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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner have been hitting the headlines for quite some time now. The singer-actress duo, who had once painted the town red with their breathtaking chemistry, were rumoured to be hitting a rocky patch in their marriage. Moreover, several reports for a long time across multiple tabloids, claimed that the duo might be heading for a divorce, due to irreconcilable differences. And now, Sophie and Joe finally announce the most heartbreaking news of their lives and request for privacy. For the unversed, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner were married on May 1, 2019, and is blessed with two daughters.
Taking to their respective Instagram handles on September 6, 2023, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas broke their silence on their divorce rumours and acknowledged the same. Sharing the same picture notes, the duo penned a brief yet impactful announcement of their divorce and called it a mutually decided, amicable decision made by the both of them. Further in the note, the ex-partners requested everyone to grant them privacy, not just for themselves, but also for their children. The note can be read as:
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“Statement from the two of us: After four wonderful years of marriage we have mutually decided to amicably end our marriage. There are many speculative narratives as to why but, truly this is a united decision and we sincerely hope that everyone can respect our wishes for privacy for us and our children.”
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Now that both Joe and Sophie have cleared the rumours with their official announcement, newer reports about their divorce have come to surface. The official documentation of the divorce was filed in the Miami Dade-County court in Florida. Moreover, Joe Jonas will be moving ahead in seeking the custody of their daughters. For the unversed, the right for custody is under a prenuptial agreement that the ex-couple had signed at the time of their wedding.
As per previous reports by TMZ, troubles had started brewing between Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner for the past six months. The small issues had even escalated into serious troubles, and it was reported that Joe was single-handedly raising their daughters for the last three months. Moreover, it was pointed out that the sharp distinction of lifestyle between Joe and Sophie was one of the foremost reasons behind their split. Apparently, Sophie’s excessive fondness for parties led to their massive dissent.
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The decision of divorce isn’t really a favourable outcome of a marriage, especially for the children involved. However, in the case of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, things would tend to pan out in a different manner. According to their prenuptial agreement, Joe Jonas has asked for shared custody of his minor daughters along with his ex-wife, Sophie Turner. The petition which has been filed in this case also demands the implementation of a proper parenting plan and establishment of a coordinated schedule that connects the children with both of their parents.
We wish Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner strength in their difficult times!
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