Jessica Simpson is almost official

Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey could be officially divorced next week after both signed the paperwork today to request a superior court judge be appointed “for the sole purpose of” ending the couple’s marriage. The judge is being asked to legally end the marriage without settling all the financial details of the split. Money has been the main sticking point to finalizing the divorce so far. Immediately after the separation, Lachey rejected a settlement offer and reserved the right to petition for alimony. EW says:

“Despite Simpson reportedly offering Lachey $1.5 million in way of settlement, according to Californian law the former 98 Degrees singer is entitled to half of Jessica