The Quaids failed to appear in court four times to face felony charges relating to an unsettled $10,000 (£6,250) bill from the luxury San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, California.

The couple posted bail of $20,000 (£12,500) each after they were arrested in September (09) in Marfa, Texas - and now they've finally paid the same amount in California.

Santa Barbara Senior Deputy District Attorney Lee Carter confirms to People.com, "They have posted bond."

As a result, an arrest warrant for the couple has been dropped and the District Attorney will halt attempts to extradite the pair from their native Texas to California.

The couple is due to be arraigned on charges of burglary, defrauding an innkeeper and conspiracy on 15 December (09).