Patrick Dempsey of Greys Anatomy Splits From Wife of 15 Years

There is McDreamy and then there's real life! Patrick Dempsey and Jillian Fink, his wife of 15 years have decided to go their separate ways. A rep for the couple confirm this to Us Weekly in a joint statement by the couple;

"It is with careful consideration and mutual respect that we have decided to end our marriage. Our primary concern remains the wellbeing of our children, and we ask with profound gratitude that you respect our family's privacy at this very sensitive time."

Lagos Court Grants Woman N5K Monthly After Dissolving 8 Months Old Marriage

A divorce court sitting in Ikorodu Lagos yesterday, dissolved an 8-month-old marriage between Mr. John Obah, 37, and his former wife Gift, 21, while granting her custody of their little six-month old son. John Obah was also mandated to pay the woman N5000 monthly for child support.

The divorce was granted on the grounds of physical abuse on the husband's part and the alleged constant harassment of husband by his wife's mother after such altercations.

Actress Georgina Onuoha Finally Opens Up On Failed Marriage

Georgina Onuoha left Nollywood over 10 years ago to get married and focus on her family and personal life. She moved to the US and was married to Dr. Ifeanyi Igwegbe for over 5 years and they had two beautiful daughters, pictured above when things were good. About 4 years ago however, Georgina left the marriage though she never gave reasons for the breakup.

However, 2015 is another new beginning and the former Nollywood actress, now nurse practioner, has found the courage and strength to talk about her painful experience. On the 7th of January, she shared a detailed post on her Facebook page recalling her heartbreak, her share of the blame in her marriage and her respect for her ex-husband. Read below...

Open Letter From Woman To Ex-husband's New Girlfriend Goes Viral

Another open letter on App.com has gone viral again following the first one from a man to his ex-wife, read here. This time, the letter is from Tina Plantamura, a remarried ex-wife to her former husband's new girlfriend in which she welcomes the new woman to their modern family. Read below...

You must be cringing as you read this. You must be thinking I'm going to school you on how to treat your new boyfriend. You must be thinking I'm going to lay down some laws about how to treat my children.

That is not at all what this letter is about. I would like to welcome you.

Welcome to this unique dynamic of "modern family." Welcome to the way we wing this life and this relationship. Yes, I said relationship, but not by its standard definition.

Nick Cannon Files for Divorce From Mariah Carey

Nick Cannon has filed for divorce from his estranged wife Mariah Carey, according to TMZ.

The website reports that he filed the papers on December 12 – just a week or so after Mariah showed up late for the NBC tree-light, which was reportedly because she was talking to lawyers  about a property settlement.

News that the America’s Got Talent host made the first move to make things final has surprised fans, as it was believed Mariah was hoping for a reconcilliaton.

Man Divorces Wife For Being ‘Romantic’ And Holding His Hand At Airport

A Saudi man divorced his wife on the spot after she tried to hold his hand in public at an airport. The incident occurred at the King Khalid Airport in the capital of Riyadh, where the woman tried to hold her husband's hand and displayed some romantic gestures.

Gulf News reports that this did not go down well with the ultra-orthodox husband, who insisted that she stop telling him romantic things and asked her to "leave him alone". Abdul Aziz Al Zair, a religious scholar shared the story to his audience while discussing marital issues on television.

Romance Author Nicholas Sparks Splits From Wife After 25 Years of Marriage

I guess sometimes, real life is very different from our romance novels. Author, Nicholas Sparks just announced his separation from wife of 25years! If this is proof that sometimes, there can be no happily ever afters, then I don't know what else is.

The author, whose books have sold millions of copies and been made into movies, and his wife Cathy, who he said was the inspiration for his many heart-warming heroines, have come a long way, but it seems this is the end.

Gwyneth Paltrow On Being Criticized By Other Women & New Life After Marriage Split

Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow covers Harper’s Bazaar UK February 2015 issue and in the cover story for the magazine, she discussed with the interviewer about how she met and married her music star ex-husband Chris Martin while he was still 25, their "conscious uncoupling" last year, and her new life back in the United States.

She also shares her thoughts on how women relate with each other, and how personally she has been attacked by other women in the media and forum comments.

Giada De Laurentiis, Jeremy Renner, End The Year With Divorce

Actor Jeremy Renner and Food Network star, Giada De Laurentiis, have both called it quits on their respective marriages. As the year comes to a close, many hollywood actors and actresses seem to be splitting up with partbers in what looks like cleaning up for the new year.

Jeremy Renner and his wife, model Sonni Pacheco are divorcing after 11 months of marriage, while Giada De Laurentiis' marriage lasted for 11 years.

Man's Open Letter To Ex-wife About Their Divorce Goes Viral

29-year-old divorcee, Anthony D'Ambrosio's deeply personal essay titled 'To my ex-wife: I wish I would have held you tighter' published as part of APP.com's new relationship series has gone viral. But not everyone has received it positively, as comments on the post are divided, and a Gawker columnist bashes the aspiring writer.

Some readers on the post have praised the writer's honesty and lingering love for his ex while others question why he had to make the issues with his ex-wife public.

