Lorenzo Lamas Clears Legal Hurdle in Divorce, Paving Way for Future with Heather Locklear
LOS ANGELES — Television veteran Lorenzo Lamas is one step closer to finalizing his single status, potentially clearing the path for a future walk down the aisle with girlfriend Heather Locklear. According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge signed off on Lamas’s request on June 30 to expedite his ongoing divorce proceedings. The strategic legal maneuver, commonly referred to as bifurcation, will officially dissolve his marital status within months, even as the complex division of assets and final financial settlements continue to be negotiated in the background.
The court's decision marks a pivotal moment for the Falcon Crest and Renegade actor, whose personal life has frequently made headlines. Lamas, 65, filed for divorce from his fifth wife, Shawna Craig, after several years of marriage. While high-profile divorces in California can often drag on for years due to property disputes and spousal support negotiations, the court’s granting of an expedited status termination allows Lamas to legally regain his single status much sooner than expected. Inside sources close to the couple suggest this fast-tracked legal filing was motivated heavily by his serious commitment to Locklear.
Both Lamas and Locklear are no strangers to the spotlight or high-profile Hollywood romances. Locklear, the iconic star of Melrose Place and Dynasty, has kept a relatively low profile in recent years while focusing on her personal health and wellness. Her relationship with Lamas has reportedly brought a sense of stability and mutual support to both stars. Friends of the couple note that the prospect of marriage has been an active topic of discussion, making the resolution of Lamas’s current marriage a necessary first step before any formal wedding plans can be set in motion.
While representatives for both Lamas and Locklear have declined to comment on specific wedding timelines, legal experts note that Lamas will officially be free to remarry as soon as the court’s cooling-off period concludes later this year. For two of television’s most enduring figures, this latest courtroom victory marks the beginning of a fresh chapter, setting the stage for what could be one of the entertainment industry's most highly anticipated unions.