Hello Gosselin fans! Well I guess we know now not to believe anything Jon's lawyer says.. While he adamantly told the media including Showbiz Tonight that the divorce wouldn't be final until early 2010, we know realize that he was full of it. It's over and done with. And the new chapter begins. If you see him on RADAR ONLINE telling his new BFF's the paps that he knows "nothing about it.." well then you know hes now full of it too. Because we all know he gets Google Alerts of any article on him every hour! Kate on the other hand is doing just fine. Shes on Jay Leno tonight at 10pm and was just named Peoples "25 most Intriguing People" on Newsstands Today! Jon & Kate Gosselin Divorced! People.com
It's over: Having filed the papers in June, Jon and Kate Gosselin have received the judge's signature to make official the finish of their 10-year marriage. The divorce was announced midday Friday. Earlier that morning, a source close to the situation told PEOPLE that "the divorce papers are sitting on a desk, waiting to be signed." "I am very relieved that our divorce has been finalized, and I look forward to the New Year, focusing on the children," Kate said in a statement. "On behalf of myself and my legal team, I want to express my deep appreciation to the Judge and his staff, as well as to the arbitrator, for resolving this case." She added: "This has been a challenging transition for all of us, but I am confident that we will move ahead with the important task of restructuring our lives."
The dissolution of the nationally famous union was expected to become legal before the beginning of 2010, despite remarks from Jon's attorney that the case may drag on until next year. Details of the split have been ironed out, though MSNBC said late Thursday night that an issue developed over Jon's .38 pistol, which reportedly was fired on the Gosselin's Wernersville, Penn., property. The judge has subsequently banned the weapon, says the story. Still to be seen is what sort of TLC show evolves from the Gosselin franchise. A source close to Kate Gosselin tells PEOPLE that the new show will spotlight only the mother of eight, not the former couple's children.
Jon Gosselin -- Backed Into a Corner: TMZ.COM
Jon Gosselin is in immediate financial trouble now that his divorce from Kate Gosselin is final ... because he got nailed with huge child support payments and has no real way of paying ... sources tell TMZ.We've learned under the arbitrator's award, Jon must make huge child support payments -- we're told 5 figures a month. And here's the problem. TLC has now shut down Jon's ability to take outside jobs. The irony -- he did himself in.
We've also learned Jon was charged every penny of the $235,000 that he withdrew from their joint account. That amount was deducted from his piece of the settlement.As for Jon's claim that Kate should be docked for money she withdrew ... we've learned Jon struck out. The arbitrator determined every penny she withdrew was for the benefit of the kids.Under the terms of the divorce decree, Kate has primary custody and Jon gets visitation -- both Jon and Kate agreed to that in advance. And, they agreed, neither party would get spousal support. Score a big one for Mark Momjian, Kate's lawyer.
Kate Gosselin Last Night On Jay Leno: Dancing w/the Stars & Lady Gaga??? (Skip to the 30:00 mark)
I am very happy for Kate even though it is bittersweet. I wonder will they still do the change offs with their living situation. I would think that would tone down since she has custody and he has visitation. I would think it would stay the same if they had joint custody.
ReplyDeletehmmmm...curious though...does that mean he can't stay in the house during visitation? Or more likely it's Kate's choice right?
ReplyDeleteThe thing that's good though is that if Kate got custody of the house she has a say who he is allowed to have visit him there.
Hopefully J&K can put away any ill feelings as they celebrate Christmas together with their children. At least with the divorce being finalized, hopefully they can move on with their lives.
ReplyDeleteI will continue to keep all of the Gosselins in my prayers.
Still, it makes your heart heavy to think of the divorce being final, but I don't see any other way, at this point, that the relationship could go, but to have it finalized.
Okay so, Jon has to pay a 5 figure a month child support order. He can't pay that on a normal job. TLC is taking his ability to support his kids impossible. Jon isn't the person of the year but, he is human and has made mistakes. I kinda feel for the man in all honesty. My prayers go out to both of them and the kids.
ReplyDeleteYikes, that's a lot of child support. If he was paying $7,500.00 a month towards the family expenses before the divorce how did it jump up to five figures? Sounds outrageous to me... especially since he doesn't seem to have an income. He's not getting paid by TLC any longer even though he's technically still under contract.
ReplyDeleteI still wonder how the house thing works. If it "belongs to the children" (although at this point I doubt that really is the case) and they live there 24/7 does Jon still go there and "live" there for his days of custody?
My call is Kate sells their house and moves the children out of state, probably to Maryland or somewhere by the shore.
