'Biggest Loser' Trainer Dolvett Quince Owes Me $10K ... Ex-Wife Claims in Docs

Dolvett Quince -- of 'Biggest Loser' fame -- is being dragged to court by his ex-wife ... 'cause she says he owes her a fat stack of cash, and she wants to collect.

According to new legal documents, obtained by TMZ, the famed TV trainer Dolvett's ex, Amanda Quince, claims he's falling way behind on spousal support -- to the tune of 5 figures, in fact. Amanda claims Dolvett is supposed to pay her $2,500 on the first of every month ... but she says the money isn't flowing her way of late.

In the docs, Amanda says Dolvett now owes her $10,000 because of this ... explaining that over the past six months or so, he's only given her $5,000 of the $15,000 he was supposed to shell out.

Amanda claims Dolvett has the money ... she says he's making upwards of $35,000 a month and has no problem shelling out over $8,300 for his Santa Monica penthouse. If he can afford that, she's questioning why he can't cover the money he's allegedly behind on.

Probably worth noting -- Dolvett and Amanda have been divorced since January 2023 ... and she says he's given her hardly any financial support since their marriage ended, this despite the fact that he's supposed to. Amanda claims she's now unemployed and barely scraping by as she navigates a new country. She's asking a court to make him pay her what she says he owes.

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We've reached out to Dolvett for comment ... so far, no word back.

Hugh Hefner Ex-Wife Kimberly Defends Him ... Slams Crystal, Ex-GFs

Hugh Hefner's ex-wife Kimberly is defending the Playboy founder against an onslaught from his widow Crystal ... 'cause Kim suggests Crystal's just bashing Hef to make a buck.

Kimberly -- who was married to Hef from 1989 to 2010 and had two kids with him -- tells TMZ ... Crystal, in her mind, has no credibility and goes on to claim it was actually her who was exploiting Hef while he was still alive, not the other way around.

As we've reported ... Crystal has a new memoir out about her marriage to Hef and their life at the Playboy Mansion, and she's taken a ton of shots at both ... ripping his bedroom skills, calling their relationship toxic and backward and saying she felt trapped/hypnotized.

But Kimberly's firing back on behalf of her ex-hubby, saying ... "As a few people speak their version of their idea of events in hopes of riding a wave of headline relevance, and making a quick buck, we should all ask ourselves whether we want to live in an environment where people refuse to take accountability and use words loosely like 'force' and 'survive' to describe choices they made willingly at a certain point in their own lives." Oof, talk about harsh!

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The way Kimberly sees it ... Crystal wasn't forced into marrying Hef or living at the Playboy Mansion Crystal now despises. Kimberly tells us Crystal made choices that gave her "notoriety, opportunity, and money."

Now that Crystal seems to have turned on Hef, who has been dead since 2017, Kimberly adds ... "We should be wary of those who try to destroy things because they are no longer benefiting from them."

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Remember ... Crystal's also told us she felt like she lost herself in her marriage with Hugh,  and she's said she wants to drop his famous last name because it's not clear if it's helping or hurting her these days.

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Kimberly says it's not fair Hef's not here to defend himself ... praising him as a "pioneer of free thought and expression" and a "leading voice behind some of the most significant social and cultural movements of our time, advocating for free speech, integrity, sexual freedoms, and civil rights."

Bottom line for Kimberly ... she doesn't appreciate Crystal's about-face, finishing by saying ... "If you want to talk about exploitation, this is exactly what these women have done with Hef in his later years and at the end of his life."

Hugh Hefner Su ex mujer Kimberly lo defiende... Critica a Crystal y a sus ex

La ex-esposa de Hugh Hefner, Kimberly, está defendiendo al fundador de Playboy de la embestida de su viuda Crystal, sugiriendo que solo lo está criticando para ganar dinero.

Kimberly, que estuvo casada con Hef desde 1989 hasta 2010 y tuvo dos hijos con él, le dice a TMZ que Crystal, desde su perspectiva, no tiene credibilidad y asegura que en realidad era ella quien estaba explotando a Hef mientras él aún estaba vivo y no al revés.

Como hemos informado, Crystal tiene un nuevo libro de memorias sobre su matrimonio con Hef y su vida en la Mansión Playboy, y ha lanzado un montón de dardos en contra de ambas experiencias, llamando a su relación tóxica y diciendo que se sentía atrapada.

