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News / UK and world by Press Association December 10, 2018, 1:50 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter German tennis star Boris Becker is preparing for the next stage of a divorce court row over money with his estranged wife Lilly. Becker and Mrs Becker appeared at a preliminary hearing in the Central Family Court in London on Monday. Lawyers for the pair told Judge Sarah Gibbons that both had agreed to issue divorce petitions. They said both wanted a judge to dissolve their marriage. But a dispute over how money should be split following the breakdown of the relationship has not been settled. Judge Gibbons sat in private for part of Monday’s hearing and placed limits on what could be revealed in media reports. Further court hearings are expected. Neither Becker, 51, and Mrs Becker, 42, spoke to reporters outside court. Becker was declared bankrupt in 2017. Bankruptcy issues have been analysed at separate High Court hearings … [Read more...] about Boris Becker prepares for next stage of divorce court fight over money

News / UK and world by Press Association December 10, 2018, 2:48 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter A judge is preparing to analyse the latest stage of divorce proceedings involving German tennis star Boris Becker and his estranged wife Lilly. Judge Sarah Gibbons will oversee the latest hearing in the case at the Central Family Court in London on Monday. In late October, Judge Gibbons was told that each had accused the other of “unreasonable behaviour” and had both issued divorce petitions. Becker, 51 and Mrs Becker, 42, who was born in the Netherlands, are embroiled in a separate dispute over money. A judge analysing issues relating to the division of assets oversaw a private hearing at the Central Family Court in London in early October. Becker was declared bankrupt in 2017. Bankruptcy issues have been analysed at separate High Court hearings in London. Becker won Wimbledon, and became the youngest men’s … [Read more...] about Judge to oversee latest stage of Boris Becker divorce proceedings

News / UK and world by Press Association December 9, 2018, 2:48 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter German tennis star Boris Becker and his estranged wife Lilly are preparing for the latest round of divorce court proceedings. A judge is due to oversee the latest hearing in the case at the Central Family Court in London on Monday. In late October, Judge Sarah Gibbons was told that each had accused the other of “unreasonable behaviour” and had both issued divorce petitions. Neither Becker, 51, nor Mrs Becker, 42, were in court for that hearing but both were represented by lawyers. Barrister Frances Harris led Becker’s legal team, barrister Max Lewis led Mrs Becker’s legal team. Judge Gibbons had overseen the hearing in public but imposed limits on what could be revealed in media reports. Becker and Mrs Becker, who was born in Holland, are embroiled in a separate dispute over money. A judge analysing issues … [Read more...] about Becker and his estranged wife Lilly prepare for latest divorce court hearing

News / UK and world by Press Association November 29, 2018, 6:11 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter A 72-year-old former beauty queen who was married to a Laura Ashley boss has returned to a divorce court 18 months after a judge decided that she should walk away with a £64 million financial package. Mr Justice Bodey ruled that 80-year-old Khoo Kay Peng, who is based in Malaysia and is non-executive chairman of Laura Ashley Holdings, should hand Pauline Chai, who was Miss Malaysia 1969, 40% of a marital asset kitty of around £160 million. He analysed the dispute at hearings in the Family Division of the High Court in London and published a ruling in April 2017. The same judge on Thursday finished overseeing a private follow-up hearing which began earlier this week. Lawyers discussed issues relating to arrangements for the payment of a lump sum of around £40 million which was part of the £64 million package. … [Read more...] about Ex-beauty queen returns to court after divorce battle with Laura Ashley boss