(m. 1955–1965)divorced
In the 1960s, Margaret Keane's artwork was sold under the name of her husband, Walter Keane, who claimed credit for her work. Conflict over that issue was cited as one of the reasons they divorced. The Keanes' divorce proceedings went all the way to federal court. At the hearing, Margaret challenged Walter to a "paint-off" and created a painting in front of the judge to prove that she was the artist.[1] Walter declined to paint before the court, citing a sore shoulder. She left her home in San Francisco on November 1st, 1964 for Hawaii, where she lived for 27 years. In March of 1965, she divorced Walter.