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Alexis Bellino and Jim Bellino Finalize Divorce Just Months After Filing
The Real Housewives of Orange County alum and her husband have officially ended their marriage after 13 years.
Alexis Bellino has finalized her divorce from Jim Bellino. TMZ reports that the former couple filed documents in California on Monday (August 27) which officially end their 13 year marriage. Jim filed for divorce back in June citing irreconcilable differences. They are parents to three kids, James, 12, and 10-year-old twins, Melania and Mackenna.
Shortly after news broke of their separation, The Real Housewives of Orange County alum and her ex-husband addressed their split in a lengthy statement: “It is with heavy hearts that we inform the public of our mutual decision to end our marriage — but it’s important to us that you know we made this choice together, with love, and as the best decision for our children’s future. We hold one another in the highest regards as spouses, and especially as parents. We have agreed on 50/50 custody of the children, and we ask that you respect our privacy by not theorizing about the reasons for our divorce."
The statement continued: “In recent days and weeks, there has been a lot of negative discussion about our marriage and why it is ending. Outside of the news of our decision to part ways, there is nothing provocative, alluring, or sordid about the dissolution of our marriage. Quite to the contrary, we strongly support each other just as we have since the beginning of our relationship. Our marriage was a good one, but we were never perfect people or spouses —no one is, and in this respect, we were a lot like millions of other married people. And, just like millions of other married people, we simply grew apart over times — there is no ill will or bad blood between us — and maybe that’s why absurd rumors about our marriage and future together began when we filed for divorce.”
They ended their statement by asking fans give them some space and continue to support them and their family. “We ultimately want you to feel happy for us, respect our privacy during this difficult time, and pray for our mutual benefit as we weather this storm," they said in the statement. "To the fans who have supported us since the beginning, we’re grateful for how you cheer us on — we ask that you continue to cheer as our lives and the lives of our children change and ultimately improve as a result of this difficult decision.”
Alexis later vowed to "make a brand new ending" after they parted.
Check out throwback photos of Alexis, below.
