"She retained an attorney, and then shortly thereafter, my attorney reached out to me and said, Noellas filing for separation. I had to leave. Until we gain more clarity, it seems that both Noella and James have a lot of explaining to do. By Ally Mauch. I am being very open about my journey and looking at every option to settle my husbands debts., Noella revealed in an Oct. 6 Instagram post that her father, Christopher Nance, had passed away. Since their split, they've made allegations that tell two completely different stories. Check out the full exclusive preview, above, for the sweet moment. He paid the retainer! "His wardrobe's here. Noella has one child, a 2-year-old son James Jr, who she shares with her estranged. In addition to his ongoing divorce settlement, James is also facing a $5.6 million federal lawsuit. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. So, who knows. He had a major lapse in judgment. Our goal is to provide the public with the facts related to James Bergeners ongoing divorce from Noella Bergener., A post shared by James Bergener (@real_james_bergener), The statement went on, James and Noella moved their family to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in late 2020. With the responsibility of her two-year-old son, a daughter from a previous relationship, and the lavish lifestyle shes accustomed to, the RHOC has a lot to deal with following the unexpected news. Noella has been open about James autism diagnosis on the show and on social media. Perhaps their shared experience of divorces is what . "He's from Utah!" Ten days later I found out that it was two liens and closer to $6 million.". Sweet James claimed that the reality show became Noellas sole focus, and that their rare communications would often end up in fights.. The Real Housewives of Orange County star's husband had a lot to say. However, Noella's life quickly changed when James owed millions of dollars in tax liens to the government. You can watch new episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County Wednesdays on Bravo at 9 p.m. EST. After hearing about Noella's troubles, Shannon and Gina, 37, chose to resolve their problems, which arose when Gina told returning RHOC star Heather Dubrow a secret that Shannon had asked her not to repeat. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I have not abandoned him. Noella added that since James filed for divorce, he has not been back to their house besides to pick up a few belongings. "Lie - James has paid support. (Its unclear what she meant by that, as she had shared wedding photos in December 2018, listing New Years Eve as their anniversary.) Anybody who's out there said I [only] cared about money or gold-digging kind of thing. My marriage has been a fight every day since, Noella wrote on Instagram at the time. The brewing divorce between newest Real Housewives of Orange County star Noella Bergener and James Bergener is.a lot. James claimed that he and Noella were working to hammer out a beneficial custody program for their young son, James Jr., 2. Distractify writes that Noella was married to Cocos father, however, it doesnt appear that this has been confirmed by the RHOC star herself. Speaking on RHOC season 16 episode 1, Noella said that she met James Bergener online and the pair spoke online for a few weeks before they met at the Ritz. The divorce came on the heels of James receiving a federal tax lien totaling over $4 million, and a separate lien from California for $1.85 million, per Radar Online. She further claimed, "Lie - I was going to file for separation which made him file for divorce. Noella and James Bergener Us confirmed in August 2021 that the RHOC star who became a main cast member during season 16 filed for legal separation from her husband after one year of marriage. Noella certainly hasnt removed any reminders of her marriage though, as James is in a majority of her older photos loving captions and all. He was my biggest cheerleader throughout the process. As for having a wedding before his divorce from his first wife was finalized, Noella said it wasnt a big deal for her. "But yeah, I'll keep one eye open. Thanks for contacting us. Noella's hubby James Bergener, a personal injury attorney known in SoCal as "Sweet James" thanks to his many billboards and other advertisements, filed the divorce paperwork last week in Puerto. It didn't take long for Noella to address James' videos with a few statements of her own, in which she shot down the "lies" she says James was spewing in his videos, including her choosing the show over their marriage, facts about their divorce, his support oftheir son and the tax liens being leveled against him. Does that sound good?" "I don't know what to do. The longest-running series in the franchise kicked off its 16th season with newbies Noella Bergener and Jen Armstrong in the cast. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Shell find comfort in her friendship with Shannon Storms Beador, but clash with some of the other women. The couple reportedly met up at a hotel for the first time, and after spending the night together, they immediately began dating. Sweet James claimed that the reality show became, I have not abandoned him, he insisted. "My heart is breaking for you. Although Noella asserts that James left her virtually homeless, he claims that their plan has always been to move to Puerto Rico permanently. He paid the retainer! Now, Noella who is mom to 2-year-old son James Jr. with her ex, and daughter Coco, 7, from a previous relationship can confirm she's officially divorced. He has fled the state to evade service. By August 2021, however, TMZ reported that James had filed for divorce in Puerto Rico, and Us Weekly obtained court documents showing that Noella had filed for legal separation in Orange County. But after Bravo announced theyd cast Noella on RHOC Season 16 and fired Braunwyn the friendship soured. "Lie - That I chose the show over our marriage. Noella landed her first magazine cover in 2000 for an issue of Flirt Magazine. Have