After hearing about Noella's troubles, Shannon and Gina, 37, chose to resolve their problems, which arose when Gina told returning RHOC star Heather Dubrow a secret that Shannon had asked her not to repeat. They both filed for divorce separately in August 2021 as per Womens Health Magazine. Noella Bergener, right, is one of two new cast members on "The Real Housewives of Orange County," the 16th season of which premieres on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. James and Noella signed documents, under penalty of perjury, stating they intended to permanently reside in Puerto Rico.. But thanks to such incredible friends@kenisilva_&@steffy_xoit was exactly what I needed," Noella said about attending a wedding on the anniversary of her own. ", She further alleged, "James has been in & out of OC multiple times in the past 5 months shooting a commercial, getting Botox & going out but hasnt seen his son once. Maybe fans will get to meet the new love in Noella's life next season. 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James went on to stress that he plans to work with Noella through their issues so that they can work out a "beneficial custody program" for their son. However, it appears that they had a ceremony for family and friends back in 2018. In the legal docs, the RHOCstar added that her estranged husband should. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. After a brief back-and-forth, Shannon ultimately agreed that they should put it all behind them. He has fled the state to evade service. Noella Bergener has shared her ups and downs during her rookie season of The Real Housewives of Orange County. During Wednesday's Real Housewives of Orange County reunion, Noella Bergener said she met her now-ex-husband on Seeking Arrangement, a website intended for people interested in dating sugar . The longest-running series in the franchise kicked off its 16th season with newbies Noella Bergener and Jen Armstrong in the cast. Check out never-before-seen content, exclusive sweepstakes, and much more! In regards to James' sudden exit from their marriage, Noella believes he had a mid-life crisis while also feeling shameful about his recent tax issues. James filed for divorce from Amy after 15 years of marriage in 2018. She came to PEOPLE in March 2021 after working at a number of major news companies, including Newsweek and Us Weekly. Noella, who's a great addition to RHOC, exclusively told the publication at the DirecTV Drag Bowl. I have to send him invoices which he often pays late resulting in our son not getting treatment that week. "It's called Seeking Arrangement.". As for who was there for her the most from the RHOC cast, Noella admitted all the women were kind to her during the downfall of her relationship. Let's just come up with the plan together.' 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But he does have a history of extra-marital affairs. She and James, who got married in 2020, had a tumultuous split, with the Bravo star claiming that he abandoned their autistic son, James Jr. She also claimed she was squatting in their mansion after he cut off all her credit cards. Ive paid over $50,000 in household goods and supplies for him," he claimed. "The shutting off of the f------ credit cards? I was just as shocked and disgusted to find out a week before filming and not from my husband. In June 2020, Noella announced on Instagram that after four proposals and six years together, she and personal injury attorney James Bergener Sr. had decided that it was time to make their marriage official with a piece of paper. Distractify is a registered trademark. The reality star went on to address James alleged lies shared in his videos. The release of season 16 also brought with it returning housewife Heather Dubrow! 33,709, This story has been shared 27,224 times. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. In the days leading up to the new year, Noella continued to stress her struggles with James and her desire to co-parent peacefully. Heres everything to know about Noella ahead of the RHOC premiere. "I want to get it through to him like, 'I'm not fighting against you. This season, the ladies were shocked when Noella revealed that she and her husband, "Sweet James". Today my soon to be ex told me Ive changed, she captioned a Nov. 4 post. His life is here. She claims her first husband was required to pay the fees in the divorce settlement, the outlet reported. In June 2020, Noella announced on Instagram that after four proposals and six years together, she and personal injury attorney James Bergener Sr. had decided that it was time to make their marriage official with a piece of paper. The couple reportedly met up at a hotel for the first time, and after spending the night together, they immediately began dating. However, her estranged husband vehemently denies her claims. According to James, Noella previously admitted to cheating. Anybody whos out there said I cared about money or gold-digging kind of thing, she said. It is my wedding anniversary with James & a night I didnt think I would be riding solo. Thats not weird at all, but we just have a lot of love and respect for each other, she said, adding, Its just slow. Now, Noella who is mom to 2-year-old son James Jr. with her ex, and daughter Coco, 7, from a previous relationship can confirm she's officially divorced. "Once we realized that we could have children and I can start IVF, it was important for me to do the gathering of our family and the picture of me in the white dress. Get a VIP pass to never-before-seen content, exclusive sweepstakes, and much more! ET) on Bravo. I will make sure he goes to therapy before reentering our sons life but if he does the work and I can forgive him so can you. The two are in the middle of a divorce and a legal and physical custody of their two-year-old child, James Bergener II, according to a report from The Sun. What shocked her the most was that he had been MIA since she was served the papers and hadn't even made an effort to see their son. Sign up to become a Bravo Insider and be the first to get exclusive extras. From hair trends to relationship advice, our daily newsletter has everything you need to sound like a person whos on TikTok, even if you arent. & 2023 CBS Studios Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies. Real Housewives of Orange Countystar Noella Bergener's divorce continues to play out, both on and off the Bravo reality TV show. "So there's no way that you can reach out saying 'We're going to figure this out together, we're going to get through it together, don't break up our family like this'?" Since the former couple had split, Noella has had little to no contact with James. 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Ten days later I found out that it was two liens and closer to $6 million.". I have to send him invoices which he often pays late resulting in our son not getting treatment that week," she claimed. When it comes to their son, Noella claimsthat James has not only not paid support, but alsoclaims that he has not seen their son once in the past five months, despite making several trips back to Orange County from Puerto Rico. Noella Bergener is one of the newcomers to RHOC season 16. Like my son was just diagnosed in May and my mom was hospitalized in June," she replied, referencing her son's autism diagnosis. Since separating from Noella, Ive paid nearly $100,000 in housing. The Real Housewives of Orange County airs Wednesdays (9 p.m. (Its unclear what she meant by that, as she had shared wedding photos in December 2018, listing New Years Eve as their anniversary.) Theres also plenty of evidence of the lavish lifestyle that her impending divorce is reportedly threatening. First, James says, "My divorce from Noella was granted December 8th here in Puerto Rico. He shut off the credit cards," she said. 27,224, This story has been shared 26,337 times. The Bravo star deserves some happiness in her life following her messy divorce with James, which is currently being played out on RHOC. Noella has one child, a 2-year-old son James Jr, who she shares with her estranged. Once Noella joined the pair, she offered a few more details about her marital woes. Copyright 2015 The Mag Theme. "Initially, it was one lien for $4 million. A post shared by Noella Noel Bergener (@noellanoelbergener). Noella felt it was a way for the audience to connect with her and for Noella to feel less alone in her situation. "I'm in such a positive place and happy place like the last thing in the world I want to do is fight, be involved in drama and have anything negative," she said. Distractify reported that court documents state that Noella has requested legal and physical custody of James Junior and has requested spousal support. Season 16 Real Housewives of Orange County newcomer Noella Bergener has done her fair share of stirring the pot among her castmates. The show premiered on December 1st and week by week, viewers are surely going to get to know Noella more. On Christmas Eve, Noella's estranged husband, James. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. She alleged that James took off for Puerto Rico without leaving a way for her to financially care for their child. Noella added that since James filed for divorce, he has not been back to their house besides to pick up a few belongings. Published on December 15, 2021 10:00 PM. All Rights Reserved. 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