To Sam in Enfield: How about we talk about the growing tendency amongst the British to pollute our beautiful language through inadequate punctuation and spelling mistakes?

Sarah, London,

Madonna was always way out of her intellectual and artistic league when she hitched her MOR wagon to Guy's cinematic vision. He is a true auteur of the visual arts...she is the lightweight here both in terms of creativity and business sense and was struggling to keep her side up.
Jamie

Jamie, London,

Whatever the outcome, please allow this insufferable woman to remain in the UK. I am now 52, and have been exposed to this talentless woman since I was in my 20s. I truly wish she would go away.

Mary, Toronto, Canada

maybe he can go back to making decent movies again now.

matt, boston, USA

Of course, if Ritchie was any kind of a man, he'd not want to go after her fortune - it's not like he'll be out on the street without her money.

Alex, London,

Snore. I am so sick of Madonna I could just about die. She needs to just go away. I hope that she likes her English accent and mansion so much that she stays there.

Laura, Michigan, USA

Maybe Madge wasn't worried that she would only end up with $150M. Isn't that quite enough to continue a life of luxury? How much money does a person need anyway?

Amy, Murrieta, USA

Yes hanging on through the summer so we can see them celebrate her 50th and his 40th would be such a relief. I could actually go on with my daily routine and not obsess about whether the lavish affairs will eventually take place. (insert finger into throat and barf violently).

Joebarn, New York, USA

Oh wow - another celebrity divorce. They are about as common as rehab stints out here.

Bill Brandt, Sacramento, USA

the world today no one wants to take the time to work through things they all want that quick fix. there are children involved here and they owe it to them to try and work ti out. no matter if it is Mondonna and Guy or our own Mom and DAd. People WAKE UP this effects the future of their lives.

Lorie, Oxford, usa

Why on earth is this info in the public domain anyway? Oh yes...Madonna's PR people put it there. When are the newspapers and other media going to tell these people to keep their manouevrings and self-serving to themselves.

Roy, WSM,

This is terribly sad, if it's true. I really hoped that it would last and they could be happy despite the fame/celebrity thing. Hopefully they will manage to be civil to each other for the sake of the children and not drag it out through court - I think both of them have too much dignity for that.

Heather, Dorchester, UK

Once again the children are the ones to suffer, adopt a child who had a father to give him another then say oh well i'm unhappy now and so much for the family thing, its never about the children just about where the so called adults can get there jollys! keep your clothes on madonna and be a mom.

ROBIN , carthage, usa

Divorce is always sad, but Madonna rocks, as always!

Eric Moore, New York , USA

Weather the divorce goes ahead or not clearly there is no family life for the children adopted by Madonna and their future without a Father around will be bleak to say the least. This will be a particular upset to the young lad adopted my Madonna from Malawi, who had a biological Father there.

Brian Douglas, iasi, Romania

Sauer,

So true, I hope this divorce takes the curse off of Ritchie's career. Someone described Jason Statham's recent "The Bank Job" as 'the kind of movie Guy Ritchie would make if he were still alive.'

He seems like a good guy, I hope he can get back in the saddle.

Callahan, Atlanta, USA

Really sad if this is true. I thought they had the real thing.....

YR, Cambs, UK

How long do you give it before she hooks up with Justin? Move over, Demi.

Linda Finn, Moorestown, NJ, USA

the reason women get 50% in marriages where they "did not do as much"- is because they are working at home- yes working, raising children and cleaning and cooking and everything else involved in taking care of a husband and family. stay at home moms are working moms- this is unpaid labor.

Krista, Oakland, USA

Fantastic. I was starting to worry that we had run out of fluff and would have to focus on real issues again. I can't wait until she moves back to Malibu. There's some land next to Cher's dump along the PCH.

PC, Los Angeles, USA

no prenup take half nobody needs 300 mil #s anyhoo

goatlike, phoenix, usa

The media at the time of their wedding reported that a prenup was signed. Some of the details that were revealed were that Guy would pay maintenance to Madonna for their son Rocco should they divorce but he would not contribute to her duaghter Lourdes (from a previous relationship).

