After months of legal proceedings and public speculation, television personality Tori Spelling and Canadian actor Dean McDermott have officially reached a divorce settlement, bringing their tumultuous 18-year marriage to a formal close.
The Final Chapter
The former couple, who tied the knot in 2006 after meeting on the set of the TV movie Mind Over Murder, have been navigating divorce proceedings since Spelling filed earlier this year. Court documents reveal that both parties have agreed to a marital settlement arrangement, though specific financial details remain confidential.
A Marriage Under the Microscope
Spelling and McDermott's relationship has been anything but private, playing out across reality television and tabloid headlines for nearly two decades. The couple share five children together: Liam, 17, Stella, 15, Hattie, 12, Finn, 11, and Beau, 7.
The final months of their marriage were particularly challenging, marked by McDermott's public admission of infidelity and the couple's well-documented financial difficulties. Earlier this year, Spelling made headlines when she and her children were reportedly living in a motel amid mounting financial pressures.
Moving Forward Separately
According to sources close to the proceedings, both Spelling and McDermott have agreed to joint legal and physical custody of their children. The settlement includes provisions for child support, though specific amounts haven't been disclosed to the public.
"This has been an incredibly difficult period for both Tori and Dean," an insider revealed. "Their primary focus throughout these negotiations has been protecting their children and ensuring the best possible co-parenting arrangement moving forward."
What's Next for the Former Couple?
Spelling, daughter of late television mogul Aaron Spelling, continues to work in television and recently appeared on reality shows including Mysteries & Scandals. McDermott, known for his role in the series Due South, has been focusing on his sobriety journey and spending time with family in Canada.
The divorce settlement brings closure to one of Hollywood's most talked-about relationships, allowing both parties to begin new chapters in their personal and professional lives.
