Pop singer Madonna and her ex-husband Guy Ritchie, a British movie director, have been locked in a fight over the living arrangements of their two sons, Rocco, 8, and David Banda, 3.

The pair were heading for a New York court showdown Wednesday because Guy wanted the boys raised in the UK.

An article published Thursday on thesun.co.uk says the New York court lawyers agreed to a last-minute deal that allows Rocco and David to live their 50 year old mom, Madonna, while their 40 year old father, Guy, will get regular visits and see them in the UK during holidays.

Meanwhile, Modonna and her latest boyfriend, Brazilian model Jesus Luz, were seen leaving the NYC Kabbalah Center on Monday night, where they attended a Purim celebration.

(CRI March 12, 2009)