Phil Ivey Divorce Settlement Ends Up in Nevada Supreme Court

After having arguably one of the finest performances at the World Series of Poker in its history, Phil Ivey is the subject of discussion in the court system of the state of Nevada.

Prior to Christmas 2009, Ivey and his then-wife, Luciaetta, filed a joint petition for dissolution of their marriage that was granted by Clark County Family Court Judge William Gonzalez. With no children from the marriage, the simple task for the divorce court was to divide on how property would be divided and if Luciaetta would be entitled to any alimony payments (during the seven year marriage, Ivey had earned almost $12 million). Although Judge Gonzalez granted the divorce, problems would emerge from the decision.

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