German Man Chainsaws House In Half In Divorce Split

A 43-year-old German decided do something many other men have only thought about, he settled his imminent divorce by literally chainsawing the family home in two and making off with his half in a forklift truck.

The trained mason measured the single-storey summer house -- which was about 8 meters long and 6 meters wide -- before chainsawing through the wooden roof and walls to create two halves.

Police in the eastern town of Sonneberg said: "The man said he was just taking his due. But I don't think his wife was too pleased".

After finishing the job, the man picked up his half with the forklift truck and drove to his brother's house where he has been staying since.

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