Jennifer Pedranti joined The Real Housewives of Orange County during a contentious divorce from ex-husband William Pedranti. The issue of financial support was paramount for the RHOC favorite, who was evicted from the home she was renting in Season 18. But as the former couple now take each other to court over financials, Jennifer’s casting on RHOC may change the course of the discussion.
Jennifer and William came up with a divorce settlement in June 2024, two years after they separated. But the exes appeared in court on Thursday, February 6, after Jennifer accused William of not fulfilling his obligations as per their settlement.
William’s arguments weigh heavily on Jennifer living with Ryan
In Touch reports that William’s financial statements were examined during the February 6 meeting, as per court documents obtained by the news publication.
In the settlement, William agreed to pay $4,674 monthly in child support for the four children he shares with Jennifer. The RHOC star was to receive $1,735 in monthly spousal support. The parents share joint legal and physical custody of Dawson, Greyson, Everleigh, and Dominic.
Yet mere months later, William was already appealing to walk back his obligations. In Touch broke the news that Jennifer’s ex was asking to terminate spousal support and reduce the child support.
In his argument, William stated that one of the children was living with him. Also, he was taking home less money since signing the initial settlement. William also pointed to Jennifer’s cohabitation with fiancé, Ryan Boyajian.
“Jennifer still lives with Ryan, and I believe has little to no living expenses (rent, utilities, car payment etc.) due to this living arrangement,” William stated.
He continued, “She moved in with Ryan because she did not pay rent on her lease [at a home in Ladera Ranch, California].”
William left Jennifer “with no other option”
Jennifer countered by claiming that she never received the lump sum payment of $267,000 as part of the settlement.
Jennifer responded in court, “I believe it is unfair to terminate spousal support because I am cohabitating with Ryan. The ONLY reason I am cohabitating with Ryan is because William left me with no other option.”
She continued, “Had I received my half portion of the proceeds when William received it (which he should have done), I would have had the ability to pay my lease, and I would not have been evicted. Or, I would have had the means to secure my own place without Ryan. It would not be equitable for the court to consider my cohabitation with Ryan as a basis to end my support when William’s bad conduct forced me to do so.”
The Bravolebrity pointed out that she was already living with Ryan when she and William reached their initial settlement.
“Furthermore, William was also aware at the time we entered the judgment that I was cohabitating with Ryan. Therefore, it is not a change of circumstance warranting consideration to terminate spousal support,” Jennifer argued.
During the meeting, William wanted to analyze Jennifer’s spending from the fourth quarter of 2024 because at that time she claimed monthly spending at $11,000. She was earning $7,500 per RHOC episode, with an average monthly income of $10,470.
However, an updated expense declaration from January 22 has Jennifer earning an average monthly income of $23,000. The RHOC star declared herself a cast member on the show and co-owner of Devi Rebel Yoga. According to court documents, Jennifer earned $7,000 in January as her last payout for RHOC Season 18.
Jennifer has more debt since signing the settlement with William
The RHOC cast often challenged Jennifer to better plan her financial future. It seems like the yoga studio owner listened because she’s been saving. The Bravolebrity declared $24,600 in savings in the updated financials.
Jennifer and Ryan live with her children at his property. Jennifer does not own and listed $1,600 on rent expenses.
William was interested in his ex-wife’s monthly expenses, which increased from $11,000 to $12,776. Jennifer broke it down to $2,000 on eating out, $3,000 on clothes, $1,000 on the children, and miscellaneous other bills.
Jennifer received loans from Ryan and her parents. The $45,000 total in debts was included in the latest income and expense declaration. However, an additional $11,000 materialized in rent owed.
William listed $5,550 as earnings last month. And an average monthly income of $16,000.
The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 is streaming on Peacock.
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