Grey’s Anatomy star Kevin McKidd’s wife files for divorce after five years of marriage

Grey’s Anatomy star Kevin McKidd’s wife, Arielle, has filed for divorce after five years of marriage due to irreconcilable differences.

Months after her husband, 49, announced that they had “decided to end the marriage part” of their relationship in July, Arielle headed to court to seek joint physical and legal custody of their two young sons, Aiden, four, and Nava, three. .

She is also asking the court to “restore her original last name, Goldrath,” according to TMZ.

Separation: Grey’s Anatomy star Kevin McKidd’s wife Arielle filed for divorce after five years of marriage due to irreconcilable differences; seen in 2020

The couple, who did not provide a separation date, plan to use mediation to divide their assets.

McKidd first shared the news of their breakup with a lengthy caption detailing their decision to part ways after “much soul-searching and discussion.”

“We know it’s the right thing for both of us,” wrote the Scottish actor. Arielle is an amazing mom to Aiden and Nava. She is one of the wisest, smartest and most caring people I have ever met.

Split: Months after her husband, 49, announced they had “decided to end the marriage part” of their relationship in July, Arielle headed to court to seek joint physical and legal custody of their two young sons, Aiden , four, and Nava. , Three

Family first: She’s also petitioning the court to ‘restore her original last name, Goldrath,’ according to TMZ

He continued: ‘We continue to have the greatest love and respect for each other. We have been able to redefine our lives and love for each other in a beautiful way.’

Still, the father-of-four admitted that quitting “hasn’t been easy and has required significant work and self-examination.”

“It’s all been worth it to get to where we are now: a deep and honest relationship as parents and true friends with an incredible shared history, beautiful children and family,” Kevin concluded. “Wish us luck and good fortune in the future, as we also wish all of you.”

Staying civil: The couple, who did not provide a separation date, plan to use mediation to divide their assets

Better apart: McKidd first shared the news of their breakup with a lengthy caption detailing their decision to part ways after “much soul-searching and discussion.”