RHOC star Noella Bergener’s husband James files for divorce after he was accused of having ‘millions in tax debt’
REAL Housewives of Orange County star Noella Bergner’s husband James Bergener has filed for divorce.
The split comes after he was accused of having “millions in tax debt.”
According to new legal docs obtained by , James filed the divorce paperwork last week in Puerto Rico.
The marriage didn't last long, as the couple just tied the knot in June 2020 and have a 2-year-old son together.
Sources told the outlet the star was "blindsided" by the filing, adding that James does not currently live at the Orange County home they share together.
The split seems to be mutual, as reported Noella also filed for legal separation in Orange County court on August 2.
Noella- who is the latest star to join the cast of RHOC- cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split.
Court documents state that the star is demanding the court award her "primary legal and physical custody of their son."
It is said she is asking for James to only have visitation rights for their son.
Additionally, she wants him to "pay her monthly spousal support and for the court to terminate his ability to request any support from her," as well as her legal fees.
JAMES' LEGAL TROUBLES
James filed for divorce shortly after he was accused of owing nearly $6 million in back taxes.
He is a well known attorney in Southern California, while many locals will recognize him from his billboards and advertisements that are placed throughout the area.
According to RadarOnline, "the IRS and the State of filed liens against Noella's husband who runs a successful law firm named Sweet James."
James has been accused of "refusing to pay $1,878,438 for 2018 and $2,166,680 for 2019."
Meanwhile, he reportedly owes the State of California $1,851,225.04 for both 2018 and 2019.
NEW GIRL ON THE BLOCK
Back in June, The Sun reported that
She previously appeared on the show as a friend of fired star
Fans first met socialite Noella during season 15, when she and Braunwyn got together to talk about the former RHOC star's relationship with her husband, Sean Burke.
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Speaking of Noella's casting, a source exclusively told The Sun: "Noella is coming on board as a cast member for the new season, though will not be returning.
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"They tested her out before the firing decisions were made. She has good chemistry with other potential ."
During Noella's guest appearance last season, Braunwyn described her friend as "the life of the party."
