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After 23 years of marriage, Braunwyn Windham-Burke is formally divorcing her husband Sean. Two years in the past, the Real Housewives of Orange County alum got here out as a lesbian and remained legally married whereas she dated ladies. At the time, she described it as a “trial separation.”
After being fired from the Bravo present, Braunwyn lived partly in New York and partly in California, the place her household resides.
According to courtroom paperwork obtained by Radar Online, Braunwyn filed for divorce in Orange County on Monday. Her listed cause was “irreconcilable differences.”
The alum is reportedly in search of bodily custody of their 5 kids who’re nonetheless minors. The two oldest kids, Bella and Rowan, are actually adults.
Although Braunwyn needs bodily custody, she needs to share authorized custody with Sean.
Financially, the 44-year-old is asking for spousal help in addition to a division of their private property. Additionally, she requests Sean pay for her lawyer charges.
After the submitting, the star made an announcement to PEOPLE.
“Those who have followed our story probably aren’t surprised to find out how difficult attempting to create a ‘modern family’ is,” she mentioned. “For the protection, integrity and love for my children, that’s all I will share as I navigate this new chapter.”
“I will always have so much love for the family we created that will continue to flourish and thrive.”
In the summer time of final yr, Braunwyn opened up about her determination to take a break from Sean.
“We really want to do what’s best for us — we are family, we’ve been together for 26 years,” mentioned Braunwyn, by way of Radar. “That’s a lot and that’s something we don’t want to minimize — we want to honor that. I think having some space right now will give us some clarity.”
According to stories, Sean can be relationship different individuals.
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