Phil Collins has finally come to an agreement with his ex-wife, Orianne Cevey, and she has agreed to leave his Miami mansion.
She's been living at the home with her new husband, Thomas Bates, while Phil has been in London rehearsing with Genesis for their 2021 tour.
Phil’s lawyer, Jeffrey Fisher, says, “Mr. and Mrs. Bates’ plan to hold Phil Collins’ house as hostage to leverage a settlement during a protracted court case was upended by the new judge’s bold decision to complete the injunction hearing next week. With the delay tactic failing, they agreed to vacate by mid-January and to allow Phil’s realtor to market and sell the property between now and the date they leave.”
As for Phil's belongings, which include his Alamo artifacts and music memorabilia, will be returned to him.
But there is a big “but” though. Orianne's lawsuit claiming she owns half the home will go forward, but Fisher is not concerned:
“We have no doubt that it too will come to a quick and conclusive end once the judge hears the true facts about what occurred.”
Phil and Orianne were married from 1999 to 2009. He bought the mansion for $33 million to be closer to their two sons -- 19-year old Nicholas, who drums in his dad's band as well as in Genesis, and 15-year old Matthew. The couple tried reconciling, but it didn’t work out. The home is now listed at $40 million.
[courtesy of Classic Hits Today]