Todd Palinfiled for divorce from former Alaska Gov.Sarah Palinon Friday, movingto end their 31-year marriageon the same day as his birthday.
It’s dated Aug. 27, though online court records show it was filed last week. Todd’s attorney in the case previously represented daughter Bristol’s ex-husband, Dakota Meyer, in their split,the Associated Press reported.
The couple, who met in high school, eloped in 1988 and have five children together, four of whom are adults. Todd is seeking joint custody of their 11-year-old son, Trig, according to the complaint, and fair division of their assets.
The couplecelebrated daughter Piper’s high school graduation togetherin May but spent Fourth of July apart: kids Piper, Trig and Willow were with him and daughter Bristol was with her.
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FriendDean Cain, who competed with Todd on NBC’s 2012 reality seriesStars Earn Stripes, had dinner at their Wasilla, Alaska, home a few months agoand told PEOPLE they seemed fine.
“They seemed wonderful together,” Cain said. “I’d hate to speculate on the cause — what happens behind closed doors, and how people grow and change over time is something no one can ever predict or understand, save those two people.”
From left: Todd and Sarah Palin in 2012.Charlie Neibergall/AP/Shutterstock
“I know that they’re both extremely devoted and wonderful parents,” Cain continued, “and I’m certain that they’ll both remain dedicated to Trig and their other children.”
A listed attorney for Todd didn’t immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on Monday; neither did he nor Sarah.
source: people.com
