Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Finally Settle Divorce

Keeping up with the Kardashians’ antics is hard, however maintaining with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s divorce timeline has been much more troublesome. However, after practically two years, the 2 have lastly reached a settlement, Entertainment Tonight confirmed on Nov. 29 after TMZ was the primary to report the information.

Reps for Kardashian didn’t instantly reply to POPSUGAR’s request for remark, and reps for West couldn’t be reached, however in accordance with ET, the previous pair’s settlement states that they resolved property-related points (in accordance with their prenup, the place each waived spousal help) and little one custody issues. They may have “equal entry” to their 4 kids — North, 9, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 3 — however the outlet notes that Kardashian will nonetheless have the children the vast majority of the time.

Per the divorce settlement obtained by ET, West pays Kardashian $200,000 a month in little one help, due the primary of each month by way of a wire switch to the latter’s account. He’s additionally accountable for 50 p.c of their kids’s academic and safety bills. Additionally, if West or Kardashian ever has a dispute over their youngsters, they’ve agreed to take part in mediation. If one is ever absent from a gathering, the opposite father or mother will make the ultimate resolution for his or her kids by default.

Their divorce has been an uphill battle ever since Kardashian formally filed on Feb. 19, 2021, which adopted months of breakup rumors. After 4 youngsters, seven years of marriage, and practically 20 years of friendship, it appeared like Kardashian and West have been in it for the lengthy haul . . . that’s, till the latter half of 2020, when rumors of marital troubles began swirling.

No components of West and Kardashian’s divorce have been featured on the latter’s household’s Hulu actuality TV sequence (but), however learn forward for an entire timeline of every thing that is gone down.

