Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell has taken the legal step to end his marriage to estranged wife Janet Von Schmeling, filing for divorce in Los Angeles. The couple, who tied the knot in 2018, had been living separately for months before Bell initiated the proceedings.
Court documents reveal that Bell cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split. The pair share a three-year-old son, whose custody arrangements are expected to be a key point in the divorce settlement.
This development comes after months of speculation about the state of their marriage. Von Schmeling had reportedly removed all traces of Bell from her social media accounts earlier this year, fueling rumours of trouble in paradise.
The 36-year-old actor and musician, best known for his role in "Drake & Josh", has faced numerous personal challenges in recent years, including legal troubles and financial difficulties. Friends of the couple suggest these pressures may have contributed to the breakdown of their relationship.
Neither Bell nor Von Schmeling has made public statements about the divorce filing. Legal experts predict the proceedings could become contentious, particularly regarding custody of their young child and division of assets.
