Johnny Depp "Dates and Seems Happy" 3 Months After Amber Heard Verdict

Johnny Depp is "much better" three months after his defamation trial against Amber Heard.

PEOPLE confirmed that Depp is dating Joelle Rich, one of his U.K. libel attorneys.

During Heard's six-week trial, "Johnny's ugliness surfaced.

A source told PEOPLE on Thursday, "They're dating, but it's not serious.

"Depp's new girlfriend wasn't one of his lawyers in this year's defamation case against Aquaman actress.

Depp was awarded more than $10 million in damages, and Heard was awarded $2 million.

Depp said the Virginia verdict "Gave me my life back" and the "Best is yet to come"