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Russell Brand, Katy Perry Prenup?

Katy Perry Russell Brand Prenup

First Posted: 12/30/11 06:08 PM ET Updated: 12/30/11 06:18 PM ET

Katy Perry and Russell Brand are calling it quits after just over one year of marriage -- and they reportedly have no prenup.

Brand told fans at an October 2010 New York Times event (just days before their nuptials) that he and Perry wished to keep their marriage "normal."

"It ain't selling the pictures, ain't doing no prenup. It's like a normal thing," he said.

Court documents (via TMZ) remain vague about how Brand and Perry's property is to be divided: "There are community property assets and obligations of the parties, the exact nature and extent of which are unknown to the Petitioner at this time."

According to TMZ, even if there was a prenup, this statement suggests that it may not cover all the assets accumulated during their message.

The documents also indicate that Brand requested both he and Perry be responsible for their own legal fees.

According to Forbes, Perry's net worth is $44 million -- much higher than Brand's estimated net worth at between $6.6 and $15 million.

In June 2011, the soon-to-be exes purchased a $6.5 million home in the Sunset Strip area of Los Angeles.

Because California is a community property state, Brand may be entitled to half the couple's assets acquired during their brief union.

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Katy Perry and Russell Brand are calling it quits after just over one year of marriage -- and they reportedly have no prenup. Brand told fans at an October 2010 New York Times event (just days befo...
Katy Perry and Russell Brand are calling it quits after just over one year of marriage -- and they reportedly have no prenup. Brand told fans at an October 2010 New York Times event (just days befo...
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05:03 PM on 01/03/2012
Geez, why is anyone surprised by another divorce? The divorce rate has been over 50% for a long time! These crazy kids, like every other couple thought they could beat the odds because their love was so real. They had an extravagant wedding to prove how much they loved each other. So the fact that they didn't have a pre-nup really isn't that shocking. They will have to deal with the aftermath of it, not us! We don't have to take it so personally. We don't have to bad mouth them for divorcing - good luck and bring on the next crazy celeb wedding!
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bibimimi
This effer's rigged.
12:55 AM on 01/03/2012
She routinely looks like there is absolutely nothing going on in that head of hers. And he just kinda grosses me out.
08:45 PM on 01/02/2012
As a Christian..it's said not to marry someone who is unequally yolked but I really hope the best for them. I mean they were cute and really showed the love for one other and that's what matters. I hope this doesn't get ugly being that they don't have a pre-nup...
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OtayPanky
You're welcome
12:05 PM on 01/02/2012
Russell stands to make out like a bandit here.

During their 14 month marriage, she has raked in MASSIVE COIN compared to him. I'm guesstimating that he might have made 5 mil, while she probably pulled in 25 - 30 mil, because she's been touring non-stop, and selling her music like a superstar.

Whatever the numbers are, Cali law is you put them both together, and divide by 2.
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Marknfl123456
Feet don't fail me now.
06:49 PM on 01/01/2012
No prenup? Great. They get to fight over the wigs and Epi Lady.
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Feanor
I want my jewels back.
02:22 PM on 01/01/2012
Perhaps it will actually be an amicable divorce? Do those really happen?
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PowerPridePinstripes
27 and Counting!
02:19 PM on 01/01/2012
Let's see how long they remain single....
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PaticaDeGato
Hissing and scratching with gusto.
10:22 AM on 01/01/2012
Katy didn't sign a prenup? OMG she actually loved Stinky! Well, her career is just starting anyway.
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Helena Williamstom
10:22 AM on 01/01/2012
Something tells me that Russell will not take a cent from Katy. I can not explain it, however, I have the impression that Russell Brand is a real gentleman; flawed of course, but a gentleman nonetheless.

Too bad the marriage didn't work out. Both are quirky so I understood the attraction.
08:13 PM on 01/01/2012
I agree with you. :)
12:27 PM on 01/02/2012
I agree, as well. I have a feeling that he will walk away feeling lucky to have gotten as far as he has. Even if his net worth is on the lower end of the range given, that's still not terrible and he's got a fairly bright future as it is.

Maybe they aren't spiteful and cynical, either. That's one of the many things wrong with American-style marriage. So many of us can't just express that we're not happy. We have to completely destroy the other person. There is, for us, no such thing as just walking away amicably. You either love someone or you hate them. It's sad, really sad.
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08:21 PM on 12/31/2011
He may be entitled but I bet she buys him out of the house then sells it.
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02:13 PM on 12/31/2011
It doesn't matter what each party's net worth is -- only a fraction of that will be community property.  The properties out of state will be subject to those states' laws.  California allows is very specific about what is community property and separate property.
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02:14 PM on 12/31/2011
California is very specific....

No allows!
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02:08 PM on 12/31/2011
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10:54 AM on 12/31/2011
The real surprise is if the marriage lasted more than 5 years.
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montanasian
Still trying to make it up the learning curve.
12:33 AM on 12/31/2011
Is she a PK? Cause I can see the rebelliousness in the former christian singer, of course, this is just one of the side affects of that rebelliousness. Marrying the total antithesis of the types of people she, i assume, grew up with or of the type her parents would be uncomfortable with. I bet he is a heck of a guy but coming from two totally different worlds. It was probably a long shot at best. I am glad he speaks well of her.
03:02 AM on 12/31/2011
She is a PK. Her persona is sort of annoying, but oh man, I can't stand RB.
orthobobsuruncle
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06:54 AM on 12/31/2011
Pharmacokinetics? Penalty Kick? Primary Key? Google let me down.
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montanasian
Still trying to make it up the learning curve.
08:10 AM on 12/31/2011
lol. " Preachers kid" if you really didn't know but that's funny, i'll have to use one of those.
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mbelsanti
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02:19 PM on 01/01/2012
I was thinking the same thing and about to check google too before I read the reply below lol!
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Jinni
my micro-bio is not empty...its textured
11:35 PM on 12/30/2011
Usually it is the guy being taken to the cleaners