Brittany Cartwright mocks ex Jax Taylor’s divorce filing errors, says ‘paperwork is hard for some people’

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Brittany Cartwright recently called out her estranged husband, Jax Taylor, for making several errors in his response to her divorce filing. Taylor had submitted his statement without taking the help of legal advisors.

The 45-year-old reality star submitted a handwritten document that, as reported by People, contained inaccuracies, including the claim that they were not "legally married" and an incorrect timeline of their relationship.

Brittany Cartwright clarifies separation date confusion amid Jax Taylor’s filing errors

While Brittany Cartwright listed their separation date as January 24, 2024, a month before they announced the news publicly, Taylor claimed they didn’t officially part ways until September 26, 2024.

Adding to the confusion, he also mistakenly checked a box under “other” when it came to child support arrangements for their son, Cruz.

After fans noticed the discrepancies and took to social media to express their confusion, Cartwright decided to address the issue publicly.

Under one of E! News’ Instagram posts, she commented, "We are legally married. I’m guessing paperwork is hard for some people."

Even Lance Bass, who officiated their 2019 wedding, weighed in, confirming their marriage was legally binding by writing, "Pastor Lance signed the papers."

Taylor’s representative later issued a statement to People, ensuring that the errors made by Taylor would be corrected promptly.

“Jax and Brittany have already long resolved all matters related to custody of Cruz, and will continue to work together privately for the best interest of their son, which remains their overriding concern,” his rep stated.

“While Jax made errors in filing out forms that are usually done by trained legal professionals, those errors will be amended without delay.”

Cartwright, 35, filed for divorce in August after five years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences in her legal documents.

In her filing, she requested primary legal and physical custody of Cruz, while allowing visitation for Taylor. Additionally, she sought to prevent the court from awarding either of them spousal support.

According to People, the ex-couple tied the knot on June 29 in Kentucky after a year-long engagement.

"I think that's the sweetest part of a wedding, whenever the groom sees the bride for the first time, to just watch their reaction and stuff," Cartwright, 30, told People back then, shortly before their big day.

"That's the thing I'm most excited for is to see him for the first time on the wedding day."

However, a lot has changed since then.

Jax Taylor opens up about divorce, considers making an 'excellent ex-husband'

Last month, Jax Taylor addressed the divorce on his 'When Reality Hits' podcast, revealing his mental health struggles and acknowledging that Brittany Cartwright’s decision to file for divorce was the right move for their family.

"I understand why she did [it]. I'll always love and care for Brittany. She's the mother of my beautiful son [Cruz]," he shared.

He even added a lighthearted comment, joking that he would "make an excellent ex-husband".

Expressing his hopes for the future, Taylor also mentioned that he wanted their relationship to remain amicable, with the potential for them to become “really, really good friends one day".

The couple, who tied the knot in a lavish wedding aired on 'Vanderpump Rules', have faced several challenges throughout their marriage.

A source close to Cartwright told People that the divorce had been a “long time coming", noting that the reality star felt it was necessary for her and Cruz’s well-being.

"She had to file for divorce for the best interest of herself and her son," the insider explained.

The source further added that Cartwright filed “to move forward and put a stop to this tumultuous cycle they’ve been living in.”

Amid their divorce struggles, in September 2, Taylor opened up that he had been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder and PTSD after years of mental health struggles.

He also shared that coping with these diagnoses has been an “emotional” journey for him, as per People. 

Brittany Cartwright reveals struggles with Jax Taylor's toxic behaviour

Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor's relationship, once showcased on 'Vanderpump Rules', took a darker turn in the spin-off show 'The Valley,' where Cartwright opened up about the breakdown of their marriage.

She revealed that she moved out of their home with Cruz, explaining that Taylor refused to leave despite their ongoing issues.

"A lot has happened with me and Jax," she said during a confessional.

"We were already having issues all summer long, but once the cameras stopped rolling, things just seemed like they were getting worse and worse and worse."

Cartwright described how she had to take Cruz and leave, explaining that Taylor’s behavior had become toxic.

She shared that he would come home hungover and “mean as a snake” the next morning.

Reflecting on their relationship, she admitted, “I just hit this point where I just started noticing everything that he did to me. It just hit me like a ton of bricks.”

Throughout their time together, Cartwright said she endured cheating, disrespect, and humiliation from Taylor, concluding, “I have been through a lot of pain in this relationship. I just can’t deal with it anymore.”