Fiona, will you marry me? Oh, you can draw up the pre-nup.

V Tan , London,

Lets have the final word from Mrs Shackleton:I swear under oath that from now on I will look 20 years younger.!

Patricia, London, London

Why do all the people posting to tell everyone how they really don't care bother reading the article, let alone commenting? If I'm not remotely interested in the subject of an article, I don't read, let alone comment on it - it's quite easy really.

Agreed with Sunny, I'd think it's worth every penny to Paul McCartney to get shot of the female Walter Mitty for good. After this, he probably won't be going down on one knee for a while - though I can't say the same for her.

Ruth , Glasgow, Scotland

Ms. Shackleton lost 20 years off her looks with her soaking. A consultant would have charged her hundreds of pounds to get the same effect. And to think, she can still sue for damages!

If Heather did this to Ms. Shackleton, can you imagine the havoc she wrought on Sir Paul?

D Swanson, Houston TX, USA

There will be many people who would love to pour water over their grasping lawyers heads but because Heather dares to say the obvious about them, she still gets lambasted.

For a gal with a disability and the terrible vilification she has endured, give her some kindness.

Certain newspapers who took important news matters off the front page to trawl over and issue spiteful stories belong in the gutter.
In France this character assasination with no let up would be banned.

Barbara , Northumberland, UK

Hear, hear! She looks hot as!

Camilla, Sydney,

At the end of the day this demonstrates what a sad society we live in and what a sorry situation their child will be brought up in. No amount of money in the world can make up for the media scrutiny that will surround them, especially if Ms Mills decides needs to make a bit more money in the future.
If I were Ms Mills I would rather have my sanity back than £24.3 million.

JC, Surrey, UK

It's funny that people read this article and then complain the subject matter is 'pathetic'! Yes, there are all sorts of more important issues, but these get reported as well. Shall we deny ourselves any other interests until such serious matters have been sorted out? For what it's worth, I love Fiona's new look. Takes ten years off her. Now, back to worrying about climate change and the credit crunch ....

Angus , London,

Maybe she just needed a good wash!!!

Daniella, hammersmith, uk

Pathetic
With rumours of a credit crunch and people worried about their morgages not to mention the millions of homeless and poor and starving around the world

Gareth Williams, Powys,

100 years from now Macca will still be a name remembered and admired.
His and the Beatles' music will still be played.
Heather - who???

Gerald B., Aarhus , Denmark

I was wondering what man would be stupid enough to form a relationship with HM in the future? Of course it's obvious! A nice, good looking, sexy 30 something. A couple of years or so sharing a warm, caring, loving life with such a wonderful human being as Heather before going after a chunk of her £24m. Should be easy to make a case after her track record. Now that would be justice.

Geoff Riley, Sewards End, Essex

I do not feel sorry for Mr. McCartney. Not a teeny bit sorry. Because it was all self-inflicted. He wanted a feisty, showy woman from another generation for a wife, therefore he married one. He proudly paraded her around in public. He could have married a demure unaspiring lady from his own generation though I suspect he finds that type of woman very appealing. It was quite obvious from the beginning that a marriage, considering the circumstances, might become a difficult matter for both parties involved. Mr. McCartney was an experienced man over 60 when he decided to marry Ms Mills, not a naive 18 year old boy. It is highly unfair to put all the blame for the marriage breakdown on his ex-wife. As for the divorce settlement I do not think Ms Mills has received too much money. Considering her ex-husband s immense fortune she should have received more.

Asta, Hamburg, Germany

Why isn't Fiona sueing Heather Mills for common assault? Or at least pushing for contempt of court?

Matthew Archer, Norfolk,

With all of her expenses, Heather better be careful, or she may have to resort to cavier helper. The whole scenario is totally unreal.

Barbara Begley
Mill Valley, California

Barbara Begley, Mill Valley, California, USA

Macca has been more than generous.

A more fitting judgement would have been a suburban semi somewhere and about 12k a year to live on. Then Ms. Mills might have had a chance to learn about real life and how to get on with the neighbours.

Peter Lloyd, BLACKER HILL, South Yorkshire

Having waded through the 58 page document that is the Judgment, I wondered at some of the 'evidence' put forward in court. Having read what details have been made public, I also think that the Inland Revenue may be taking a professional interest in her affairs sooner rather than later.

Mister Jones, Nanaimo, Canada

To be a famous lawyer and be assaulted by water in court!. Must be worth £24m at least in damages --- Go for it Fiona

Geoff, london,

Who cares? There are far more serious things going on in the world. Some countries could live for several years on the ex Mrs McCartney's settlement. Rather than worrying about what she gives to charity, both parties should feel quite sick.......

