Reports of Madonna and Guy Ritchie Settlement
News sources around the world report Madonna will keep the bulk of her millions in a divorce settlement with her husband Guy Ritchie. The BBC reports the couple will be granted a preliminary divorce in the High Court of London on Friday.
Friends of Ritchie report, “He could have hugely boosted his bank balance and set himself up for life, but he already feels he has enough money. He also didn’t want the whole thing dragging on in the public gaze for months and months and, in any case, his priority was the children’s future.”
It is also reported the couple’s two sons will share their time between London and New York. The Times reports, “The 50-year-old singer had wanted all the children to live with her in New York. But her husband had wanted his sons to remain in London, so it appears she has given ground over the children’s future.”
Madonna’s daughter, Lourdes, is not Ritchie’s child and was not adopted by him, and therefore he has no legal right to custody or visitation regarding Lourdes. It appears Ritchie gave on the money portion of the fight in exchange for reaching a deal regarding custody on the couples two sons. There have been reports that Ritchie disagrees with Madonna’s views on child rearing. Parents often have difficulty accepting that once they divorce, they have little to no say in what goes on when the child is with the other parent (unless it’s illegal or abusive). But day to day issues such as bedtime, meals, and toys/ games that the child plays with are impossible to control, and that can lead to a lot of frustration when parents differ on those issues. Rithcie ensured that he has integral part in raising the boys by making a deal where he has an equal share of parenting time with Madonna.
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By Landon F. on Dec 20, 2008
“Misleading and inaccurate.” That’s how Madonna’s camp has labeled the previously released statement about her divorce settlement from ex-husband Guy Ritchie. Liz Rosenberg, Madonna’s spokeswoman, has told the press that Guy Ritchie will soon see a payday in the range of $76 million to $92 million. The singer and her husband’s nearly eight year marriage has come to an end. However, they are still in the progress of still ironing out the details of their divorce settlement. While many female celebrities emerge a divorce with more than they can carry, Madonna’s payout to Ritchie goes above and beyond. The settlement includes the couple’s country home in western England and their pub in London. Custody for their children is still on the table. Click here to read more about the couple’s split and Ritchie’s huge payday.
By Landon F. on Dec 20, 2008
“Misleading and inaccurate.” That’s how Madonna’s camp has labeled the previously released statement about her divorce settlement from ex-husband Guy Ritchie. Liz Rosenberg, Madonna’s spokeswoman, has told the press that Guy Ritchie will soon see a payday in the range of $76 million to $92 million. The singer and her husband’s nearly eight year marriage has come to an end. However, they are still in the progress of still ironing out the details of their divorce settlement. While many female celebrities emerge a divorce with more than they can carry, Madonna’s payout to Ritchie goes above and beyond. The settlement includes the couple’s country home in western England and their pub in London. Custody for their children is still on the table.