Jax Taylor Requests Legal Single Status as Brittany Cartwright Divorce Continues
Jax Taylor's attorney filed new court documents asking a judge to declare him legally single while his divorce from Brittany Cartwright continues. The filing argues the relationship cannot be repaired and asks for a judgment limited to marital status while financial and property matters remain pending. Taylor and Cartwright have been in divorce proceedings for over two years, with custody and child support already settled.
Jax Taylor, 47, a former Vanderpump Rules and The Valley cast member, is seeking a bifurcated judgment that would end only his marital status. His lawyer filed the request on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, while financial, property, and support issues remain unresolved. Brittany Cartwright originally filed for divorce in August 2024, and the case has continued for more than two years.
Earlier this year, the former couple reached an agreement on custody and child support. The new filing follows Brittany being granted a restraining order against Jax over a month ago, after which he sought one of his own. Jax has also confirmed he is dating Lori Krebs, Brittany's former longtime publicist and onetime close friend.
This filing could keep attention on Taylor and Cartwright’s prolonged split, affecting their public images, their child’s privacy, and Lori Krebs amid added scrutiny. For fans of reality television, it may reinforce conversations about how celebrity couples pursue legal separation while unresolved finances and property matters continue. It could also prompt broader discussion about co-parenting, restraining orders, and the emotional toll of drawn-out divorces, though the direct societal impact is likely limited to entertainment audiences and those following the case.