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1. Divorce rumors begin circulating. On Jan. 5, 2021, a number of sources for Page Six reportedly claimed “divorce is imminent” for the couple. “Kim obtained Kanye to go up there [Wyoming] so they might stay separate lives and quietly get issues sorted out to separate and divorce. She’s executed,” one insider mentioned. That identical day, Kardashian posted a picture without her wedding ring on Instagram, however she ended up deleting the submit three days later.
2. More particulars emerge concerning the rumored break up. Soon after information of the approaching divorce broke, Us Weekly shared the reported reason for Kardashian and West’s split. “They had an enormous struggle in early December,” a supply claimed. “Kanye blew up at Kim and she or he was actually upset. Things between them do not appear to have healed since that.” Another supply for Us Weekly claimed the two weren’t on the same page concerning the future. As the insider defined, “Kanye is jealous of the period of time Kim has devoted to jail reform and the children. Kanye wished the household to maneuver to Wyoming full-time. It’s the place he sees this route of his life going. Kim simply does not see their lives full-time in Wyoming.”
3. Sources declare the divorce might be amicable. On Jan. 14, 2021, E! News reported that there’s “no bad blood” between Kardashian and West and that their relationship is “cordial.” An insider reportedly added, “Kim desires to really feel at peace going into this new chapter of her life and is concentrated on herself and her kids.”
4. Sources declare Kardashian and West give up marriage counseling. Though the couple was reportedly in search of assist from a wedding counselor, a supply for People claimed that the pair decided to quit marriage counseling on Jan. 18, 2021. “He is speaking to divorce legal professionals this week,” the insider claimed in reference to West.
5. West is noticed for the primary time in months. On Jan. 24, 2021, West was seen deboarding a plane in LA along with his entourage, which was the primary time he’d been noticed in public since November 2020.
6. Financial particulars emerge. According to a supply for Us Weekly, Kardashian had reportedly begun “talks” with her divorce lawyer again in July 2020 to find out an “exit technique” from her marriage. “Kim has had all of her and Kanye’s financials and properties able to be break up, [and] it is a particularly reasonable deal for everybody,” the supply claimed on Jan. 27, 2021. “Kim has all of her belongings and financials prepared for when she decides to file formally.”
7. Kardashian goes on a ladies’ journey to Turks and Caicos. On Jan. 30, 2021, Kardashian was spotted on a girls’ trip in Turks and Caicos, which included the sweetness mogul’s daughters, North and Chicago, in addition to her sisters Kourtney, Khloé, and Kylie.
8. Kardashian wears Yeezys in an Instagram submit. While on trip, Kardashian seemingly showed support for West when she posted an Instagram on Jan. 31, 2021, which confirmed her posing in a bikini and a pair of Yeezy Foam Runners.
9. Kardashian seemingly takes over Kanye’s closet. Kardashian confirmed off her new Skims showroom on her Instagram Stories on Feb. 2, 2021 and followers could not assist however discover that the room looked a lot like West’s former Yeezy showroom, which was beforehand featured on David Letterman’s Netflix sequence.
10. West reportedly strikes out. On Feb. 3, 2021, sources for Page Six reportedly claimed that West had moved 500 pairs of shoes (amongst different belongings) out of the Calabasas mansion he shared with Kardashian.
11. Kardashian and West reportedly spend Valentine’s Day aside. Unsurprisingly, People reported that Kardashian and West wouldn’t be celebrating Feb. 14 collectively. “She has a Valentine’s Day celebration deliberate together with her youngsters and household,” an insider claimed. “She likes to make it particular for the children. She does not have any contact with Kanye. It’s apparent that she is simply targeted on the longer term.”
12. West is seen sporting his wedding ceremony ring. While out and about in LA on Feb. 17, 2021, West was photographed wearing a wedding band, although Kardashian had beforehand been noticed on a number of events with out her personal ring. That identical day, a supply for People claimed West isn’t coping well with the split. “Kanye just isn’t doing nicely,” the insider claimed. “He is anxious and really unhappy. He is aware of that the wedding is over, and there is nothing that may be executed proper now. He additionally is aware of what he’s dropping in Kim.”
13. Kardashian recordsdata for divorce from West. After a lot hypothesis, Kardashain finally filed for divorce from West on Feb. 19, 2021, in accordance with court docket paperwork obtained by TMZ. Page Six additionally confirmed the break up, reporting that Kardashian’s divorce lawyer, Laura Wasser, filed the papers the identical day the information broke. According to sources, Kardashian requested joint authorized and bodily custody of their 4 kids. That identical day, a supply for Entertainment Tonight claimed the divorce had been a long time coming. As the insider defined, “Kim submitting for divorce from Kanye is only a formal a part of the method. The couple has been executed for some time and have been amicable for some time. At the tip of the day, Kanye and Kim love one another immensely, however knew it was time to name it quits. Their kids are their primary precedence and it doesn’t matter what will preserve a constructive relationship for them.”
14. Kardashian possibly sends a message by way of her Instagram Stories. On Feb. 22, 2021, Kardashian posted an IG Story featuring the song “Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigo, and followers thought she may be sending a message about how she’s coping by way of the breakup ballad.
15. Kardashian is noticed out with buddies. According to pictures obtained by Us Weekly, Kardashian stepped out with friends on Feb. 23, 2021, for an evening in town.
16. Sources declare Kardashian is anxious for West. A supply for Entertainment Tonight reportedly claimed on March 2, 2021, that Kardashian is concerned for her ex’s well-being amid the divorce. “The divorce has been troublesome for him, however realizing that he has entry to his little ones and has break up custody is making the transition simpler,” the supply mentioned. The insider additionally famous that the entire thing was a aid for Kardashian, including, “She is glad to see that chapter shut. She is aware of that it’s what’s healthiest for her and her household and she or he is able to put this hardship behind her each publicly and personally.”
17. Sources declare Kardashian is maintaining the home. According to a supply for Us Weekly, Kardashian will get her and West’s Calabasas mansion within the divorce. “She has made her life there and it is her youngsters’ most important dwelling,” the supply claimed on March 3, 2021. “There was by no means a query — Kim was going to maintain the house.”
18. Like Kardashian, West requests joint custody of their youngsters. According to court docket paperwork obtained by E! News in April 2021, West also agrees with Kardashian that neither social gathering ought to pay spousal help.
19. Kardashian attends West’s “Donda” album-listening social gathering in Chicago. In August 2021, the sweetness mogul and 22-time Grammy-winning rapper shock followers by recreating their 2014 wedding. For the occasion, Kardashian dons a Balenciaga robe and matching veil.
