Actor Channing Tatum and his ex-partner, actress Jenna Dewan, are reportedly still disputing matters in their divorce. This is despite announcing their separation in April 2018. The famous pair were married for 8 years, and agreed on joint legal custody of their daughter Everly after splitting.

At the time, they released a statement explaining that the separation was both amicable and mutual:

 We have lovingly chosen to separate as a couple. We fell deeply in love so many years ago and have had a magical journey together. Absolutely nothing has changed about how much we love one another, but love is a beautiful adventure that is taking us on different paths for now,"

 There are no secrets nor salacious events at the root of our decision—just two best-friends realizing it's time to take some space and help each other live the most joyous, fulfilled lives as possible."

 So why isn’t their divorce finalised?

Considering the amicable nature of the public statement made at the time, you’d expect the Tatum/Dewan divorce to be all done and dusted by now. But more than 6 years later, the pair are reportedly still battling it out in the courts. The source of the disagreement appears to be financial matters, which is sadly a common reason for delays in divorce cases.

Step Up star Jenna Dewan is allegedly seeking a portion of Tatum’s earnings from his hit film franchise Magic Mike. Her case is based on the fact that the first sequel was released during their marriage, and turned into a globally successful franchise. In a petition filed by the actress, she also accused her ex of hiding a part of his earnings.

Tatum denies the accusations in recent court documents, according to US media source E! News. He also claims that with the petition, his former spouse is deliberately trying to delay and frustrate proceedings. His statement read:

"I have never denied Petitioner her share of any community assets or income. I have always agreed for Petitioner to have an interest in the Magic Mike intellectual property and related entities."

"It [Dewan’s petition] is designed to delay the processing of the case and increase the expense of litigation and will not, in any way, promote 'early resolution by settlement,' "in a case where five separate mediation sessions have resulted in Petitioner's simply ignoring a tendered proposed judgment for months."

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