Bill and Melinda Gates File for Divorce and No Prenup. Bill and Melinda Gates are getting divorced after 27 years of marriage, and they do NOT have a prenup. In a joint statement Monday, the couple announced they've made a decision to end their marriage, saying, "Over the last 27 years, we have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works all over the world to enable all people to lead healthy, productive lives." They continue, "We continue to share a belief in that mission and will continue our work together at the foundation, but we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in the next phase of our lives." Check out the link to read the full story.