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- Why the pair opted for private arbitration over court
- Who will preside, when it happens, and the rules
- Core disputes heading into arbitration
- Discovery fights and requested communications
- Accusations traded between the two
- Procedural moves now shaping the timetable
- Public reporting and where the story surfaced
- How their relationship began and their careers
Liz Cho and her estranged husband, Josh Elliott, will take their disputed divorce matters out of public court and into a private arbitration session this October. The move compresses a year of bitter filings into a single, binding hearing overseen by a Connecticut judge.
Why the pair opted for private arbitration over court
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Both parties signed an agreement to resolve key divorce issues through arbitration. This approach speeds decisions and keeps sensitive details out of daily court records. It also hands authority to a neutral decision-maker instead of a judge in open court.
- Matters to be decided: divorce decree, alimony, division of assets, and legal fees.
- The arbitration will address unresolved discovery and other pending claims.
- Neither side was forced into the choice, according to court filings.
Who will preside, when it happens, and the rules
Cho and Elliott agreed to have Connecticut Judge Elliot N. Solomon serve as arbitrator. He can enforce orders and may hold a party in contempt if warranted.
- The hearing is scheduled for October 2026.
- The arbitrator must issue a ruling within 30 days of the meeting.
- The parties consented that creating a record or recording is not required.
Core disputes heading into arbitration
Their filings outline a mix of financial and personal conflicts. Items in dispute range from household property to more private allegations.
- Requests for alimony and property division.
- Claims over counsel and expert fee awards.
- Disagreements over evidence and document production.
Specific allegations listed in court papers
- Cho says Elliott removed a large amount of furniture from their Connecticut home.
- She also claims two Portuguese water dogs were taken from the residence.
- Cho reported missing a valuable watch and earrings she kept in a jewelry bag.
- Elliott denies widespread removal of belongings and rejects the jewelry allegation.
Discovery fights and requested communications
Cho sought copies of Elliott’s communications with anyone he had a romantic or sexual relationship with, from July 2015 onward. She also sought messages tied to his job searches.
- The request covered emails, texts, cards, and other written items from July 11, 2015 to June 23, 2025.
- Cho objected to some requests but later agreed to provide communications at a July virtual hearing.
Accusations traded between the two
Both sides filed pointed allegations that paint a tense household dynamic.
- Elliott’s lawyers say he removed only limited items to establish a safe residence for himself and his child.
- He accused Cho of monitoring calls, rifling through personal items, and erratic behavior.
- Cho alleged Elliott left the marital home and removed furnishings and pets.
Anecdotes and family-related charges
The filings include personal episodes used to support behavior claims. One such detail describes a dispute over packing grapes for a child’s lunch. Elliott also accused Cho of harshly restricting their teen’s access to the home during cold weather.
Procedural moves now shaping the timetable
Cho filed for a protective order aimed at blocking a deposition scheduled by Elliott’s team. She argued the deposition was set without consulting her or her counsel.
- The requested deposition was slated for July 23, 2026.
- Cho sought limits on the scope of document demands tied to private communications.
- Media outlets first reported parts of the arrangement, and neither lawyer commented to press requests.
Public reporting and where the story surfaced
Page Six and Daily Mail have both covered the arbitration and the court filings. Media coverage has tracked the escalation from initial filings to the decision to arbitrate.
How their relationship began and their careers
Cho and Elliott met while both worked at ABC. They married in July 2015. The split was filed in June 2025, ending nearly a decade together.
- Both are in their mid-50s. This is a second marriage for each.
- Elliott’s résumé includes stints on Good Morning America, NBC, and CBSN.
- Cho continues her role as an anchor for Eyewitness News.
