Fans are eager to learn more about actor and musician Joey Lawrence’s divorce from his wife of two years, Samantha Cope. The star of Melissa & Joey and Cope first crossed paths in 2021 while collaborating on a Lifetime movie directed by Lawrence’s brother. The couple became engaged shortly after and married in 2022, welcoming their daughter, Dylan Rose, in January 2023. However, the recent news of their divorce has taken many by surprise.
Here are the details surrounding Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope’s divorce.
Why did Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope split up after two years?
Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope have split due to irreconcilable differences.
The divorce filing, submitted on August 13, 2024, reveals that the couple separated two months earlier on June 7, 2024.
In the filing, Cope has requested that the court deny alimony for both parties and seeks full custody of their 19-month-old daughter, Dylan Rose, with visitation rights for Lawrence based on her terms.
According to the filing, Lawrence will have the option to take Dylan Rose for two consecutive nights when she turns three or older, and extended custody will not be granted until she is able to explicitly request or consent to such visits.
Additionally, the document states that no non-family members should be present during Rose’s visits with her father unless Cope gives prior approval. Earlier, exclusive photos surfaced showing Lawrence and his family on vacation in the Caribbean on August 1, 2024, which raised eyebrows due to Cope’s noticeable absence, fueling speculation about their separation.