Well, I am certainly glad it is over. I hope Kate and the kids have a great holiday season. Maybe they will celebrate as a family and be civil to one another. Its just one day!
ReplyDeleteI hope Jon, steps back and looks at where his life is now. Maybe he can get rid of the idiots he has surrounded himself with and get the help he needs. There, I said something nice about Jon. It must be the Christmas Spirit. LOL :)
It is def. bittersweet. Happy for Kate though.
ReplyDeleteWow...I must admit despite all the controversy over the past year, this does have a bittersweet ending. I can't imagine how Jon will have the means to pay a 5 figure child support. And it's surprising that he agreed to visitation only. I can only hope he remains a somewhat active parent in these children's lives. I guess Kate has been rewarded for her responsible behaviour over the years.
ReplyDeleteNow I am Canadian and we do not possess the right to bear arms. But a handgun? at home? with not-so-responsible, pot-smoking Jon and 8 young kids? Doesn't sound like a safe mix to me. The safety of the kids needs to be the over-riding consideration at all times.
How odd, in my state, child support is a percentage of your income so it could never be more than his salary. Glad I don't live there!
ReplyDeleteKK, in PA there is mathematical equation to calculate it and it takes into account both parents income. That's why I don't get the 5 figure report. The other thing I don't get is the $235,000 that Jon "took" being given to Kate in the divorce? That would of made sense if he didn't return it but he did. Also if he did take it he wouldn't half of it be his?
ReplyDeleteThe "visitation" thing isn't a new thing. They agreed about it earlier but I don't believe its the same thing everyone thinks visitation is. Jon still spends X number of days per month with the kids by himself, it isn't one of those things where Jon comes for 5 hours on the weekend while Kate or someone else watches over him...
The divorce is bittersweet for both of them I think. Jon really needs to come up with some work outside of television. I don't think he will be the primary provider for his family again, especially with the lifestyle they come to expect. But if he can at least contribute financially, I think that would be good enough. It will be interesting if any tell-all books come out from any part involved including the kids (probably Mady).
SERIOUSLY??? YOU FEEL FOR JON because he has no income? How soon you forget. He demanded the show stop filming his kids and ripped the income that supported his children right out from under themn. Now he gets his wish, a 9-5 job...........
ReplyDeleteGood luck taking care of your family on that income. The guy is lazy and unmotivated. Just look at him, he's trying to recapture his youth. I guess he doesn't see the bald spot on the top of his head, the lethargic look on his face and the fat tire around his middle.
GAW, grow up Jon. You just made a mess in your own lunch box.
My mother used to say "Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it" So, Jon can now support his 8 kids with a 'job."
IMHO a bigger fool was never born.
Whewwwwww!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Big D is finally done. My only surprise is that it went thru so fast. In MI when there are Minor children involved, it usually takes allot longer. Now they can both give that sigh of relief and just calm down for a while. I know how Kate feels. Been there, done that!
Jon's attorney, I now believe is full of crap. His statement that it would end in January convinced me of it. When the Arbitrator Rules its final and you have to abide by it. No Appeals, they both agreed to arbitration. Been there, done that!
Child Support - I am wondering about that too! It is based on both parties income and the number of days that they are with each parent. Now a 5 figure amt. OMG, now I wish I were in Kates' shoes.LOL
Could TLC be still honoring the contract?? By Paying the corp. his salary??? That could be why support is so high???? I don't know, we will have to wait until somone slips and lets the cat out of the bag. Jon will appeal that child support down the road, if its true that he has no income.
I hope no violence comes from this settlement. After I won the house and kids, he came and threw a big rock through my car hatchback. Couldn't go to work or school for days. What a mess. But we became sociable years later and spend Christmas with our Kids at there houses, after all these years.
I do wish them the best.
Happy Holidays to All!
Does anyone need a nanny? I am willing to travel and will work cheap!!!cu
Amen... Cindy...Amen. Jon became one of those people who believe their own press and the garbage that was fed to him, by the IDIOTS, that he surrounded himself with. He is unfocused, a ship without a rudder, and the Court saw through his bull. Thank God those kids have Kate. At least she will make an attempt to support her family, while Jon spends his days walking around with a cig hanging out of his mouth and a cell phone in his hand. What a difference a year makes....Sheez another man that turned out to be another LOSER.
ReplyDeleteI think people are being to hard on Jon. Mid Life crisis maybe? Its not so bad when no famous people do it. So ya, I do feel for him. He is getting screwed big time. I think he had the best intentions for his kids when he said no more filming. I mean look at other child stars....they haven't and arent doing that great. I think Kate is very greedy and power hungry.
