Dean McDermott and Tori Spelling have no hard feelings despite Spelling filing for divorce after 18 years of marriage. McDermott was seen out in Los Angeles the day after Spelling filed the paperwork, telling paparazzi that he and Spelling were doing well. Despite the divorce news, McDermott was in good spirits and appeared to still be wearing his wedding ring.
Spelling cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split and requested joint legal custody of their five minor children. She is seeking sole physical custody with visitation for McDermott, as well as spousal support and attorney’s fees. Spelling broke the news to McDermott while recording her podcast, apologizing for telling him while he was at work. The conversation quickly turned to the paperwork and was seemingly resolved with an exchange of love at the end.
In the phone call, Spelling expressed feeling alone and not worth loving, despite being surrounded by friends while recording her podcast. She also discussed McDermott’s response, saying that he had hired a lawyer and was planning on filing himself but thought the news was great. Spelling explained her decision to file first, citing information being shared with the Daily Mail as a reason for doing so. Despite some initial back and forth, the call ended with professions of love between the former couple.
Spelling and McDermott had announced their separation earlier, on June 17, 2023, which matches the date on the court documents for the divorce filing. Spelling was seen crying in her car following a tense conversation with McDermott before breaking the news to him on her podcast. McDermott’s side of the phone call was not aired, but the conversation seemed to center around the decision to file for divorce and the emotions surrounding the situation.
The divorce filing was not unexpected, given the couple’s previous separation announcement. Spelling requested spousal support and attorney’s fees in addition to custody arrangements for their children. Despite the sadness and tension surrounding the divorce, both Spelling and McDermott appeared to be in good spirits when asked about the situation by the paparazzi. The couple seemed to have reached a resolution regarding the divorce filing, with expressions of love and mutual understanding being shared during their conversation. Despite the end of their marriage, it appears that McDermott and Spelling are committed to maintaining a civil and amicable relationship for the sake of their children.
