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Posted Nov 22nd 2009 8:10AM by TMZ Staff
Jon and Kate Gosselin's divorce is heading to a conclusion, after a contentious day Saturday at the arbitration table. We've learned even Jon isn't contesting that Kate should get primary custody and a decision on who gets what in the money department will be handed down within 30 days.
Sources tell us the two issues on the battlefield are the distribution of assets and child support. In Pennsylvania, the courts award "equitable" distribution when it comes to property, but that doesn't necessarily mean 50/50.
Sources tell us neither party asked for spousal support.
We're told Jon and Kate actually agreed to the amounts certain items were worth, but they were far apart on issues relating to how the assets should be distributed.
The arbitration was supposed to last two days -- today and Monday -- but it all got handled on Saturday.
Both Jon and Kate testified in the arbitration. The decision of the arbitration is binding on both of them.
Filed under: Dirty Divorces, Jon & Kate, Exclusives
Tags: arbitration, child support, ChildSupport, divorce, jon and kate, jon and kate plus 8, jon gosselin, jon kate plus 8, JonAndKate, JonAndKatePlus8, JonGosselin, JonKatePlus8, kate gosselin, KateGosselin, property
Posted Nov 11th 2009 6:54PM by TMZ Staff
Jon Gosselin has fired back at TLC ...attacking the network that's trying to get an injunction prohibiting him from making dough on shows other than TLC.
Gosselin wants the contract he made with TLC declared invalid on grounds it's unconscionable -- translation: Jon had no lawyer or manager when he sat down with TLC and inked the deal.
The best part -- Gosselin refers to himself as "an unsophisticated father of eight." He claims the deal was so bad ... he and his family only pulled in $2,000 an episode at the beginning. That's $200 a head.
Gosselin also claims TLC violated child labor laws.
Gosselin claims if TLC gets the injunction he'll be "unable to earn a living as a television personality, and therefore be precluded from supporting his eight children, whereas Plaintiff (TLC) currently has its show on 'indefinite hiatus.''
What Jon didn't say in his legal response -- how he'll deal with TLC's claim that he derailed the show by mounting what the network believes is a phony objection. If a judge buys TLC's claim it could cost Jon millions in damages.
And TLC wants Jon to cough up all the loot he made by selling his life to all the shows and websites over the last few months.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Jon & Kate
Tags: jon and kate plus 8, jon gosselin, JonAndKatePlus8, JonGosselin, kate gosselin, KateGosselin, lawsuit, tlc
Posted Nov 9th 2009 4:10PM by TMZ Staff
Former Star Magazine reporter Kate Major -- who insisted she was romantically involved with Jon Gosselin -- is next in line to testify in TLC's breach of contract case against the famous reality dad.
TLC's lawyers have asked the court for permission to serve Kate with a subpoena, ordering her to testify along with other witnesses -- including Michael Lohan and Hailey Glassman -- in depositions scheduled for December 10.
Kate reportedly quit her job at Star Magazine to pursue a relationship with Jon. Last we checked, the Octopop denied ever having a relationship with her.
Filed under: Jon & Kate, Exclusives
Tags: breach of contract, BreachOfContract, hailey glassman, HaileyGlassman, jon and kate plus 8, jon gosselin, JonAndKatePlus8, JonGosselin, kate gosselin, kate major, KateGosselin, KateMajor, michael lohan, MichaelLohan, tlc
Posted Nov 2nd 2009 12:00PM by TMZ Staff
Kate Gosselin was speeding in her SUV with the kids on board last Thursday, according to a Pennsylvania trooper who spoke with TMZ.
We're told she was going 15 miles over the posted speed limit ... we're told she was going about 70 MPH.
Gosselin was cited and already paid the $109.50 fine.
Filed under: Jon & Kate
Tags: jon and kate, jon and kate plus 8, JonAndKate, JonAndKatePlus8, kate gosselin, KateGosselin, pennsylvania, speeding ticket, SpeedingTicket
Posted Oct 29th 2009 12:15PM by TMZ Staff
Jon Gosselin and Octomom may be starring in an upcoming reality show from hell -- but the show's producers are convinced the "two biggest media sensations of our generation" are the next John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
TMZ obtained a copy of the pitch for "Jon - Kate = Jon + Octomom" which reads: "Mohammed and the Mountain started a religion. Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris started a Yankee dynasty. Lennon and McCartney started a music revolution. Now Jon and Octomom start a whole new reality in the world of Reality TV."
The pitch claims the show's so revolutionary it will rival "American Idol" in the ratings, but "there will be no rival in the shocking nature of this pairing."
