Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy's $168 million divorce settlement most expensive in sport

Michael Jordan and Juanita Vay filed for a divorce in 2002 after being married for almost two decades. couple tried to sort out ir differences for four years before issuing a statement about ir separation in 2006. Even today, Michael Jordan and Juanita Vay's divorce settlement is considered as one of most financially worth in sports history.

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Michael Jordan divorce settlement: When did Michael Jordan and Juanita Vay divorce?

Juanita Vay filed for divorce in 2002, though couple divorced in 2006. As per Chicago Tribune, private investigator Ernie Rizzo had reportedly observed Jordan cheating on Vay. However, neir Vay or Jordan commented on issue.

couple released a statement in December 2006, saying that y 'amicably' decided to end ir 17-year marri. After divorce, Vay reportedly received a $168 million divorce settlement, which is still said to be most expensive ever in sports history. In addition to settlement, Jordan also paid $2.1 million for ir legal fees.

In a 2013 interview with Chicago Business, Vay stated that y both still talk, though it is mostly about ir children. Jordan is currently married to Yvette Prieto and has two daughters with her. 

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How did Michael Jordan and Juanita Vay meet?

Jordan and Vay reportedly met at a Chicago Bennigan’s restaurant in 1984. y met at parties for a couple of times before y began dating and were apparently introduced by a common friend. Vay gave birth to ir first son Jeffrey ten months before ir marri in 1989.

couple was reportedly engd in 1987 but called off ir engment for unkwn reasons. y sorted out ir differences in 1988. Jordan and Vay got married at A Little White Wedding Chapel at 2:00 AM on a Saturday morning. pair welcomed two more children – ir daughter Jasmine and son Marcus – before deciding to separate in 2006. Vay keeps a low profile se days although she is usually seen in her children's social media posts. 

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