AceShowbiz - Chelsea Lazkani has reached a significant milestone in her divorce proceedings, becoming legally single while divorce settlement negotiations continue. Chelsea and her estranged husband Jeff Lazkani had been married since 2017 before she filed for divorce in March, citing irreconcilable differences. The legal separation grants both parties the freedom to remarry if desired, but they still face the task of finalizing a divorce settlement.

According to TMZ, on Tuesday, December 10, a judge signed off on terminating Chelsea and Jeff's marriage, although the two are still negotiating a settlement to divide their assets and formalize other divorce-related terms. The bifurcation of their divorce was initially requested by Jeff, who expressed a desire to move forward with his life due to a delay in resolving their case.

The divorce between Chelsea and Jeff has been a subject of public intrigue, especially with its depiction on Netflix's "Selling Sunset". The ex-couple met through the dating app Tinder in 2015 and tied the knot in 2017. They share two young children, son Maddox, age five, and daughter Melia, age four.

While Chelsea has cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split, Jeff's court filing claimed that incidents of alleged physical aggression from Chelsea contributed to the marital strife. He also highlighted complications related to their $2.9 million mansion in Manhattan Beach, which he insists he primarily owns and finances.

In Touch reports that the recent agreement, set in motion on December 9, marks an attempt to mitigate the dragging legal battle. Jeff has contested Chelsea's request for spousal support and insists he should have exclusive use of their Manhattan Beach property. On her part, Chelsea has alleged that Jeff's change of lawyers delayed the legal proceedings.

Despite their legal separation, the division of assets and custody arrangements remain unresolved. As Jeff emphasized, "Irreconcilable differences have arisen that have led to the irremediable breakdown of our marriage. I do not believe that the passage of time, counseling or any other assistance by the court can save our marriage."

Chelsea's divorce saga has drawn mixed reactions from fans, particularly with the dramatic narrative explored in the latest season of "Selling Sunset". Some viewers have aired frustrations over the show's focus shifting from real estate business to personal conflicts.

As Chelsea steps into her new life chapter, the focus will likely remain on her professional endeavors and parenting duties. Her journey serves as a stark reminder of the challenges and complexities of balancing personal upheavals with public scrutiny.