The Hollywood love story that once seemed picture-perfect has unraveled into a courtroom drama filled with shocking allegations, protective orders, and a very public downfall. Kelley Wolf—best known to reality TV fans as Kelley Limp from The Real World: New Orleans—is now at the center of one of the most dramatic celebrity divorce battles of 2025. Her estranged husband, actor Scott Wolf of Party of Five fame, has secured a strict court order barring her from contacting their three children and requiring her to stay at least 300 feet away from him.

The ruling, handed down on August 28, came just days after Kelley’s arrest on charges of electronic harassment and disclosure of personal identifying information. According to police, Kelley posted Scott’s personal phone number on Instagram, unleashing a barrage of calls and texts from strangers that disrupted his life and communication with their kids.

What began as a quiet divorce filing in June has spiraled into one of the year’s most combustible celebrity custody cases, exposing layers of conflict, mental health concerns, and allegations of harassment.

A Marriage in Freefall

Scott Wolf and Kelley Limp were once a Hollywood staple—a polished actor and his reality TV bride, raising three children in Park City, Utah, far from the chaos of Los Angeles. They married in 2004, building what seemed like a grounded life together. But after more than two decades of marriage, cracks became impossible to ignore.

Scott announced the split in June 2025, calling it “the most difficult decision of my life.” He emphasized that their children—Jackson, 16, Miller, 12, and Lucy, 11—would remain his priority. But behind the carefully worded statement, tensions were already boiling.

Kelley’s Arrest Sparks Shockwaves

The turning point came on August 26 when Kelley was arrested on suspicion of electronic harassment. Authorities allege she deliberately shared Scott’s private phone number on Instagram, an act that immediately triggered a flood of unwanted contact. In just ten minutes, Scott reportedly received 24 calls and multiple texts.

Police considered the move harassment and a breach of the couple’s temporary custody agreement. Kelley was charged with three misdemeanors—two for electronic disclosure of personal information and one for electronic communication harassment. She was released on conditions that included sobriety, mental health treatment, and a prohibition against using controlled substances without a prescription.

The New Protective Order

Two days later, a Utah judge issued a stricter protective order that stripped Kelley of nearly all contact with her children and husband. The ruling prohibits her from communicating directly or indirectly with Scott or the kids. She must remain at least 300 feet away, with exceptions only for mediation sessions in their divorce proceedings.

The order also bars Kelley from entering the family home except under police escort to collect personal belongings. For now, Scott retains sole temporary custody of the children, while Kelley is left with no unsupervised parenting time.

Court documents reviewed by PEOPLE note that Kelley is also prohibited from stalking, threatening, or harassing her ex-husband in any form.

Social Media Meltdown

The escalation in legal action comes after months of increasingly erratic social media activity from Kelley. In late July, she posted a video of herself attempting to enter the family’s Park City home with police present. In the since-deleted clip, she claimed she was being unfairly blocked from retrieving her belongings, saying, “I’m sick of being treated like I’m crazy.”

Earlier, in June, she shocked followers by sharing a photo that appeared to show her in a hospital room, claiming she had been “taken against my will” during a mental health crisis. She insisted she had “no mental illness” and had “survived an involuntary 5150 hold,” a reference to emergency psychiatric detentions.

The posts fueled public speculation about her mental state, even as she continued to deny any illness.

Custody Battle Turns Ugly

At the heart of the divorce battle is custody of the couple’s three children. The court-appointed guardian initially allowed Kelley supervised visits and three weekly phone calls with the kids. But her arrest and subsequent protective order have drastically reduced her access.

The children, meanwhile, have each been assigned a “safe-harbor therapist” to help them navigate the emotional turmoil. Sources close to the family say Scott is determined to shield them from the chaos, though Kelley’s online outbursts have made that nearly impossible.

Financially, Scott continues to control the marital funds, covering household expenses and providing Kelley $10,000 per month in support. But with legal troubles mounting, those arrangements may change.

From MTV Darling to Public Meltdown

For fans who remember Kelley Limp as the levelheaded cast member of The Real World: New Orleans in 2000, the transformation is startling. Back then, she was celebrated for her wit, poise, and charisma. Now, two decades later, headlines focus on arrests, court orders, and social media spirals.

The contrast is not lost on fans. One Twitter user wrote: “From MTV to mugshots—Kelley Wolf’s story is the saddest reality TV twist yet.” Another commented: “Feel for the kids. They didn’t ask for this circus.”

What’s Next?

The next court hearing is scheduled for September 10, where a judge will reassess Kelley’s compliance with the protective order and her ability to follow conditions of release. Until then, she remains barred from seeing her children without supervision.

Scott has stayed relatively quiet throughout the ordeal, speaking only through court documents and short statements requesting privacy. Friends describe him as “heartbroken but focused” on his kids’ well-being.

Kelley, however, has continued to hint at her side of the story on Instagram, posting cryptic updates about freedom, happiness, and being misunderstood. Whether those posts will help or hurt her case remains to be seen.

The Bottom Line

What began as a private divorce has spiraled into a tabloid sensation, with police reports, protective orders, and public breakdowns fueling the headlines. The once-happy couple who seemed to have it all—a stable marriage, thriving careers, and three children—are now locked in a bitter battle that threatens to redefine both of their legacies.

For Scott, the fight is about protecting his children. For Kelley, it’s about reclaiming her voice and freedom, however messy that may appear.

As September 10 approaches, all eyes will be on Utah’s courtrooms to see whether Kelley can pull back from the brink—or whether this Hollywood breakup will go down as one of the most chaotic in recent memory.