Mary, France,

What else would you expect from a JUDGE? He is simply using his power to slang off a courageous young woman who refused to pay the extortionate lawyers fees. She knew she was right but her mistake was thinking that she could get justice. These people look after themselves.
Mark my words, Heather has been unjustly maligned simply because she took an Icon of music to court. The media, confused with their hero worship of Paul, decided that he was "Holier than Though" and elevated him to a God Like status where he could do no wrong and that HEather was an incarnation of all the witches of hell. The deliberate public flogging of Heathers virtues was a wicked thing to do.
Incidentally, I knew Paul and the others as a young man in Liverpool, and I will only say that although he and the others wrote good music, all is not as it seems to most.

Dave C., Wallasey, UK

The wetlook works. She looks 10 years younger.

Delighted this ruse has backfired and media attention is focussed on hair rather than the ex Mrs M.

Tatiana Cliterscue, Johannesburg,

I can only imagine how glad Sir Paul will be to get this woman out of his life, except for their daughter. Given McCartney's track record in raising children, he should have been given primary custody. It would be a much healthier upbringing.

Wintson Smith, Orlando, FL, USA

I think that she was a nobody when she met him, and she's still a nobody. Fact is, she can be a damn comfortable nobody with that settlement. Dear Sir Paul: note to self, (Never re-marry. If you do , perhaps a pre-nup) You're still the best!! No one can take that away. My divorce left me with a motorcycle, 3 washcloths and a vacuum cleaner, but I didn't have any carpet!

the long and winding road..........

Steve, Largo, USA/Florida

I feel sorry for Beatrice, I think she would be better off being brought up by her father

A Hunt, London, UK

Doesn't Fiona Shackleton look ten times better after jug of water has been poured over her. Maybe she should hire HM as her stylist!

Mark Brinkley, Cambridge, UK

I see that Ms Mills is concerned that her daughter will travel B Class. Perhaps not a bad thing, she may get a better perspective than that which her mother might impart.
Ms Mills of course will be travelling "no class".

Steve Melville, Sydney, Australia

As I read this article, I just started laughing and couldn't stop, uncontrollably. She is definitely a great catch as women go. I never did like the beetles much, but feel sorry for this poor little beetle boy. The part with the pitcher of water on the defense laywer was classic. They should have televised it.

Jeff Dunham, Yacol, WA USA

As she is obviously now nothing more than a mere charity case herself, let us see how much of her "donated" wealth she will give to others in more need. After all if it weren't for Sir Paul's money why else would a charity wish to associate itself with someone of such dubious charater?

Howard , Seattle, USA

I should imagine its worth every penny to get rid of her :-)

Sunny, Sheffield,

Could care less........

Edie Egan, Middletown N. Y., USA

I well remember a very short - but very revealing- interview with Heather just before their marriage when she was responding to the 'gold-digger' accusation. 'If I wanted a really rich man, I'd have gone for an oil sheik" she said - stupidly trying to dismiss Pauls wealth! That simple comment gave me grave doubts about her agenda with Paul. Whereas now, when its more (finacially) beneficial to her, she tries to maximize Paul's wealth. I am very glad that her quite obscene claim for £125m was roundly rejected by the judge, but am still amazed that she was awarded £24m. Mind you, if she gave half of it to her charities I'd certainly look at lot more favourably on her - but somehow I doubt whether she'll give that much away!

geoff dunn, Liverpool, UK

Am I alone in this.

I am the only one who has no sympahty for Miss Mills at all.

Stephen Jones, Kualar Lumpur, Malaysia

Why does Ms Mills always say my daughter rather than our daughter, they have joint custody of her. She is just trying to get public sympathy. I am sure Beatrice will want for nothing, Paul will always be there for as he was for his other children. Ms Mills is d ing more harm to Beatrice in her public statements than Paul is.

Chris, Marshall, Va

Sir Paul McCartney does not to say anything about his marriage to Heather Mills. She has said it all in her behaviour. He and his family must be heaving a huge sigh of relief that finally she is out of their lives.

Christina, Windsor, UK

this unsavoury person gives women a bad name.

stephanie, norwich, norfolk

With £24m, you can buy pretty much everything you want. Except class.

tony airey, Manchester, UK

I think she has done the cause of honest women seeking to achieve a settlement much damage. Her obvious money grabbing calculated approach to the relationship should cause men to think very carefully before committing to a marriage.

She did not contribute in any way to the family fortune and the settlement is more than generous. I hope her daughter has not inherited her mothers mouth and poor character.

ian harvey, brighton,

she soulde`t of got that much money

bob, uk, slough

I haven't enjoyed a news item as much as this since Jeffrey Archer got sent to prison for purgery. She's given the court, and everyone else, so much entertainment, she even dressed like a jester. She's pure class [sic].

