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Brittney Griner Files for Divorce
31 Jul
Summary
- Brittney Griner filed for divorce on Thursday in Georgia.
- The couple has been separated since July 24, 2026.
- They are seeking joint custody of their son Bash.
WNBA star Brittney Griner has initiated divorce proceedings against her wife, Cherelle Griner. The petition was filed on Thursday in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, concluding an eight-year marriage that began in June 2018.
Court documents indicate the couple has been separated since July 24, 2026, and that the marriage is irrevocably broken with no prospect of reconciliation. Brittney Griner is requesting joint physical custody of their son, Bash, born in 2024.
Additionally, the filing seeks an equitable distribution of all marital debts and assets. This divorce follows Brittney Griner's 2022 detainment in Russia and subsequent release in December 2022. Cherelle Griner was a significant advocate for her wife's release during her 10-month detention.
