Overview

• Dean McDermott filed a response to Tori Spelling's divorce petition, requesting joint physical and legal custody of their five children.
• McDermott also asked for spousal support for himself and the termination of Spelling's spousal support.
• The couple listed different separation dates, with Spelling citing June 17, 2023, and McDermott listing July 7, 2023.
• Both parties have publicly discussed the reasons behind their split, including substance abuse and long-standing relationship issues.
• McDermott has since begun a new relationship, while Spelling has been linked to a McDermott look-alike.