Drake & Josh actor Drake Bell has moved forward with the ultimate steps to finish his marriage to Janet Von Schmeling. Public information present Bell filed new paperwork in Seminole County, Florida, on Thursday, August 14, persevering with the divorce course of that started with Von Schmeling’s 2023 submitting in Los Angeles County citing “irreconcilable variations.”
Supervisor confirms divorce submitting is only a formal step
Bell’s supervisor, Juan José Rovirosa, stated the most recent submitting is an administrative step. In an electronic mail assertion to PEOPLE, he famous the star’s submitting is “merely concluding the authorized course of” that began final yr. “At this stage, each of them are merely concluding that authorized course of,” he added.
Rovirosa said the previous couple’s priorities: “Their precedence stays the security and well-being of their son, and they’re doing so from a spot of affection and respect.” He additionally stated Bell and Von Schmeling are “closing an exquisite chapter of their lives.”
Co-parenting comes first
Bell lately mentioned co-parenting with Von Schmeling on the July 2 episode of The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby. He stated he makes positive their 4-year-old son, Jeremy, at all times hears a constant message of respect.
“So I do not care if I am offended at my ex-wife or at his mother, which could be very uncommon, really by no means…all my son is aware of […] is that me and his mother love one another, we’re not collectively however we love one another and we respect one another and we love him unconditionally,” Bell stated. He continued: “When he is like, ‘Oh, I miss mama…'[It’s like], ‘I really like mama too.’ It is all that I would like him to listen to.” Bell added, “She’s the identical method…We solely reward one another. I solely reward his mother.”
Right here’s what we all know in regards to the timeline
Bell and Von Schmeling dated for 5 years earlier than marrying in 2018. Bell didn’t publicly affirm the wedding till 2021. Von Schmeling filed for dissolution of marriage in Los Angeles County in 2023, citing “irreconcilable variations.” Bell’s Seminole County submitting on August 14 advances the case towards conclusion.
The filings point out each events are aligning to wrap up the authorized particulars of their divorce with out public battle. Rovirosa stated Bell is at the moment “totally targeted on his music and ongoing initiatives,” whereas each dad and mom proceed to heart selections on Jeremy’s well-being.
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