Fios]

If you do get married, just make sure that the woman has "earned her stripes" before you take the dive into the money pit (and no that is not meant to be sexual in nature). Also, be sure that you have a LOT OF PATIENCE.

[heavy sarcasm]...and make absolutely NO effort to work on yourself, since, after all, marriage only takes the effort of one of the involved parties to make it work.[/heavy sarcasm]

I don't think you can assume Cappster's lack of a statement about the man's obligations means he doesn't think the man has any.

[UK Skins Fan]

I feel like saying something controversial and thought-provoking at this point. But I'll just settle for saying that marriage is for girls.

[Deadskins]

I always felt that having a pre-nup was like betting that your marriage was going to fail.

[Fios]

I disagree, especially given the rate of divorce in this country, I think a prenuptial agreement is sensible. I don't think it's a must-have for all marriages but I certainly would insist on one.

[Irn-Bru]

I feel like saying something controversial and thought-provoking at this point. But I'll just settle for saying that marriage is for girls.

Homosexual unions are okay in England?

[SkinsJock]

I remember discussing divorce laws with a divorce lawyer in Annapolis, MD back in the day and he said that the laws around this agreement are very interesting and basically go on forever. He indicated that even when the divorced parties signed a divorce agreement, that agreement was only good as long as they both did nothing more about it BUT if one of the parties wanted to go back to court then "all bets are off".

You really should not get married to someone you can live with - you should only consider getting married to someone you cannot live without. And then both parties have to work very hard to make sure they stay married.

This is not something you should consider if you have any doubts at all.



I married my girl in 1981 and have 2 fantastic daughters - one of which is getting married 07/07/07 - I am a very lucky guy.

Strahan sounds like he did not work very hard at keeping this relationship together but there are always 2 sides to these "stories".

[REDEEMEDSKIN]

If you do get married, just make sure that the woman has "earned her stripes" before you take the dive into the money pit (and no that is not meant to be sexual in nature). Also, be sure that you have a LOT OF PATIENCE.

[heavy sarcasm]...and make absolutely NO effort to work on yourself, since, after all, marriage only takes the effort of one of the involved parties to make it work.[/heavy sarcasm]

I don't think you can assume Cappster's lack of a statement about the man's obligations means he doesn't think the man has any.

I'm sure YOU'D think that, wouldn't you?

Just jerking your chain there, Fios. I hear what you're sayin', though I think you're giving him too much credit, following his previous two statements.

[UK Skins Fan]

I feel like saying something controversial and thought-provoking at this point. But I'll just settle for saying that marriage is for girls.

Homosexual unions are okay in England?

You know - for one insane moment, I misread that as "homosexual onions are okay in England?"

Anyway, my original statement was probably incorrect. Recent research has shown that approximately 50% of married people are actually men. Except in certain areas of Brighton, where 100% of them are men.

[Cappster]

If you do get married, just make sure that the woman has "earned her stripes" before you take the dive into the money pit (and no that is not meant to be sexual in nature). Also, be sure that you have a LOT OF PATIENCE.

[heavy sarcasm]...and make absolutely NO effort to work on yourself, since, after all, marriage only takes the effort of one of the involved parties to make it work.[/heavy sarcasm]

I don't think you can assume Cappster's lack of a statement about the man's obligations means he doesn't think the man has any.

I'm sure YOU'D think that, wouldn't you?

Just jerking your chain there, Fios. I hear what you're sayin', though I think you're giving him too much credit, following his previous two statements.

FIOS is right about my statement. It (marriage) takes commitment from both sides to make a marriage work. I have to say from a man's point of view, we want most of the work to come from the woman ! We have ways that women (some just in case skinschick is reading this) just can't understand (football being one for us hardcore Redskins fans).

I live with my g/f (please keep all your you should get married pun's aside) and I know it takes work. It takes two to tango and I know that. I just see marriage as a life long commitment and you have to be careful with who you choose because it might blow up in your face (or should I say your wallet).

[REDEEMEDSKIN]

I live with my g/f (please keep all your you should get married pun's aside) and I know it takes work. It takes two to tango and I know that. I just see marriage as a life long commitment and you have to be careful...

...because you just might have to keep your word, eh?

BTW - I think you cracked the code on marriage. Who would thought it was meant to be forever??

Also, how can someone not consider an emotionally and physically-based relationship (like living with a g/f or b/f) "making a commitment"?

That stumps me, indeed.

[Cappster]

I live with my g/f (please keep all your you should get married pun's aside) and I know it takes work. It takes two to tango and I know that. I just see marriage as a life long commitment and you have to be careful...

...because you just might have to keep your word, eh?

BTW - I think you cracked the code on marriage. Who would thought it was meant to be forever??

Also, how can someone not consider an emotionally and physically-based relationship (like living with a g/f or b/f) "making a commitment"?

That stumps me, indeed.

Its a commitment but LIFE LONG is the key phrase. Also, take today for instance. I paid $280 for some DDR2 800 RAM today. I told my g/f what I did and she didn't seem to thrilled about the idea but as of right now, my money is my money and her money is her money . I don't have to hear her complian about me spending "both" of our cash on something that I wanted. She just wants me to spend all of my money on her (just like all women do to their man).

If she was my wife, it would be a different situation. It would be an obligation to ask her if we could afford something like what I bought. That is the luxury of not being "official".