, immediately ending their marriage but punting more complex questions about assets and custody to future proceedings. The expectation was that the case would eventually settle, given that the pair signed an extensive prenuptial agreement and reportedly kept their assets divided during the marriage.
But six months later, no such deal has been reached – and West has not yet filed the “declarations of disclosure,” listing income, assets and other key information, that are required under California law for any spouse going through a divorce. At Friday’s hearing, Judge Cochran appears to have been intent on moving things forward. The judge ordered West to file those disclosures by the end of September, and, if a deal isn’t reached, to prepare for a Dec. 14 trial on any disputed issues.