Joshua Malina‘s love story with spouse Melissa Merwin has come to an finish … because the mom of his youngsters has filed for divorce, TMZ has realized.
In new court docket paperwork obtained by TMZ … Melissa filed to finish her almost 28-year marriage to “The West Wing” star, who she married again in December 1996. The docs are from Melissa’s aspect … so, that is her perspective on the entire breakup.
Within the docs, Melissa cited “irreconcilable differences” as the explanation for her break up from the actor … although she didn’t checklist a date of separation.
She is looking for for JM to pony up some spousal assist … however she is not searching for baby assist or a custody settlement, as their 2 youngsters are already grown.
Melissa’s submitting is fairly lower and dry for essentially the most half … and it seems she is looking for to amicably resolve this divorce with Joshua … with minimal court docket intervention.
Joshua and Melissa’s romance dates again to 1992, when the actor first met the costume designer by way of Melissa’s sister Jennifer and former brother-in-law Timothy Busfield.
Joshua — who’s finest identified for his work on “Scandal,” “Sports Night,” and “The Big Bang Theory” — has saved his marriage out of the highlight for many of his profession … with Melissa hardly ever making an look on his social media accounts.
All good issues should come to an finish, it appears.