Roz, London, UK

Not surprised one bit. I have never seen a photo of Guy and Madonna together in which he looked genuinely happy.

Em, Seattle, USA

that seems to be an awful lot of americans that don't seem to believe in equality posting here. what's good for the goose is good for the gander we say in UK. Besides, let's hope it's all tripe and they keep it on ( and cool)

demos, aylesbury,

I wonder what fad this minor artiste will go onto next.

Kevin Straw, Leicester,

since when did getting divorced affect your ability to be a good parent? Comments regarding Madonna's adoption are inappropriate. Divorce is preferable to bringing up children in an unhappy marriage. She is about to go through a painful process, in public. Give her a break.

Ali, london, uk

It's a publicity stunt for their world tour and new movie ... any news is better than no news and boring marrieds = boring box office returns. Bad publicity is better than no publicity in the entertainment business.

Felicity, Oxford,

I get really irriatated by the number of US citizens posting irrelevant comments on this website. Don't you have your own sites to clog up?

In any event, the fact there is no pre-nup does not make Madonna have any less commercial savy; prenups are not enforceable in the Uk.

Andy, London, uk

It musta' been love with no prenup....LOL

Kelly, LaPorte, USA

Interesting. Sean Penn and his wife divorced and now Madonna and her husband. Hmm... wonder if there is any connection.

JH, Los Angeles, USA

i CANNOT imagine that an intelligent woman like Madonna would not have had a prenup agreement in place? its so out of character!

yoland, johannesburg, south africa

oh, great....pick on Madonna and Guy Ritchie! I hope they work it out, whatever it is. What do ya think of that?!
Cece, Los Angeles, CA

cece, Los Angeles, USA

Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really care?????

Nancy, Toledo, USA

Madonna? Kind of sweet?

Kate, New York, USA

Why does the media always try to make stars out of the solicitors for the rich and famous in divorces.? Ultimately ,it's in Court where the battles are won and lost.--by the barristers ,not the solicitors. Read the McCartney judgment: who destroyed Heather's credibilty?

Martin Dumbill, Tauranga, New Zealand

People are generally tired of Madonna here in the USA. We seen her over and over, heard all the songs many times. Her new stuff isn't as good as the songs of the past so why pay big dollars to see her?

David, Los Angeles, United States

I agree with other posters. Having been married before, I'd say tough it out and do the kids a big favor that will prove to have positive lifetime implications for them all.---That is, if both Guy and Madonna put the other before himself/herself.
"Do unto others..."

Kate, Oregon, USA

I truely am sorry for the couple. I pray that they can work it out.
Was this caused by the "Cookie Diet"?!

Linda Hoyt, Bungendore, AU

I remember when they got married it was rumored there was no prenup, which surprised me then. Madonna is nothing if not a smart business woman. I thought the 50/50 split was on assets made after they got married. Hopefully, Guy ia man enough not to look for a handout & realize he can still work.

Dan, Chicago, USA

I hope that Madonna and Guy can work out their marrital problems and stay married. Having experienced divorce, it is painful for all the parties involved and there are no winners, only degrees of losing. I would advice them to exhaust every means possible to work towards reconciliation.

Barbara , Cleveland, USA

this is true? how you guys know that madonna will really get divorce?

claudia, lisbon, portugal

Surely they can remain married, yet lead individual lives. Divorce is messy, draining and just plain sad. Unless there is abuse...just tough it out. Redefine the marriage. Push off the inevitable until after the kids grow up.

Steph, Trumbull, Connecticut, USA

There is simply no way on EARTH that Guy 'deserves' 50% of Madonna's hard earned cash. She managed to sever ties with Sean Penn and Carlos Leon (Lola's dad) without it costing her the earth, so there's no reason to assume that Guy will be able to get his sticky paws on the Madonna millions.

Edward, London, UK

Does this mean we can stop calling her "Madge?"

Lisa, Elk Grove, CA , USA

I am DUMBFOUNDED my Gal Madonna didn't have a
PRE-NUP!!!! YIKES!

Matt, Minneapolis, USA

Will she be returning the adopted children now too??

After all, she promised them a real family.

Catherine Mills., London, UK

Whats going to happen to all the "Pet" kids?

