It could be Hartford's version of the War of the Roses as Former United Technologies Corp. President and current board Chairman George David and his estranged wife, Swedish countess Marie Douglas-David, head to court today, bringing their increasingly vicious divorce out in the open.

The wealthy, high-powered couple, who were not able to reach an out-of-court settlement in recent days, will arrive with their respective heavy-hitting legal teams at Hartford Family Court at 10 a.m. with Judge Stephen Frazzini presiding. The two were married in 2002.

Douglas-David's attorneys include Hartford-lawyer Bruce Louden and high profile New York City divorce lawyer William Beslow whose celebrity clients have included Christie Brinkley, Tatum O'Neal and Marla Maples.

David's attorneys include retired Connecticut Appellate Court Judge Anne C. Dranginis and Dara Goings, both with Rome McGuigan in Hartford. Listed on his witness list for the trial is Adria Hillman, who represented business billionaire Ron Perlman in his divorces against former socialite Patricia Duff and actress Ellen Barkin, and actress Beverly D'Angelo when she and Al Pacino fought over custody of their twins.

How to spend $53,000.00 a week like Marie Douglas-David:

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Marie Douglas-DavidFinancial Statement:

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 George David and Marie Douglas-David:

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