Pero Kimberly está disparando en nombre de su ex-marido, diciendo: "Mientras unas cuantas personas dan su versión de los hechos con la esperanza de subirse a una ola de relevancia en los titulares y ganar dinero rápido, todos deberíamos preguntarnos si queremos vivir en un entorno en el que la gente se niega a asumir su responsabilidad y utiliza palabras vagas como "forzar" y "sobrevivir" para describir decisiones que fueron tomadas voluntariamente en un momento determinado de sus vidas". Uf, ¡qué duro!

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Para Kimberly, Crystal no fue forzada a casarse con Hef o a vivir en la mansión Playboy que ahora desprecia. Nos dice que Crystal tomó decisiones que le dieron "notoriedad, oportunidad y dinero".

Ahora que Crystal parece haberse vuelto en contra de Hef, que está muerto desde 2017, Kimberly añade: "Debemos tener cuidado con aquellos que intentan destruir las cosas porque ya no se benefician de ellas".

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Recuerden, Crystal también nos ha dicho que sintió que se perdió a sí misma en su matrimonio con Hugh, y ha dicho que quiere dejar su famoso apellido porque no está segura si la está ayudando o perjudicando en este momento.

Kimberly dice que no es justo que Hef no esté aquí para defenderse y lo elogia como un "pionero del libre pensamiento y expresión" y una "voz líder detrás de algunos de los movimientos sociales y culturales más significativos de nuestro tiempo, abogando por la libertad de expresión, la integridad, las libertades sexuales y los derechos civiles".

En pocas palabras, a Kimberly no le gusta el cambio que ha tenido Crystal, diciendo para concluir: "Si quieres hablar de explotación, esto es exactamente lo que estas mujeres han hecho con Hef en sus últimos años y al final de su vida".

Britney Spears Sus fans empujan una vieja canción suya a las listas Para trolear el regreso de Justin Timberlake...

Justin Timberlake está tratando de dominar las listas de reproducciones con su primer single en 6 años, pero los fans de Britney Spears están contraatacando con un troleo importante: conseguir que una canción suya se ubique entre las tendencias de nuevo.

Después de que Justin Timberlake lanzara "Selfish" el jueves, la que ha estado recibiendo críticas decentes, en realidad, la fanaticada de Brit se puso en marcha inmediatamente para frustrar sus esfuerzos, reproduciendo su canción del mismo nombre "Selfish" del 2011, la que de hecho ha regresado rápidamente a las listas de iTunes.

Por cierto, la versión de Britney de "Selfish" fue un bonus track de su álbum de 2011 "Femme Fatale" y pasó un poco desapercibida en su momento, por lo que este resurgimiento de parte de sus leales fans, es asombroso. Solo demuestra el amor que tienen por ella, por no hablar del poder que tienen.

"Selfish", de Britney Spears, ha alcanzado el número 1 en diferentes listas (como iTunes) en determinados territorios, como Armenia, Brasil, Canadá, Chile, México, Namibia e incluso Estados Unidos, lo que demuestra el atractivo internacional de Britney. La canción de Justin Timberlake también ha tenido buenos resultados, por cierto.

Que todo esto pasara el mismo día que Justin lanzó su nuevo single, obviamente, no es una coincidencia y los fans lo han dejado muy claro. Creen que sus acciones fueron en parte responsables del vilipendio público a Britney en la década de 2000. Así es como ella lo vio.

Los fans se han unido especialmente en contra de él después de que su relación con Brit fuera escudriñada por primera vez como parte del movimiento #FreeBritney en 2021, por no hablar de lo que ella reveló sobre él en sus memorias el año pasado.

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De hecho, la marea contra él se volvió tan grande que terminó emitiendo una disculpa pública a su ex, diciendo que estaba profundamente apenado por las veces en su vida en que sus acciones contribuyeron a sus problemas.

Cuento corto, sigue estando en la mira de los fans de Britney, incluso en 2024. ¡En este momento, tenemos un pequeño enfrentamiento musical entre ambos y los fans se están uniendo para que ella gane!

BRITNEY SPEARS FANS SEND OLD SONG BACK INTO CHARTS!! ... Trollin' JT's Music Return

Justin Timberlake's trying to take over the charts with his first new single in 6 years -- but Britney Spears fans are pushing back with a major troll ... getting her own track trending again.

After JT dropped "Selfish" Thursday -- which has been getting decent reviews, actually -- Brit's fandom immediately kicked into high gear to thwart his efforts ... downloading her 2011 song of the exact same name, 'Selfish' which has swiftly made its way back to the iTunes charts.

