Fans are interested in learning more about actor and musician Joey Lawrence‘s divorce from his wife of 2 years, Samantha Cope. The Melissa & Joey actor and his former spouse first met one another in 2021. They were working together in a Lifetime movie directed by Lawrence’s brother, Andrew. Cope and Lawrence got engaged not long after and married each other in 2022. The couple then welcomed their daughter Dylan Rose in January 2023. However, the recent news of their divorce has taken fans by surprise.
Here are all the details uncovered about Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope’s divorce.
Why did Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope split up after two years?
Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope split on account of irreconcilable differences.
This was first revealed by a divorce filing obtained by TMZ. The former couple submitted paperwork on August 13, 2024. This was two months after their separation date, which was June 7, 2024. (via People)
Moreover, as revealed in the aforementioned filing, Cope has requested for the court’s ability to provide alimony for both parties to be blocked. Furthermore, she is looking to get full custody of her and Lawrence’s daughter Dylan Rose, who is currently 19 months old. Cope also seeks visitation rights for Lawrence according to her terms and conditions.
The filing states that Lawrence will have the option to take Dylan Rose for two consecutive nights once she turns 3 or older. Additionally, it stipulates that the actor should not have extended custody of the child, until she is old enough to explicitly request or consent to such visits.
Furthermore, the filing stipulates that non-family members should not be around when Rose visits her father, unless Cope allows it. Previously, People obtained exclusive photos of Joey Lawrence and his family on vacation in the Caribbean on August 1, 2024. Samantha Cope’s absence from the photos sparked speculation about their separation.
