Guy Ritchie shouldn't walk away with any more money than he has earned since the marriage and the assets he had before the marriage. Everything they have aquired (property etc.) should be divided. Richie has no claim to most of Madonna's fortune since she earned most of it before they met.

Travis, Knoxville, TN, United States

I don't see why Madonna would have to make a bigger settlement than Paul McCartnery. True, the marraige was twice as long, but Madonna assets are about half of Paul's while Guy's assets were a lot more than Heather's.

Robin, San Jose, USA

"One way or another, this divorce should result in a huge payout for Guy Ritchie IF PROPERLY HANDLED.”

Guess who's not acting for Madonna then?

If properly handled, both are independently wealthy and capable of supporting themselves. Why should each need the other's money? Oh yes, lawyers!

Jon, Winchester,

"Wealth and property which predate the relationship are usually treated differently from wealth built up during the marriage, where courts may consider a more equal split", says Ms Hicks.

Sensible, but nonsense. I had my house before I got married, it cost me a FORTUNE to keep it when I divorced.

Jon, Winchester,

Madonna is probably a serial divorcer and both her and her huspand are independently very wealthy.

Save for the children, who cares other the lawyers who would make a dripping roast out of it if they could.

Easy in, easy out, that's the showbiz way.

Willie Mac, Arden, Scotland

A woman GIVING assets to the man after a divorce? Surely this can't happen, something must be tearing the fabric of the universe apart.

Howard, Manchester,

If they were adults they would have it settled in 10 days.

mark hood, london, uk

I think that Madonna should give all money to Ritchie

Tom, London, UK