Joey Lawrence files for divorce from wife Chandie after 15 years of marriage


Joey Lawrence has filed for divorce from his wife, Chandie.

According to documents obtained by TODAY, the “Dancing with the Stars” student filed for divorce in a Los Angeles court. The 44-year-old actor and musician seeks dissolution with younger children.

The prospective ex-boyfriends were married at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, in 2005, and they share two daughters, Charleston, 14, and Liberty, 10.

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In June, the former “Blossom” star posted a heartfelt Instagram tribute to his daughters in honor of Father’s Day. Along with a photo of the couple with their pet dog, she wrote: “My reason for life. My greatest blessings.”

“Being the father of these two amazing, strong and powerful young ladies (and, of course, my son pictured there in the middle … laughs) has brought more joy and happiness to my life than I could ever have imagined.

“God bless all parents who enjoy and share the same blessing of being a dad. Our work as parents is unparalleled and literally the most important and significant responsibility we can have,” he added.

Joey Lawrence was previously married to Michelle Vella from 2002 to 2005.