Britani Bateman accuses John Scott Underwood of draining her bank accounts
- Britani Bateman filed court documents against ex-husband John Scott Underwood, alleging several violations of their divorce agreement.
- Underwood is accused of draining shared business accounts and failing to maintain a protective distance as required by court orders.
- The legal battles indicate a deep rift between the former couple, further complicated by Bateman's claims of emotional distress and controlling behavior during their marriage.
In Utah, Britani Bateman, a newcomer on the Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City, has escalated her ongoing dispute with ex-husband John Scott Underwood. The conflict intensified as she filed new court documents accusing Underwood, a business contractor, of unlawfully draining shared business accounts and not adhering to a court-issued protective order. Bateman claims Underwood’s actions violate their divorce agreement from last year, which required him to maintain a sufficient distance from her and provided her necessary access to their shared business funds. In her legal filings, Bateman detailed substantial accusations, alleging that Underwood misappropriated business funds for personal expenses and did not include her in critical financial decisions concerning their joint ventures, which include a real estate development company, entertainment production company, and a construction firm. The discrepancies in handling the couple's financial affairs have raised concerns regarding Underwood's compliance with the court orders designed to protect Bateman's rights during their divorce proceedings. Moreover, the discord extends beyond financial disputes. Bateman has separately filed a $2.5 million lawsuit against Underwood for intentional infliction of emotional distress that cites instances of alleged control and abuse during their six-year marriage. She has provided specific examples of this alleged behavior, including attempts to dictate her personal choices and demands for intimate relations. These claims have added another layer of complexity to their legal battles, indicating a tumultuous relationship marred by power struggles. As the court prepares to address these allegations in an upcoming hearing, both parties face the implications of their unresolved disputes. Abiding by the stipulations of the divorce decree is crucial as it outlines a shared interest in their businesses, and both parties are entitled to profits generated by their collective ventures. The outcome of the hearing and future court decisions will hold significant weight in determining the practical resolutions to Bateman’s and Underwood’s mounting legal challenges and personal grievances.