'Charmed' Actress Shannen Doherty Gifted A Posthumous Divorce From Kurt Iswarienko

Although she did not live to see it, Shannen Doherty's wish to divorce Kurt Iswarienko finally came true.

The "Charmed" actress' attorney continued the fight on her behalf, earning the late entertainer's freedom after a bitter split from her ex. The duo reportedly settled a day before her heartbreaking demise.

Shannen Doherty passed away on July 13 after a years-long battle with cancer. She married Kurt Iswarienko in 2011, and their separation was in January 2023.

According to new reports, Doherty gained a posthumous victory in her divorce case when a family law judge stepped up to end her marriage to Iswarienko.

The law in California and most states states that once someone embroiled in a divorce proceeding dies, the family law court loses jurisdiction over the case.

Instead, the responsibility is passed over to the probate court. Since probate judges do not finalize divorces, Doherty's case should have ended with her dying as a married woman.

However, TMZ revealed that the family law judge presiding over her case had signed the divorce papers, and the divorce judgment had been posthumously entered.

According to sources, Doherty wanted nothing more than to sever her ties to Iswarienko, and her lawyer, Laura Wasser, worked desperately to finalize her divorce terms.

Insiders claimed those closest to Doherty knew she would not make it past the weekend, and she died legally married to Iswarienko. However, thanks to the new judgment, she is officially divorced on record.

The late actress also scored a sweet deal under the settlement terms, winning the former couple's Malibu residence, various cars, and more items. Meanwhile, Iswarienko got an airplane, multiple vehicles, a Les Paul guitar, and other assets.

As shared by The Blast, Doherty finalized her divorce settlement with Iswarienko a day before her death. She signed a waiver for spousal support on July 12 and agreed to a "default or uncontested dissolution" of their marriage.

"The parties have entered into a written agreement regarding their property and their marriage or domestic partnership rights, including support, the original of which is being or has been submitted to the court," the former couple's documents read.

The settlement marked a significant improvement in Doherty and Iswarienko's bitter battle, with the late actress once accusing her ex of waiting for her death. She claimed he was deliberately prolonging their divorce, saying:

"It is simply not right that Kurt be permitted to prolong our divorce in hopes that I die before he is required to pay me while he continues to live his life and shirk his responsibilities to his dying wife of more than 11 years."

Following Doherty's claims, Iswarienko addressed the situation through his attorney, Katherine Heersema. He noted that he had showcased his desire to end their divorce by proposing a settlement in October 2023.

"Kurt is not 'simply wait[ing] for Shannen to die. He wants the best for Shannen, and he wants both of them to be able to put this case behind them and move forward," Heersema stressed.

The attorney implied Doherty was the culprit behind the delay, noting she refused her ex-husband's settlement. However, the actress argued that the agreement failed to address Iswarienko's "original works created during marriage" and his "earning capacity."

Thanks to her divorce battle with Iswarienko, The Blast reported that Doherty had disclosed her financial situation in precise detail. Per her documents, she made a monthly average of $21,000 that was set to plummet with the removal of "Charmed" from streaming platforms.

She had $251,000 in a bank account, $1,880,000 in stocks/bonds, $134,000 in her pension account, and compensation money paid to her by an insurance company over damages in her California home.

Doherty also had real estate worth $3 million, but these funds were drastically reduced due to daily expenses since she stopped working. She claimed she spent $53,000 monthly on bills, including maintenance and property taxes.

Shannen Doherty no longer has to worry about her finances, and with the conclusion of her divorce, she can finally rest in peace as a legally divorced woman.