Scott Wolf Files Restraining Order Against Estranged Wife Kelley Amid Bitter Divorce
Actor Scott Wolf has reportedly filed for a temporary restraining order against his estranged wife, Kelley Wolf, escalating their ongoing and increasingly contentious divorce proceedings. The legal action, filed in Utah on June 24, comes just weeks after the couple publicly announced their separation following 21 years of marriage.
Court records obtained confirm the filing, which includes declarations from both Scott Wolf and his brother, Michael Wolf, in support of the request. However, the specific details outlining the reasons for the restraining order remain sealed from public view, a common practice in Utah divorce cases. Kelley Wolf reportedly confirmed being served with the order on June 25, and a court hearing related to the filing is scheduled for July 1.
Sources close to Kelley Wolf have strongly pushed back against the restraining order, calling the situation “so sad for the kids.” The insider stated that Kelley is “ready to fight like hell for her children” and characterized the filing as “not warranted, it’s cruel. And it’s incorrect.”
Divorce Background and Initial Statements
Known for his role on the hit series “Party of Five,” Scott Wolf married Kelley in 2004 after meeting in 2002. They share three children: Jackson, 16, Miller, 12, and Lucy, 11.
Scott Wolf originally filed for divorce on June 9. At the time, he issued a statement calling the decision the “most difficult” of his life, emphasizing that their children were their “every priority” and requesting privacy for his family during this transition.
Kelley Wolf, a former “Real World” cast member, also released a statement via Instagram on June 10. She revealed that she had “initiated a separation almost a year ago” and had been attempting to file for divorce for months due to legal delays. While acknowledging Scott filed the official petition, she stated she had been “grieving this marriage for years” and was now “well into the healing.” Notably, in her initial announcement, she described the separation as a “long, quiet journey” and spoke positively about Scott, calling him “one of the best fathers” and a good partner.
Escalation: Recent Tumultuous Events
The filing of the restraining order follows a series of turbulent incidents surrounding Kelley Wolf earlier in June that appear to have significantly heightened the conflict.
On June 13, just three days after her initial divorce announcement, Kelley was reportedly detained by Utah police during an Instagram Live broadcast. She was subsequently taken to a hospital for evaluation, later identified as an involuntary 5150 mental health hold. Reports indicate authorities transported her because she had made “concerning comments” to both a family member and the deputies present. Audio from the Instagram Live captured Kelley telling officers, “This is shameful. Be ashamed of yourself… Shame on all of you.”
Leading up to this detention, reports indicate multiple calls were made to authorities that day. These included a 911 call from a friend reporting an “escalating mental health crisis” at a separate location and requesting a mental health team, describing Kelley as “very skittish” and unwilling to cooperate voluntarily. Another 911 call reportedly came from the Wolfs’ Utah residence earlier that morning (around 2:50 a.m.), placed by a sobbing woman (implied to be Kelley) who reported feeling unsafe with her brother-in-law present, referencing a “very bitter divorce battle,” claiming “psychological abuse,” and alleging “child alienation” by the brother-in-law convincing her son she was a “cheater.”
Furthermore, police responding to the Wolf residence on June 13 were reportedly told by an unnamed male about an alleged past assault from March. The male claimed an unnamed woman (implied to be Kelley) had put “her hands around his neck” during an incident in the bedroom. While he initially stated the choking wasn’t hard enough to restrict blood flow, he later told officers it might have restricted blood and air flow. The alleged victim ultimately declined to press charges regarding the March incident. During this period surrounding her hospitalization, Kelley Wolf also reportedly accused Scott of “abusing” her.
Aftermath and Differing Public Stances
Following her release from the hospital, Kelley Wolf has been active on social media, sharing her perspective. She posted that she was “fine” and “happy,” asserting “no mental illness” or “addictions,” while confirming she had “survived” an involuntary 5150 hold. She referenced past struggles but emphasized she was “still kickin!!” and “ALIVE,” declaring, “I’m not quiet anymore. And the show’s just getting started.” A photo she posted showed her at a bar wearing what appeared to be a hospital bracelet. She later confirmed on Instagram that she was on a mental health hold and alleged her family was “ghosting” her.
In contrast to Kelley’s vocal presence online regarding the recent incidents, Scott Wolf has maintained a public silence since his initial statement about the divorce filing. His recent social media activity has included posting about taking his children on vacation, referring to them as his “forever squad.”
The temporary restraining order represents a significant and public escalation in the divorce battle between the actor and his estranged wife, following a period marked by police involvement, hospitalization, and serious allegations from both sides amidst the backdrop of a disintegrating 21-year marriage and focus on their three children.
