In the latest development of their ongoing divorce proceedings, Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum have each submitted requests to bring witnesses to testify regarding their financial and business dealings during their marriage. The couple, who announced their split six years ago, has yet to finalize their financial settlement, including disputes over the Magic Mike franchise’s earnings.
Documents obtained by PEOPLE reveal that Dewan has included both her and Tatum’s names on her preliminary witness list, indicating a comprehensive review of the financial aspects of their marriage is imminent. Dewan’s filing underscores her intention to have both parties provide testimony on “all issues related to the parties’ marriage including business and financial activities.”
Channing Tatum’s legal request adds another layer to the proceedings, asking for Jenna Dewan and her fiancé, Steve Kazee, to appear in court. Tatum’s documentation specifies that Kazee is expected to discuss details of his cohabitation with Dewan, including their joint expenses and related financial matters, pointing to a thorough investigation into Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee’s financial integration post-separation.
This legal maneuvering comes as a result of the former couple’s inability to agree on a financial settlement. The heart of the dispute lies in the division of profits from Tatum’s lucrative Magic Mike franchise, a point of contention that has prolonged their divorce proceedings.
Married in 2009 and sharing a 10-year-old daughter named Everly, Dewan and Tatum are scheduled for a court hearing on Friday, April 12. The key issues at stake include the division of property, reimbursement claims, spousal support, breach of fiduciary duty, and the allocation of attorneys’ fees.
The upcoming trial is a critical moment for both Dewan and Tatum, as it seeks to resolve the lingering financial disputes that have complicated their separation. As the legal battle unfolds, fans and observers are keenly watching how these proceedings will affect both parties and their daughter’s future.