Scott and Kelley Wolf Agree to Strict Custody Plan with Social Media Ban
Oh great. Another Hollywood custody showdown. Haven’t seen that before.
By Kai Montgomery
The former couple Scott and Kelley Wolf have finally ironed out a new custody agreement after dropping the temporary restraining order that fueled last month’s tabloid frenzy. Court filings obtained by People Magazine and The Blast reveal a meticulously detailed schedule designed to minimize conflict and keep both parents off social media soapboxes.
According to Los Angeles County Family Court documents, Scott Wolf will enjoy physical custody of their two children every other week from Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM until the following Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM. Kelley Wolf’s parenting time mirrors the arrangement on alternating weeks. Exchanges must occur at a neutral location specified by the court, currently the family law intake office near downtown L.A., to avoid any direct confrontation.
The legal custody component remains joint, meaning both parents share decision-making authority for education, healthcare, and extracurricular activities. Any major choices will require written consent from both sides. Experts say this is standard for high-profile pairings where reputation management is as important as shoe size.
Perhaps the most eyebrow-raising clause is the strict social media gag order. Neither Scott nor Kelley may post photos of the other parent or children on public accounts. The agreement prohibits any commentary that could be construed as disparaging or that may influence public perception. Violating these terms carries a daily fine of up to $1,000, according to court records.
The dropped restraining order, filed by Kelley in early June, was quietly withdrawn on July 2 after both sides reached the settlement. Details of any alleged domestic incidents were sealed from public view. In a joint statement, both attorneys said they are “grateful the children can now be spared the spotlight as these matters resolve through the proper legal channels.”
This new custody deal also restricts relocation. Neither parent may move outside Los Angeles County with the kids without obtaining advance written approval. That clause is designed to prevent the dreaded “parent trap” scenario where one parent abruptly relocates to another state, forcing a legal scramble for interim orders.
Family law experts note that this arrangement will stay in effect until the next court hearing on August 15, when a judge will consider making it permanent. In the meantime, both parties are expected to comply rigidly, lest they face potential contempt charges.
Did anyone predict an amicable outcome? No? Thought so.
And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, The Blast, Los Angeles County Family Court Documents
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