Ashlee Simpson Files for Divorce From Pete Wentz

By Sarah Crow Posted Feb 9th 2011 12:40PM

After two and a half years of marriage, Ashlee Simpson has filed for divorce from her husband, Pete Wentz. TMZ reports that Simpson, who married the former Fall Out Boy bassist at her parents' California home in 2008, filed documents in LA County Superior Court, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the cause of their split.

The singer-actress, who has a 2-year-old son, Bronx, with Wentz, is seeking primary physical custody of the child in addition to sharing legal custody with her ex. The pair released a joint statement to PEOPLE that asked for privacy and stressed their commitment to their son.

"After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to file for divorce," the couple said through a spokesperson. "We remain friends and deeply committed and loving parents to our son Bronx, whose happiness and well-being remains our No. 1 priority. We ask that everyone honor our privacy as we navigate this next phase of our lives."

Just last month, Wentz gushed to PopEater about his excitement over spending time with his family.

"The great thing right now is that my family is very mobile and are able to tour with me," he said. "And I think that's the only thing that would've been a hurdle. But the fact they're kind of able to go, I want to be back out there."

Simpson is seeking spousal support from Wentz, with whom she reportedly had no prenup.

The couple began dating in the fall of 2006, but denied the relationship for months. They announced their engagement in April 2008 and married a month later at the Simpson family home. Her dad, Joe, a former minister, officiated the ceremony.

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Ashlee, Pete and Bronx Shots

Ashlee, Pete and Bronx visit a friend's store in Studio City, Calif' on Jan. 5. The seemingly happy couple has since called their marriage off, citing "irreconcilable differences." More Photos of the Formerly Happy Couple >>

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Ashlee Simpson Snapshots

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Comments

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Wednesday 09 February

By Heather

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Not sure that I would marry someone who wears more eye liner than myself, but that's just me...

By Mr. Leo

The pics of his lil weiner all over the net might offer us a clue.

By dvgtyh

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Sad. I just feel so sorry for the children of these stars and their quickie marriages/divorcesI love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via agegapsin gles.c'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends.. Just love it

By GOOD LOOKING

He looks and acts gay anyway. Not a big deal but to marry a woman? And she wants privacy? Ok go away, I won't mind at all. Too bad she can't sing.

By Simzee

Divorces on SALE at the Dollar Store. Two for a dollar.

By themeeker

I predicted right here that this marriage would not last two years, and the pre teen nazis slammed me for it. Well to them I say...told you so.

By tee

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And me!!!!! :-)

By Langx

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I can't wait till gay people are allowed to marry.

I've got dibs on the TV show.

Gay Divorce Court.

By mark

Ashlee made an official statement: "I can no longer offer my services as a beard to Mr Wentz"

By MJ

Oh boy, you straight people REALLY have this marriage thing all figured out, don't ya?!

By NINA

Well I do believe that the same sex realonships are having the same troubles. Melissa Etheridge ,Rosie O donnell. So I do not think being one way or another matters much here.

By Howard

I'd like to remind the right wing that gays don't ruin the sanctity of marriage... celebrities do.

By JustMe

@MJ...like you gay people would do it any better!!I think NOT!

By blake

Well at least us strait people can procreate without using a Turkey baster.

By Dan

Incestuous couples: Oh boy, you non-blood related couples really have this marriage thing figured out!

Bestiality lovers: Oh boy, you same-species couples really have this marriage thing all figured out!

Pedophiles: Oh boy, you over the legal age limit couples really have this marriage thing all figured out!

Sorry, gay man. but just because regular couples are having marriage troubles, that does not legitimize or justify allowing you or anyone else to marry whatever the heck they want. Nice try though.

By Andi

blake-some people shouldn't procreate anyways...especially those who can't even spell straight correctly.

Thursday 10 February

By chris

But you obviously can't spell.

By Trixie

I agree.

By lively

yeah, we actually do, and when you socially inept people who claim to be homosexual actually realize you're sick, then perhaps you won't be using "no divorce" as a platform for why you should be allowed to be openly perverted: see Rosie, See Portia, See the minor homosexual couples who are now embroiled in a bitter split and who have also been allowed to involve children.

By jaye

She's probably tired of him borrowing her skinny jeans...

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