As for Israel and Palestine? The producers think the show might give hope to the two warring nations -- which makes sense, because the enemy of your enemy is always your friend.
Filed under: TV, OctoMom, Jon & Kate, Exclusives
Tags: jon and kate plus 8, jon gosselin, JonAndKatePlus8, JonGosselin, kate gosselin, KateGosselin, nadya suleman, NadyaSuleman, octomom
Posted Oct 21st 2009 12:45AM by TMZ Staff
UPDATE: The MJ Show just posted the email exchange they had with Gosselin's rep. Click here to read it.
Jon Gosselin sincerely believes his time and energy is worth somewhere around $12,000-per hour -- because that's how much he's demanding to appear on a Florida radio show.
TMZ spoke with the host of Tampa's MJ Morning Show who told us he contacted Gosselin's rep in the hopes of booking the reality star to guest co-host the show for one morning.
The radio show offered two first class round trip plane tickets, limo service and a "first class" hotel room -- but that wasn't enough to seal the deal.
Gosselin's rep requested an "appearance fee ... in the 10-12K range."
Team Gosselin justified the amount by saying, "[Jon's] name and appearance on your show will instantly draw press ... and will be a high point for the show." The rep also describes Gosselin as "quite funny, sharp witted and interesting."
The radio host tells us he "fell out of his chair" when he read the demand. Looks like Jon will have to go back to "Entertainment Something" to lock down that kind of money.
Filed under: TV, Jon & Kate, Exclusives
Tags: jon and kate, jon and kate plus 8, jon gosselin, JonAndKate, JonAndKatePlus8, JonGosselin, mj morning show, MjMorningShow, tampa
Posted Oct 15th 2009 4:14PM by TMZ Staff
Kate Gosselin tells TMZ she is "disturbed" by reports that Jon has hacked into her emails and other personal accounts.
Kate's rep says "Kate Gosselin has heard the allegations made by Stephanie Santoro that Jon Gosselin 'hacked' into her emails, phone, and online accounts, and she is profoundly disturbed by them."
The rep continues, "Under the circumstances, Ms. Gosselin is carefully considering all of her legal options regarding this matter, and she will pursue them if and when the time is right."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV, Jon & Kate, Exclusives
Tags: hacking, jon and kate, jon and kate plus 8, jon gosselin, JonAndKate, JonAndKatePlus8, JonGosselin, kate gosselin, KateGosselin, stephanie santoro, StephanieSantoro
Posted Oct 13th 2009 2:02PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned Jon Gosselin has been ordered to return $180,000 in marital funds, which were removed in violation of an arbitrator's order.
According to Kate's lawyer, Mark Momjian, "The remaining sum of $55,000, which Ms. Gosselin used for household bills and expenses relating to the children, will be subject to further determination by the arbitrator at a later date."
Jon is required to repay the loot by October 26 -- the next hearing -- or appear before the judge for a contempt proceeding.
The judge also ordered Kate to provide an accounting of past expenses -- also due by Oct. 26.
Kate says, "As difficult as this has been for me, I am pleased that the Court has ruled fairly on behalf of myself and my children. Now that this matter has been ruled on, I look forward to returning to private arbitration, as we have agreed to do, to resolve any remaining issues."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV, Dirty Divorces, Jon & Kate, Exclusives
Tags: 000, 180, contempt, joint account, JointAccount, jon and kate, jon and kate plus 8, jon gosselin, JonAndKate, JonAndKatePlus8, JonGosselin, kate gosselin, KateGosselin, mark momjian, MarkMomjian, money
Posted Oct 12th 2009 9:34AM by TMZ Staff
Under the category, "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished" ... the lawyer who stepped in to vouch for Jon Gosselin's attorney has some deep regrets today, over a case he says is "so insignificant to me."
As we first reported, attorney Michael Marino was contacted by Jon's lawyer, Mark Heller, asking for help to get admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar on a one-time-only basis. Marino tells TMZ he had never met or spoken with Heller before and thinks Heller randomly pulled his name out of a legal directory.
Marino says he agreed to do a solid for Heller and sponsor him so Heller could get permission from the judge to rep Jon.
Marino says at the time, he had no idea who Jon and Kate Gosselin were -- "The names didn't mean anything to me," Marino said, adding, "I thought it was some simple divorce case where some lawyer wanted to be introduced to the court."
Marino, who is semi-retired, says "I don't watch that kind of junk on TV. It was so insignificant to me." Marino told us when he realized the divorce was a contested mess, he wanted out, and it had nothing to do with the fact that Heller had been suspended by the New York State Bar for a variety of misdeeds.
