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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brian Farmer

Ex-wife of millionaire whose family founded Screwfix resumes divorce court battle

The ex-wife of a millionaire businessman whose family founded the Screwfix chain is back in court for the latest round of a money dispute after complaining that she has been left with less than 10% of assets worth more than £80 million.

A barrister representing Julia Goddard-Watts on Thursday told Court of Appeal judges in London that she was walking away with £7.4 million, following the breakdown of a 22-year relationship, and James Goddard-Watts was left with £75 million.

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