BTW, Britney's version of  "Selfish" was a bonus track from her 2011 album "Femme Fatale" and flew under the radar at the time -- so the fact it's being resurfaced right now by her loyal base is staggering ... it just goes to show the love they have for her, not to mention the power.

BS's 'Selfish' has reached #1 across different charts (like iTunes) in certain territories -- including in Armenia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Namibia, and even the U.S. ... which just speaks to the international appeal of Britney. JT's song has also been charting well, FWIW.

This unfolding on the same day JT dropped his new single from his sixth album is obviously no coincidence -- as fans have made it crystal clear ... they believe his actions were partially to blame for Brit's public vilification in the 2000s. That's certainly how she saw it, anyway.

Fans have especially been rallying against him after his relationship with Brit was first scrutinized as part of the #FreeBritney movement in 2021 -- not to mention what she revealed about him in her memoir last year.

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In fact, the tide turned against him so enormously that he ended up issuing a public apology to his ex ... saying he was deeply sorry for the times in his life when his actions contributed to her problems.

Long story short ... it's still Britney, bitch, even in '24. Right now, we got a little music showdown between JT and Britney ... and her fans are rallying for her to win!

Torrei Hart Kevin & Katt's Beef Is Their Drama ... It's My Time to Shine!!! 🤩

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Torrei Hart is advising everyone upset she's touring with Katt Williams -- after he took big swipes at her ex-husband Kevin Hart -- to get over their emotions, she's booked and ready to hit the road!!!

TMZ Hip Hop recently caught up with Torrei in Burbank, where she explained she and Katt have a longstanding friendship dating back 20 years ... and he simply picked her to join on his "Dark Matter" Tour because she's "funny as f***!!!"

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Katt set off the year with his roasting of Kevin -- and several other Black comics on Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" podcast -- but Torrei says her history with Katt is set in stone, and she isn't involved in their "beef."

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Self-assurance aside, Torrei says she feels like it's her time to step into her own spotlight outside Kevin's shadow ... she maintains she's a 15-year comedy vet, climbing through the ranks of the chitlin' circuit and deserves this moment!!!

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She intentionally named her own tour "No Hart Feelings," so haters can stay mad!!!

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Kevin's not amongst the angry mob -- he's giving his ex a ringing endorsement!!!

Hugh Hefner's Widow Crystal I'm Done with Hefner Name ... Going Back to MY Roots!!!

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Hugh Hefner's famous last name isn't doing much good these days for his widow Crystal ... and now that she's written a book about their marriage, she's done with the Hefner name.

Crystal says she doesn't want to be a Hefner anymore... and feels she needs to change her name back to what it was before she met the Playboy founder ... Crystal Harris.

Hugh's 3rd and final wife was on Rachel Uchitel's podcast Miss Understood when Rachel asked Crystal if the Hefner name helped her or hurt her.

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Crystal, who was married to Hugh when he died in 2017, says Hef's secretary quickly changed her last name to his after their 2012 marriage ... telling Rachel it was all done at Hugh's behest. Crystal says she really had no involvement in the process.

It wasn't until Crystal started writing her new memoir, "Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself," that she says she started thinking about how she felt about being a Hefner.

Now that she's shared her story -- taking shots at Hef, the Playboy Mansion and his company in the process -- Crystal says she's ready to legally change her name back to Harris, permanently closing the book on the Hefner chapter of her life.

Nia Long Getting $32k/Mo. In Child Support ... From Ex Ime Udoka

Nia Long just got what she wanted in her custody battle with Ime Udoka -- a judge made it so she'll get monthly support ... plus, a majority of the parenting time for their child.

The actress and NBA coach -- who split up in 2022 amid claims of infidelity -- came to terms in court Monday ... with a judge signing off on a custody agreement that hashes out who's paying who, and who their son will live with/spend most of his time with.

Per the docs, obtained by TMZ, it's actually Nia who'll be receiving monthly child support -- and even though the court said she might be entitled to upwards of $56k ... the 2 parents ended up landing on about half of that, with Ime agreeing to pay her $32,500/month.

The couple went through their financials -- as did the court -- and found Ime makes way more money coaching the Houston Rockets right now than Nia does ... noting he's got more than $400k in net monthly disposable income, whereas she's only got about $20k.

Now, in terms of custody ... they'll continue to share joint legal custody -- but Nia will get sole physical custody with reasonable visitation for Ime as time and scheduling permits.

They note in their docs that Ime is constantly traveling with the team, and this arrangement works better for everyone. Everything else pertaining to their kid, Kez, is pretty even-Steven.

