As if actors, Tisha Campbell (49) and Duane Martin (52), didn’t already have enough stress on their plate amid their divorce proceedings, here comes yet another one. As many of y’all know, in 2016, the former “Martin” actress and “Real Husbands of Hollywood” actor had to file bankruptcy in 2016. Although they probably thought that unfortunate chapter of their lives was a done dada, according to a new court filing, it’s not. They’re now being accused of committing bankruptcy fraud. See details below.
Why They’re Being Accused Of Bankruptcy Scam
Apparently, Tisha and Duane are now being accused of owing a lump sum of money, by the trustee of their Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing:
Via TheBlast: According to documents obtained by The Blast, the trustee of the Martins’ Chapter 7 bankruptcy says in 2016 a settlement was reached that required Tisha to turn over all her acting residuals paid from after their initial bankruptcy filing. She was also given an option to buy back her residual rights for $125,000.
Gottlieb says he was going over the books this month, because the bankruptcy remained active, and claims the Martin’s improperly diverted all Tisha’s residuals from after the bankruptcy filing, totaling $50,000.
He says that last year the Martins said they wanted to buy back Tisha’s residual rights, but shortly after handing over a check for $125,000 they allegedly claimed it should be used to satisfy the remaining residual payments. … Gottlieb accuses the couple of trying to do a “bait-and-switch” and says it was in bad faith. Now he wants both Duane and Tisha sanctioned and is requesting that the judge order that all the residual income is paid to the estate.
Divorce Filing
‘We were all rooting for you!’ is what many fans were shouting when they first heard news that Tisha and Duane were going their separate ways. In February of this year (2018), the Martins shocked everybody, with their seemingly sudden divorce announcement. It was disappointing to many, because for so long, they’ve been a beautiful representation of Black love in the media. They even looked like they were headed in the same direction as Duane’s best friend, Will Smith, and Smith’s wife/actress, Jada- who will be hitting their 21st anniversary this year. Unfortunately though, after 20 years of marriage, Tisha revealed that she’d filed for divorce. There goes our hopes of them reaching Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee levels *sigh*.
The Martins amicably released a joint statement via People:
“After 27 years of being together and two amazing children, it pains me to announce that I’ve filed for divorce,” Tisha, 49, said in the statement. “It’s an emotional time and I graciously ask for privacy for me, our children and the rest of our family,” she shared. Tisha, who cited irreconcilable differences in her divorce filing, has requested joint legal and physical custody of their children, the documents state. She has also requested that Duane pay her spousal support.
Random Good News
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The random good news is that Tisha Campbell-Martin has FINALLY squashed her reported decades-long beef with former co-star, Martin Lawrence. In February 2018, Tisha and Martin were publicly spotted together for the first time in over 20 years! They had their co-star/friend, Tichina Arnold, with them too.
The “Martin” trio were stopped by paparazzi, as they were coming out of Morton’s Steakhouse, looking hella happy to be reunited. It was a beautiful thing to see, because they had big smiles on their faces- smiles so big, that it looked like they were hiding pertinent information. That led the camerawoman to ask them about the “Martin Show” reboot rumors we’ve been hearing lately and their answers have fans even more excited. Check out what they revealed in the video below…
At least the “Martin” reboot talk (and of course her and Duane’s children), gives Tisha something to smile about in the midst of lawsuits, divorce proceedings, and heartbreak. It’s also great the Martins are keeping their divorce peaceful…wishing them the best.