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ReplyDeleteI think that Kate negotiated for the house to protect it if Jon loses everything.
The child support formulas are probably based on a percentage of his income from this year. It will only be 10 figures if Jon continues to make that much or more. I am sure they went with a percentage because Kate's lawyers were smart and his income for next year is very unpredictable - it could be virtually nothing or he could somehow win the the suit against TLC and have a multi-million dollar pay off.
We already knew that Jon had no objection to Kate being the primary parent. I don't think Jon wanted any more "visitation" than they agreed to.
I know that some people find Kate's laugh annoying, but it makes me feel happy. I thought it was great to see her smile and to hear her laugh on Leno. (But I wonder what she was doing in Washington, D.C.?)
ReplyDeleteBabyMama~Thanks for posting Jay Leno I missed it last night. Kate did seem more relaxed. I thought it was interesting when she said the reality show she would like to be on is DWTS, I think that would be great and wonder if she is seriously trying to get on that show or if possibly she has already been approached?
ReplyDeleteLinda~a little off topic, but was wondering if you are getting hammered by this snow storm...I'm in VA and we already have close to 12 inches and is suppose to snow through Sunday A.M., possibly getting close to 2 feet. Can't remember the last time we had so much snow.
I am happy for Kate and the Kids. I can just imagine how free she must feel this morning. I hope she and the kids are having a wonderful weekend in the snow and enjoying holiday festivities. She looked fresh and relaxed last night. I can hardly wait to see what is coming next for Kate....
ReplyDeleteI miss seeing the kids though. Very Very Sad that J's self imploding life affects so many. I agree with a few others; NO sympathy here for him.
I don't think the child custody arrangement is any different than what they'd worked out and have been living for the past 8 months. Kate has always been the primary caregiver with both parents having joint 'legal custody'. As for Kate getting the house; if she got the house, Jon would have been awarded an equal amount in cash in the distribution of assets (minus any attorney fees and other amounts he owed per the court). I think the reports we've read have been worded to sensationalize the facts (as the media does so well).
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping now that their court days are over for awhile, the media will quiet down and let the family celebrate the holidays in peace and give them all time to heal from the stresses of this divorce - they all must need it.
Cindy you said it all, I could not have said it better....Jon once said that his mother told him life is about choices well he made his choices.
ReplyDeleteMOMOFTWOMIN I dont feel dont sorry for him. Mid life crisis..... when you have eight small children.....get counseling not other women. And grow up.
Kates heart is breaking, I have been there. I am glad she will have more peace but I know how she is feeling, alone and hurting.
momof2minnesota,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that as much as Jon is a schmuck, I do feel for him. Only because I think he isn't an evil person, but a truly lost "sheep". And he is going to pay really BIG TIME for his mistakes. Plus it's going to be very hard for people to trust him now, even if he were being genuine.
However, though I value the fact that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I don't feel that your comment on Kate being "very greedy and power hungry" is a fair statement. It sounds more like a personal judgement without factual support.
If your comment was based on the outcome of the divorce, well the first thing I have to say is, How sure are we that all the things listed here are 100% accurate? Even if it were, we don't know what transpired during the whole court proceedings. And we do not know what Jon might have requested in court, nor what Kate had requested. If the court has made such a decision, I am certain that there must be strong reasons for the ruling to be as such, and that much calculation would have been done before deciding on the child support to be given.
Plus, for all we know, Jon might have side line businesses that does not violate TLC's contract.
"Power hungry"?... It's just hard for me to see this...
I loved watching Kate last night, but it made me miss seeing the kids more. I didn't realize just how much I would miss them when they went off the air. I was thinking that Jon might have given the house to Kate so that it couldn't be lost in his court battle and so that he is not on the hook for that huge mortgage. I also think Kate having primary custody doesn't mean that there isn't joint legal custody. I do hope Kate has some say over babysitters and such and can keep the likes of Michael Lohan off her property.
ReplyDeleteI hope everybody is staying healthy this holiday season getting sick at Christmas is rough and that people aren't getting too stressed out to enjoy.
I'm so happy for Kate that the divorce is finally over... she must feel so relieved. It's definitely a bittersweet time, but it is going to be better for both Jon and Kate. (As long as Jon can pay all of that child support!)
ReplyDeleteI miss seeing the kids as well! It's too bad that Jon had to make such a big whoop of all of this.... it certainly hasn't gotten him anywhere, other than being more screwed up than he already is! I do feel a tiny pang of sympathy for the guy, but he's brought it upon himself so he will have to deal with the consequences.
