Madonna and Guy to end marriage after 7 tempestuous years
Madonna told Guy Ritchie she wants a divorce after the couple agreed they had fallen out of love. They admitted to each other that their 7-year marriage was doomed because they had simply drifted apart.
A friend said last night: “They were both very calm. Madonna told Guy: ‘I’m sorry, I want a divorce’. And he agreed. It was quite painless but very sad.”
Both parties have now talked to divorce lawyers to ensure that the break-up is orderly and as amicable as possible.
Without a pre-nuptial agreement, Guy could be looking at up to £50million of Madge’s £300million fortune.
Friends insist the movie director is unlikely to wage a court battle for more of the star’s millions. The couple have already made the welfare of their children - Lourdes, 11, Rocco, seven, and adopted David, two - their top priority.
One source said: “Guy is a decent bloke, full stop. It’s not his style to start profiteering from such sorry circumstances. He’s got too much respect for his wife and children.”
Guy has taken informal legal advice from Forsters, a top London firm specialising in divorce and family matters. The person tipped to represent him is Ann Northover, who heads the company’s family division. She said: “I can only say that I have no involvement at the moment.”
Madonna has hired Fiona “Steel Magnolia” Shackleton who handled Paul McCartney’s split from Heather Mills.
The couple, who have had problems for a year, have been leading increasingly separate lives. They were even living in separate parts of their London pad.
Friends admitted the fiery relationship had become too difficult for both.
One said: “They both got tired of the fighting. It’s like two prize-fighters slugging it out. Finally, they became exhausted.”
Full story and a list of what they have to split at http://www.mirror.co.uk/  Â
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