Vanessa Trump Files for Divorce from Donald Trump Jr.
Estranged Couple Appears in Court Together
Vanessa Trump filed for divorce from her husband, Donald Trump Jr., on Thursday after 12 years of marriage. The couple appeared in Manhattan Supreme Court together, but the split is now contested. A top New York City divorce attorney, Raoul Felder, confirmed the news to the New York Daily News.
Child Custody Issues Resolved
In a statement, Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump said they have "decided to go our separate ways" and that their "children will always be our top priority." A New York judge congratulated the couple for resolving child custody issues during Thursday's court appearance.
The couple has five children together: Kai Madison, Donald Trump III, Tristan Milos, Chloe Sophia, and Spencer Frederick. It is unclear what the custody arrangements will be, but Felder said it is likely that the couple will share custody.
Assets and Alimony
The couple's assets and alimony are still being negotiated. Felder said that Vanessa Trump is likely to receive a substantial settlement, given her husband's wealth. Donald Trump Jr. is worth an estimated $300 million, according to Forbes.
Reasons for the Split
The reasons for the split are unclear, but sources close to the couple have said that they have been having problems for some time. The couple has been living separately since March, and they have not been photographed together since then.
Impact on Donald Trump
The divorce is likely to have a negative impact on Donald Trump's image. Vanessa Trump is a popular figure in her own right, and her divorce from Donald Trump Jr. will likely damage his reputation.
The divorce also comes at a time when Donald Trump is facing a number of other challenges, including the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and the recent firing of FBI Director James Comey.
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