Its official now.....

[Rachael]

(Dec. 16) -- Jessica Simpson officially filed for divorce Friday from Nick Lachey, her husband of three years. The papers, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, cite "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split.


The couple rose to stardom together as MTV chronicled their first years of marriage on the reality show 'Newlyweds.' Each had enjoyed success in the singing world -- him as a member of the hit group 98 Degrees and her with a fledgling solo career -- but the two rocketed to fame on their reality show.


Their relationship began to falter recently, as rumors circulated of reported infidelity and meddling by Jessica's father and manager Joe Simpson. Innuendo and the stress of celebrity apparently got to the couple, as a permanent split soon seemd a foregone conclusion.


Perhaps the most interesting part of the divorce papers is Simpson's request to "terminate" the court's authority to award Nick spousal support. It is unclear why Simpson believes Nick has no right to support, however, under California law, if one spouse earns substantially more than the other, courts typically will awad spousal support to the other. Simpson shot past Nick in earning during their marriage.


As TMZ first reported, Jessica's refused to sign a prenup before she married Nick. As a result, under California law, their earnings will be divided equally, unless they settle the case before going to court.


The couple announced their separation on Nov. 23.


To see court papers, click here.

[Rachael]

http://cdn.digitalcity.com/tmz_docum...rce_papers.pdf
The court papers

[Chevy_Gurl]

I really loved their show. How sad. And as much of a ditz that she plays, I still love her.

[Frankie Lee]

Wow, and I thought they might make it!

[Sarah]

Very sad

You know, I actually feel sorry for Nick. He seems like such a unselfish man & down to earth. Personally, I think Jessica's ego got WAAAAY too big. I don't feel sorry for her.

[ash]

i loved that show

That show was funny, the irreconcilable differences may be that she started acted like a little hussie and he didn't like it. I'm all for a woman's right to show her body if she wants, but back when she first started out she talked so bad about people like Britney and Christina for doing it, but now look at her. I really hate a hypocrite.

I heard Nick cheated on her.. but who knows! I almost cried when I found out!!!! seriously.. because all of my friends told me that Steve and I were like them. He is really manly )he likes football and beer and I am really girly.. ok and I tend to say really stupid things! I hope their breakup doesnt foreshadow mine!

[rosebud*]

I was waiting for it to happen mostly because it seemed like the show was holding them together and when it stopped they drifted apart. oh well.

[Germanchick]

HAH!!! I've been telling DH it would happen but he didn't believe me. lol Apparently Jessica Simpson is a much debated topic on his boat. lol