Jenna Jameson's Wife's Divorce Petition Thrown Out 8 Months After Filing
By Afouda Bamidele on December 24, 2024 at 12:30 PM EST
Jenna Jameson and Jessi Lawless are legally stuck together as a judge dismisses the latter's request to end their marriage.
The estranged couple made headlines earlier this year when the stylist filed a complaint for annulment in April. She asked a court to make their union null and void because the former adult actress had failed to keep her promises.
Despite Jessi Lawless blaming Jenna Jameson's drinking problems as one of the reasons for divorce, she seemingly changed her tune two months later. At the time, the media personality revealed she and her estranged wife were "trying to work through things."
Jessi Lawless' Loses Chance To Divorce Jenna Jameson
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According to legal documents, a Las Vegas Judge ordered Jessi's divorce case to be dismissedon December 11. Her petition to end her marriage to Jenna was thrown out of court because she failed to serve the former porn star with the necessary paperwork. The dismissal, signed by the judge, read:
"Failure to take action for more than 3 months on a case that has been pending for more than 6 months. Cases dismissed under this rule may be reactivated at the written request of a party or party's attorney if the request is filed within 30 days of service of written notice of entry of the dismissal."
In July, Jessi first told the court she could not locate Jenna to serve her with the divorce documents. She alleged that her estranged wife would not provide her address, nor did she have a known work address. Therefore, the barber asked to serve her via email, text, or social media, per In Touch.
The Court Refused The Stylist's Request
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Jessi's plea to serve Jenna through alternative methods did not please the court, and her request was denied. Instead, she was granted an extension of the service date to November 16. However, the divorce case had to be dismissed since she missed the deadline.
When the media personality filed to annul her union to Jenna, she highlighted the latter's sobriety struggles and how she failed to keep her vow to stay off alcohol.
The ClubJenna founder responded to her claims in an emotional statement, stressing the importance of support in one's sobriety journey. Jenna said:
"Research has shown that empathy and understanding are better responses to addiction than judgment, shaming, and moralizing. Expressing your unconditional love and support may be one of the kindest things you can do. Let them know that you are there for them – relapse or not, ten days sober or 200."
The Former Adult Film Actress' Estranged Wife Has A New Lover
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Six months after Jessi filed to annul her marriage to Jenna, she flaunted her blossoming relationship with IG model Christian Ghidina on Instagram. On October 12, she shared a carousel of PDA images and captioned it with her love.
"The 10th marked three months that I've spent falling in love with this angel. @christianghidina, you're teaching me to be a better person than I ever could've imagined myself to be. Your heart is prettier than a Key West sunrise (the other side)," Jessi gushed, adding:
"I can't imagine my life without you. Thank you for loving me relentlessly & showing me that there is still good in the world. You're an amazing partner and a total babe. Happy three months. Let's do like 3000 more."
The Media Personality Implied Her Marriage Was A Fraud
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In April, The Blast reported that Jessi had filed to annul her union to Jenna, arguing that their marriage was not legally valid. She implied that she was duped into saying her vows to the TV personality, who allegedly lied to her about her finances and sobriety.
Jessi noted that before walking down the aisle, Jenna assured her that she was financially independent and debt-free. She also claimed she would contribute financially to their home. Additionally, the former porn actress promised to stay sober during their union but failed to do both.
According to the barber, her estranged wife had a $500,000 tax debt and battled with drinking problems. On that note, Jessi argued that their marriage was fraudulent and implored the court to wipe it from legal records. Despite her stance, the stylist sang a different tune in June.
Jenna Jameson Claimed They Were Working Through Things
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Two months after her annulment filing, The Blast shared that Jenna had defended Jessi against abuse speculators. She addressed their estrangement on Instagram in a video, implying there was still hope for them.
"Hey guys, I just wanted to pop on and address a few things. Jessi and I are trying to work through things," Jenna began. "I wanted to be very clear about something. She was never abusive. She wasn't everything that's being portrayed right now."
"I adore her. I don't want her to be dealing with drama. She doesn't deserve it. I love her," Jenna continued, doubling down on her love for Jessi in the post's caption. Her estranged wife appeared to be on the same page, dropping a heart emoji in the comments.
Will Jessi Lawless continue pushing for divorce from Jenna Jameson?