Remember, Nia had filed for pretty much exactly this situation back in August -- and earlier this month, she and Ime had come to these exact terms in a settlement. Now, she's got it all in writing with a stamp of approval ... with the court entering the judgment, making it official.

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On its face, it seems both parties are happy ... which is all you can ask for.

Chris Brown Quavo Feud Still Alive ... I Didn't Choose Paris Seating!!!

Chris Brown and Quavo have been at odds for years over their mutual connection to Karrueche Tran ... which is why Chris is so pissed about an awkward moment at Paris Fashion Week.

Here's the deal ... CB and Quavo were plopped right next to one another Sunday at the Rhude Menswear Fall/Winter '24 showcase -- and yes, they were definitely uncomfortable with the situation, evidenced by their body language.

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The clip of them sitting there and squirming went viral, but then Chris chimed in as everyone cracked jokes about it -- he commented, "Can't pick who u sit by. F*** all that growth s***."

He added, "N**** not finna fumble my bag for little n*****." In other words, he wasn't gonna make a big stink, or start a fight, over getting placed -- seemingly by coincidence -- next to Quavo.

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As he notes, there are bigger issues to worry about -- y'know, like getting paid!

In case you're unfamiliar, Quavo dated Karrueche in 2017 -- not long after CB broke things off with her, following a tumultuous relationship -- and Chris certainly didn't like it back then.

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In fact, we'd been told at the time that he was fuming over this ... and felt like the Migos rapper had outright betrayed him. They've traded jabs back and forth since then -- almost coming to blows after the 2017 BET Awards.

Anyway, Chris is making a couple things clear -- yes, he still doesn't like Quavo, but also ... he's a grown-up who's able to control his emotions.

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Quavo's been quiet about their Paris run-in.

Jeannie Mai Please Don't Enforce Prenup ... I Didn't Have Enough Time!

Jeannie Mai's requesting the court hold off on enforcing her prenup with Jeezy ... saying she didn't have enough time to review it before signing.

The talk show host filed the request Thursday afternoon in Fulton County Superior Court ... asking the judge to either deny Jeezy's motion to enforce the prenuptial agreement or at least hold off on enforcing it until the parties can exchange info about it.

In the docs, obtained by TMZ, JM says the prenup process was so quick -- they started negotiating just five days before she walked down the aisle -- she doesn't think she was able to do her proper due diligence on the agreement.

Basically, she says she didn't go through Jeezy's financial disclosures with a fine-toothed comb to make sure she was getting a fair deal ... saying the truncated window "raises significant concerns about the adequacy and thoroughness of the due diligence process."

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She's also kinda calling out Jeezy here ... saying she has "significant reservations" about her ex's financial disclosures. Her legal team says the rapper only handed over one personal financial statement with approximate taxes and insists she was legally entitled to a thorough examination of all documents.

We previously reported ... Jeezy filed for divorce from Jeannie back in September saying the marriage is "irretrievably broken." Jeezy seemingly implied he thinks Jeannie cheated on him in his music ... but she came out and denied any suspected infidelity.

In fact, Jeannie took it a step further -- outright suggesting he might've been the one who possibly cheated -- claiming he'd pay through the nose for it per the prenup if that did, in fact, turn out to be true.

Anyway, this divorce is quickly getting messy ... so stay tuned.

Jeannie Mai Por favor, no hagan cumplir el acuerdo prenupcial

Jeannie Mai le está solicitando al tribunal aplazar la aplicación de su acuerdo prenupcial con Jeezy, diciendo que no tuvo tiempo suficiente para revisarlo antes de firmarlo.

La estrella de la televisión presentó la solicitud el jueves por la tarde en el Tribunal Superior del Condado de Fulton, donde le pidió al juez que, o bien negara la moción de Jeezy para hacer cumplir el acuerdo prenupcial, o al menos aplace su aplicación hasta que las partes pueden intercambiar información al respecto.

En los documentos obtenidos por TMZ, Jeannie Mai dice que el proceso prenupcial fue tan rápido -comenzaron a negociar solo cinco días antes de que fuera camino al altar- que no cree que haya sido capaz de hacer una debida diligencia del acuerdo.

Básicamente, dice que no revisó detalladamente las declaraciones financieras de Jeezy para asegurarse de que estuviera recibiendo un trato justo. Dice que esto "plantea importantes dudas sobre la idoneidad y la exhaustividad del proceso de diligencia debida".

