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Heir Discusses Divorce Impact on Kids Amid Father's Absence

3/28/2026

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Belle Burden, an heiress, discussed divorce's impact on her children in a podcast.
Henry Davis, hedge fund executive, distanced himself from parenting but sometimes took the kids out.
After the split, he rejected a 50/50 custody agreement and stayed minimally involved.
Burden says children cope well and love their father, though she struggles explaining his absence.
Burden says after her memoir, Davis is unhappy with his portrayal and public backlash.

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Belle Burden, an heiress, discussed divorce's impact on her children in a podcast.
Henry Davis, hedge fund executive, distanced himself from parenting but sometimes took the kids out.
After the split, he rejected a 50/50 custody agreement and stayed minimally involved.
Burden says children cope well and love their father, though she struggles explaining his absence.
Burden says after her memoir, Davis is unhappy with his portrayal and public backlash.