Madonna, who has an estimated personal fortune of 275million, has already lined up a fearsome legal team including the so-called Steel Magnolia Fiona Shackleton and Nicholas Mostyn QC, the lawyers Sir Paul McCartney employed for his vicious two-year divorce battle with Heather Mills.
However friends of Ritchies argue that, after a combative marriage, we can expect a peaceful divorce. Those hoping for a high-profile spat will be disappointed, they say.
In recent months, Madonna has grown close to Lourdess father Carlos Leon.
Personal trainer Leon has been overseeing renovations on the singers New York apartment.
He was adamant Madonna and Ritchies split should not affect Lourdess 12th birthday on Tuesday.
The Mail has learned that Madonna and Ritchie called time on their marriage after months of arguing over a wide range of issues.
The rows culminated in an almighty fall-out last Friday in which the singer gave her husband an ultimatum to move from London to New York with her.

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