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También está un poco criticando a Jeezy aquí. Dice que tiene "reservas significativas" sobre las revelaciones financieras de su ex. Su equipo legal dice que el rapero solo entregó un estado financiero personal con los impuestos aproximados e insiste en que ella tenía derecho legal a un examen a fondo de todos los documentos.

Como informamos previamente, Jeezy solicitó el divorcio de Jeannie en septiembre, diciendo que el matrimonio estaba "irremediablemente roto". Jeezy dio a entender en su música que piensa que ella lo engañó, pero Jeannie ha negado cualquier sospecha de infidelidad.

De hecho, Jeannie fue un paso más allá y sugirió abiertamente que podría haber sido él quien la engañó, alegando que iba a tener que pagar por ello si lo hizo.

De todos modos, este divorcio se está complicando rápidamente, así que quédense atentos.

SOFIA VERGARA RELISTS BEV HILLS ESTATE ... Discounted by $5.7M!!

It's the home that just won't sell, but Sofia Vergara's giving it another go ... relisting her Beverly Hills mansion with a massive price drop to woo a buyer.

The 7-bedroom abode has been through a few price reductions since going up for sale in 2022 for $19.6M ... even being taken off the market earlier this month ... and now it's being relisted for $13,950,000. If you're not good at math -- that's a big dip!

The $5.7M price drop is undoubtedly an attempt on Sofia's end to get rid of the property ... as it's the home she once shared with her ex-husband, Joe Manganiello.

The pair announced their divorce in July 2023 ... but while things didn't work out for them personally, at least they were living it up in style. That much is clear from these photos.

The spectacular BH estate is steeped in exceptional elegance and complete privacy ... boasting a brand-spankin' new chef's kitchen, 11,000 sq ft of living space, and hardwood floors.

It's also got a full-sized gym, a resort-like backyard with a pool and spa, a movie theater, and even a wine room. It sounds like a steal for the new price tag!

Santiago Arana of The Agency and Barry Peele of Sotheby's International Realty hold the listing.

Cassie Luce feroz en desfile de moda... Primer evento desde la demanda de Diddy

Cassie está volviendo a la vida normal después de resolver su demanda sobre trata de personas contra Diddy, y su primer evento fue un desfile de moda en Francia.

La cantante apareció el miércoles en la Semana de la Moda de París en el desfile de LGN - Louis Gabriel Nouchi Menswear, y se veía como una modelo cualquiera lista para subirse a la pasarela.

De hecho, parece que realmente podría haber andado por la pasarela en un momento, si esta foto es una indicación de algo. Cassie llevaba un traje negro, con sombra en los ojos súper oscuras detrás de sus gafas de sol, negras también.

Esta es la primera vez que vemos a Cassie en un evento público desde que resolvió su explosiva demanda con Diddy por una suma no revelada.

Cassie fue vista en público en Connecticut en noviembre, inmediatamente después del acuerdo por la demanda de violación y otros cargos, pero en cuanto a eventos oficiales, la Semana de la Moda de París es el primero de este nuevo capítulo.

Mientras tanto, Diddy se ha alejado de los focos. El cantante ha sido golpeado con otras demandas que lo acusan de violación y agresión sexual y que él ha negado con vehemencia en cada oportunidad.

En cuanto a Cassie, está siguiendo adelante y haciendo su mejor aparición en Francia.

Cassie Looking Fierce at Fashion Show ... First Event Since Diddy Suit

Cassie is getting back to regular life after settling her human trafficking lawsuit against Diddy ... and her first official order of biz is a fashion show in France.

The singer popped up Wednesday at Paris Fashion Week ... making an appearance at the LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi Menswear fashion show ... and she was looking like a straight-up model who was ready to hit the runway.

In fact, it looks like she might've actually gone down the catwalk at one point -- if this photo is any indication. Cassie went with an all-black outfit, with super dark eye shadow behind her black sunglasses ... and it looks like she meant business.

It's the first time we've seen Cassie at a public event since she settled her explosive suit with Diddy for an undisclosed sum.

Cassie was spotted in public in Connecticut back in November immediately following the rape lawsuit settlement ... but as far as official events, Paris Fashion Week is the first for her as she starts a new chapter.

Meanwhile, Diddy's stepped out from the spotlight ... as he's been hit with other lawsuits accusing him of rape/sexual assault, allegations he's vehemently denied at every juncture.

As for Cassie, she's getting a move on with things and doing her best Blue Steel in French.

