A marriage prenup agreement is about to become Edwin Arroyave's knight in shining armor in the divorce battle with Teddi Mellencamp.
Arroyave has countered his estranged wife's request for spousal support by citing their prenuptial agreement and putting his offer on the table.
Teddi Mellencamp filed for divorce from Edwin Arroyave on November 1 and cited October 20 as their date of separation, although Arroyave claimed it was November 1 in his filing.
Edwin Arroyave Wants The Court To Take Away Teddi Mellencamp's Rights To Demand Spousal Support
Arroyave filed his response on November 8 and rejected the demands of the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum. Arroyave requested joint physical and legal custody of the pair's minor children as opposed to his estranged wife's demand for primary and legal custody with supervised visitation.
The estranged couple share three children, Slate, 12, Cruz, 10, and Dove, 4, and it is still unclear what the court will settle for. Arroyave also asked that Mellencamp pay him spousal support, and the court terminated their ability to award her with any financial support.
He noted that their prenup provides that: "the parties' Premarital Agreement sets forth the terms regarding the amount and duration of spousal support to be paid."
Arroyave agreed that they both pay their legal fees, while Mellencamp requested that Arroyave be responsible for the attorney costs.
The star argued further that the prenup determined that "all assets, income from all sources, and obligations of each party are his/her separate property, except as specifically set forth Therein," per PEOPLE.
The Bravo Star Is Laser Focused On Protecting Her Children
Mellencamp got candid with her podcast co-host and "RHOBH" alum Tamra Judge, about navigating life as a newly single woman leaving 10 years of marriage behind.
The TV goddess assured Judge she was doing fine and currently just trying her hardest to make sure her kids "privacy is protected right now and that we're able to have all these conversations."
She explained that she had to release a statement to control the narrative in the media because of her status and the public nature of her divorce filing.
"Yeah, and I know I am gonna keep working on feeling my best to show up for the best of my kids, my life, and my work. I mean, I think that's the biggest thing for me right now," the host declared.
Her co-host encouraged listeners and fans to treat Mellencamp kindly and avoid sending hateful comments her way in these trying times.
How Mellencamp Went Public With The Divorce
The Blast reported Mellencamp shared the shocking news with her social media followers, assuring them it came from a place of reasonable thinking.
"After a great deal of care and consideration, I have made the difficult decision to file for divorce," the reality star explained. She added:
"My priority is my children and ensuring that every care is taken with their privacy and wellbeing throughout this new chapter."
The reality star reiterated that making the matter public was never part of the plan, but it needed to be done to help shield her children and loved ones from indiscriminate public scrutiny.
Inside The Mom-Of-Three's Filing
Mellencamp filed in court last Friday, indicating October 20 as the official date of separation from the reality star. She stated irreconcilable differences in her reason for filing for divorce, 7 years after their foiled first attempt at splitting.
The Bravo star's move came a few days after they attended a charity event looking super smitten and in love with each other. Arroyave celebrated his wife for being courageous and a shining light amid her battle with melanoma- a severe form of skin cancer.
The TV star commended her for being open about her skin cancer struggles, noting that "her story has already saved lives." He concluded his post by expressing his pride that Mellencamp will continue saving lives, adding, "Love you, Teds."
Teddi Mellencamp Opened Up About Major Surgery For Melanoma In January 2024
The "RHOBH" star has shown boldness with her melanoma condition by being honest and vulnerable with the public. She gave an update in January on Instagram in a post revealing a deep from a surgical procedure. She announced that she got her final report back from the oncologist, adding:
"Final report is all good. Some atypical areas, but no melanoma. We'll have to keep a close watch on you, but it's all good now. I'll want to see you in about three months. Sooner if you have any concerns."
Mellencamp thanked and sent great wishes to the healthcare staff who ensured her well-being during surgery and encouraged everyone to attend regular checkups for early detection and timely treatment of Melanoma.
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