Thanks so much for posting the show Babymama... I unfortunately missed the initial airing. Linda, I totally agree about Kate's laugh! Did anyone else get a chuckle of Kate singing "Paparazzi"?!! I don't think that I could have sung on national television.... much too embarrassing! I admire her chutzpah though!
I haven't posted in a while, with all the holiday craziness, but it's good to be back! :o) Hopefully Kate and Jon will work something out for the holidays, and the kids will have a great time. The whole family deserves some R&R after all of this! I hope that everyone here is enjoying the holiday season... it will be over before you know it!
Yes, I realize like many of you that I really miss watching the show and the children.
ReplyDeleteDoes anybody know if the finalization of the divorce and Kate's custody being primary (vs. sole?) will allow for any taping of the children, or does she still require Jon's consent? What a shame really. I hope whatever project she does next with TLC is successful.
Whoever above said "be careful what you ask for", I totally agree. Jon has gotten the single life and no more TLC. I hope he's happy!!!!
I loved when she sang paparazzi too and my other fav part was the Hershey kisses part. It was good to see her laugh.
ReplyDeleteI really do miss seeing the kids too.
I don't feel bad for Jon. Like I said before, karma's a bitch.
Wow there is no way in hell that I would feel sorry for Jon. He screwed himself over when he started trying to screw everyone else (in every sense of the word). He made the choices to cheat, he made the choices to try and test TLC and push them to their limits. He makes the choice to look like a fool for publicity and to sell pictures of himself AND his kids to the paps and the rags. He is more than a smuhck! From the sounds of it he does not really care too much about his children, cause he is fine with visitation while he finds young ho bags to sleep with. Selling pictures of his family for money is disturbing, he started using his own children. He screwed himself over. He made the choice to send his life in that direction and continued to make crap choices that he knew would not only effect his life but his 8 little childrens lifes as well.
ReplyDeleteI feel sorry for the kids! I am not shocked that he has to pay so much in child support. child support is expensive if you just have one kid but he has 8 so it is now time to pay out his butt.
I agree something does not seem right about the child support if indeed income plays into it as it does in CT - infact in CT the person paying the child support must be left a certain amt of money no matter what. Kate has not made out as well as it sounds if he has no income - just words on paper. My ex was court ordered to give me a decent amount in child support and alimony each week - today he owes me over $40,000 and is court ordered to pay it @ $8.00 a week due to his current income
ReplyDeleteI also thing if Kate got primary custody that she and Jon have joint custody with the kids living the majority of the time with Kate. Could be as little as one day more a week with Kate - that would mean all shared decisions etc. Otherwise we would be reading Kate had sole custody. So do not think Jon has given up anything there that is different from what they have been doing- except possibly if he stays at teh house- quite honestly I hope he can because if Kate has 4 days a week for example and Jon has 3 where will he take them if he cant stay at the house????
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ReplyDeleteHe makes the choice to look like a fool for publicity and to sell pictures of himself AND his kids to the paps and the rags.
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They both have sold pics of the kids. They charged $20 for pics when they did appearances. What's the difference?
Speaking of appearances, they made a lot of money off of appearances since the beginning of their show as well as money off those pictures and the two books and all the "love offerings" they received, so maybe they split all that and that's why Jon can afford those hefty child support payments. Maybe they both really are a lot better off than we all think.
I really think TLC plans to be showing more Gosselin fare in the future. TLC PR is putting Gosselins clips on twitter and while it is stuff that we've seen before in different context, I think they wouldn't be showing it if they weren't trying to keep fans' interest up. I also wonder why TLC is going to show a Tigar Woods show when Tiger seems be pulling Jon like garbage. Just my opinion
ReplyDeleteThe difference is Kate has not been selling to tabloids. Jon sells to tabloids (or did when he could) selling a signed photo for 20 bucks or whatever is not the same as selling a story and photos that will hurt your family to tabloids.
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ReplyDeleteThey both have sold pics of the kids. They charged $20 for pics when they did appearances. What's the difference?
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FANS were paying for those and they weren't going in rag mags and being used for gossipy junk. That would be the difference, in my opinion. Plenty of famous people do that for their fans, along with an autograph.
