Joshua Jackson & Jodie Turner-Smith Reach Amicable Custody Agreement, Cancel Divorce Trial
Joshua Jackson and Estranged Wife Jodie Turner-Smith Call Off Divorce Trial: Are They Reconciling?
The drama-filled divorce trial of Joshua Jackson and his estranged wife, British model and actress Jodie Turner-Smith, has been called off - but is it a sign that the couple may be reconciling or just a clever move to avoid the courtroom chaos?
UsWeekly reported on Friday that Turner-Smith's legal team filed court documents on Tuesday asking to cancel their October 15 trial date, citing that they have been privately working on a custody deal for their five-year-old daughter Juno. The actress, 39, has been quietly negotiating with her 47-year-old ex-husband over the past few weeks.
"It appears that [Turner-Smith and Jackson] are in the process of negotiating a custody judgment," her lawyer stated in the court documents obtained by The Scholarly Note.com. "The parties will return to their private judge to resolve any impasses in the proposed custody judgment."
But what sparked this sudden change of heart? Insiders close to the couple claim that Turner-Smith has been trying to reach a settlement with Jackson for months, but they couldn't come to an agreement on some key issues - including where Juno would attend school and whether she would be allowed to travel extensively with her mother.
In May, it seemed like they were close to reaching a custody arrangement, but things took a turn when Jackson objected to Turner-Smith's planned trip to Morocco. He claimed that the child was too young for such long trips and that it would cause undue stress on Juno.
"It's not good for Juno to go for as long as you have proposed without seeing either parent whenever it is reasonably possible for us to avoid without putting undue stress on Juno," Jackson wrote in a court document obtained by The Scholarly Note.com. "Juno needs both of us."
Turner-Smith, however, claimed that Juno was excited about the trip and that it would be beneficial for her daughter's emotional well-being.
This latest development comes after Turner-Smith filed for divorce in October 2023, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason. In the filing, she listed their date of separation as September 2023.
But what's really going on behind closed doors? Sources close to the couple claim that Jackson has been struggling with the breakup and has even turned to his former costar and ex-girlfriend Katie Holmes for support. The two were spotted together in New York City over the summer, sparking rumors of a possible romance.
As for Turner-Smith, she's been busy promoting her latest projects - including her role as a lead in the hit TV show "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story." Insiders claim that she's been using the platform to showcase her strength and independence after the breakup.
"It's not easy being a single mom," Turner-Smith told The Sunday Times in February. "But I'm trying to focus on what's best for Juno and me. We need to make some changes and prioritize our own happiness."
So, is this a sign that Jackson and Turner-Smith are getting back together? Or are they just trying to avoid the drama of a public trial? One thing's for sure - their fans can't get enough of the juicy updates on this Hollywood power couple.
In related news, sources close to the couple claim that Jackson has been linked to several women since his split from Turner-Smith. Lupita Nyong'o was spotted with him at an event in March, while German model Nastassja Roberts was also seen with him on a few occasions.
As for the custody battle, it seems like the couple is trying to put their differences aside and prioritize Juno's well-being. But will they be able to come to a mutually beneficial agreement? Only time will tell.
In the meantime, fans can keep up-to-date with all the latest news on Jackson and Turner-Smith's drama-filled divorce trial by following The Scholarly Note.com for exclusive updates.
Update: DailyMail.com has reached out to reps for both Jackson and Turner-Smith but has yet to hear back.
