Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates divorce becomes official

Melinda French Gates and Bill Gates are now officially divorced, according to court records. — Reuters

Three months after they first announced their split following 27 years of marriage, Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates are officially divorced.

The marriage’s dissolution was finalised by a judge Monday in King County, Washington, according to court records, which detailed that neither party will receive “spousal support” or change their names. The judge ordered the Gateses to divide their property according to the terms of a separation contract, which remains confidential under the terms of the divorce.