Former Real Housewives Of Orange County star Braunwyn Windham-Burke has filed for divorce from husband Sean Burke.
On Wednesday, People claimed she filed the paperwork Monday in Orange County, Calif., citing irreconcilable differences.
She also requested spousal support and physical custody of their children, according to the site. The couple have seven children: Bella, 21, Rowan, 19, Jacob, 16, twins Curran and Caden, nine, Koa, seven, and Hazel, four.
This comes more than a year after they began a “trial separation” in July 2021.
Fact: Former Real Housewives Of Orange County star Braunwyn Windham-Burke has reportedly filed for divorce from husband Sean Burke. On Wednesday, People says she filed the documents Monday in Orange County, Calif., citing irreconcilable differences. She also asked for spousal support and physical custody of their children.
Also this week, the reality TV siren was spotted cuddling with possible new love interest Jennifer Spinner at Serena DC Presents My Transparent Life in Los Angeles. She came out as a lesbian in 2020.
People spoke with Braunwyn about her decision to file for divorce.
“I will always have so much love for the family that we have created and will continue to thrive and prosper,” Windham-Burke told the site.
Braunwyn requested that the two share legal custody of their children. And she also asked that she get physical custody with Sean getting visitation rights.
She also wants child support from Sean. Another request is for a ‘division of personal property’ and that Sean ‘pay his legal fees’, the site added.
Large brood: She also requested spousal support and physical custody of their children. The couple have seven children: Bella, 21, Rowan, 19, Jacob, 16, twins Curran and Caden, nine, Koa, seven, and Hazel, four.
Sean and Braunwyn married in 2000.
In October 2021, Braunwyn opened up about how the couple planned to co-parent their seven children during the “trial separation.”
The former couple told fans they “put our kids first”, saying, “What we’re doing right now is really healthy for them.”
“We really want to do what’s best for us – we’re a family, we’ve been together for 26 years,” continued Braunwyn, who also recently revealed she was sober after struggling with alcohol. .
New girlfriend? Also this week, the reality TV siren was spotted cuddling with possible new love interest Jennifer Spinner at Serena DC Presents My Transparent Life in Los Angeles. She came out lesbian in 2020
Seems quite intimate: Spinner was seen leaning over the reality TV star
“It’s a lot and it’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.
Meanwhile, Sean said he was ‘excited about having my own home’ and ‘discovering the rest of our lives’.
Windham-Burke previously explained why she wasn’t “rushed” to officially sever ties with Sean, saying, “We’ve been together 26 years, so we’re in no rush to get a divorce.
“Eventually maybe one of us will want to remarry and of course that will happen.”
Tester: In 2021, Braunwyn opened up about how the couple planned to co-parent their seven children during the “trial separation”. The former couple told fans they ‘put our kids first’, saying: ‘What we’re doing right now is really healthy for them’
In no rush in 2021: Windham-Burke previously explained why she wasn’t ‘rushed’ to officially cut ties with Sean, saying: ‘We’ve been together 26 years so we’re in no rush to get a divorce
“To me, it’s the reality version of the modern family. We’re creating something we haven’t seen. You can marry outside the box and make it work as long as you’re happy.
In 2021, she was dating fitness instructor Fernanda Rocha.
The coach met the reality TV star when she appeared on RHOC season six as Tamra Judge’s friend.
But now it looks like she’s moved on with Jennifer Spinner.
New flame: Braunwyn confirmed in 2021 that she was dating fitness instructor Fernanda Rocha; seen June 2021 above
