Details Emerge About Sandra Bullock and Jesse James' Divorce

By John Mitchell Posted Jun 30th 2010 01:30PM

With the ink barely dry on Sandra Bullock and Jesse James' divorce papers, details about the terms of their split are beginning to emerge. The divorce decree, which was filed in Travis County, Texas, on Monday, acknowledges that Bullock is baby Louis Bardo's sole parent.

Perhaps most shockingly, however, sources close to the couple tell PEOPLE that the Oscar-wining actress will remain a co-parent to James' three children, Sunny, 6, Jesse Jr., 12, and Chandler, 15.

Despite beginning the adoption process as a couple, the filing cites that "there is no child of the marriage." Thus, Bullock is officially listed as a single mother to baby Louis and James retains full legal custody of his children from previous relationships, meaning the co-parenting situation alluded to by PEOPLE is probably less a formal arraignment than an informal attempt to provide stability for James' children.

During their marriage, Bullock spoke often of her love for James' children, Sunny in particular, whose mother, Janine Lindemulder, has had ongoing problems with substance abuse and spent time in prison for tax evasion.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Bullock and James reached a private partition agreement with regard to property purchased during the marriage, and the value of any property not included in the agreement is to be divided equally between the two.

It is noted in the filing that all conclusions with regard to the divorce "are based in part on their [Bullock and James] respect and regard for each other."

The agreement reflects both parties interest in making a clean break. "The parties understand and acknowledge that they are relying on their mutual disclosures in making their agreement," indicating that neither Bullock nor James sought an independent investigation into the other's assets. Similarly, no alimony will be paid and court costs will be covered by the party who incurred them.

Bullock and James married in July of 2005. Shortly after the actress's big win at the Academy Awards, Michelle "Bombshell" McGee claimed to have had an affair with the former 'Monster Garage' host and West Coast Choppers CEO. Shortly thereafter, several other women came forward saying they too had slept with James during his marriage to Bullock.

As media scrutiny intensified, the 'Blind Side' actress disappeared from public view and wasn't seen in public for months. She resurfaced on the cover of PEOPLE magazine, declaring she'd filed for divorce from James and had adopted a baby boy, Louis Bardo Bullock. In June, the actress received a standing ovation when she claimed the Generation Award at the MTV Movie Awards.

Addressing the crowd, Bullock asked that things "go back to normal" and assured her fans that she's "not going anywhere."

Presently, Bullock is said to be splitting her time between Austin, Texas, and New Orleans, where she adopted Louis from and now has a home. According to reports, James is planning a move to Austin, where he is hoping to establish normal relations with Bullock.

"It's not like they're talking every day, but they're in touch about things," a source tells PEOPLE. "It really seems like it's about the kids more than anything."

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Wednesday 30 June

By Jess

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Sandra knows deep down inside that she still loves Jesse.If that woman was thinking rationally she would take him back, but being the selfish woman she is she divorces him.Jesse has bent over backwards for this woman and this is how she treats him?? That girl is a mess.

By Anastasia Beaverhausen

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Sorry can you say that again, I can't understand a word you're saying with your head up your as!

By Sexy Mama

Are you serious!?!?!?!?

By moonstr490

It was him bending over other women that was the problem. She had to know what kind of a person he was when she married. His ex was a porn star druggie.HELLO..I would taking him beck

By Sarah

Are you serious? He bent over backward for her? Are you on crack? He cheated on her with numerous women, which could have given her a disease. He humiliated her in front of the entire world. He didn't support her, she made her own money. Looks like you need to crawl out from the rock you've been living under or stop doing drugs!

By anni

First of all Sandra is Jewish, secondly she married that dude. She knew his family life, his ex being a freak, her trying to be a mom to kids who are not HERS. She is a total fool. I think her ego is huge and she thinks she can do anything. Fool. Stay away from those kids, they aren't yours. You cannot have anything you want sandy. You have your own new jewish black baby. How will you mess him up. You know nothing of his heritage. How will he grow up to be a proud, black man. Are ya going to put him in dreds and FUBU or are you going to dress him like a messed up garage/biker in overalls like your ex. Personally, I think you should do the Hasidik Jew thing with the big curly sideburns. Sandra is a fool, but her fans are even stupider. You can like someones body of work without respecting them for being idiots.

By tj

It saddens me that the divorce is final, I think that marriages can get beyond infidelity. Obviously there was something there for Sandra to marry after all this time and he captures her heart. And no one is perfect. You can't just stop loving someone, and everyone derserves a chance. I went through this and I am still with my guy and I am very happy I did.

By pj

She may always have feeling for him but she can never trust him again and without trust you cannot have a marriage. He is the one who did the running around, not her. I Don't blame her for divorcing him and trying to get on with her life.

Thursday 01 July

By Jean

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Oh Lord are you kidding?

By Linda

Jess, You blew it or banged it. You only have you to blame. Hot or not, rich or poor, you lack values. Stop blaming Sandra

By MagnumPI007

Showing your lack of brain matter, Dill Doe.

By yvonne miller

actually, jesse bent over forwards! even if she still loves him, thats ok.. but she can't trust him, thats what its all about. she did the right thing for her own sake. she is willing to remain in touch with his kids! i would not bother with any of them. his blood runs through thier viens also. and i love kids.keep it moving saundra!!! we love you.

By Redhead

You are an idiot.

By SharB

Are you kidding??? She was the one who did so much for Jessie, and unfortunately she has no other choice but to leave him. He screwed up and he has stated that he knows he made a HUGE mistake. It's a sad love story.

By Kate

You must have some strange issues to think a woman who has been cheated on is being "selfish" to divorce this man.

No,she did the right thing. No woman should have to accept the cheating habits of a man. If she did, it wouldn't stop him, anyway. If Jesse was having problems with Sandra or her career, they could have sought marriage counciling. Nothing can be resolved by one person sneaking around behind their spouse's back for satisfaction.

By bailoutsos

Tiger and Jesse, Dumb and Dumber.

By yikes-a-hooty

Jess - You're a douche.

By Joyce

What is wrong with you "Idiot" you must be a run around too. The man has a beautiful wife a heart of gold and faithful and he choose's to have afairs in his little garage and in his wife's bed while she is out making him a living. You say he has bent over to get back, plus you say she is selfish. The problem is she gave her heart to a loser just like you!!!!!! Cut him lose for good Sandra.

By Debbie

Jess - You are kidding right? I've been in Sandra's shoes and did exactly what she did. I divorced my husband right away. That was 20 yrs., ago and guess what? My ex got married again 3 more times and cheated on all. Think I was just as stupid as Sandra? I think she would have "Cheated" herself out of a peaceful life had she stayed with him. I applaud her for being strong enough NOT to put up with it.

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