Janet Von Schmeling And Drake Bell Might Have Separated "Months Ago"

The start of a new year is supposed to be a joyous and hopeful time for many people. However, it seems that hasn’t been the case for Drake Bell and Janet Von Schmeling. On January 2, Page Six reported that the couple had separated following continuing struggles in the actor’s personal life. It appears that this may not be a new development, though.

According to People magazine, the decision between Drake and Janet to go their separate ways allegedly came months ago. So, it seems that their marriage was already doomed before 2023 had even started. Is it possible that the pair could still turn things around, though, or is this one relationship that won’t be coming back from the brink in the new year?

The separation wasn’t influenced by an incident with Drake Bell in December 2022

The separation of Drake Bell and Janet Von Schmeling isn’t something many saw coming. Many certainly wouldn't have anticipated the revelation that when the news broke, they’d already been out of each other’s lives for months. This means that an incident in early December 2022 was not responsible for the marriage breaking down, despite what people might have initially believed. We’re referring to when Drake Bell was spotted using narcotics. He was actually caught doing this on multiple occasions in December, with his young son with him on one of them. If Drake and Janet hadn’t been separated at this point, this incident likely would have been the final nail in the coffin. 

Drake Bell is reportedly receiving outpatient help for his substance abuse problem

Although using narcotics in a parking lot last December might not have ended his marriage, this sort of behavior was reportedly why the two separated. According to a supposed insider, Janet Von Schmeling had apparently “had enough” of it from her husband. Thankfully, it seems that Drake Bell might be aware of his issues and allegedly intends to sort himself out. According to several online publications, Bell is now receiving outpatient help to deal with his substance abuse problems. It’s unclear whether this is to try and win Janet back or to simply “focus on his health.” Regardless, getting support is a positive step forward for the actor, which will hopefully have a good impact on his life in the years to come.

The couple’s son is reportedly living with his mother while his father receives help

The separation of Drake Bell and Janet Von Schmeling has likely impacted both parties quite significantly. However, they’re not the only two affected by the breakdown of this relationship. The pair share a son together, with that child reportedly now living with his mother in Florida. This is presumably a temporary arrangement while Bell seeks to work on his reported substance abuse problems. Sources certainly suggest that Drake has no intention of allowing his wife to raise their son alone. They claim that the pair are “committed to maintaining a peaceful co-parent relationship” with the desire to “give their son the best life possible.” Hopefully, this means that the separation of Drake Bell and Janet Von Schmeling won’t have too negative an impact on their child’s upbringing. 

These latest struggles aren’t the only issues that Drake Bell has dealt with over the years

It’s unfortunate that these latest struggles allegedly aren’t the only problems Drake Bell’s faced. For instance, the actor was arrested in 2015 and later pleaded guilty to driving under the influence. This was the second time he’d been charged with such a crime. Several years later, Bell was accused of child endangerment after allegedly grooming a girl from the age of 12. The reported victim claimed that he abused her when she was 15, saying that he was “calculating” and “preyed on me.” He ultimately pleaded guilty to the charges and received a sentence of two years of probation. The case followed reports from an ex-girlfriend claiming he was abusive during their relationship, something which he vehemently denied.

It’s unclear what the future looks like following the separation of Drake Bell and Janet Von Schmeling. If this reported outpatient help does some good, there’s a chance that the couple may reunite. Then again, the support might not be enough to undo what drove the pair apart in the first place.