Joey Lawrence’s Wife Files For Divorce After 2 Years Of Marriage, Seeks Custody of 19-Month-Old Daughter

As a longtime admirer of Samantha Lawrence, I find myself both saddened by the news of her divorce and intrigued by the strength she’s exhibiting amidst this challenging time. Having followed her career since her days on My Husband’s Secret Brother, it seems that she has once again proven her resilience in the face of adversity – a trait I’ve always admired about her character.


As a devoted admirer putting this into my own words, I’m sharing the news that Samantha Lawrence has officially initiated divorce proceedings against her spouse, Joey Lawrence. The reasons cited are unresolvable differences between them. Furthermore, Samantha has requested full physical custody of their daughter in this separation.

According to TMZ’s report, Samantha stated in the divorce documents that she was married to Joey for just two years. She also made it clear that neither party should receive alimony or spousal support. What Samantha seems to be focusing on most is obtaining shared custody of their daughter.

Lately, it appears there might be some trouble in Samantha Cope’s marriage, as she stopped following Joey Lawrence on Instagram and removed his mention from her Instagram bio.

Apart from cryptic messages hinting at their split, she has been sharing quotes that suggest moving on rather than mourning the end. One of her posts before filing for divorce in June read: “Not everything you lose is a loss. Some things are a freedom,” echoing thoughts from Brianna Wiest’s book 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think.

According to the provided documents, Samantha is asking that Joey can look after Dylan, but only when Dylan is permitted by her. However, they have agreed that Dylan, who was born in January 2023, can be under Joey’s care for up to two nights each week once Samantha turns three.

Instead, she firmly suggested that Joey delay his extended periods of custody until Dylan reaches a more mature age. This is due to the fact that the child is not yet capable of making such decisions. Additionally, according to the records, Samantha specified that only those with a prior relationship with Dylan, unless given permission by her, should be present during visits with him.

In 2020, while filming Lifetime’s “My Husband’s Secret Brother,” Joey and Samantha started their relationship. They became engaged in August 2021 and tied the knot in May 2022. Their first child, Dylan, arrived in January 2023. On Instagram, they announced his birth saying, “We are all head over heels for you, sweet girl!”

After divorcing Chandie Yawn-Nelson in 2020, following a 15-year marriage, Joey Lawrence met Samantha. He has daughters Charleston, 18, and Liberty, 14, with Yawn-Nelson, and another daughter named Dylan with Cope.

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2024-08-22 07:08