Kate Gosselin: 'I Can't Pay My Bills' - Says Kids Are Devastated

Access Hollywood - October 5, 2009 8:58 AM PDT
Story photo: Kate Gosselin: 'I Can't Pay My Bills' - Says Kids Are DevastatedKate Gosselin on NBC's the 'Today' show on October 5, 2009The Today ShowAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kate Gosselin says that estranged husband Jon Gosselin has left her and her eight kids high and dry after draining their mutual bank account.

"When you've left your children and their mother without the funds to pay for the roof over their head, it's not acceptable," the 34-year-old mother said during an appearance on NBC's "Today" show on Monday.

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"I need that money to provide for them. We were in the position after our sextuplets were born that we could not pay our bills," she continued. "We did the show to provide a better life for them. Never did I think I'd be back in the same position... I can't sleep at night. I can't pay my bills."

As previously reported by AccessHollywood.com, Jon allegedly removed $200,000 from the former couple's joint bank account - leaving a mere $1,000. A judge had previously warned the former couple that neither could remove significant amounts from the account without the other's approval.

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Kate responded with legal action against Jon, having a lawyer send a letter to him demanding the return of the funds, with papers to be filed in a Pennsylvania court on Monday.

Kate says that communication with her estranged husband has broken down, and she believes his lawyers might be responsible.

"Whenever we have a conversation and 'solve' things, he hangs up the phone and does something different. I simply cannot reach him," Kate explained. "I think he's receiving bad counsel. He's always been one to listen to the one next to him."

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The mother of eight also revealed that her brood has been left devastated now that their TLC show has stopped production.

"I told the kids over the weekend that we weren't filming," she said. "Times eight, there was wailing and sobbing. They love the crew, they love the interaction, they love the events. It is not harmful to them. They are angry."

And despite their nasty separation, Kate said she is still holding out hope that the husband she once knew will return.

"I'm still hoping at some point I'll receive a phone call, and the old Jon is back," Kate said.

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  • mak
    hello hi asi piz
    report abuseposted October 27, 2009 1:59 AM PDT
  • Chris
    john wrong to be partying so much but in the eyes of the world you became a snob and everything was given to you i know my aunt had 9 children and my uncle worked in the coal mine nothing was given to them please get real quit using your children for money and get a job a body gardu are not a famous actress you made yourself look bad going on tv about money look how you live like a star
    report abuseposted October 7, 2009 5:06 AM PDT
  • Chris
    why don't you get a real job in stead of going on tv and acting like you have nothing get real and join the real world and you are not a movie star you had it all givin to you now really if you went through that kind of money over your book and so on and so on come on get a real job you are not famous you used your children to make money so you hid your money get back to real life
    report abuseposted October 7, 2009 5:01 AM PDT
  • Corazon
    Ex decided put his kids and me out of a home he says is his by paper and right.The bad thing is he is right but he was overseas and it was me who signed the papers on the house.To make matters worse ex husband waited till my current husband was overseas to say get out and find another home.My kids where crying and sad beyond belief. Its hard being on my own with four kids and husband in Korea.
    report abuseposted October 6, 2009 10:58 PM PDT
  • Denise
    Unless you live behind their closed doors and know exactlly what is going on you shouldn't judge either of them,though it's hard to not so mean nasty things about a dad that leaves his family high and dry by clearing out the family account, if that is a good sign of a guy moving on in his life I pray I never get divorced cause to me that is the lowest low you can reach,those poor k
    report abuseposted October 6, 2009 10:08 PM PDT
  • sw
    The rates will keep dropping and maybe Kate will have to find another way to make money. Atleast Jon has found a life. He was so beaten down for so long. He was so wimpy and now he actually has a voice. Kate is such a %@!*#. I really liked her at first but the more I watch now the more I feel sorry that Jon ever got involved with her. Hope Jon can rebuild his life and find someone more stable.
    report abuseposted October 6, 2009 8:25 PM PDT
  • Lindsay
    I found a great dating site________S e e k i n g R i c h . C o m________. The best dating club for seeking the rich singles, sexy beauties and even hot celebs.. what's the most important is that you dont have to be a millionaire.but you can meet one. I think everyone need to meet some miracle after all the terrible stuff in the news and the economy .You should check it out!!! GGGGGGG
    report abuseposted October 6, 2009 2:53 PM PDT
  • Lindsay
    I found a great dating site________S e e k i n g R i c h . C o m________. The best dating club for seeking the rich singles, sexy beauties and even hot celebs.. what's the most important is that you dont have to be a millionaire.but you can meet one. I think everyone need to meet some miracle after all the terrible stuff in the news and the economy .You should check it out!!! GGGGGGG
    report abuseposted October 6, 2009 2:53 PM PDT
  • Jordan
    What a dick!
    report abuseposted October 6, 2009 12:57 PM PDT
  • A63
    The only person that will be sad when this show ends will be her because she wont be making the big paycheck to spend on herself and she wont have a camera in her face all the time-ugh! And good timing with how her divorce gets nastier everytime the ratings drop!
    report abuseposted October 6, 2009 8:28 AM PDT
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