London, April 27 : Former couple Madonna and Guy Ritchie are getting along much better now, unlike their previous warring years, according to sources.

The pair had put an official end to their eight-year long marriage this January but not without a bitter divorce battle over the custody of their kids.

Nasty spats and allegations had been reported in the media while the two decided upon their divorce settlements.

But the duo seemed to have put their ugly past behind and are being more cordial than they have been in some time, as per reports.

"Madonna and Guy are getting on better than they have in years," the Sun quoted a close pal as saying.

The friend further added that Guy had even been "a rock" when his former better half lost her recent proposition to adopt a second Malawian child.

Meanwhile, Guy has reportedly shelled millions on a new house near the London mansion owned by his ex-wife.

The Brit director allegedly bought the four-storey house which was just 200 yards from the singer's home.

The 40-year-old was claimed to be happy to be "as close as possible" to his kids Rocco, six, and adopted David, three when Madonna visits the UK. (ANI)