Although it’s not yet been officially filed, TMZ reports that Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey have come to an agreement on their divorce settlement- Nick has agreed to less than his legal share in order to avoid fighting with Jessica in court.
The couple, famous for The Newlyweds (along with the many associated endorsements and other deals), earned an estimated $36 million dollars while they were married and according to California state law Nick and Jessica should divide the money straight down the middle (especially considering Jessica refused to sign a pre-nup before the marriage). But instead, Jessica’s representatives offered Nick only $1.5 million to walk away.
Nick refused the original offer and the final settlement has Nick getting significantly more than 1.5 million but significantly less than the 50% of what they earned together. Reps for Lachey stated clearly that he chose to accept the settlement because he doesn’t want to hurt anyone through an ugly court battle.
This seems a bit ridiculous. Let him have the money! Jessica’s career is in no immediate danger and she’s already set for life anyway. Nick, however, doesn’t have a whole heck of a lot going on and like it or not Jessica couldn’t have been a “newlywed” without him.
Nick Lachey had an interview last week on an Australian radio station, where he was asked how he felt about his ex-father-in-law, Joe Simpson. “Papa” Simpson is rumored to be one of the major factors in Nick’s divorce with Jessica Simpson, and so his thoughts were not surprising. When asked who he’d rather be trapped on a desert island with, Joe or Satan, Prince of Darkness, he replied “I might take my chances with Satan, Price of Darkness.”
I am pretty sure Nick has made a deal with the Devil before to get his singing career and still get someone as hot as Jessica Simpson, he had to make a deal with some super power.
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It’s official. The Newlyweds are finally over, dunzo, totally effing finito, with obviously no possibility for the reconciliation that’s been hinted at by the tabs for months. This actually makes me kind of sad. Granted, she’s dumber than a rock, but they seemed in love. I really thought these crazy kids were gonna make it.
From People:
Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey look like they’re on their way to a speedy divorce, according to legal papers filed in L.A. County Superior Court.
The documents, signed by both Lachey and Simpson, request that retired Superior Court Judge Dana Senit Henry be appointed “for the sole purpose of” ending the couple’s marriage.
The former Newlyweds are asking the judge to “bifurcate” the case, meaning to make the divorce official without settling all the financial details of the split. The decision should come within a month’s time.
At least Jessica will always have her amazing performance in Dukes of Hazzard to fall back on.
Is it weird that I totally want Nick Lachey’s new album?
Nick Lachey was left speechless when one gay fan suggested he give up on women following his painful split from Jessica Simpson – and give men a try. The star was promoting his new album when he was approached by the cheeky fan, who started off the conversation by telling Lachey he felt for him after the public break-up. Lachey says, “I was asked if I’d ever consider playing for the other team, which was a ‘Ooh, I’m not expecting that one.’ I answered it, ‘While I respect the other team and recognise that there is another team and they too play ball, I am not interested in playing for the other team.’” via
Am I supposed to be happy or excited about this trivial news?
