Billionaire's Bitter Divorce Battle Over Prenup and $1 Billion Fortune
A billionaire couple is embroiled in a bitter and high-stakes divorce dispute, with the wife contesting a prenuptial agreement she claims she did not fully understand when signing. Miguel Fernandez, the 73-year-old chairman of MBF Healthcare Partners, filed for dissolution of marriage against his wife, Constance Tolevich Fernandez, 61, on March 20 in Miami-Dade County, according to court records.
The Prenuptial Agreement and Financial Stakes
The couple entered into an antenuptial agreement, commonly known as a prenup, in 2001. As viewed by the Daily Mail, the agreement stipulated that Constance would be entitled to $1 million if she remained married to Miguel for over ten years. Miguel has petitioned the court to uphold this original agreement, while Constance's lawyers are vigorously contesting its validity, alleging she was unaware of its implications at the time of signing.
Miguel's personal net worth surpassed the $1 billion threshold in 2013, as he disclosed to Florida Trend. His legal team argues that throughout their marriage, he gifted Constance substantial assets, including $10 million in investments and assets, $6.4 million in jewelry—featuring a 22.88-carat emerald and a 3.60-carat diamond ring—and access to luxury vehicles such as multiple Ferraris, a Mercedes-Benz, and a BMW.
Allegations and Counterclaims in the Divorce Petition
In the petition, Miguel's lawyers detailed that he provided Constance with "untold millions upon millions of dollars’ worth of designer clothing, handbags, shoes, and accessories." They also noted she enjoyed privileges like flying on his private aircraft, vacationing on his opulent yachts, and residing in his luxurious properties, all benefits stemming from his humble beginnings as a Cuban immigrant.
However, the filing includes serious allegations against Constance. Miguel's legal representation contends that she had a background in business, serving as a Chief Financial Officer and entrepreneur, and thus was not naive about legal agreements. They also allude to her previous marriage to a "significantly older monied man," Richard Scriver, until he "lost all of his and [Constance's] assets." The petition states that after business failures and lawsuits in Atlanta, where Constance was CFO of ACA Joe Franchise store and managed multiple restaurants, she and Scriver moved to Boca Raton, where she allegedly accumulated debt.
Further, the filing accuses Constance of "at least one adulterous relationship" with one of her previous husband's business partners and claims she kept her past lawsuits, debts, and experiences secret from Miguel during their courtship. The couple first met about a year before their 2001 marriage, while Constance was still married to her former husband, and they dated for a year before she filed for divorce in March 2020.
Constance's Response and Family Dynamics
Constance's attorneys have responded to the allegations, telling People that the claims in the divorce petition are "unsubstantiated." They asserted that the allegations are "either completely untrue or the manner in which they is written is an attempt to portray facts and circumstances differently than reality." Her lawyer added, "Mrs. Fernandez is a discreet and dignified lady. It is regrettable that this is the manner in which Mr. Fernandez has chosen to conduct himself in what should have been a private matter." Out of respect for their five children, grandchildren, and their nearly three-decade relationship, Constance has declined to comment further.
Constance has not yet filed a formal response to Miguel's petition. The couple shares an adult son together, and Miguel has four children from previous marriages. This marks Miguel's fourth marriage.
Property and Legal Proceedings
According to property records, Miguel purchased a sprawling multi-million dollar estate in Coral Gables in 2010, with Zillow valuing the home at a staggering $91.5 million. A hearing for the divorce case has been scheduled for June 25 in the 11th Judicial Circuit of Miami-Dade County. The Daily Mail has reached out to Constance's representation for additional comment, but no further statements have been provided at this time.
