Jon & Kate Gosselin's Courtroom Showdown - Judge Orders Couple To Work It Out

Access Hollywood - October 13, 2009 8:39 AM PDT
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jon and Kate Gosselin arrived to court separately on Tuesday morning in hopes of settling a financial dispute.

The dueling estranged couple both arrived to the Montgomery Courthouse in Pennsylvania around 8:30 AM EDT and spent about an hour inside before leaving.

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The couple met with their respective attorneys, a court-appointed arbitrator and a judge.

Kate has alleged that Jon removed $200,000 from the former couple's joint bank account. However, Jon has denied his withdrawals were inappropriate and fired back at Kate asking her to account for more than $100,000 in withdrawals she has made.

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In the courtroom, Kate - who was not wearing her wedding ring - appeared sullen. She was seen working in her checkbook while waiting.

Jon, on the other hand, was quite talkative. The octo-dad was heard talking about men's suits and taking advantage of a "buy one, get one half off" deal, according to sources in the courtroom.

When Jon and Kate's lawyers returned from the judge's chambers, the judge told the dueling spouses to work out the situation amicably and the hearing would be continued until October 26. The judge then urged them to reach an agreement prior to the next hearing. The judge also noted that all previous rulings made by the arbitrator were still in effect and must be followed.

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As for the money in question, the judge said anything taken improperly should be returned.

The judge also acknowledged that both Jon and Kate have asked that the hearings be closed to the public, but said the hearings will be remain open and if privacy is what they're after, then they should settle prior to the next hearing.

Jon and Kate did not look at each other once during the proceedings.

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  • tilla h
    Jon and Katie need to take a look at the Duggars; they certain seem to be able to manage.
    report abuseposted October 26, 2009 7:34 AM PDT
  • bellestar
    They was both in it for the money.they used there kids to make the money. the money should be put in trust for the kids.the bth need to work it out. we really dont know who cheated on who. and dont care. the kids are doing the work.. they should get the money and kate and jon should get only a wage. some one from the court need to watch over the kids money..
    report abuseposted October 26, 2009 7:20 AM PDT
  • LEAH
    I do not agree with the way Kate treated Jon, but that is no reason for him to cheat on her. They have the kids and I feel the mud slinging is only going to harm the children. Keep the show going, how else do you raise a big family. You have the children,now GROW UP AND RAISE THEM.
    report abuseposted October 26, 2009 6:11 AM PDT
  • amused
    why didnt they just split the liquid cash in the account in half and be done with it all ready? How hard is it to split money and make your own checking account. Good Grief
    report abuseposted October 25, 2009 6:56 PM PDT
  • T
    (continued) he didn't have the chance to party and blah, blah, blah. TOUGH CRAP Buddy! You made the choice to be a father and husband but the going got touch so you had to bail? Why do you (like most men) feel that that is a good excuse?? Makes me sick!!!
    report abuseposted October 14, 2009 7:12 AM PDT
  • T
    At the moment I am not a Kate fan. In the early seasons of the show, Kate was bossy and authoritative, but as a mother of 3 toddlers, you have to be. But now all of a sudden she is playing the poor poor me card. Not digging it. What I want to know is, Jon stated in an an article in People when the split was first made public that he was so young when he got married and had all these kids and.....
    report abuseposted October 14, 2009 7:10 AM PDT
  • irunmiami
    Theres a lot of dumb people saying dumb things on here. mind your business folks, get over the family, its not a movie. fix your own problem, like judging others.. Namaste
    report abuseposted October 14, 2009 7:10 AM PDT
  • Jonathan
    People of America: Please stop supporting idiots by watching them on TV. If you would all stop watching their shows and supporting their supporters then I wouldn't have to see this stupid crap in my daily news updates. If Jon and Kate both died tomorrow I am sure we would all forget, then be on to the next stupid, "hype," in a matter of days.. maybe even hours or mintues.
    report abuseposted October 14, 2009 7:03 AM PDT
  • James
    Lets look at it this way....WHO GIVES A FLYIN F--- shes a b---- and hes a p----. u dont live their lives no more than me so who are we to talk about it. how many of u right now are bad parents and are pointin ur finger at them.just remember theres always fingers pointin back at you.
    report abuseposted October 14, 2009 6:42 AM PDT
  • ceciliac
    I think Jon should give back all of the money. If he wants to get paid then the show must go on as they say. Keeping the kids off cammera will not solve the burden and no one will be paid. The kids included. I don't like the show but some people do so put it back on and take the money.
    report abuseposted October 14, 2009 6:38 AM PDT
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