Amy Bergener is the former wife of James Bergener, the estranged husband of Noella Bergener, one of the newest additions to the Real Housewives of Orange County. Amy and James were married for 15 years before he filed for divorce in 2018. According to court records, James cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. However, there have been rumors that James cheated on Amy with Noella for three years before ending his marriage.
How Did Amy and James Meet?
Amy and James met in 2003 when they were both working as attorneys in Los Angeles. They got married in 2004 and had two children together, a son and a daughter. James is a personal injury lawyer who runs his own firm, Sweet James Accident Attorneys. Amy is also a lawyer who specializes in family law and estate planning. According to her Facebook profile, she works at the Law Offices of Amy Bergener in Newport Beach, California.
How Did James and Noella Start Their Affair?
According to Noella, she and James met online in 2015 and had their first date at the Ritz. She said that they fell in love and started a five-year relationship that led to their marriage in 2020. However, James was still legally married to Amy at the time and did not finalize his divorce until 2019. Noella claimed that she did not know that James was married when they met and that he lied to her about his marital status. She also said that Amy knew about their affair and tried to sabotage their relationship.
How Did Amy React to James and Noella’s Relationship?
Amy has not publicly commented on James and Noella’s relationship, but she has reportedly been hurt and betrayed by their affair. According to a source close to Amy, she was blindsided by James’ divorce filing and had no idea that he was seeing someone else. The source also said that Amy tried to save her marriage and work things out with James, but he refused to cooperate. Amy has since moved on with her life and is focusing on her children and her career.
What Is the Current Status of Amy, James, and Noella?
Amy and James are no longer in contact and have settled their divorce. They share joint custody of their children and have agreed on a spousal and child support arrangement. James and Noella are currently in the middle of a bitter divorce that has been playing out on social media and television. James filed for divorce from Noella in July 2021, just six months after they got married. He also moved to Puerto Rico, where he claims to have established residency for tax purposes. Noella has accused James of abandoning her and their son, who has special needs, and leaving her with a $5 million tax debt. James has denied Noella’s allegations and said that she is using their divorce to gain fame and sympathy. He also said that Noella cheated on him during their marriage. Noella has denied James’ accusations and said that he is the one who cheated on her. She also said that he is trying to avoid paying her alimony and child support. The divorce is still ongoing and has not been finalized yet.