something to tell us about this article? It is something I wish I never had to do. In addition, there have been rumors of infidelity in Bergeners marriage. Once Noella joined the pair, she offered a few more details about her marital woes. The short answer: yes, definitely, because ros. He wasnt but I still did not file.". In June 2020, Noella announced on Instagram that after four proposals and six years together, she and personal injury attorney James Bergener Sr. had decided . "He's got a quarter-million dollars worth of wardrobe. We were five years and then one legal year of marriage, she said. Noella also took issue with James describing himself as a devoted dad. since we made that agreement. I wanted to build a family and love this man, she said. Noella is spilling all in this first look at the January 12 episode of RHOCshared exclusively with Bravo Insider members. At this point, 4 days before filming, it was too late to pull out and frankly the show was the only thing keeping him honest., I retained an attorney with his blessing, the Bravo star claimed. As per Noellas Bravo profile, her ex unexpectedly filed for divorce. "IT'S BEEN 4 MONTHS!! In the Season 16 trailer, she refers to fellow RHOC newcomer Dr. Jen Armstrong as her polar opposite, after which Jen agrees that all they have in common is that they breathe oxygen. What. Instead of getting caught up in the countdown & the kiss I am going to remember this as the special year I was enveloped by the love and laughter of my friends. Noella Bergener called out her estranged husband James Bergener for his alleged wrongdoings since their split but he is now addressing her claims. Seen here is the entire cast,. In the legal docs, the RHOCstar added that her estranged husband should. The Real Housewives of Orange County airs Wednesdays (9 p.m. Noella Bergener leaned on her new RHOC costars amid her marital troubles. "It's called Seeking Arrangement.". But he does have a history of extra-marital affairs. James . 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Many fans believe that James relocated to the island to dodge divorce laws in California, but the rumors have not been substantiated. Later, Noella starts a feud with OG housewife Heather Dubrow after calling Heather a fake b.. Noella may have been married twice, but her Instagram only dates back to 2018 and features Coco, Sweet James and James Jr. On December 24, the famed lawyer issued a video statement on Instagram where he claimed to have provided his ex, and their son, with ample financial support. At the start of Wednesday's episode, Noella, 36, told costar Shannon Beador that she and her husband James were facing some financial troubles over a house they owned in Puerto Rico. My cards are still shut off, he hasnt paid a dime in support, he stopped paying for our home and is currently holding up our divorce unless I sign a statement saying that I lied about him, his business partner and his brand.. Over $15,000 in child care and therapy. The show premiered on December 1st and week by week, viewers are surely going to get to know Noella more. ", A post shared by James Bergener (@real_james_bergener). Nancy's married and the proud mom of 2 German Shepherds. James filed for divorce from Amy after 15 years of marriage in 2018. In a follow-up clip, James spoke about their son, and how he's continued to support him despite Noella's claims to the contrary. The RHOC newcomer also replied to fan comments a month earlier, intimating that jealousy over her casting and lost trust had caused the falling out. "The shutting off of the f------ credit cards? She joined the Bravo series alongside RHOC newbie Dr. Jennifer Armstrong and returning cast member Heather Dubrow. ", RELATED VIDEO: Gina Kirschenheiter Reveals Which RHOC Cast Mates She Trusts the Most. She also confirmed the pair were together for five years and married legally for one year. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. In the first clip, James claims that Noella is the one who filed for separation, prompting him to make the decision to leave and go to their vacation home in Puerto Rico, where he currently resides, and has since been granted divorce from thereality TV star. The reality star was devastated as she always felt James was her one true love. First, James says, "My divorce from Noella was granted December 8th here in Puerto Rico. She joined the Bravo series alongside RHOC newbie Dr. Jennifer Armstrong and returning cast member Heather Dubrow. Dory Jackson is an Associate Editor for PEOPLE's digital TV team. James filed for divorce from Amy after 15 years of marriage in 2018. Despite the downfall of her marriage, Noella has found someone new to spend her time with. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. Why is it that big of a deal? Noella Bergener from The Real Housewives of Orange County confirmed she is in a new relationship following her divorce from her husband, James Bergener. ", Fellow RHOC star Emily Simpson then chimed in, "Because he was still married. She is also in a new relationship with a 33-year-old man named Bobby. As the episode went on, things took a turn for the worse. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The two are in the middle of a divorce and a legal and physical custody of their two-year-old child, James Bergener II, according to a report from The Sun. I am still in mourning for the break up of my family, she captioned a family photo with her kids, in part. But thanks to such incredible friends@kenisilva_&@steffy_xoit was exactly what I needed," Noella said about attending a wedding on the anniversary of her own. Noella Bergener's first husband is James Bergener and they got married in June 2020. image credit: thesun.co.uk Noella Bergener Before And After Surgery. She wrote in a post on December 25th: Lie That were divorced James fraudulently filed for divorce in Puerto Rico due to his tax scheme. I just want this behind us so we can focus on coparenting our amazing son.". 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