Sophie Turner And Joe Jonas To Attend Mediation On Their Divorce And Child Custody Cases
04.10.2023 - 20:11
/ etcanada.com
Sophie Turner appeared virtually for Tuesday’s hearing while Joe Jonas was a no-show.
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas will go to trial over custody of their two young daughters early next year, a Manhattan judge has ruled.
On Tuesday, a judge set a trial date for Jan. 2, 2024, during the federal court hearing in the ongoing court battle over the custody and living situation of their children, Willa, 3, and Delphine, 1. Turner, 27, appeared virtually for the New York hearing, while Jonas, 34, did not appear at all.
Turner’s attorneys argued for a trial date as soon as possible, telling the judge that the actress “has work obligations in the U.K.” beginning in January and wanted the question of custody resolved before then. They requested a two-day trial on behalf of Turner, whom ET previously learned is staying in a New York City apartment loaned by Taylor Swift. The singer has been spotted out with Turner on several occasions since her split from Jonas.
Jonas’ lawyers pressed the judge for a trial date further out, arguing that the pop star’s final U.S. tour date is Dec. 9, and that the estranged couple has an in-person hearing on their divorce on Dec. 14.
His lawyers shared that they expect the custody trial to last at least four days because they have several witnesses to call to stand.
Noting that Turner and Jonas will be attending mediation simultaneously on their divorce and custody, the judge ruled that the couple will meet for their custody trial in the new year.
A source tells ET that Turner took her virtual court call from Swift’s Tribeca home and then left there with a friend after the session. The two were driven to the Four Seasons and were joined by Turner’s lawyers, who previously appeared in court.
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