Astronomer HR chief Kristin Cabot had recently taken $2.2 million home loan with husband: What happens if they divorce?
A routine at the Boston concert of Coldplay turned into a viral moment after a couple, locked in a tight embrace, started hiding their faces when the kiss cam flashed them on the big screen. It later became a controversy when the couple turned out to be colleagues at Astronomer – New York-based tech company.
The man was CEO Andy Byron and the woman turned out to be HR head Kristin Cabot – both of whom are married to different people. Andy Byron has now resigned as CEO and Kristen Cabot is now on leave. Astronomer spokesman has not responded to a request for comment on Kristen Cabot's job status.
According to The Sun, the Cabots purchased the New Hampshire house in March 2025 and took a loan of $2.2 million with Morgan Stanley. According to the report, both of their names are on paperwork for the mortgage.
While it is not know whether they have split or not, but a divorce when a mortgage is involved could get very messy since both of them would have to make payments of their loan.
The report says if they do decide to split, they could either have to sell the house or refinance for one party to take over the loan.
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