If you think thats bad you should look up a UK lottery winner who had to pay his ex-wife part of the windfall even though the dirvoce had been finalised and she left 10 years ago. He was still on the hook as it was considered some sort of shared earnings between the two.
Link (Daily Mail)
Yes this happened and no it isn't an example of British satire.
Link (Daily Mail)
Yes this happened and no it isn't an example of British satire.