Mike Wolfe’s ex-wife Jodi Faeth earns royalties through 2026
The History Reality TV Series, American Pickers, takes viewers across the United States to find one-of-a-kind antiques. Mike Wolfe once starred on the show with Frank Fritz, but now Wolfe and his brother are taking the reins. While Wolfe is known for his role on the show, his expensive 2021 divorce hit the media. Here’s what happened during Mike Wolfe and Jodi Faeth’s expensive split, and what royalties she’s set to receive through 2026.
‘American Pickers’ star Mike Wolfe finalized his divorce from Jodi Faeth in December 2021
Mike Wolfe and Jodi Faeth finalized their divorce in 2021. The Sun reports that the two tied the knot in Tennessee in September 2012 and first met in 1994. Unfortunately, Faeth filed for divorce American pickers star in November 2020, but they separated in June 2020. She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the separation. The exes reportedly finalized their divorce in December 2021.
Wolfe and Faeth share one daughter, Charlie Faeth Wolfe, who will be 10 years old in 2022. Wolfe is 58 and he had his daughter in her late 40s. The Sun reports that he has posted on Facebook about having a child in his later years. “Becoming a father late in life is never boring, but I know how special these moments are with her,” he wrote. “I can’t believe how fast she’s growing. I love being a father to my brown eyed girl. Charlie Wolfe.”
Mike Wolfe and Jodi Faeth’s divorce cost him big bucks — and she’s still earning royalties
Mike Wolfe is doing exceptionally well thanks to his time American pickers, but his divorce from Jodi Faeth certainly hasn’t helped his income. The Sun reports that Wolfe has been sentenced to pay his ex-wife $634,000 in child support. Faeth also received her $2 million home in Nashville, Tennessee, as well as her other home in North Carolina. In total, the exes owned 15 properties, so he kept the remaining 13.
In addition to alimony, Wolfe agreed to pay Faeth nearly $6 million to “ensure the fair division of the marital property.”
Faeth also earned money with it American pickers. The divorce settlement noted that she would earn 50% of the after-tax royalties American pickers Seasons 1-10 from before December 31, 2021 and 40% of the after-tax royalties from the first 10 seasons of the series from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026.
Faeth was also given primary custody of their daughter. She takes care of her daughter 230.5 days a year and Wolfe takes care of her daughter 134.5 days a year. In addition, Wolfe must pay $2,100 a month in child support and get health and dental insurance for the child.
Are Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz still friends?
While fans shouldn’t expect to see Jodi Faeth American pickersThey miss her a lot when Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz were still on the show together. Unfortunately, Fritz stopped appearing on the show after undergoing serious back surgery. He had a stroke in July 2022, but his condition is reportedly stable. Fritz has expressed interest in eventually returning to the show, but it’s unclear where he and Wolfe stand after an alleged feud.
So are Wolfe and Fritz still friends? Neither party has spoken too much about their alleged dispute or where they stand now. But Wolfe confirmed their friendship after Fritz’s stroke via Instagram. “I have been very private over the past year about Frank’s life and the journey he has been on,” Wolfe wrote. “There have been many opinions regarding mine and Frank’s friendship and the show, but now is not the time to set things straight. Now is the time to pray for my friend. … Frank, I pray more than anything that you get through this well. I love you buddy.”
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