The Lou Diamond Phillips and Kelly Preston Divorce

In July 2007, Lou Diamond Phillips and Kelly Preston divorced in Los Angeles, California after reaching a settlement of more than $200,000. Today, Phillips is busy with an NBC drama pilot “Backyards and Bullets” which he signed up to star in. His most recent appearances were in several episodes of USA Network’s “Psych” and CBS’ “Numb3rs.” Preston was a sometime extra in the hit TV show “Baywatch.”       


The divorce is final for Lou Diamond Phillips and Kelly Preston (not to be confused with Mrs. John Travolta), as court divorce records show. Phillips’ acting credits include “Stand and Deliver,” “La Bamba,” “Young Guns” along with a set of straight-to-video thrillers. Preston was a former makeup artist and swimsuit model at the time she and Phillips met. 

Data about Lou Diamond Phillips and Kelly Preston from Divorce Records

Divorce records show that Lou Diamond Phillips married Kelly Preston on April 24, 1994. This was the second marriage for the 45-year-old actor. He was first married to Julie Cypher who later left him to be with rocker musician Melissa Etheridge. Phillips’ marriage to Preston produced three daughters – twins Grace and Isabella age 10, and Lili, age 7, according to the public divorce records.

Phillips and Preston separated after 11 years of marriage on January 27, 2005, a petition filed in LA County Superior court revealed. According to public divorce records, Lou Diamond Phillips’ wife Kelly Preston was the one to file for divorce sometime in 2005. A divorce records search further revealed that the divorce judgment was entered in the LA Superior Court on July 30. The said information regarding the divorce records was made public on August 14, 2007, Tuesday. The pair has joint custody of their daughters.

Marriage divorce records for the actor and Preston also mentioned that Phillips made around $600,000 per year. If he receives a hefty pay bump, his ex-wife and kids will also receive a commensurate portion or percentage, as per their divorce records agreement. Any future rises in Phillips’ annual income, Phillips is required to share with Preston and their children.

Phillips has also agreed to fork over a lump sum amounting to $216,000. Information relating to the couple’s divorce records reveals that the actor will be shelling out monthly child support to the tune of $7,600. The couple’s divorce records also indicated that Phillips would be providing spousal support worth $4,500 each month. The “Young Guns” actor will get the 1995 Ford Bronco while his ex will retain ownership of their 2003 Mercedes.

With their divorce records now final and official, a rough patch in Lou Diamond Phillips’ personal life also comes to an end. In December of 2006, the actor pleaded no contest to domestic battery charges relating to his altercation with former girlfriend Yvonne Boismer. Phillips was sentenced to probation for three years, undergo counseling and 200 community service hours. He was also ordered to keep his distance from Boismer.

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