Mel B arrives at court as she continues bitter divorce battle with ex Stephen Belafonte over visitation for the Spice Girl's daughter Angel, 11

By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline

Published: 15:56 EDT, 16 July 2018 | Updated: 03:58 EDT, 17 July 2018

Mel B was set to continue a bitter divorce battle with her ex Stephen Belafonte, over visitation rights for her daughter Angel, as she arrived at court on Monday.

It was recently revealed that Mel and Stephen spent four hours locked inside an LA courtroom as they were unable to come to an agreement. 

Stephen, who claims Mel's daughter by Eddie Murphy has called him dad ever since she could talk, has been trying to gain step-parent visitation with the child.

Court appearance: Mel B was set to continue a bitter divorce battle with her ex Stephen Belafonte, over visitation rights for her daughter Angel, as she arrived at court on Monday

Court appearance: Mel B was set to continue a bitter divorce battle with her ex Stephen Belafonte, over visitation rights for her daughter Angel, as she arrived at court on Monday

Mel, 43, who headed to court on Monday in busty coral dress, pink reflective shades and a pair of leopard print stilettos, has vehemently opposed his efforts, refusing to let him see Angel, 11.

Despite their marathon session on Friday, the warring couple couldn’t reach agreement on the step visitation or their other outstanding financial issues, and the hearing was postponed.  

When Mel took a cigarette break during her half day in court, DailyMail.com asked her what was happening in the closed-door proceedings, the exasperated America’s Got Talent star replied: ‘Nothing - nothing’s happening in there.’ 

Bitter battle: It was recently revealed that Mel and Stephen spent four hours locked inside a courtroom as they were unable to come to an agreement

Bitter battle: It was recently revealed that Mel and Stephen spent four hours locked inside a courtroom as they were unable to come to an agreement

Visitation rights: Stephen, who claims Mel's daughter by Eddie Murphy has called him dad ever since she could talk, has been trying to gain step-parent visitation with the child

Visitation rights: Stephen, who claims Mel's daughter by Eddie Murphy has called him dad ever since she could talk, has been trying to gain step-parent visitation with the child

Refusal: Mel, 43, who headed to court on Monday in busty coral dress, pink reflective shades and a pair of leopard print stilettos, has vehemently opposed his efforts, refusing to let him see Angel, 11

Refusal: Mel, 43, who headed to court on Monday in busty coral dress, pink reflective shades and a pair of leopard print stilettos, has vehemently opposed his efforts, refusing to let him see Angel, 11

Postponed: Despite their marathon session on Friday, the warring couple couldn’t reach agreement on the step visitation or their other outstanding financial issues, and the hearing was postponed
Postponed: Despite their marathon session on Friday, the warring couple couldn’t reach agreement on the step visitation or their other outstanding financial issues, and the hearing was postponed

Postponed: Despite their marathon session on Friday, the warring couple couldn’t reach agreement on the step visitation or their other outstanding financial issues, and the hearing was postponed

The court then reconvened on Monday, as the estranged couple headed back to settle the outstanding issues regarding their divorce.

Stephen also 43, who wore his trademark gray suit in court, and Mel were divorced last December after a nine-month battle in which lurid tales of kinky sex, drug and alcohol abuse and allegations of domestic violence made headlines.

Despite their divorce being final more than six months ago, trying to settle complicated issues between them over children and money has dragged on through this summer.

Reconvened: The court then reconvened on Monday, as the estranged couple headed back to settle the outstanding issues regarding their divorce

Reconvened: The court then reconvened on Monday, as the estranged couple headed back to settle the outstanding issues regarding their divorce

Hitting headlines: Stephen also 43, who wore his trademark gray suit in court, and Mel were divorced last December after a nine-month battle in which lurid tales of kinky sex, drug and alcohol abuse and allegations of domestic violence made headlines

Hitting headlines: Stephen also 43, who wore his trademark gray suit in court, and Mel were divorced last December after a nine-month battle in which lurid tales of kinky sex, drug and alcohol abuse and allegations of domestic violence made headlines

Smart: Mel dressed for the occasion in a sleek figure-hugging frock which she paired with an oversized cream bag
Smart: Mel dressed for the occasion in a sleek figure-hugging frock which she paired with an oversized cream bag

Smart: Mel dressed for the occasion in a sleek figure-hugging frock which she paired with an oversized cream bag

Complicated: Despite their divorce being final more than six months ago, trying to settle complicated issues between them over children and money has dragged on through this summer

Complicated: Despite their divorce being final more than six months ago, trying to settle complicated issues between them over children and money has dragged on through this summer

The former Spice Girl estimates that she’s now spent more than $1 million (£755,355) in legal fees and owes another $800,000 (£604,622) to attorneys and accountants.

Mel, who shares her daughter Madison, 6, with Stephen, claim's the drawn-out split with him has left her more than $3 million (£2,266,00 million)  in the red.

It was reported that the IRS has started garnishing her America's Got Talent salary to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in back taxes she owes.  

Big bills: The former Spice Girl estimates that she’s now spent more than $1 million (£755,355) in legal fees and owes another $800,000 (£604,622) to attorneys and accountants

Big bills: The former Spice Girl estimates that she’s now spent more than $1 million (£755,355) in legal fees and owes another $800,000 (£604,622) to attorneys and accountants

In the red: Mel, who shares her daughter Madison, 6, with Stephen, claim's the drawn-out split with him has left her more than $3 million (£2,266,00 million) in the red
In the red: Mel, who shares her daughter Madison, 6, with Stephen, claim's the drawn-out split with him has left her more than $3 million (£2,266,00 million) in the red

In the red: Mel, who shares her daughter Madison, 6, with Stephen, claim's the drawn-out split with him has left her more than $3 million (£2,266,00 million) in the red

Reports: It was reported that the IRS has started garnishing her America's Got Talent salary to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in back taxes she owes

Reports: It was reported that the IRS has started garnishing her America's Got Talent salary to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in back taxes she owes

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