Tia Mowry, Cory Hardrict SPLIT After 14 Years: Estranged Couple’s Next Step Revealed
Tia Mowry and her husband Cory Hardrict have been married for 14 years now and it appears that their relationship is going to end as the former has filed for divorce as reported by multiple outlets and announced on social media.
According to Daily Mail UK, who obtained the legal documents, the actress filed to end their marriage in Los Angeles, California. She cited "irreconcilable differences" as to why she wanted to separate from her estranged husband.
Regarding where their children would stay after the breakup, Mowry requested for joint physical and legal custody of 11-year-old Cree and four-year-old Cairo.
In addition, the actress requested the judge to terminate the court's ability to award spousal support to both of them as they had a prenuptial agreement before they tied the knot, meaning all properties and assets are not considered conjugal property anymore.
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Tia Mowry Addresses Divorce Online
Taking to her official Instagram account, the "Seventeen Again" star shared a black and white photo of herself with Hardict.
In the caption, Mowry said she had been always honest with her fans and wanted to be transparent about what was happening with her relationship.
The actress confirmed she and her husband have decided to break up and the decision behind it was not easy and "not without sadness."
Regarding their next step, she noted that they will remain friends as they continue to co-parent their two children.
"I am grateful for all the happy times we had together and want to thank my friends, family and fans for your love and support as we start this new chapter moving forward in our lives," she added.
As of this writing, further details regarding their breakup have not been publicized.
According to Country Living, the two had a long courtship during the beginning of their relationship. She told in a previous interview that they didn't go on dates alone as they were always surrounded by other people.
The pair dated for six years until getting engaged in Christmas of 2006. Two years later, they tied the know in Santa Barbara.
In a previous interview with People the TV Show! last year, Mowry said her marriage with Hardrict works because they don't focus on gender roles, meaning the women could do anything that her husband does because it's a "team effort" for them.
