July 22, 2024 / Press
Jonathan Forster Speaks to People Magazine About Shannen Doherty’s Posthumous Divorce Proceedings
Jonathan Forster recently spoke with People Magazine about the late actress Shannen Doherty, who succumbed to her battle with cancer on July 13, 2024. At the time of her passing, Doherty was in the process of ending her twelve-year marriage to Kurt Iswarienko and had signed divorce papers just one day before her death. However, a judge had yet to sign off on the dissolution of the marriage, meaning the divorce would not have been considered final at the time of her passing.
Jon tells PEOPLE that because Doherty’s ex-husband signed a waiver of rights, he cannot claim any spousal support or allowance.
“It’s a waiver of property. He’s giving up his right to receive anything under her will, and she would be giving up her right to receive anything under his will,” Jon explains.
Jon adds that the separation agreement, which was finalized just hours before Doherty’s death and which the court has chosen to uphold, prevents Iswarienko from being able to challenge her estate.
“You get comfort in knowing the finality of the agreement so that there’s no misconceptions as to who’s getting what,” Jon concludes.