Former NRL star Sam Burgess spends time with his supportive mother Julie after ‘finalising his divorce from ex-wife Phoebe over Christmas’
Sam and Phoebe Burgess reportedly finalised their divorce just before Christmas.
And it seems the former NRL star, 32, is keen to put his failed marriage behind him as he welcomes the New Year.
On Tuesday, Sam enjoyed some quality time with his mother, Julie, sharing a selfie of the pair to Instagram.
Putting it all behind him: On Tuesday, former NRL star Sam Burgess spent quality time with his mother, Julie, after reportedly finalising his divorce from ex-wife Phoebe over Christmas
‘A bucket of prawns and a beer with this legend @itsmejuliebe. Love you. Happy holidays all, be safe. #Mum,’ Sam captioned the post.
In the accompanying image, the duo smiled as they toasted over a restaurant lunch.
Sam and Phoebe are now officially divorced after five years of marriage, The Sunday Telegraph reported over the weekend.
It’s over! Sam and Phoebe Burgess (right) are now officially divorced after five years of marriage, The Sunday Telegraph reported over the weekend
A divorce order for the pair was issued ‘just before Christmas’, about 14 months after they separated.
Phoebe, 31, and Sam share custody of two children, Billy, two, and Poppy, three.
After news of their divorce made headlines, Phoebe shared a photo to Instagram of her left hand, which was free of her wedding and engagement rings.
Sam and Phoebe separated in September 2019, and finalised their financial settlement months before legally divorcing.
Co-parenting: Phoebe and Sam share custody of two children, Billy, two, and Poppy, three
Single: After news of their divorce made headlines, Phoebe shared a photo to Instagram of her left hand, which was free of her wedding and engagement rings
Phoebe is said to have walked away with 70 per cent of the couple’s marital wealth, including Sam’s F45 gym franchise, which she has since sold.
The former journalist, who now promotes herself as a brand ambassador, also kept a $100,000 Range Rover, which she is regularly seen driving around Bowral.
The exes sold their property in Maroubra in January last year for $5million.
Settlement: Sam and Phoebe separated in September 2019, and finalised their financial settlement months before legally divorcing
The former couple remain involved in an ugly legal dispute following their split.
Sam is accused of intimidating Phoebe’s father, Mitchell Hooke, at his Southern Highlands home on October 19, 2019.
The ex-Rabbitohs player is also charged with common assault in relation to the same alleged incident. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Police have also taken out an interim AVO to allegedly protect Mr Hooke from Sam, who has had no contact with his former father-in-law for more than a year.
The hearing will continue in Moss Vale Local Court on January 22.
Dispute: The exes remain involved in an ugly legal dispute following their split. Sam is accused of intimidating Phoebe’s father at his Southern Highlands home on October 19, 2019