Valerie Bertinelli Finalizes Divorce From Tom Vitale, Agrees To Pay Ex Over $2 Million

ET has confirmed that Valerie Bertinelli is, in truth, formally divorced, nevertheless it price her a fairly penny.

In accordance with courtroom paperwork, obtained by ET, Bertinelli and her ex, Tom Vitale, formally divorced on Nov. 22, as Bertinelli exclaimed in a video sharing information that she was formally “fortunately divorced.” As a part of the divorce settlement, Betinelli was required to fork over $2.2 million to Vitale.

The docs additionally state each waived spousal assist per a prenuptial settlement (it had been some extent of rivalry throughout the divorce proceedings) and they’ll retain separate residences, with Bertinelli residing completely in Malibu. The docs additionally clarify that the $2.2 million she paid Vitale is along with the $500,000 in money she transferred over to his checking account on Could 24.

Whereas that will seem to be a variety of money, it positively hasn’t put a damper on Bertinelli’s capacity to rejoice. She took to social media on Tuesday and, whereas at an airport terminal and headed to go to her son, Wolfgang Van Halen, the 62-year-old mentioned, “My lawyer simply referred to as. The papers had been all signed. They’re about to be filed.”

She added fairly gleefully, “On 11/22/22, I’m formally f**king divorced! Fortunately divorced.” She additionally mentioned, “It’s lastly over.”

The actress filed for authorized separation on Nov. 24, 2021, and filed for divorce on Could 12 in Los Angeles Superior Court docket. She cited “irreconcilable variations” as the rationale for the dissolution of the wedding.

However though she’s formally single now, don’t anticipate Bertinelli to get again on the market. In Could, she advised At this time present co-host Hoda Kotb, in very blunt phrases, that she’s achieved with love, hoping to dwell fortunately ever after as a divorcee.

“I’m gonna be more than pleased to be fortunately divorced and spend the remainder of my life alone,” she mentioned matter of factly. “I’ll be completely satisfied that means. Nicely, with my six cats and my canine and my son, and hopefully in the future grandchildren.”

For what it’s value, Bertinelli didn’t sound down about it in any respect. In truth, Kotb continued to press, asking the Meals Community star if she sees herself on the lookout for love once more, and Bertinelli doubled down.

“Oh god, no,” she mentioned.

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