John Anderson, coal Valley, usa

Sad - I was hoping it would work for her. She looks terrific and has a tireless work ethic. She was foolish not to have a pre-nup, but it's also kind of sweet and genuine to enter into a marriage without any look towards an exit...

Jay, New York, USA

I work for Madonna and I can say this is untrue. They're just busy with projects that involve them having to be in different countries for the time being. They don't believe that a ring symbolizes their marriage that's why they don't wear them.

Donna, Los Angeles, USA

Poor Guy Ritchie... Since he married Madonna he could'nt do a single decent movie... I guess he wanted the divorce after the Swept Away fiasco...

Carlos, Mexico City, Mexico

Can't you, Madonna and Guy, go to a marriage counselor and try to work it out. Divorce is HORRIBLE ON THE KIDS....

Judith, Orange, CA, United States of America

What, a hollywood couple NOT blissfully happy? Getting a divorce? Shocking - that never happens. I'm speechless. Thank god I can type.

debbers, Brentwood, TN, USA

If Madonna has £300 million, £50 million for Guy would be nothing for her! She's making money as the clock ticks by, and Guy, I'm sure, would surely not want to look so ridiculous by going for half of her money - he's far too butch for that!

trish, london, uk

I'm Sick and tried of the guy paying 50% or more of what he has accommulated to a wife/girlfriend that didn't make as much or chose not to. I have seen two instances where the wife got between 70-75% percent of the couples wealth and had to pay child support & legal on top of that. He was left POOR

Bill, Waco Texas, US

Who says Guy is after her money?

He has made at least one good film in his career.

There should be enough for everyone without the usual bun fight.

Andrew, London,

The Good News is that Cyndi Lauper released her new album: Bring Ya To The Brink~ This is the return of the great talented Cyndi Lauper, the album is absolutely amazing! If you are looking for a great Dance Album: Cyndi will bring ya to the brink!!

Brenda, San Diego, USA

Johnny K ............ I love you! Those were my sentiments exactly!!

Jennie, Cincinnati, USA

The 50/50 split is not automatic. I got a pittance and my ex got virtually everything, including the house I bought. If I had wanted a 50/50 split, I would have had to fight for it in court.

I'm not an ex-husband, I'm an ex-wife who was pushed into a "settlement" and felt too guilty to decline.

M.R., Stockport,

What a surprise! Is Guy Ritchie going to get 50% of his talent in the settlement?

Sam, Doylestown, PA,

Why in the world should Guy Ritchie be entitled to 50% of Madonna's assets? The majority of her money was earned way before she met him. The notion that someone should be entitled to half of what a spouse owns because of marriage is absurd.

Mark, Louisville, United States

This certainly calls into question the adoptions perpetrated by Madonna.

Richard L.A. Schaefer, Dubuque,Iowa, USA

The big question is: Will she get to retain custody of her phony English accent?

Johnny K, Flint, USA

To Malcolm, London, UK
You are so wrong. The 50/50 split applies regardless- I know, as that was the starting point in my divorce. As my father said to me, "well love, women fought for equality for so long, and now, I'm afraid, you've got it."

A Gordon, Manchester,

Madonna is one of the smartest businesswomen in the world. Even if she did not have a pre-nup per se, her assets most likely are well protected. But I hope they can hang on through the summer and celebrate her 50th, his 40th as planned.

Brenda, New York, USA

If her family life is in shambles why is she adopting children?

Vicki, Detroit, USA

Evidently the biggest bone of contention is over who gets to keep the English accent

Chris, Atlanta, USA

Madonna's recent plastic surgery or whatever she did was a mistake. She doesn't look younger, just different and fake.

marls, Nutley, USA

The 50/50 split only seems to apply when the man is the richer party. There is no way on earth that Guy Richie is going to get 50% of Madonna's money.

Malcolm , London, UK

Rich people who don't have prenups are foolish and get exactly what they deserve. She should have known better.

NRD, Atlanta, USA

aint there anything more important to talk about. The times is know for being a quality paper please keep it this way

sam, enfield, uk

Thank God! Maybe Guy Ritchie will start making good movies again now.

Sauer, Boulder, USA