Dylan McDermott is going to play lawyer at his own divorce

Actor Dylan Dermott, 46, filed for divorce from his wife of 11 years, Shiva Rose, earlier this month, citing irreconcilable differences, following his announcement of the pair’s separation in September last year.

And, according to the New York Post, the actor – who spent seven years playing lawyer Bobby Donnell on the hit TV show The Practice – will be handling the case, acting as his own attorney. What’s the old adage about a lawyer who represents himself at trial has a fool for a client?

McDermott and Rose have two daughters: 12-year-old Collette Blu and two-year-old Charlotte Rose. The actor is reportedly seeking joint custody.