Over the past two days, there have been rumors circulating about Britney Spears and her husband Sam Asghari's separation. Although Spears has yet to address it in her own terms, it has been confirmed recently that the actor has filed for divorce from his wife.
According to NBC News, the actor and fitness enthusiast filed a petition for divorce from his pop star wife just more than a year after they tied the knot in a private ceremony at the singer's home in California.
Asghari cited "irreconcilable differences" in the petition, which was filed in the Superior Court of Los Angeles earlier this week.
Sam Asghari has broken his silence on his split with Britney Spears:
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In addition, the legal documents also revealed that the actor is seeking spousal support from the "I Wanna Go" singer, as well as payment for attorneys' fees.
"Petitioner has yet to determine the full nature and extent of the separate property assets and obligations of each party," the document reads.
Britney Spears Working With Some of the Best Legal Teams in the Field
The recent news comes after Variety reported that Spears hired divorce lawyer, Laura Wasser, and her team to guide her throughout the divorce proceedings in the near future as well as possible court battles.
In addition to Wasser, she would also work with her personal attorney, Mathew Rosengart, one of the key people who defended her and got her out from her years long conservatorship.
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As of this writing, none of the attorneys mentioned above has confirmed this rumor.
Some of Laura Wasser's famous clients in the past were Heidi Klum, Kris Jenner, Angelina Jolie, Kim Kardashian, Christina Aguilera, and many more.
Sam Asghari Breaks His Silence Amid Britney Spears Separation
Amid the divorce and separation issue, Sam Asghari decided to break his silence and issue a statement regarding his relationship with the mega superstar.
Taking to his official Instagram stories, as reported by Today, the actor and owner of Asghari Fitness confirmed that he and his wife has decided to end their relationship after six years of being together.
Even though they have been a couple for a long time, it was only last year that they got a chance to get married. The marriage only lasted 14 months.
"We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other and I wish her the best always," he added.
As of this writing, Britney Spears has yet to address the matter.
