David Tutera, a celebrity wedding planner and bridal fashion designer, has split from his long-time partner Ryan Jurica. He filed papers earlier this year, before the birth of the couple’s twins.
After months of separation, the couple has come to a temporary custody agreement over the care of their twins, daughter Cielo and son Cedric. Unfortunately, it involves separating the siblings by thousands of miles. Tutera will have custody of their daughter and Jurica will have custody of their son.
Tutera told Barbara Walters that he definitely wants the children to have a relationship with each other. In addition, he said, “That can’t happen until the environment is calm and peaceful. I have no right to not have them know each other, but I can protect my daughter about when that time is the right time. My responsibility right now is to get through a divorce and protect and guide and nurture my daughter.”
On the other hand, Tutera told Us Weekly, “The allegations against me are baseless and untrue and I will fight vigorously to defend my reputation in the court of law as well as the court of public opinion.”
If you’re currently going through a family law matter such as a divorce or a child custody battle, you already know how difficult it can be to keep your emotions in check. You may be having a hard time making decisions or reaching resolutions with your former partner.
As a family attorney, Amy M. Montes understands what you’re going through and wants to reassure you that having such complex feelings during your legal matter is completely normal. After all, the decisions you make now will change your life for many years to come.
For this reason, Amy M. Montes’ goal is to offer you compassion during this tough time as well as legal services that help you reach peaceful resolutions. Call our Orange County family law offices today.
