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Ashlee Simpson to Divorce Pete Wentz

Cites the ever-popular 'irreconcilable differences'

By Kate Seamons,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 9, 2011 11:44 AM CST

(Newser) – The Simpson sisters are 0 for 2 when it comes to marriage: Ashlee Simpson today filed for divorce from rocker hubby Pete Wentz, who she married in May 2008. Sources tell TMZ there is (shocker!) no prenup. On Simpson's wishlist: joint legal custody of 2-year-old Bronx Mowgli, primary physical custody, and spousal and child support. Click to read the couple's joint statement.

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and her husband Pete Wentz arrive for a screening of Runaway, a short film directed by Kanye West.
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and her husband Pete Wentz arrive for a screening of "Runaway," a short film directed by Kanye West.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz arrive at the Barnstable Brown Derby party in Louisville, Ky., Friday, April 30, 2010. The 136th Kentucky Derby will be held Saturday, May 1.
Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz arrive at the Barnstable Brown Derby party in Louisville, Ky., Friday, April 30, 2010. The 136th Kentucky Derby will be held Saturday, May 1.   (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Pete Wentz and his wife?Ashlee Simpson Wentz?arrive at the Hard Rock Cafe?on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in New York.?
Pete Wentz and his wife?Ashlee Simpson Wentz?arrive at the Hard Rock Cafe?on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in New York.?   (AP Photo/Yanina Manolova)
In this publicity image released by Disneyland, Pete Wentz, left, Ashlee Simpson, right, and their son, Bronx Mowgli, 11 months, ride Dumbo Flying Elephants at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.
In this publicity image released by Disneyland, Pete Wentz, left, Ashlee Simpson, right, and their son, Bronx Mowgli, 11 months, ride Dumbo Flying Elephants at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Thursday,...   (AP Photo/Disneyland, Paul Hiffmeyer)
Singer Ashlee Simpson, left, and her husband, musician Pete Wentz arrive at the T-Mobile Sidekick LX Launch Party in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 14, 2009.
Singer Ashlee Simpson, left, and her husband, musician Pete Wentz arrive at the T-Mobile Sidekick LX Launch Party in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 14, 2009.   (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
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COMMENTS
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hatchling1
Feb 9, 2011 6:31 PM CST
Why do they bother? These celebrity temporary marriages denigrate the institution... Just live together for awhile.. split... no worries, no fuss... and we don't have to read the idiotic statements "We ask that you respect our privacy in this difficult time"... oh, give me a break. These idjuts live for publicity and public flaunting of their private lives.
Cat-Lover
Feb 9, 2011 4:55 PM CST
Why the hell do we even have marriage? For something that's supposed to be sacred, permanent and family forming, it sure ain't. It's a joke and worse, some people who really want to marry (for whatever reason) are being denied that right. Get rid of marriage.
SYLER
Feb 9, 2011 3:15 PM CST
Nooooooo! God! Why???

 
Pete Wentz • Ashlee Simpson • celebrity divorces • Bronx Mowgli Wentz

 
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