Bellio v. Bellio

Opinion

YEGAN, J.

Donna J. Bellio (wife) appeals from the judgment dissolving her marriage to Albert R. Bellio (husband). Wife contends that the trial court erroneously refused to enforce a premarital agreement requiring husband to pay her $100,000 upon a divorce. We agree and reverse.

Facts and Procedural History

The parties were married in September 1997. Husband, who was 71 years old, was a multimillionaire. Wife, who was 48 years old, had a net worth of about $60,000 and was earning approximately $12 per hour. She was receiving monthly spousal support of $933 from a former spouse. The prior…