I havent made a comment in a good month or so but wanted to say something since the devorce is final. Im proud of Kate she is such a great role model for all of us Moms. She holds her head up high and goes for the gold and it all paid off! Im so glad to hear Kate has primary custody glad to hear the kids get a good stable parent most of the time. Still wondering like everyone else about the house. Kate said she will never do anything to get rid of the house and I believe her. I wonder what happens when Jon has his custody days. Jon paying a 5 figure child support-WOW! I dont think there is any way that amount will ever get paid to Kate but who knows. Hopefully Jon will realize how much he has taken advantage of his family. I hope the kids are coping well with all the changes. Like everyone else I miss my Monday night with the Gosselin family. I hope we get an update soon. And Linda- I thought the same thing- why is Kate in DC? And my next thought was, I hope she can get home safe and soon because of the winter storm!
ReplyDeleteTashapork, I too am upset that TLC aired that show about Tiger Woods. It shows me that because there ratings have dropped, by losing J&K+8, they are now grasping things that will draw ratings. How sad it is that TLC has chosen to exploit another family, just to get the big ratings and I am sure they did. TLC now looks like another Tabloid show to me. Now thats just my opinion, but isn't TLC supposed to be The Learning Channel????
ReplyDeleteIf anyone agrees with me, just e-mail TLC and their sponsors, don't agrue the case here!
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ReplyDeleteLinda~a little off topic, but was wondering if you are getting hammered by this snow storm...I'm in VA and we already have close to 12 inches and is suppose to snow through Sunday A.M., possibly getting close to 2 feet. Can't remember the last time we had so much snow.
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Thanks for asking Jessica. We only got 5 inches, so just enough for fun. Temperature is up to 40 now so melting fast. My older daughter & husband from Florida are flying into NC on Monday. He's never seen snow so hoping there will still be some when they get here. LOL, my 10-year-old twins took plastic bowls and filled them with snow and put in the freezer so if it's all melted outside, he can still make a snowball. Kids can be so funny.
Tashapork,
ReplyDeleteMaybe to keep interest up for Kate's future show(s)? Just a thought.
I don't see how the Tiger Woods situation and Jon are the same. Tiger Woods cheated while still married, while Jon was separated at the time. Both Kate and Jon have said it was over "sometime last year" and Kate even said they both came to a decision to separate, together. Tiger Woods may have ruined his marriage with his but Jon's was really just a bad decision.
ReplyDeleteIts funny how TLC claims Jon caused irreparable damage while they attempt to profit off the Tiger Woods mess.
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ReplyDeleteIts funny how TLC claims Jon caused irreparable damage while they attempt to profit off the Tiger Woods mess.
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The differrence is that J&K+8 already existed and branded as a wholesome family show, whereas Tiger Woods didn't have a show with them.
I read on Wikipedia that TLC has tried to distance itself from the acronym the Learning Channel since the mid to late 1990's in order to widen it's viewing audience. It now works off of the theme lifes' suprises. While I feel that TLC is justified in suing Jon for breach of contract because not showing up for filming and not honoring his exclusivity and he did a terrible dishonor to his family with all of his choices and lifestyle, I don't see how TLC can say that he tarnished their image. I think if they want to show the likes of Tiger Woods and they find it gives ratings, they could have worked with Jon the way that he is instead of trying to hide it since the paparazzi was showing it to us anyway.
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ReplyDeleteHello everyone! Just to let you know I will be testing out a few new changes to the site for the New Year.. Anything you feel you would like to see or any other suggestions you would like to make you think will improve the site please let me know!
ReplyDeleteBabyMama, I like your blog just how it is. You talked about using some old posts and that is a good idea. I appreciate all of the work you put into it.
ReplyDeleteI emjoy Table For Twelve, but I am getting irritated at TLC. They must have packed up the J&K=8 production crew and sent it to New Jersey. They did a first day of school episode and except Kate used an iphone and the Hayes picture was in the house, it was like the same shot as when Kate took the first day picture. That gives me bad pangs of missing the Gosselins and I hate when TLC does that and I have been seeing that kind of thing a lot lately. The only show they seem to use some originality in is with the Duggars.
I hope everybody's holiday is special and I wish health and happiness for all as we move into the new year.
Well anything you do is fine by me BabyMama!!! I think you run a great site.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays everyone! Here's to a great 2010.
BabyMama, since I love your site, whatever you do is fine by me!
ReplyDeleteHave wonderful Holidays, everybody! I echo CraftyMomof3 in saying Here's to a great 2010!
To me, TLC looks lost for new ideas. They seem to be just filling in old ideas on Table For Twelve. They too just got a piano. That's an original idea, yah right. If they want to get away from the Learning channel, it could be The Lost Channel, or The Last Chance channel.???????
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