Jermaine Jackson NO LONGER a Deadbeat Dad
Jermaine Jackson is FINALLY caught up with his back child support payments ... TMZ has learned -- after coughing up roughly $80,000 to his baby mama.
As of January, Jermaine owed Alejandra Jackson $91,921 in unpaid child support -- but sources close to Jermaine tell TMZ, the former couple reached a settlement in April for an amount closer to $80k.
And get this, Jermaine actually paid the settlement amount IN FULL -- according to new court docs filed last week.
Slow clap.
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Neve Campbell Officially Back on the Market
Neve Campbell has officially ended her marriage, 4 years and 1 day after saying "I do."
TMZ obtained the divorce docs, signed on May 6, in which Neve and ex-hubby John Light submitted a confidential settlement agreement which divides up all the goodies in their marriage.
The terms of the settlement are not known, but when she filed for divorce she asked the judge to deny Light -- an English actor -- any spousal support.
The couple did not have any kids together.
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- Stallone Pleads Guilty to Hormone-Import Charge
- Gerard Butler Charged with Crime
- Jess and Romo Officially NoMo
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Arnold BRO-MANTIC Man Party After Separation
Weeks after Arnold Schwarzenegger split from Maria Shriver ... the ex-governor was quietly reflecting ... with a boozed-up bro trip to wine country last week -- TMZ has learned.
Sources connected to Schwarzenegger tell us, Arnold and five unidentified male buddies took off for Napa Valley last week for a few days of man-pampering -- crashing at one of the ritziest resorts in town ... the Meadowood.
According to sources, the crew hit up a different expensive restaurant every night -- and when they weren't eating out ... we're told they ordered tons of pricey wine to their hotel rooms, played lots of cards, and smoked cigars.
If that weren't enough -- we're told the guys also took several long rides around the valley on their Harleys.
Of course, Arnold and Maria announced their separation to the media just days after Arnie returned from his man-cation.
But he'll always have that one magical week in wine country with the fellas ...
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'Starsky' Actor -- Accused Of Being a Deadbeat Dad
More legal drama for the guy who played Starksy on the '70s TV show "Starsky and Hutch" -- now the 69-year-old is accused of stiffing his ex-wife out of thousands of dollars in child support.
According to legal documents filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Paul Glaser's ex, Tracy Barone, claims the actor has flaked on $3,224 in child support payments and $13,000 in spousal support.
Glaser and Barone divorced in 2007, citing "irreconcilable differences" -- they have a 13 year old daughter.
As we previously reported, Glaser just scored a legal victory against an obsessed female fan -- scoring a restraining order against the woman after she camped out in front of his home.
We called Paul's rep for comment -- who told us the actor had no idea the papers were even filed.
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Charlie to Twins: Can You Say 'Mommy's in Rehab?'
Charlie Sheen tells TMZ ... he's teaching his 2-year-old twin boys new words this weekend -- like "rehab" -- because he wants them to know where their mother spends so much time.
Charlie tells TMZ ... it's the first time he's been able to spend a weekend with Bob and Max since the judge took custody away from him back in March.
Charlie says he's spending the weekend expanding the boys' vocabulary: "I am teaching them words, because they're speaking now. I'm teaching them the word 'rehab' so they always know where their mom is."
Charlie has settled his custody dispute with Brooke Mueller, but it sound like it's still game on.
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CSI Creator to Wife: I Want Our Kids, Too!
Anthony Zuiker, the creator of "CSI," has fired back at his wife for trying to jack their kids in their divorce.
Anthony just filed legal papers, responding to wife Jennifer's petition for divorce. Anthony is asking for joint legal and physical custody of their 3 boys, which puts him squarely at odds with his wife, who is asking for sole custody.
And it's even more complicated because we've learned Jennifer spends a lot of time in England.
A lot of loot is at stake. CSI has generated more than $6 billion, and there's no prenup. The couple, who married in 1999, will almost certainly divide the "CSI" money 50/50, because there was no prenup.
Anthony and Jennifer are not skimping on lawyers. She's being repped by mega-divorce lawyer Sorrell Trope. And now Zuiker has disso-queen Laura Wasser.
Just 9 months ago, Anthony dropped a cool $1 mil on Jennifer's 40th birthday party.
How things change.
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Eddie Cibrian to Ex: Keep Our Kids Off 'Housewives'
Eddie Cibrian is adamant he does not want his ex-wife Brandi Glanville to put their kids on "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" -- and we're told he's ready to go to court over it.
TMZ broke the story ... Brandi will star on the next season of the show -- and according to sources, Eddie wants to make sure Brandi doesn't drag their kids along for the ride ... threatening legal action if their two children make any kind of cameo appearance.
According to sources, Brandi's pissed -- telling friends Eddie is imposing a HUGE double standard ... because he and the kids JUST appeared in a massive spread in People magazine ... with LeAnn Rimes.
TMZ spoke to Eddie's rep ... who confirms Eddie doesn't want their children involved in "Real Housewives" in any way whatsoever.
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Charlie Sheen & Brooke Mueller Officially Divorced
Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller are finally single -- their rocky divorce becoming official today.
As we first reported, Charlie and Brooke filed the papers and worked out the details of their divorce a few months back. But a lot has changed since then, including drug binges on both sides, custody battles and a custody settlement. You'll recall the agreement was modified to require random drug testing on both sides.
