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McCartney Divorce Hearing Drags Into 2nd Week

Posted Feb 15, 08 3:08 PM CST in Arts & Living,  Gossip 

(Newser) – Divorce proceedings between Paul McCartney and Heather Mills will continue into next week, the BBC reports, amid media speculation that a confidentiality pact is holding up what is likely to be a record financial settlement. The private hearing in a London court was scheduled to end today but will extend at least through Monday.

THe delay is due in part to Mills' decision to defend herself, the Telegraph reports. The ex-Beatle's net worth is estimated at $1.6 billion, and some outlets predict Mills could re-enter single life $120 million richer. Details of the bitter divorce case are scarce: The presiding judge has reportedly threatened both McCartney and Mills with hefty fines for leaking details.

Sources BBC, Daily Telegraph (UK)

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Heather Mills arrives at the High Court in London, Friday, Feb. 15, 2008. Paul McCartney and Heather Mills went to court Friday to reach a settlement in their acrimonious, high-stakes divorce. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Paul McCartney leaves the High Court in London, Friday, Feb. 15, 2008. Paul McCartney and Heather Mills went to court Friday to reach a financial settlement in their acrimonious, high-stakes divorce....   (Associated Press)
Paul McCartney arrives at the High Court in London, Friday, Feb. 15, 2008. McCartney and Heather Mills went to court Friday to reach a financial settlement in their acrimonious, high-stakes divorce....   (Associated Press)
Paul McCartney leaves the High Court in London during a lunch break in his divorce settlement hearing, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008. Paul McCartney and Heather Mills are in court to reach a financial settlement...   (Associated Press)
Heather Mills arrives at the High Court in London, Friday, Feb. 15, 2008. Paul McCartney and Mills went to court Friday to reach a financial settlement in their acrimonious, high-stakes divorce. The...   (Associated Press)
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