Dmitry & Elena Rybolovlev – $4.5 Billion:
Dmitry and Elena Rybolovlev, a Russian billionaire couple, ended their 26-year marriage in a highly publicized and financially substantial divorce. What made their separation particularly noteworthy was the staggering $4.5 billion settlement Dmitry had to pay to Elena, making it one of the costliest divorce settlements in history.
Their divorce proceedings spanned six years and involved complex legal battles over assets. The massive financial settlement, which equated to roughly half of Dmitry's fortune, captured international attention and underscored the complexities of divorce among the ultra-wealthy.