As for money and property ... Brooke gets $55,000 a month in child support. The settlement docs specifically state that "under no circumstances shall the child support paid by Charlie for Bob and Max be less than the child support paid by Charlie to Denise Richards for Sam and Lola."
Brooke got a lump sum of $757,698.70 and $1 million for her share of the family home, which Charlie gets to keep.
The divorce may be final, but there's a good chance the battle between Charlie and Brooke will rage on.
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Sara Evans' Ex: She Surrounds Our Kids with Drugs
Sara Evans' ex-husband wants shared custody of their children ASAP -- claiming Sara places their kids in party-crazed environments when she goes on tour ... and surrounds them with drugs and alcohol.
It's the latest in the ex-couple's ongoing custody dispute, filed Wednesday in Tennessee -- Craig Schelske is gunning for 50/50 custody of their three children ... in order to "protect the children from the likelihood of substantial harm" during Sara's upcoming tour.
According to the papers, Schelske's been on tour with his country singer ex before -- and "has first-hand knowledge that the children are exposed to inappropriate conduct, spend little time with [Sara], and are placed in a party atmosphere with excessive drinking and drug use."
Schelske adds, in the past Sara has even "encouraged and condoned underage drinking."
As of now, Sara has full custody of the kids -- and she's scheduled to leave on a brand new tour in less than a month ... so he's trying to move fast. Calls to Sara's camp weren't returned.
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CSI Creator's Wife: Our Marriage is DOA
The wife of the creator of "CSI" has filed for divorce ... TMZ has learned.
Jennifer Zuiker -- whose hubby, Anthony Zuiker, created the crime show which has generated more than $6 billion -- filed legal docs in L.A. County Superior Court, citing "irreconcilable differences."
Jennifer is asking for child and spousal support.
And, we're told, there is NO PRENUP. So divide $6 billion by 2!
The couple married in April, 1999. They have 3 boys.
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Peaches Geldof's Husband Files for Divorce
It's been over 2 years since Peaches Geldof announced her split from her estranged hubby -- Chester French rocker Maxwell Drummey -- but neither officially filed for divorce ... until now.
Drummey finally filed the papers at L.A. County Superior Court on Monday -- citing "irreconcilable differences."
Drummey and Geldof married at a chapel in Vegas back in 2008 ... and announced their split six months later.
Peaches has been dating famed "Jew Not a Jew" champion Eli Roth on and off for the past year. Mazel tov!
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Denise Richards To Charlie & Brooke's Rescue
Denise Richards called Charlie Sheen last Thursday and offered to take informal custody of his twins, Bob and Max ... TMZ has learned.
We're told Denise called Charlie just after TMZ posted surveillance video of Brooke Mueller trying to hock a watch and a stereo at an Inglewood pawn shop.
Denise told Charlie it was apparent Brooke couldn't care for the twins and Charlie was on the road doing his show, so she offered to take the kids and let them live with her until things stabilized.
As for Charlie's reaction ... well, he didn't shut her down. He said, "I'll keep you posted."
Charlie apparently is going for broke because his lawyer is going to court this AM, in an attempt to get full custody of the twins.
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Charlie Sheen Moves for Full Custody of Twins
Charlie Sheen is declaring legal war on Brooke Mueller and will not only ask a judge for full custody of their twins, he wants to cut off the child support he's paying her.
TMZ has learned ... Charlie's lawyer, Mark Gross, just gave Brooke Mueller's attorneys notice -- he's going to court tomorrow in an attempt to change the custody arrangement.
Gross will ask the judge to strip Brooke of both legal and physical custody, on grounds she has relapsed and went back into rehab.
And, if the judge does give Charlie full custody, Gross wants the judge to terminate Charlie's obligation to pay Brooke $55,000 a month in child support -- since she would no longer be incurring those expenses.
We've also learned Brooke's lawyers are planning their own offensive, asking the judge for full custody. And, Brooke's lawyers want Charlie to be psychologically evaluated.
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Eddie Winslow's Ex The Man Is a Window Creeper
Eddie Winslow's ex-wife just obtained ANOTHER restraining order against the ex-"Family Matters" star -- after the actor allegedly showed up to her house several times and harassed her through a window.
It's the latest TRO in a legal firestorm between Darius McCrary and his ex Karrine Steffans -- according to the docs filed recently in L.A. County Superior Court, the actor began showing up at Karrine's house unannounced in January ... and it freaked Karrine out.
According to the docs, Darius would regularly bypass security in her gated community by sneaking through a rear entrance -- and sit outside her home to wait for her to return.
Karrine claims Darius would then call her and ask her to "look outside of [her] window" -- where Darius was peering inside.
According to Karrine, the harassment even spilled over onto the Internet -- claiming Darius sent her an email, stating, "You should do the world a favor and kill yourself." Calls to Darius weren't returned.
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"Teen Mom" Star -- Lights, Camera, Divorce!
"Teen Mom 2" star Leah Messer cried on cue as she read over divorce papers while hanging out with a friend -- and an MTV camera crew -- in Elkview, WV yesterday.
Bad life decisions equal good ratings.
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It's Official Christina Aguilera Divorced
April 15 usually means Tax Day for most Americans -- for Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman, it's the day their divorce became final. Congrats?
As TMZ first reported, the two settled their divorce back in February and the docs listed today as the date the marriage would officially be kaput. There was a prenup between the two, but we're told Jordan got a little extra in the deal.
Fun Fact -- Today is actually NOT Tax Day this year. Since Emancipation Day falls on the 15th this year, Tax Day was pushed to April 18. The more you know!