Ray J is responding to Princess Love‘s divorce submitting, the fourth over the course of their relationship.
The singer, 43, is requesting joint authorized and bodily custody of the couple’s two younger kids, daughter Melody, 5, and son Epik, 4, in accordance with courtroom paperwork obtained by Folks on Thursday, April 4.
Ray J (whose actual identify is Willie Ray Norwood) additionally requested that a number of of his and Love’s belongings be cut up, together with “miscellaneous jewellery and different private results” and his earnings since their date of separation, which was listed as “to be decided.”
Moreover, Ray J – who’s being represented by famed movie star divorce legal professional Laura Wasser – requested that he and Love pay their very own legal professional charges, and requested within the submitting that spousal assist for Love, 39, be decided at a later date.
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Love filed for divorce from the “Horny Can I” singer on February 26. That very same day, she posted a prolonged assertion saying their cut up through Instagram.
“Pricey Pals and Household, it’s with heavy hearts that we share the information of our choice to divorce,” she started. “After a lot reflection, dialogue and counseling, we’ve come to the troublesome realization that our paths have diverged, and it’s in one of the best curiosity of each of us to half methods.”
Love continued, “We wish to reassure you that this choice was made thoughtfully and with mutual respect and consideration for one another’s well-being. Whereas our relationship as spouses could also be coming to an finish, we stay dedicated to co-parenting our kids and sustaining a optimistic and supportive household dynamic.”
Whereas noting that “this chapter” of their lives is closing, the Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood star mentioned they’re wanting ahead to “embracing the alternatives for development, therapeutic and new beginnings that lie forward.”
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“We’re assured that with time, understanding and the assist of our family members, we’ll navigate this transition with grace and resilience,” she mentioned. “Thanks to your understanding and assist.”
The estranged couple tied the knot in August 2016 after 4 years of relationship. They welcomed daughter Melody in Might 2018 and son Epik in January 2020.
Love first filed for divorce from the singer in Might 2020; nonetheless, she filed to have it dismissed two months later.
Ray J filed for divorce in September that very same yr, Us Weekly confirmed. The breakup information got here one yr after Love accused Ray J of leaving her and Melody “stranded” in Las Vegas after the BET’s Soul Practice Awards.
On the time, Love alleged through social media that Ray J blocked her from calling him. Ray J’s rep advised Us that her claims had been “not factual,” and he addressed the state of affairs through Instagram.
“I’m my household. I really like my household. I’ve devoted my life to my household,” he wrote in November 2019. “To insinuate that I’d do something to hurt my daughter was simply unhappy, man.”
The pair requested the divorce be dismissed in February 2021 after seemingly patching issues up. Ray J then filed for divorce seven months later, however referred to as it off in March 2023.