Sophie Turner dispuesta a retirar la denuncia por "secuestro de menores" contra Joe Jonas

Sophie Turner y su ex, Joe Jonas, parecen tener las cosas resueltas en lo que respecta a la custodia de sus hijos, razón por la cual ella le está diciendo a un juez que retire su demanda de "secuestro de menores" del año pasado.

Sabemos por los nuevos documentos legales obtenidos por TMZ, que los abogados de la ex pareja están pidiéndole al juez que desestime el caso federal de Nueva York que Sophie presentó por primera vez en septiembre... Esto a la luz del plan de crianza que comenzó a llevarse a cabo en octubre.

En otras palabras, ambos están en la misma página y todo tiene que ver con lo que han trabajado en cuanto a la custodia en los tribunales del Reino Unido.

Mientras que un juez aún tiene que firmar oficialmente, eso sería todo. Todo esto es una gran cosa teniendo en cuenta lo dramático que fue cuando Sophie corrió por primera vez a la corte citando una ley de secuestro infantil.

Usted recordará cuando ella invocó ese estatuto, alegando que Joe estaba impidiendo que sus dos hijos viajaran a verla al otro lado del charco por supuestamente retener sus pasaportes, lo que elevó todo ese asunto a un nivel federal.

También afirmó que ellos, como familia, habían decidido que Inglaterra se convertiría en su hogar permanente, pero debido a que Joe supuestamente mantenía a los niños en Nueva York en medio de su divorcio, ella afirmó que sus acciones iban en contra de las leyes internacionales de sustracción de menores.

Desde entonces, ella y Joe se  han entendido mucho mejor, sí, el divorcio sigue su curso, pero han resuelto temporalmente quién se queda con los niños y cuándo, lo cual están citando aquí como la razón por la que esta demanda será retirada.

Esto solo indica aún más los esfuerzos continuos de los ex para arreglar las cosas en privado - por el bien de sus hijas, suponemos - después de que se inició su separación pública en un pie particularmente amargo.

Los primeros signos de la pareja tratando de arreglar las cosas surgieron en octubre, acordaron un acuerdo temporal de custodia de los hijos, lo cual tuvo a los niños yendo y viniendo durante Acción de Gracias, Navidad y en el medio.

Parece que otros aspectos del divorcio todavía se están resolviendo, pero mientras tanto, ambos parecen haber seguido adelante románticamente, Sophie pasando al aristócrata británico Peregrine Pearson y Joe a la modelo Stormi Bree.

Una buena señal de que las cosas están pasando un poco a la etapa amistosa de esta saga.

Sophie Turner Ready to Drop 'Child Abduction' Claim Against Joe Amid Custody Agreement

Sophie Turner and her ex, Joe Jonas, seem to have things figured out, for now, as pertains to custody of their kids ... which is why she's telling a judge to drop her whole "child abduction" claim from last year.

Per new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, attorneys for the former couple are asking the judge in their federal case out of New York -- which Sophie first filed in September -- to dismiss the entire action ... this in light of the parenting plan they hashed out back in October.

In other words, they're signaling here that they're both on the same page to dismiss this case ... and it all has to do with what they've worked out custody-wise in the UK courts.

While a judge has yet to officially sign off ... this thing is all but gone -- which is a big deal considering how dramatic it was when ST first ran to court citing a child abduction law.

You'll recall ... when she invoked that statute -- claiming, at the time, Joe was preventing their 2 children from traveling to see her across the pond by allegedly withholding their passports -- it elevated that whole matter to a federal level. So, it was on Uncle Sam's radar.

She also claimed they, as a family, had decided England would become their permanent home ... but because Joe was allegedly keeping the kids in NY amid their still-fresh divorce filing, she claimed his actions ran afoul of international child abduction laws.

Since then, of course, she and Joe have landed in a much better place -- yes, their divorce is still proceeding, but they've temporarily worked out who gets the kids and when ... which they're citing here as the reason that this lawsuit she submitted can now go bye-bye.

This just further signals continued efforts by the exes to hash things out privately -- for the sake of their daughters, we assume -- after they kicked off their public split on a particularly bitter foot.

First signs of the pair trying to work things out emerged in October ... they agreed to a temporary child custody arrangement -- with the kids going back & forth between them over holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and in between.

It appears other aspects of the divorce are still being worked out ... but in the meantime, they both seem to have moved on romantically -- Sophie moving on to British aristocrat Peregrine Pearson and Joe to model Stormi Bree.

A good sign, for sure, that things are somewhat moving into the amicable stage of this saga.