Valerie Bertinelli Celebrates Finalizing Divorce From Tom Vitale

UPDATE 11/23/22 3:42 p.m. ET.

Bertinelli and Vitale reached a divorce settlement — and filed their judgement with a California court docket — on Tuesday, November 22, in line with paperwork obtained by Us Weekly.

The Meals Community star was ordered to pay her ex-husband $2.2 million although they’d a prenuptial settlement in place. Vitale has to maneuver out of Bertinelli’s Malibu, California, dwelling by December 31, to be able to obtain the fee. The monetary planner, nevertheless, can stay in the home rent-free if the Sydney alum doesn’t pay him the settlement by the tip of the 12 months.

The settlement additionally states that if Vitale chooses to reside within the L.A. residence after Bertinelli has paid him the $2.2 million, he should begin paying her $50,000 in hire each month.

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Single and smiling. Valerie Bertinelli revealed that her divorce from Tom Vitale is finalized, and he or she’s able to have a good time.

The One Day at a Time alum, 62, took to social media to share an replace from the airport on Tuesday, November 22. “I’m on the airport, about to go see Wolfie,” she mentioned, referring to 31-year-old son Wolfgang Van Halen. “My lawyer simply known as. The papers are all signed.”

Bertinelli excitedly continued, “They’re about to be filed. On 11/22/22, I’m formally f–king divorced. Fortunately divorced. God. Lastly. It’s lastly over. Sure!”

On Twitter, she shared the video with the caption: “11.22.22 second finest day of my life.”

She additionally “preferred” a number of responses congratulating her. “Congratulations on ending that MoFo’s gravy practice journey and double congrats in your new discovered freedom!! Get pleasure from your go to with Wolfie!! Pleased Thanksgiving to Y-O-U!!” one commenter wrote.

Bertinelli additionally “preferred” a remark that learn, “He should have put you thru hell. Glad you’re free now! Get pleasure from life.”

The Emmy winner began the method of divorcing Vitale, 58, in Could, in line with paperwork obtained by Us Weekly on the time. Bertinelli cited “irreconcilable variations” as the rationale for the cut up, itemizing the date of separation as December 1, 2019.

The Meals Community persona beforehand filed for authorized separation from Vitale in November 2021 after 10 years of marriage. On the time, she additionally listed “irreconcilable variations” as the rationale for the duo’s breakup.

Bertinelli and Vitale met in 2004 after being launched by her brother Patrick. They dated for six years earlier than getting engaged, and so they obtained married in January 2011. After the marriage, Bertinelli mentioned that she was excited to lastly discuss with Vitale as her “husband” after their prolonged courtship.

“I believe I obtained bored with calling him ‘my spousal equal,’” the Scorching in Cleveland veteran mentioned throughout a January 2011 look on The View. “It’s good to name him my husband. It feels acceptable.”

Bertinelli was beforehand married to the late Eddie Van Halen, whom she married in 1981. They welcomed son Wolfgang in March 1991. The pair separated in 2001 and finalized their divorce in December 2007.

When the guitarist died at age 65 in October 2020 after a battle with most cancers, the actress was outspoken about her love for the Van Halen guitarist.

“40 years in the past my life modified ceaselessly after I met you,” she wrote through Instagram on the time. “You gave me the one true mild in my life, our son, Wolfgang. By way of all of your difficult remedies for lung most cancers, you stored your beautiful spirit and that impish grin. I’m so grateful Wolfie and I have been capable of maintain you in your final moments.”

An insider later advised Us that Bertinelli was “actually heartbroken” over Van Halen’s demise. “Valerie and Eddie had some tough instances, however their love for one another by no means wavered,” the supply defined.