You see, last month, D'Ambrosio wrote another piece about cheating which also went viral, and in a follow-up Q&A he had written briefly about his past marriage and divorce, saying he would always keep it private out of respect for his ex-wife. That is why many do not understand this new open letter.

Chris Rock and Wife Announce Impending Divorce - He's Dating Rosario Dawson?

Chris Rock and wife, Malaak Compton-Rock, have just announced that they are divorcing after almost 20 years of marriage. Such sad news for the holiday season that should be all about love and family, right? And I was just liking Chris Rock more and more after his recent interviews and Top Five movie. And to think he might be dating Rosario Dawson, his co-star in the movie?

Chris Rock and his wife got married in 1996 and have two daughters—Lola Simon, 12, and Zahra Savannah, 10. There were rumors the couple were about to divorce in 2010, which they both denied, but this time both Rock and Compton-Rock have released statements confirming their split.

Kris And Bruce Jenner's Divorce Finally Official - She Gets The House

Kris Jenner, momager to the Kardashians is now officially divorced from ex-husband Bruce Jenner. A judge in Los Angeles has signed the legal documents and the couple’s separation is now final after 22 years of marriage and two children.

The Jenners announced their separation in October 2013. Kris filed for divorce this September citing irreconcilable differences but listed the date of separation as early as June 1, 2013.

The couple had not signed a prenuptial agreement when they married, but Kris will keep the family home while the pair divides various bank account and other assets, according to the documents obtained by E! News. She will also pay him a one-off payment of $2.5 Million.

Woman Writes Open Letter To Ex-Husband’s New Wife - 'You Are a Rare and Beautiful Gem'

39 years old Candice Curry and her husband got divorced some years ago, and have lived apart since, sharing custody of their young, now teenage daughter. The husband recently got married to another woman named Ashley Parish who is now the stepmom to Candice and her ex's daughter.

In this honest and emotional open letter posted on her blog, Candice explains how she had thought that she and her 14 year old daughter will hate Ashley, but she was won over by the charm and grace, and kind heart of the new woman in their lives. You've got to read this!

Stella Damasus Speaks On Relationship With Daniel Adenimokan, His Past Divorce

Actress Stella Damasus has finally opened up on her relationship with Daniel Adenimokan, and whether she stole him from his ex-wife Doris Ekere. Stella revealed this and more in an interview with Golden Icons where she implied that when she met Daniel Ademinokan, he was already single.

"Let me put it this way. Let me help you hit the nail on the head. One of the comments I have seen consistently, over and over again, is ‘Stella snatches somebody’s husband’, ‘Stella the husband snatcher’, which is what has been going on. And I had sworn that I would never talk about it, or even listen or stress myself about this thing but I have decided to do this now, so that I end this once and for all.

17 Real People Explain Why They Got Divorced

Most people who get divorced often say they cannot pinpoint exactly what went wrong in their marriage. Sometimes, its because they really don't know or more likely they want to remain polite, and not hurt the feelings of their former spouse. The other easy responses one gets is that the couple grew apart, love stopped, or the clincher, someone cheated.

But even with cheating, it is one thing that leads to another, and only those in the relationship know these things but they're not saying. Or they were not, until now. Earlier this week, Redditors who were divorced opened up on those details. Since the forum is anonymous the answers are probably as as honest and direct as you'll get anywhere. I selected 15 of my favorite responses below.

When Marriage Stops Being A Fairytale

Many people go into marriage with the misconception that it is going to be a bed of roses. They've watched the movies, read the books, and heard about those great love affairs that withstand the test of time. However, reality paints a different picture.

Real life and real marriages are not that simple. If a relationship is going to last, it's going to take a lot of hard work. It means getting up every day and staying committed to the person by your side. It's about compromise and accepting the flaws of the one you love the most.

Husband Divorces Wife After New Whatsapp Shows She Read And Ignored His Messages

A Saudi husband has reportedly divorced his wife after she failed to reply to a WhatsApp text message he sent to her. The couple have been married for two years, and the man sent the message from his office and waited for a response from his wife. But none came.

Thinking something must be wrong, he rushed home to find her watching television. When he asked her why she did not respond, she said she was busy chatting with friends on WhatsApp and wanted to reply later. He divorced her instantly, the report added.

Ex-wife of US Oil Chief Says $1 Billion Divorce Settlement Not Enough

Sue Ann Hamm is the ex-wife of Oklahoma oil tycoon Harold Hamm, and she was settled with over $1 Billion worth of cash and assets after the couple's divorce earlier this week. However, she plans to appeal the judgment on grounds that the amount she got undervalues the marital wealth she is entitled to.

Emeli Sande Dated Husband For 10 Years, Divorced After One Year Of Marriage, What Gives?

After reading about Emeli Sande's divorce from her husband after one year, when they had been dating for 10 years, I just couldn't move away from it. So I decided to ask, why does this happen, and happen so often it seems.

Jennifer Lopez Admits Abuse In New Book And How She Ended Marriage to Marc Anthony

Jennifer Lopez has a new book coming out soon titled True Love, in which she talks about several of her relationships, including marriage to Marc Anthony that lasted 7 years and produced two children, 6 year old twins, son, Max and daughter, Emme.