Alex Morgan, Kingston upon Thames, UK

So that was a good result given her original stated aims? ]

Puts me in mind of the saying "he (or she) who acts for themselves has a fool for a client."

Denise, Colchester,

For Ms Mills to have been awarded as much as 24.3 pence (without costs) seems most unreasonable.

Douglas, London, England

To be fair, he would have had it in for Heather Mills even if she was a saint. He needs to protect his lawyer mates and try to convince the public that the only way to win a divorce case is to pay through the nose.

John Lilburne, London,

The throwing of the water was rather like Heather's mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? Why Paul's lawyer of course, as she was instantly transformed into a beautiful lady looking 15 years younger. Brilliant, even that vicious act back fired with superb poetic justice, who wrote the script.

David, Malmesbury, UK

I trust the Inland Revenue will now commence a full investigation of Heather Mills, due to the blatant inconsistencies given in her evidence when claiming questionable possession of assets, and the repeated lack of documentary evidence throughout this case to support her tax and donation claims.

She must be investigated.

Tom Franklin, London, UK

Go on then Heather, prove your "charity" cause: give £24m away.

HG, London, UK

I think a few people said that she was a bit of a fantasist. Perhaps she did believe that she had won yesterday?

Austin Tassletine, South West, UK

Would you give up around 5% of your wealth to be rid of Heather Mills?

"Ohhh Yessss!!"

(With apologies to Chuchill the insurance dog.)

C Stanley, Cheltenham,

Heather Mills, a gold-digging fantasist?
Who could ever have imagined that?

Glenn, Wales,

I just read most of the full 58 page judgement... I recommend that you do too - it's fascinating...

Finally; one judge that appears to have got it right... It's a shame he can't teach our criminal judges what justice actually means...

Garry, London,

She should have received nothing in this settlement, she didn't contribute anything to Paul's McCartney's career.

I thing a couple of seal pelt jackets and a seal flipper sandwich would have been suffice.

J. Walsh, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

Put very simply, it's all about dignity, isn't it! He has it. She has not. One can only imagine, given her recent behaviour, what a complete nightmare she must have been to live with, and would be should any other man be foolish enough to allow her to get close to him. Thank all the gods that this blistering judgment will hang over her for the rest of her wretched, puffed-up, self-obsessed life.

Albert Bankment, Alton, UK

Why was she not charged with contempt of court for the water throwing?
Why is she not being investigated for fraud, given the possibly fraudulent transactions declared in the judgment?
Why is she not being investigated for tax evasion given the lack of documentary evidence to support her fictional tax returns?

Helen E., London, UK

Now, with any luck, Ms. Mills will ride off into the sunset - poncho bags stuffed with - cash and we shall see and hear no more of her.

Nigel, Grimsby, Ontario

£35,000 a year for a child is more than the every day person earns a year to support a family, Miss Mills should be grateful that their daughter will have a an exceptionallly fruitful up bringing. and let us not forget, money is not everything and maybe all their daughter needs is their love.

Tracey Hughes, Birmingham,

I am no fan of Mr McCartney, but the judgement that she should get anything beggars belief, since he made his wealth plying his trade prior to her apperance on the scene, what has she specifically contributed to the joint coffers that would possible justify a whopping £24M other than child maintainence, which could have dealth with as a direct provision. At £5M a year for a self seeking publicist, I'm sure there's a cheaper way of gratifying oneself ! no matter how wealthy, or was it just a lack of imagination.

Andrew Wakeling, London, uk

Will the Inland Revenue now be after Ms Mills for the lack of Tax Returns sent in?

Debbie Nyman, London, England

At least she tried to clean up the legal system, lake Windermere would just about suffice ! Out of the box - if one party wishes to defend themself, the other should too, lawyers would love that !

Wills, Soton, UK

Is "inaccurate and less than candid" not the same as "purgery"?

julian, shrewsbury, uk

Don't worry its only money ,she will never be happy

Haydn, London,

Yes, it was an assault and should not have been permitted by the court... but having seen Ms Shackelton's before and after, I can't help but agree with writer Nicola Copping. Fiona looked absolutely vibrant after the dowsing. I may give it a try myself.

Elisha Moor, London, England

Dear Judge, although i was not there, i could have told you same! Frankly, the lady protests too much and in the most irritating of ways. Listening to her, it is clear she withholds information that is disfavourable to herself. As i say, i am not surprised!

Annie, Cambridge, UK

Does anyone really give one iota.

PLEASE SPARE US!!!!!!!!!!

Tony, Midlothian, Scotland

If this is the case, then why was she given such a large amount by any standards?

Hamad Lone, London, England

Why has Miss Mills not been charged with the assault that took place in a court yesterday ?

I fancy if she was not a celeb she would have been hauled off to the cells.

B Wilson, Edinburgh,