As RadarOnline.com first reported, Noella filed for legal separation from James in August 2021. The move came days after RadarOnline.com revealed James had multiple tax liens filed against him.
The liens accused James of owing $5.8 million in back taxes. The IRS accused the successful personal injury lawyer of owing $1,878,438 for 2018 and $2,166,680 for 2019. The State of California said it was owed $1,851,225.04 owed for 2018 and 2019.