Actor Ioan Gruffudd ordered to pay ex-wife 10% of gross income in divorce settlement
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A California court has largely rejected financial claims by actor Ioan Gruffudd in his divorce from Alice Evans.
- Gruffudd must now pay Evans 10 percent of his gross income, about $1,862 monthly, as per their prenuptial agreement.
- The ruling concludes a contentious legal battle marked by mutual accusations and financial disputes.
A California court has largely settled financial matters in the contentious divorce between actor Ioan Gruffudd and Alice Evans, concluding a years-long legal battle. The judge rejected most of Gruffudd's financial demands, ruling that Evans will receive 10 percent of his gross income, approximately $1,862 per month, as stipulated by their prenuptial agreement.
Gruffudd had argued Evans was not entitled to spousal support due to alleged abusive behavior, claiming he had overpaid her by nearly $400,000. However, after reviewing financial documents and forensic accounting reports, the court determined the actual overpayment was around $27,000.
The judge also addressed Evans's social media conduct, noting her "constant and continuous harassment campaign" against Gruffudd and his current wife, Bianca Wallace, caused them emotional distress. Despite this, the court found her behavior did not legally bar her from receiving support under California law and their agreement, classifying it as a transgression rather than a criminal offense.
Evans, who stated she was in a difficult financial situation after their 2021 separation and had depleted her savings caring for their daughters, was criticized by the judge for failing to promptly disclose a savings account, which affected her credibility. The ruling brings the high-profile divorce closer to a final resolution, with Evans reportedly feeling relieved that the legal saga is nearing its end.
her constant and continuous harassment campaign
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.