20. West hints that he cheated on Kardashian. “Here I am going actin’ too wealthy, right here I am going with a brand new chick / And I do know what the reality is / Still playin’ after two youngsters / It’s so much to digest when your life all the time movin’,” West raps in his song “Hurricane,” launched on Sept. 14, 2021, that includes The Weeknd and Lil Baby.
21. Kardashian and Pete Davidson spark relationship rumors. Shortly after making her “Saturday Night Live” internet hosting debut in October 2021, Kardashian is seen hanging out with Pete Davidson. Meanwhile, West makes a plea to get his estranged wife back in an interview on Revolt’s “Drink Champs” in November 2021. “SNL making my spouse say ‘I divorced him’ on TV as a result of they simply wished to get that bar off and I by no means have seen the papers. We’re not even divorced,” he mentioned. “So how we — as a result of [it’s] no joke to me, my youngsters need their dad and mom to remain collectively. I would like their dad and mom — I would like us to be collectively.”
22. Kardashian asks a decide to declare her legally single. In December 2021, Kardashian filed a court request for a judge to legally declare her single. According to court docket paperwork obtained by TMZ, West’s lawyer states: “Kim’s movement must be denied with out prejudice in order that Kim can refile it with the necessary corrections and requested circumstances set forth within the proposed judgment. Alternatively, a listening to concerning these further circumstances must be set.”
23. West begins relationship mannequin Julia Fox. West and Julia Fox are seen spending time collectively on New Year’s Eve in Miami. That identical month, West claims that he wasn’t invited to daughter Chicago’s celebration. A supply for Us Weekly mentioned Kardashian was shocked at West’s claims. “That’s not true and as quickly as he requested to come back he was given the situation,” the supply mentioned on Jan. 15, 2022. “There have been all the time two events deliberate for Chicago, which was Kanye’s concept. He was scheduled to rejoice together with her at 4pm in the present day.”
24. West ignites on-line feud with Kardashian over daughter North’s TikTookay account. West slams Kardashian for permitting their 8-year-old daughter, North West, to have a TikTookay account, sparking a heated trade on Instagram on Feb. 4, 2022. In a since-deleted submit, West requested, “Since that is my first divorce, I have to know what I ought to do about my daughter being placed on TikTookay in opposition to my will?” Kardashian responded in an Instagram Story, writing, “Kanye’s fixed want for attacking me in interviews and on social media is definitely extra hurtful than any TikTookay North may create,” through her Notes app. “As the father or mother who’s the primary supplier and caregiver for our kids, I’m doing my finest to guard our daughter whereas additionally permitting her to specific her creativity within the medium that she needs with grownup supervision — as a result of it brings her happiness.”
25. Kardashian lastly opens up about her divorce. In her Vogue cover story printed on Feb. 9, 2022, Kardashian acknowledges her divorce from West, saying, “For so lengthy, I did what made different individuals glad. And I believe within the final two years I made a decision, I’m going to make myself glad. And that feels actually good.” She continued, “And even when that created adjustments and brought on my divorce, I believe it is vital to be trustworthy with your self about what actually makes you cheerful. I’ve chosen myself. I believe it is okay to decide on you.”
26. West apologizes to Kardashian over his on-line habits. After sharing a slew of personal textual content messages from Kardashian, West apologizes to his estranged spouse on Feb. 15, 2022. “I do know sharing display photographs was jarring and got here off as harassing Kim. I take accountability,” West wrote on Instagram. “I’m nonetheless studying in actual time. I haven’t got all of the solutions. To be good chief is to be a very good listener.”
27. Kardashian pleads for the courts to dismiss West’s request to impede their divorce. New court docket paperwork filed on Feb. 23, 2022, obtained by People, state: “Since submitting for divorce, Mr. West, by his actions, has made it clear that he doesn’t settle for that the events’ conjugal relationship is over. . . . While I want our marriage would have succeeded, I’ve come to the belief that there isn’t any strategy to restore our marriage. Kanye doesn’t agree however at the very least it seems that he has come to the belief that I wish to finish our marriage, even when he doesn’t. I ask that the Court restore me to the standing of a single individual in order that I can start the therapeutic course of and in order that our household can start the therapeutic course of and transfer ahead on this new chapter in our lives.”
28. Kardashian states in court docket paperwork that his social media habits has brought on her “emotional misery.” The Feb. 23, 2022, court docket submitting states: “Mr. West has disseminated on social media the events’ personal communications and misinformation about private household issues and co-parenting, which has brought on emotional misery.” West has taken goal at Kardashian’s boyfriend, Davidson, alleging he wasn’t invited to daughter Chicago’s celebration, and slammed his estranged spouse for permitting their daughter North on TikTookay.
29. West objects to Kardashian’s newest divorce petition. “Kanye has been placing quite a lot of misinformation concerning our personal issues and co-parenting on social media which has created emotional misery,” Kardashian said in new authorized paperwork on Feb. 24, 2022. However, in a recent interview with TMZ, West’s lawyer insinuates that the rapper had nothing to do with the social media posts, saying, “Kim wanted to supply the social media posts into proof, and present that the posts have been written by Kanye.”
30. Kardashian is an unwed girl once more. On March 2, 2022, the reality-TV star’s request to dissolve her marital status was granted throughout a digital court docket listening to. West was not in attendance, however his new lawyer Samantha Spector appeared on his behalf.
31. Kardashian reveals she and West did not converse for eight months after she filed for divorce. On April 12, 2022, Kardashian shared new particulars about her divorce on the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast. During her episode, the reality-TV star instructed host Amanda Hirsch that she and West “went about eight months with out even talking to one another in the beginning of the divorce,” however they started speaking once more earlier than she joined him on the “Donda” listening social gathering in Atlanta in July 2021. She added that West continued to see their 4 kids whereas they weren’t on talking phrases. Even after their current feuds on social media, Kardashian expressed that she’s “all the time actually hopeful” the 2 will get again on good phrases once more.
32. Kardashian and West settle their divorce. On Nov. 29, 2022, ET confirmed that the previous couple had finalized their divorce after a virtually two-year battle. Their settlement reportedly comes just a few weeks earlier than a trial date was scheduled to type by way of unresolved points concerning Kardashian and West’s divorce, like shared property.