Posted February 6, 200718 yr Kerry gets just £70k in divorce from Brian 05.02.07 Brian McFadden with former wife Kerry Katona, who has only received £70,000 in their divorce settlement Kerry Katona may have thought she'd be laughing all the way to the bank once her divorce from Brian McFadden was finalised - but she was wrong. The pregnant mother of two, 26, is getting less than £70,000 from her ex, despite predictions she would earn £2m. Under the terms of their divorce she is entitled to half of the former Westlife member's fortune. But McFadden, whose solo career has been a major flop, has openly admitted to squandering the millions he made when he was with the band, on flash cars and gambling. The singer, who is now dating Delta Goodrem, confessed: "I made a lot of silly financial decisions as Westlife went along, losing a lot of money on buying houses I shouldn't have and buying cars when I didn't need to." On his gambling habit, he added: "I always lose. I bet on stupid things, the most unlikely things in the world." So it looks like Katona won't be able to give up those Iceland ads just yet... A pal tells us: "Brian and Kerry wanted to keep the divorce as easy as possible. They didn't want a big battle over money for the sake of the kids. So Brian agreed to hand over half of everything. "Unfortunately for Kerry, Brian's earning power has sunk significantly since he left Westlife. His solo album didn't make him any money. The couple also had to take into account Brian already pays money for the upkeep of his daughters Molly and Lilly Sue every month. "Kerry made some cash from the sale of their matrimonial home in Dublin but she got that money after the split three years ago. It's safe to say that Brian is the most relieved in this settlement." McFadden, 26, has said: "I couldn't be more relieved that the divorce is finally through. It was a weight on my shoulders but now it's over. I'm looking to the future with Delta now. "She's a great girl and we definitely want a big family together. Delta will make a great mum, but she's sensible. She plans to wait until she's ready to have kids and then we'll start a family." The Aussie singer is sporting a huge rock on her left hand, but McFadden insists: "We're not engaged." He may not have any plans to march Goodrem down the aisle but Katona has her own dreams. She has said she wants to run away to Gretna Green for a Valentine's Day wedding with her fiancé Mark Croft. She has ditched plans for a big showbiz wedding, claiming: "I really just want to keep things private." Good thing too. A big day like that would cost a packet.
February 7, 200718 yr Serves her right, although it's a bit worrying that Brian only had £140,000 to his name? Or am I reading this completely wrong?
February 7, 200718 yr £140,000 to his name isn't that bad when you consider his homes are already purchased and everything!! Once his new album is out and if he tours again then he should see that figure rise!! Thank god this whole shebang is over and if Kerry has anything more to say now then she's a bitter, shameful person!! Love, Kirsty xx
February 7, 200718 yr I might be misunderstanding, but if Brian and Kerry split everything 50:50, then wouldn't that mean that Brian had to give Kerry £70,000 to make things equal? Meaning that he probably has a lot more wealth than that? I don't know that much about these things, so I could be wrong! It's just that Kerry has her own money too, so they must have to take that into account when deciding how much Brian has to give her - he must have more than her to have to give her anything. Otherwise she would have to pay him money, right? Edited February 7, 200718 yr by Delta Fan Mel
February 7, 200718 yr Brian's a reatard, i'm sorry but i really don't like him...and he will NOT have a familly with Delta, mwahahahahaha, i'll make sure of that!! lol
February 7, 200718 yr Brian's a reatard, i'm sorry but i really don't like him...and he will NOT have a familly with Delta, mwahahahahaha, i'll make sure of that!! lol Only the future will tell -_- Love, Kirsty xx
February 8, 200718 yr I think Delta must see something special in Brian, and I've come to accept that. Whatever I thought of Brian in the past, he seems to treat Delta well and she seems happy. The only problems I really have with Brian is his smoking...you would think after how close Delta came to death from Cancer...he would have the respect and decency to give up. If he did give up, I think that would really prove he cares IMO, and that he respects what trauma Delta has been through enough to do all he can to protect himself and those around him. Edited February 8, 200718 yr by Delta Fan Mel
February 8, 200718 yr Author i just dont want delta popping out babies just yet. what would that mean for her music!!!!!! i dont mind if she starts when she is around 30...that still gives us a few more years. and plus if things dont work out with brian (which i think something will go bad soon) there will be no children involved, which will make thinks easier for delta
February 8, 200718 yr Author ^ by that i mean his smoking, gambling and how he has been known as a cheater. he cant be a saint forever
February 8, 200718 yr ^ by that i mean his smoking, gambling and how he has been known as a cheater. he cant be a saint forever I do agree with this...these are the problems I have with Brian....but we'll just have to see what happens.
February 8, 200718 yr I reckon they make a really sweet couple so we'll have to all agree to disagree.
February 8, 200718 yr I reckon they make a really sweet couple so we'll have to all agree to disagree. Ditto -_- Love, Kirsty xx
February 8, 200718 yr Author Delta Fan Mel i for some reason love your siggy! must figure out what i love
February 9, 200718 yr Delta Fan Mel i for some reason love your siggy! must figure out what i love Thanks...it's a bit random really. That is the signed cover I got when the album was released...think recordstore was giving them away with orders. ^_^
February 9, 200718 yr Thanks...it's a bit random really. That is the signed cover I got when the album was released...think recordstore was giving them away with orders. ^_^ Yeah I too got one :D http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/DeltasCuteStuff/scan0001.jpg [just because it was already uploaded :lol: ]
February 9, 200718 yr Part One of topic, glad it has been resolved. Hopefully no more of this. Part Two, *joins Mel's Sig's Fan Club*
February 9, 200718 yr Cool...you got a heart on yours, whereas mine says ' love'. haha oh yeah didn't even notice. I think I have actually lost mine now though. oops.
February 10, 200718 yr haha oh yeah didn't even notice. I think I have actually lost mine now though. oops. :o You lost it!?!? LOL mine is a treasured possession...I have it framed on my wall :yahoo: !! Only thing I have that has been touched my Delta ;) ^_^ ! Edited February 10, 200718 yr by Delta Fan Mel
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