The prosperous husband tells his wife that she won't be able to afford as good a divorce lawyer as him. As though he won't have to also pay for her attorney. Sounds too good to be true but the concept has its merits.
He killed sixteen Czechoslovakians. Guy was an interior decorator.
There have been many times in the USA where men had to pay for their wives lawyer.
The most important thing is sincerity. If you can fake that you've got it made.
When enough money is involved there is always a way. I noticed he referred to her being Danish and told her she should go back there. She might get a better reception in a Danish court. But that is now moot since he is dead.
I don't know everything. Neither does anyone else