Tony Rosatti was a resident of New York City who owned his own construction business. He most recent wife was Sherri Rosatti. A prenuptial agreement was in force, which provided for alimony on a sliding scale based on years of marriage. It also had a clause stating that she would get nothing in a divorce if she was found to be cheating, which would end up being the case. He was preparing to divorce her upon learning this, at least publicly.