Citing “irreconcilable differences,” Maria Shriver has filed for divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Shriver filed the petition with the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday to end her 25-year marriage to the former California governor after he admitted fathering a child with the couple’s former housekeeper, Mildred Patricia Baena.
13-year-old Joseph Baena, who bares a striking resemblance to his famous father, (see photos) was born a week after Maria and Arnold’s son, Christopher.
Schwarzenneger issued a statement on May 17, saying he told his wife about the affair after leaving the governor’s office. “I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family,” he said.
The papers propose joint custody of the couple’s two minor sons, Patrick, 17, and Christopher, 13. The also have two adult daughters, Katherine and Christina.
Details of division of assets were not included in the filing.
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