What happens if she divorces Donald Trump
Melania Trump and US President Donald Trump have been married for 13 years - but how long will the marriage last? In the event of a divorce, there is a lot to be resolved
It is unlikely that Melania Trump, 47, and Donald Trump, 71, will split up before the regular end of the Trump era in the White House. An official marriage ending in January 2021 is realistic; with a second term in January 2025. Nevertheless, experts dare to look into the crystal ball to the "Country & Town" magazine and give an assessment of what the Trumps can expect in the event of a divorce.
Question 1: Who will get custody of Barron Trump?
Eleven-year-old Barron is the only child of the billionaire and his third wife. Who he will live with after his parents' separation will be settled in court, says New York lawyer Jacqueline Newman. If it has her way, the judge shouldn't have too much of a difficult decision to make. "I believe Melania will have primary custody and Donald will have access whenever he's in town." Businessman Trump has a lot to do with his real estate empire; Melania, on the other hand, has all the time in the world for her son.
Question 2: How many millions does Melania get?
The renowned "Forbes" magazine estimates Donald Trump's fortune at 3.1 billion dollars, the equivalent of 2.5 billion euros. The core
make up six buildings in New York City; this also includes the famous "Trump Tower" on 5th Avenue. His multi-million dollar property, Mar-a-Lago, is in Palm Beach, Florida and is used as a private estate and an elite private club. Trump also owns 17 golf courses and clubs as well as several hotels. As a franchisor, he also makes money marketing his name. The big question is: how much of the cake is Melania getting? It can be considered certain that Donald Trump has signed a marriage contract. Attorney Newman does not want to commit to any sum for Melania: "Trump probably has a good sense of the kind of lifestyle Melania would live. I imagine that the payout would be pretty generous." Trump for Melania: With the election of her husband as US President, her "market value" increased immensely in the event of a divorce. Talking is silver, silence is gold ... The fact that she doesn't unpack about marriage should be worth something to Donald Trump.
For comparison: in 1992 Trump divorced his first wife at the time, Ivana. According to the New York Times, Ivana received a one-time severance payment of $ 14 million, annual upkeep of $ 650,000, a 45-room property in Connecticut and an apartment in the Trump Plaza hotel. Wife number 2, Marla Maples, reportedly went empty-handed due to a prenuptial agreement.
Question 3: Is the US getting a new first lady?
If, contrary to expectations, the Trumps split up in the next three years, the job as first lady will become vacant. It's hard to imagine that the billionaire would suddenly pull a replacement out of his hat - at least none from outside the family. It is very easy to imagine that he would handle it like his predecessor James Buchanan, the only single US president in history. He used his niece for representative purposes. In the case of Trump, the choice would most likely fall on daughter Ivanka Trump.
Question 4: Will the Secret Service continue to protect Melania?
Divorced presidents, their children, and their wives are protected by the Secret Service for life. In the case of the Trumps, a kind of precedent would be set: a US president has never separated from his wife during or after his term in office. The fact is, however, whether married or divorced, Melania is and will remain the 45th First Lady in the USA. It can therefore be assumed that it will continue to be under special protection by the Secret Service.
Question 5: Where will Melania live?
The model was born and raised in Slovenia. After some modeling jobs in Europe, moved to New York in August 1996. There she met Trump at a party, the rest is history. Presumably, Melania will move back to Manhattan as a single.
