Kristy's camp is framing this as a civilized, amicable split reached through professional mediation. The parenting plan emphasizes 'optimizing development of close relationships' — they're co-parents who figured it out like adults. Desmond's public statement about taking responsibility and prioritizing his children plays into the narrative that despite the marriage ending, they're united in raising their boys.
Insiders are whispering about what exactly those 'choices' were that Desmond referenced in his January Instagram confession. Kristy filed citing adultery — that's not ambiguous language. The fact that he waited until after she filed to address anything publicly suggests damage control rather than proactive honesty. And here's the kicker: he's still requesting attorney's fees even though they apparently agreed on everything two months prior.
The 'Agreed Final Decree of Divorce' was filed March 17, 2026 — meaning they've had this settled for over two months while Desmond's answer (filed March 27) included a general denial AND requests for attorney's fees, expenses and costs. Kristy filed December 30, 2025 citing adultery grounds after marrying August 10, 2014.
This divorce is finalized on paper but the legal theater isn't over — Desmond asking for fees while his ex-wife has primary residence rights in Harris County suggests there's still plenty to fight about beyond the decree itself.
Kristy Scott and her chef husband Desmond Scott agreed to the terms of their divorce more than two months ago, according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly — yet somehow the drama is far from over. The former couple signed an "Agreed Final Decree of Divorce" that was reached during mediation and combines a settlement agreement with division of community and separate properties, per docs filed on March 17, 2026.
Here's where it gets interesting: Ten days after Kristy filed for divorce citing adultery grounds on December 30, 2025, Desmond fired back with an answer containing a general denial AND requested attorney's fees, expenses and costs in filings dated March 27. So while they were apparently wrapping up their settlement through mediation, his legal team was simultaneously asking the court to make her pay his bills. That's not exactly the unified front you'd expect from a couple who've been married for 11 years.
The documents reveal plenty about custody arrangements — and they're surprisingly detailed. Kristy, 31, maintains exclusive right to designate the primary residence of their children (Vance, 7, and Westin, 6) within Harris County, Texas. But Desmond, 32, gets Christmas on even-numbered years while Kristy takes odd-numbered ones.
He gets Thanksgiving during odd years; she gets it in even years. Father's Day is his, Mother's Day is hers. They also agreed to "reasonable electronic communication" when the other parent has custody — because apparently they can't even handle a phone call between themselves anymore.
Perhaps most notably absent from these papers: there's no formal monthly child support order. Each parent will simply pay for their children's expenses as incurred. That arrangement works when both parties have substantial income, but it also means there are fewer legal protections if circumstances change — and given the acrimony implied by Desmond's fee requests, one has to wonder how long this cooperative spirit will last.
Desmond did break his silence in January via Instagram Stories after Kristy filed, acknowledging he made "choices" he's "not proud of" and took responsibility. But sources close to Kristy tell a different story — they say she was navigating the split with support from friends Natalie Halcro and Olivia Pierson, who joined her for dinner at Catch L.A. shortly after filing. A source described Kristy as "thriving and navigating the divorce with grace," which doesn't exactly square with someone who's just been blindsided by infidelity allegations.
The motion for trial on merits is still scheduled for a July hearing, which means despite signing that final decree in March, there's apparently unfinished business before a judge. And given Desmond's continued push for attorney's fees while his ex has primary residential rights? This split may be settled on paper, but the war of attrition behind closed courtroom doors is just getting started. Us Weekly has reached out to representatives for both Kristy and Desmond Scott for comment.
