Lorenzo Lamas, the 68-year-old actor known for his roles in Falcon Crest and Renegade, filed for a default divorce judgment in late June 2026. Seeking to finalize his split from estranged wife Kenna Nicole Scott, the actor is pushing to terminate spousal support as his rekindled relationship with Heather Locklear gains public attention.
Legal Maneuvers in the Lamas-Scott Split
The path to finalizing Lorenzo Lamas’s sixth marriage has hit a procedural wall. According to reporting from AOL, the actor has requested that a judge move forward with a default judgment because his estranged wife, Kenna Nicole Scott, has allegedly failed to respond to the proceedings. Lamas originally filed for divorce in July 2025, citing irreconcilable differences after less than two years of marriage.
The new legal filings, which were also detailed by Yahoo News, clarify that there are no community assets or debts to divide between the pair. Beyond the request for a default ruling, Lamas is seeking the formal termination of spousal support obligations for both himself and Scott. In the California family court system, filing for a “default judgment” is a common legal mechanism used when a respondent fails to file a formal “Response” to a Petition for Dissolution within the statutory timeframe, which is typically 30 days after the respondent has been officially served with the initial divorce papers.
By pursuing this route, Lamas is essentially asking the court to grant the requests made in his original petition without the need for a contested trial or further negotiation. This process is intended to streamline the dissolution of marriage when one party chooses not to participate in the litigation process.
Timing and the Heather Locklear Connection
The timing of this legal push has drawn significant scrutiny due to Lamas’s high-profile rekindled romance with actress Heather Locklear. The two stars, who first met decades ago, confirmed they were dating again earlier this year. The relationship between Lamas and Locklear has been a focus of public interest since they went public in April. While the couple has kept the details of their reunion private, reports indicate they spent New Year’s Eve 2025 together, marking a significant milestone in their re-emerging partnership.
Lamas and Locklear’s professional history dates back to the 1980s, a decade defined by the rise of prime-time soap operas where both actors were staples of the television landscape. Locklear, acclaimed for her roles in Dynasty and Melrose Place, and Lamas, the face of Falcon Crest, represent a specific era of Hollywood celebrity that continues to command significant media attention when their personal lives intersect.
A History of Marriages
For Lamas, the current legal struggle is another chapter in a long history of high-profile relationships. The actor has been married six times, a trajectory that has frequently been tracked by entertainment media:
- Victoria Hilbert (1981–1982)
- Michele Smith (1983–1985)
- Kathleen Kinmont (1989–1993)
- Shauna Sand (1996–2002)
- Shawna Craig (2011–2018)
- Kenna Nicole Scott (2023–present)
Lamas, who is a father to six children, has maintained a public-facing approach to his personal life throughout his career. His marriage to Scott, which began in 2023, was marked by its relatively short duration compared to his previous unions. In the context of his broader career, which saw him transition from the prime-time soap opera circuit to the action-adventure genre in the 1990s with Renegade, his personal life has often been treated as a parallel narrative to his professional output.
What Comes Next
With the default judgment request now before the court, the next 30 days will likely determine if Scott provides a response or if the judge grants Lamas’s motion. Should the court approve the default, it would legally dissolve the marriage, removing the final hurdle currently separating Lamas from a life outside his sixth union. For now, the actor remains focused on closing the legal chapter on his marriage to Scott while his relationship with Locklear continues to develop.
The pending court hearing has added another layer of complexity to the already contentious divorce proceedings, with both parties’ lawyers now scheduled to appear before the judge. In civil proceedings of this nature, the court’s primary function is to verify that all procedural requirements regarding service of process were met. Once the judge is satisfied that the respondent had adequate notice and opportunity to participate, the court can proceed to grant the judgment, effectively ending the legal status of the marriage regardless of the respondent’s absence.