Heller withdrew his sponsorship this past Thursday. The ball's in your court, Mark.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV, Dirty Divorces, Jon & Kate, Exclusives
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Posted Oct 11th 2009 10:06AM by TMZ Staff
After a moment of uncertainty, one of Jon Gosselin's daughters finally concluded that the man in front of her was in fact her father.
Or, as her mother calls him, "That bastard."
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Jon & Kate
Tags: jon and kate plus 8, jon gosselin, jon kate plus 8, JonAndKatePlus8, JonGosselin, JonKatePlus8, kate gosselin, KateGosselin, twins
Posted Oct 5th 2009 6:24PM by TMZ Staff
The judge in the Jon and Kate divorce war did not make a decision today. Kate is beyond furious that Jon raided the joint account of $230,000, leaving her with $1,000 to pay all the bills. Jon also allegedly violated a court order requiring each party to get the consent of the other before withdrawing money.
A decision by the judge is expected within days ... this assuming Jon doesn't blow all the money before then.
Stay tuned...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV, Jon & Kate, Exclusives
Tags: 000, 230, jon and kate plus 8, jon gosselin, JonAndKatePlus8, JonGosselin, judge, kate gosselin, KateGosselin
Posted Oct 5th 2009 2:06PM by TMZ Staff
We've learned the judge in the Kate Gosselin vs. Jon Gosselin case (formerly known as ("Jon & Kate Plus 8") will hold a conference call between the battling lawyers in the next half hour, and there could be an order forcing Jon to return several hundred thousand dollars back to their joint account.
It will be interesting if the judge lets Jon's lawyer, Mark Heller, on the call -- he's not licensed to practice in PA.
Stay tuned...
Filed under: TV, Jon & Kate, Exclusives
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Posted Oct 5th 2009 6:50AM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has obtained a letter Kate Gosselin's lawyer fired off to the lawyer for Jon -- and, to put it mildly, it's war.
Legal pit bull Marty Singer wrote the letter this past Friday. TMZ obtained a copy. In it, Singer expresses outrage that Jon secretly raided Jon and Kate's money market account "of hundreds of thousands of dollars," leaving only about $1,000. Singer says the withdrawal is not only "outrageous," it directly violates the Arbitration Award in the divorce which requires both parties to agree before any money is withdrawn.
Singer -- who says the withdrawal of funds is fraudulent and contemptible -- claims both Jon and his lawyer, Mark Heller, are hypocrites, after they went on Larry King's show and claimed family values (not money) was the important thing.
Singer says Heller has done this before, citing a New York Supreme Court decision which says Heller directed one of his clients in a divorce to "withdraw everything that's in the bank" so the money could be used to pay his fee.
And then there's this ... Singer blasts Heller, noting that the New York Supreme Court "addressed charges that you violated 'thirty-eight counts alleging multiple violations of the disciplinary rules,' and charges that you 'had engaged in a pattern of misconduct involving misrepresentations, deceit, abusive treatment of clients, fee gouging, neglect and willful failure to return unearned retainers to his clients' in matters which involved your 'mishandling of the matters of twelve separate clients.'" The letter goes on to claim Heller admitted to engaging in "professional misconduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation."
As we first reported, Kate's lawyers are going to court tomorrow, demanding that the monies be returned to the account and asking for a contempt citation.
We called Heller but he was not available for comment.
Filed under: TV, Jon & Kate, Exclusives
Tags: bank account, BankAccount, jon and kate plus 8, jon gosselin, JonAndKatePlus8, JonGosselin, kate gosselin, KateGosselin, mark heller, MarkHeller, money
Posted Oct 4th 2009 2:25PM by TMZ Staff
Jon Gosselin has allegedly withdrawn nearly all of the money out of a joint bank account he shares with Kate Gosselin -- leaving her with just $1,000, according to various reports.
The account set up for the kids was allegedly untouched.
Story developing ...
Filed under: TV, Jon & Kate
Tags: jon and kate plus 8, jon gosselin, JonAndKatePlus8, JonGosselin, kate gosselin, KateGosselin
Posted Oct 3rd 2009 6:30AM by TMZ Staff
It took a few tries, but Jon Gosselin finally managed to post a sign outside his home in Pennsylvania that had all the words spelled correctly -- including his own name.
The only possible explanation for the first sign ... one of the kids made it.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, TV, Jon & Kate
Tags: jon and kate plus 8, jon gosselin, JonAndKatePlus8, JonGosselin, kate gosselin, KateGosselin, reality show, RealityShow, sign, tlc
