Celebrity Justice
Jessica and Nick Settle Up on Money

Nick Lachey, Jessica SimpsonJessica Simpson and Nick Lachey have finally come to an agreement on who gets what in their three-and-a-half year marriage.

TMZ has obtained documents filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, revealing that Simpson and Lachey both signed a "written stipulation" on their financial dispute.

The couple was officially divorced last June, however, they were unable at the time to reach an agreement on dividing assets. TMZ first reported that Jessica and Nick earned a total of $36 million during their marriage. Since there was no prenup, under California's community property laws, each should have walked away with $18 million. Sources told TMZ that Jessica offered Nick a scant $1.5 million, which he rejected.

Sources say under the terms of the settlement, Nick will get "significantly" more than $1.5, but far less than $18 million. Nick agreed to the settlement in order to avoid an ugly court battle.

According to legal papers, Simpson and Lachey each filed financial declarations but agreed never to disclose the financial assets of the other.

By the way, even though Jessica walked away with tens of millions of dollars, she still stiffed the valet last night. Check out the TMZ video!



Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Break-Ups, Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson

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31. Nick shouldn't get sh*t! WTF did he do when they were married? Nothing but whine to Jessica while she worked her butt off. He just couldn't handle her success. What a loser. Jessica your the best & Happy New Year!!

Posted at 10:55PM on Dec 29th 2006 by amen

32. He should have gotten half, he made their MTV show, we only watched it for nick, we always thought he was so real, now she gets to keep the money that they made on his face and personality.Well, we will see where her career is at in a few years, this will be my last entry about her anywhere, I am not giving her that type of power that's what she wants, people talking about her, lets all go silent on her so she can disappear fast!!

Posted at 10:56PM on Dec 29th 2006 by ruth

33. I really hope this isn't true. I liked Jessica until I read this. They should split whatever fortune they amassed while married 50/50. Fair's fair.

Posted at 10:57PM on Dec 29th 2006 by Drew

34. i think Nick got the shaft. that untalented ditz jessica is so annoying. if it wasnt for nick she wouldnt have made half the money she did. too bad nick had to pick her to marry... maybe next time he will get a pre nup signed before he gets married.

Posted at 11:41PM on Dec 29th 2006 by rae

35. The fact is, Jessica didn't sign the damn prenup Nick's manager wrote up. By her not signing, she agreed that they would split 50/50 should they divorce. Now, she changes her tune and first offers him a measly 1.5 million and then in the end he still didn't get half. She thought that since Nick was the one with all the money at the time they got married, if that were true now, her and papa joe would have sucked every last dollar out of Nick. I guarantee it!! She didn't sign the prenup befcause she beleived a marriage was 50/50, she didn't sign it because if it did end in divorce, she was hell bent on getting something out of it. Well, it backfired on her and now she seems to not want to pay up what Nick should be allowed by law. I have no respect for people like her.

Posted at 12:23AM on Dec 30th 2006 by Tara

36. If it weren't for Nick and his hot ass, no one would of watched that (what was it called????) "New......Div........ Weds!!!!! Who is the one wanting a family? and has a hot, beautiful, classy, well adaptive, diverse outlook on a typical average American life???? At least, Nick looks like a prominent, greek, man-kind, not some man looking WOMAN(Jess), wanna be Vegas Super Slut......ty Star????????????????????????????????????? Nick goes for class, not a stupi- as-, TUNA or CHICKEN? Exaclementle' !
So, what u may think he was a wanna be boy band, at least he is hot and has a voice something you are blessed with if you believe, something that comes from w/in not your brain-washing, disgusting, religious freak father. He got it from the force above higher than good 'ol Joe!! Amen, bitch of all bitches!

Posted at 12:33AM on Dec 30th 2006 by amen is a bitch

37. I agree, why waste my time on this low-life ,money hungry, evil woman. I am done and can't waste my time writing about her down falls. My positive outlook advice for Jessica is to get a college degree and educate herself. Stop looking like an idiot. Make a difference and do something for yourself. Stop letting people look at u as a fool! Sorry, but the entertainment world doesn't like u , make a difference in humanity and educate yourself through school so, u don't end up as a failure. Your father is trying to live his dream of money through u. It is not right, think smart, your own family and peace will come.
Amen to all and to all a good night....... I am done and will no longer give advice or talk about this woman again.....I agree #29, 100%

Posted at 1:05AM on Dec 30th 2006 by Amen on this no-talented woman

38. It really amazes me how people have been posting judgements on how much Jessica and Nick should receive based on how much they contributed as individuals to the marriage rather than taking into consideration what California law states each person should receive when there is no prenup. People, if you don't like how it works then don't get married and don't live with your partner long enough for it to be considered a "common law marriage." Nick should have received his $18 mil period based on the law. Maybe he didn't contribute as much as Jessica did in terms of work hours however, when you marry and there's no prenup remember, "what's yours is theirs and what's theirs is yours." In the end, I really admire Nick for avoiding an ugly court battle. Jessica may have her money now but karma is making her pay for her selfishness.

Posted at 1:06AM on Dec 30th 2006 by Marissa

39. When will this really end ? Two somewhat talented people at each others throats . If Joe hadn't objected the split would have been even . Maybe joe should have taken one in the rear for the gipper and setled out of court . Problem is he might have enjoyed it . Dickhead .

Posted at 2:09AM on Dec 30th 2006 by nASTY bOIL

40. Since Nick seemed to like dancing around in Jessica's shoes so much, according to stories in TMZ and other places, I'm surprised that he didn't make her shoe collection part of the settlement. Actually, maybe he did, and that's part of the reason he got less money.

Posted at 3:26AM on Dec 30th 2006 by mark

41.
You rock, Nick Lachey.

You're past your prime, Jessica Simpson.
Go home to Daddy.

Posted at 11:05AM on Dec 30th 2006 by Stein

42. To Jessica: :You did good pretty girl dumping Lachey. His prancing eye for women was a bit over the top & so disrespectful! Jessica don't give up, you'll find true love when it is time. No rush!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Luv ya Jessica

Posted at 12:57PM on Dec 30th 2006 by melissa

43. To Jessica: :You did good pretty girl dumping Lachey. His prancing eye for women was a bit over the top & so disrespectful! Jessica don't give up, you'll find true love when it is time. No rush!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Luv ya Jessica

Posted at 12:57PM on Dec 30th 2006 by melissa

44. I totally disagree with most all you. I watched the show to see Jessica not Nick. I thought Jessica was the spice & sizzle to the show & found Nick very controlling & sometimes mean. Jessica was the one working hard while Nick did nothing but whine. He cheated on Jess & that's why they got divorced. This album of his was a hit only because most people sided with Nick. He owes Jessica big time for his album that was all about her! You guys don;t know anything about what really happened & why Jessica is still sad about the divorce. Nick moved on to quick for a guy who was so in-love with his wife. Jessica is the classier of the two . Nick is the one who is all business & all about money. Jessica have a wonderful rest of the holiday & you are the greatest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:09PM on Dec 30th 2006 by dustin

45. NICK WILL HAVE LITTLE BABOONS SOON WITH HIS BABOON SLUTTY GIRLFRIEND. WHAT A STEP DOWN FOR NICKY BOY,,,[[[[[[[[[[[[[[

Posted at 1:12PM on Dec 30th 2006 by godsend

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