Madonna and Guy Ritchie may have reached a divorce settlement, with the British director walking away with ... zilch.
Ritchie has reportedly thumbed his nose at his estranged wife's millions, opting to focus instead on obtaining joint custody of the couple's two sons Rocco, 8, and David, 3.
An announcement should come at the end of the month, Britain's Evening Standard reports, while the Time of London says a notice will be posted in the Registry of the Family Division in London within a day.
Madonna's publicist had no comment.
The couple confirmed rumors of their split last month via a joint statement. "Madonna and Guy Ritchie have agreed to divorce after 7 l/2 years of marrige," the statement said. "They have both requested that the media maintain respect for their family at this difficult time. A final settlement has not been agreed upon yet." who announced their split last month, have reportedly squabbled over where their children will live.
While Ritchie took a pass at his wife's fortune, the twosome have reportedly squabbled over where their children will live.
Madonna, 50, wanted their sons to relocate to New York; Ritchie, 40, wanted them to remain in London where they grew up.
Lourdes, Madonna's daughter with trainer Carlos Leon, will stay with her mom.
"The priority for has always been the children," an insider says.
Under English law, the "Rock 'n' Rolla" director was entitled to up to half of his wife's rumored $450 million fortune. The couple reportedly did not have a pre-nup.
"Ritchie could have taken her to the cleaners," a source says. "He is a very honorable man to have walked away."
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