Erika Jayne, the 50-year-old reality star, who performs as Erika Jayne, burst into tears on the 11th episode of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. In the episode, A Pretty Meltdown conversed with Kyle Richards at a park after the cast was in quarantine following a COVID-19 outbreak.
After months of speculation, Erika Jayne finally addressed rumors about her divorce being a ‘sham.’ After joining the series for season six, her marriage to Tom became a hot topic of conversation. Some viewers did not understand why Erica would marry someone three decades older than her, while others thought them to be a great couple.
Erica finally denied that her divorce from Tom Girardi was a “sham” and that their assets resulted from an embezzlement lawsuit.
The Matter of Divorce
Jayne filed for divorce from Girardi after clocking in 21 years of marriage. A month after Jayne filed for divorce, Girardi went into involuntary bankruptcy. A lawsuit was soon up against the duo on behalf of several families who lost their lives in the Lion Air Flight 610 crash in October 2018.
The Allegation Against Girardi
Girardi had allegedly embezzled settlement money. The money was to go to the family members of the victims. Girardi and Jayne used that money, funding their ostentatious lifestyles. And they were paying off loans to save Girardi’s sinking law firm.
Allegations ran thick and fast, and one of them was that the divorce was part of an attempt to hide assets. However, Jayne was quick to deny the allegations, claiming nobody wanted to know the truth.
What Jayne Has to Say About it
Talking about the embezzlement lawsuit facing herself and her former husband, Jayne says had nothing to say about it. She even found the constant scrutiny and speculation depressing. She added that her legal woes were overwhelming.
Girardi’s Health Issue
In February, Girardi was under a temporary conservatorship. A psychiatrist told the courts that Tom had Alzheimer’s disease, and he could not take care of his personal or financial matters. Girardi’s brother had filed official letters of conservatorship. It clearly stated that Girardi was suffering from a major neurocognitive disorder.
A judge also ruled that the former clients of Girardi can pursue an $11 million collection against Jayne. The lawsuit came after the bankruptcy trustee investigating Girardi’s assets found Jaybne’s business providing a steep sum of over $20 million in loans from Girardi law firm over a stipulated time frame.
Life After Divorce for Erica
Erika’s divorce was in more than 1 episode of season 11 of RHOBH. After her November 2020 divorce filing, viewers have seen a new side of Erika, who left her lavish home and was settling into a more modest home and trying hard to fall into the rhythm of a new life.
Erika asserted on the episode that she has been doing laundry herself and doing mundane chores such as doing dishes. She is also managing without a housekeeper and a gardener. She explained her predicament to her costars, Crystal and Kathy Hilton. Erika values her privacy. So it is obvious that she likes this new part of her life where she gets to do things her way.
Erika also told her castmates that there was a reason why she and her husband Tom divorced. It was because they were drifting apart.
Conclusion
She already knew that her marriage was heading the divorce way. Erica had to decide in her favor. It was difficult to lead that kind of dual life.
However, even after the divorce, the duo Erika and Tom continue to face legal issues. With numerous cases hanging over their head, things look troublesome. A bankruptcy trustee continues to investigate the stars and ask for her financial records from her accountant, divorce attorney, and the landlord, which is a testing time for the couple. And we think it is too early to say anything about the possible outcome.
Will things get any better for the hassled duo? Well, we don’t know that yet. However, we are sure the truth will come out sooner than later. Let’s see how many new dramatic twists and turns this amusing case takes in the days ahead! Till then, watch this space to know more about the legal battles of Erica and Tom.