Highlights
- Dean McDermott seeks spousal support and joint custody from Tori Spelling amid bitter legal battle.
- Spelling filed for divorce from McDermott, igniting a fiery financial dispute.
- Spelling began her "misSPELLING" podcast by calling McDermott to inform him of the divorce while recording.
When celebrities get divorced, fans often want to know about the situation from every angle. For example, Gwen Stefani's fans wanted to know if No Doubt contributed to her divorce. On top of that, there has been so much conjecture about Tom Cruise's divorces that he once told fans to "get a life".
When it comes to Dean McDermott and Tori Spelling's divorce, their fans are fascinated by what is going on, including the fact that he somehow got a black eye. For that reason, it was a big deal when McDermott revealed in court what he wanted from their divorce and custody battle.
This article will reveal what Dean McDermott is demanding from Tori Spelling as a part of their divorce and custody battle. Then, the article will look at how Spelling revealed to McDermott that she'd filed for divorce.
Dean McDermott Is Demanding To Get Spousal Support And Joint Custody From Tori Spelling
By the time 2024 began, it seemed clear to everyone that Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott had gone their separate ways. However, the former couple had hit many rough patches before, only to reconcile and recommit themselves to each other.
As a result, it took some observers by surprise when the world learned that Tori Spelling filed for divorce in March 2024. That said, once fans learned what Spelling had done, predicting what would happen next seemed easy. After all, given Spelling and McDermott's dramatic history, nobody should have expected them to have a quick and drama-free divorce.
In May 2024, an article from The Daily Mail revealed that McDermott's legal team responded to Spelling. Based on what that report revealed, it seemed extremely likely that Spelling and McDermott would have a bitter divorce. After all, McDermott's team told the court that he was demanding spousal support from Spelling and joint custody of their kids.
According to an article from Today, McDermott and Spelling have five children together. The former couple's children are Liam, Stella, Hattie, Finn, and Beau McDermott. Based on Dean McDermott's filing, he wants to share legal and physical custody of their kids with Spelling.
What is the timeline of Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott's relationship, according to People?
Event: | Timeline: |
|---|---|
First Metting | 2005 |
Married | May 7, 2006 |
First Child Born | March 13, 2007 |
Second Child Born | June 9, 2008 |
Renewed Their Vows | May 8, 2010 |
Third Child Born | October 10, 2011 |
Fourth Child Born | August 30, 2012 |
Dean McDermott Admits Cheating | 2014 |
Dean McDermott Proposes to Tori Spelling Again | April 2016 |
Fifth Child Born | March 2, 2017 |
Dean McDermott Announces Split | June 17, 2023 |
Tori Spelling Files For Divorce | March 29, 2024 |
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As a part of The Daily Mail's report, they revealed that when she filed for divorce, she asked the court to give her sole custody of their children. With that in mind, that alone likely meant that Spelling and McDermott would engage in a bitter legal battle.
However, McDermott and Spelling seem destined to have another major bone of contention in their divorce. The reason for that is Spelling and McDermott are both seeking money from each other as part of their divorce.
When Spelling filed for divorce, she asked the court for spousal support from McDermott and for him to pay her legal fees. When McDermott's team responded, they asked the court for spousal support and for her to pay his legal fees.
Needless to say, there doesn't seem to be an obvious way for McDermott and Spelling to be happy with the outcome of the financial aspect of their divorce.
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Even though Spelling and McDermott have both enjoyed successful acting careers, the former couple reportedly won't be fighting over millions.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Spelling has a $150,000 fortune as of May 2024. The same outlet reports that McDermott is worth $50,000 as of May 2024.
In April 2024, Tori Spelling spoke to E! News about how her children are coping with their parents' divorce. "The kids are doing well and Dean is doing well. We're all hanging in. We'll always be a family. Whether there's a title on it or not so, it's just time to move forward."
At the outset of Spelling and McDermott's divorce and custody battle, there is no way to know for sure who will prevail. What is clear, however, is that many of Spelling and McDermott's followers will watch to see what happens next.
Tori Spelling Filed For Divorce From Dean McDermott Then Released Audio Of The Moment She Told Him
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After it was reported that Spelling filed for divorce from McDermott, fans learned that she didn't tell him first. When the first episode of Spelling's podcast began, she informed listeners that she was going to call McDermott toinform him she was divorcing him while recording.
"I don't know what feels more like a punch in the stomach: that it's out there and it's final, or that I have to call him right now. He's at work, you guys. This sucks."
As fans kept listening, Spelling could be heard calling McDermott but he didn't answer. As a result, Spelling left a message for McDermott telling him she'd filed for divorce.
Several minutes later in the podcast, McDermott called Spelling back. While listeners could only hear Spelling's side of the conversation, it appeared that McDermott was upset that she was the one who filed for divorce first.
Once the phone call was over, Spelling told listeners that McDermott saw the bright side of her filing for divorce. "Great, good. I have a lawyer. I was going to do this, but cool. Saves me $500."
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