Maria Shriver finally files for divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger, two months after love child admission
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Maria Shriver today filed for divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger, two months after it was revealed he fathered a love child with their former housekeeper.
The 55-year-old former California first lady cited irreconcilable differences in papers filed at Los Angeles Superior Court, according to People.
She is also seeking shared custody of their minor children, Patrick, 17, and Christopher, 13.
Happier times: Maria Shriver today filed for divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger two months after it was revealed he had fathered a child with housekeeper Midred Baena"
The legal documents that were posted on U.S. website RadarOnline.com give details on the divorce.The date of separation is 'yet to be determined.'
Maria cited 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason for the divorce. She asked for joint custody of the couple's minor children, Patrick, 17, and Christopher, 13.
She also asked for spousal support and requested that Arnold be denied spousal support. Maria asked for Arnold to pay the attorneys fees for both parties.
Petition: Maria Shriver filed documents at the Los Angeles Superior Court
The couple also have two daughters, Katherine, 21 and Christina, 19.
According to TMZ, there is no prenuptial agreement between the pair, so all of Arnold and Maria's earnings over the past quarter century will be divided 50/50.
And, in the petition, filed by Maria's attorney Laura Wasser, Shriver is asking Arnold to pay the attorneys' fees of both parties.
The documents reveal that the property accumulated during the marriage will be divided at a later date.
Sombre: Arnold looked serious in suit jacket and blue shirt as he went for meetings in Santa Monica today"
End of an era: Arnold looked pensive as it emerged that his estranged wife Maria Shriver has filed for divorce"
Sources close to the couple told TMZ that Arnold and Maria are on speaking terms and Arnold knew beforehand that she was filing divorce papers. Maria is telling friends she hopes this will be an easy and amicable divorce.
They announced their split back in May, saying in a statement: 'At this time, we are living apart, while we work on the future of our relationship.
'We are continuing to parent our four children together. They are the light and the centre of both of our lives.'
Both Arnold and Maria appear to be moving on, with the 63-year-old Terminator star looking sombre as he attended meetings in Santa Monica yesterday.
Maria, meanwhile, was in Athens, Greece, earlier this week at a Special Olympics event paying tribute to her mother Eunice.
Moving on: Maria Shriver paid tribute to her mother Eunice at a Special Olympics event in Greece earlier this week accompanied by her four children including daughter Katherine"
Happier times: Arnold and Maria pose with their children, Katherine, Patrick, Christina and Christopher at his inauguration as California Governor back in 2007"
In an interview with Hello magazine, Mildred revealed that she and the actor had only a handful of encounters - not a lengthy affair - and that the former Californian Governor only learned that Joseph was his son recently.
She believes suspicions were raised when she brought the 13-year-old over to the Schwarzenegger's home last summer after a long absence.
Mildred had 'no comment,' to make about today's events, according to her lawyer.
Love child: Arnold Schwarzenegger fathered a son Joseph, now 13, with former housekeeper Mildred Baena"
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