How much Megan Kerrigan will get if she divorces Astronomer's former CEO Andy Byron caught cheating

As the recent fallout from the viral Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ scandal continues, legal experts reveal that Megan Kerrigan, wife of former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron could receive a substantial financial settlement if she goes ahead with a divorce. As reported by New York Post, legal experts suggest the Kerrigan would get half of Byron’s estimated $20–70 million fortune. For those unaware, Byron was recently caught in a ‘Kiss Cam’ moment at a recent Coldplay concert in Boston. The former Astronomer CEO was seen cuddling the company’s HR chief

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, triggering widespread speculation about his marriage. Soon after the incident, Kerrigan removed Byron’s surname from her social media accounts and also deleted her Facebook profile.

How much Megan Kerrigan will get if files for divorce

As reported New York Post, the Massachusetts's marital laws could play a significant role in determining the outcome. Matrimony and family lawyer Nancy Chemtob, a partner at Chemtob Moss Forman & Beyda, indicated that under Massachusetts's "50/50 marital law," Kerrigan could potentially receive up to half of Byron's estimated wealth.The report further adds that the couple has two children, which means an increased child support cost and therapy related expenses. Family lawyer Nancy Chemtob told the New York Post that the emotional toll on the children may factor into the settlement. “The worst thing in this case is the embarrassment factor for their kids,” she said, noting that therapy and separate housing costs could be substantial.The net worth of Andy Byron is estimated to be between $20 million and $70 million. If the couple, who share two children, were to divorce, Kerrigan could be entitled to a considerable portion of these assets.

Family lawyer Nancy Chemtob told the New York Post that the emotional toll on the children may factor into the settlement. “The worst thing in this case is the embarrassment factor for their kids,” she said, noting that therapy and separate housing costs could be substantial.

Who is Megan Kerrigan

Megan Kerrigan is the wife of former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron. Kerrigan is an educator in educator in Massachusetts and she also serves as the Associate Director of Lower School and Hope Graham Program Admissions at Bancroft School in Worcester. The couple has two children and she is known for maintaining a low public profile. After the viral ‘Kiss Cam’ controversy, Kerrigan removed the Byron surname from her social media profiles and later deleted her Instagram and Facebook accounts.