Nationwide — Actress Jurnee Smollett’s ex-husband, Josiah Bell, is searching for 50% of the actress’s retirement financial savings, together with her Display Actors Guild (SAG) pension, almost 4 years after their divorce. Bell claims he’s entitled to a share of the funds amassed throughout their marriage from 2010 to 2019.
The couple finalized their divorce in August 2021. As a part of the settlement, Smollett paid Bell almost $1 million, in accordance with Essence. Since their separation in 2019, he has additionally obtained $7,000 per thirty days in little one help and alimony for his or her son, Hunter Zion Bell.
Beneath California’s group property legal guidelines, property earned throughout a wedding are normally cut up equally. Bell’s submitting suggests he believes Smollett’s retirement funds fall underneath this rule.
The couple married in 2010 after years of friendship and welcomed their son in 2016. They appeared sturdy publicly for a lot of their relationship. Smollett as soon as shared in a 2013 interview that their bond was constructed on deep friendship.
“We have been greatest pals earlier than we began even courting, so we had this actually nice basis. I believe one of many difficult issues about any lasting relationship is that it’s important to be so susceptible,” Smullett mentioned to The Hollywood Reporter in March 2013. “I believe as human beings we attempt to conceal our flaws and attempt to current this good individual, this individual we want we have been to our partner when that causes so many troubles.”
Smollett has not publicly addressed Bell’s request. It stays unclear whether or not she’s going to contest his request or settle outdoors of courtroom.
