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    #11
    Is that would you would say to your dad (if your parents got divorced)?
    The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.

    But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”

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      #12
      Stick to you right hand Jabberwocky. Free love and all that.

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        #13
        Originally posted by Jabberwocky
        Bah she is just a portable recreational/baby machine -houskeeping was covered by free board and lodging. If you make any money from your pitiful existence does that blow-up doll get 37% ?
        Living up to your class clown label I see.
        Marriage is a partnership freely entered into. Many of us have wives who not only run the household, but also support us so we are free to concentrate on running our businesses. Some wives give up careers or alternate lives to support us.
        I doubt this chap would have been quite so succesful without the support of a good wife.

        Her contribution is moot. Marriage is a partnership, assets should be split straight down the middle.

        If you narried your blow up doll then she is entitled to half your assets.
        I am not qualified to give the above advice!

        The original point and click interface by
        Smith and Wesson.

        Step back, have a think and adjust my own own attitude from time to time

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          #14
          I don't see why she is liable for half - the article makes no mention of her making any contribution to the family earnings - other than to spend them I would think. As the mother of his children she is entitled to a reasonable settlement but I really don't see that she 'deserves' half his fortune

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            #15
            Originally posted by John Galt
            I don't see why she is liable for half - the article makes no mention of her making any contribution to the family earnings - other than to spend them I would think. As the mother of his children she is entitled to a reasonable settlement but I really don't see that she 'deserves' half his fortune
            Well, she got 37%. As a percentage this is actually quite low. I settled at 62% to my ex. As a principle, the % pissed me off, as it was a short marriage, albeit with 1 kid. But as a sum, it equated to 5 figures, which I have more than made up for in the 3 years' since, so I have relaxed a lot on the issue.

            But it's the other way round for this milliionaire. I think the judge did him an absolute favour at 37%. It's just that the guy saw the issue in absolute terms - £48mn. If I was him I'd put up and shut up. I think he said that no reasonable person would get thru' £48mn in their lifetime. Well OK, but would he get thru' the other £82mn in his lifetime?
            "My God, it's huge!!"

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              #16
              He could have just spend a million getting her bumbed off and hired a nanny for the kids, what a clown!. Im sure a million would get you a top class hitman with no link back to you.

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                #17
                Originally posted by The Lone Gunman
                Living up to your class clown label I see.
                Marriage is a partnership freely entered into. Many of us have wives who not only run the household, but also support us so we are free to concentrate on running our businesses. Some wives give up careers or alternate lives to support us.
                I doubt this chap would have been quite so succesful without the support of a good wife.

                Her contribution is moot. Marriage is a partnership, assets should be split straight down the middle.

                If you narried your blow up doll then she is entitled to half your assets.
                Clown eh ? I think you can buy everything this gold digger provided - housekeeper, nanny, surrogate mother - it costs a lot less than 48m. Unless she came up with the big business ideas I think she should just get expected loss of earnings based on age and education.

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by AtW
                  IMO the real business opportunity is to sell insurance that will cover payouts to set figure, of course it wont be cheap but could be good peace of mind.
                  Would certainly bring a new meaning to the terms 'third-party, fire and theft'.

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by Jabberwocky
                    Clown eh ? I think you can buy everything this gold digger provided - housekeeper, nanny, surrogate mother - it costs a lot less than 48m. Unless she came up with the big business ideas I think she should just get expected loss of earnings based on age and education.
                    I agree with all that, and if he, or any other man just wanted those services then he should not get married should he.
                    So why did he get married? Why does anybody get married?
                    You can not put a value on a marriage. It is entered into freely and is an equal partnership. If it hits the rocks then you split the assets or debts down the middle and walk away. Obviously children alter this equation.
                    It is not his money it is their money.
                    If he thinks the amount he is offering her is more than enough than anyone will need why does he need more?
                    I am not qualified to give the above advice!

                    The original point and click interface by
                    Smith and Wesson.

                    Step back, have a think and adjust my own own attitude from time to time

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by Diestl
                      He could have just spend a million getting her bumbed off and hired a nanny for the kids, what a clown!. Im sure a million would get you a top class hitman with no link back to you.
                      You could get her wiped out for a couple of grand.

                      See you, you ****. I'll cut you first...

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