Anderson Paak, renowned as one-half of the musical duo Silk Sonic, has officially filed for divorce from his wife, Jae Lin, bringing an end to their 12-year marriage. The artist has simultaneously sought joint legal and physical custody of their two children, Soul Rasheed and Shine Tariq, aged 13 and 6, respectively.
The divorce proceedings were initiated in the Los Angeles Court, with Anderson Paak expressing his desire for both joint legal and physical custody of their minor children. The date of separation, as stated in the legal documents obtained by TMZ, remains to be determined (TBD). This suggests that the couple may have been living separately for an undisclosed period, with Anderson Paak unable to pinpoint the exact moment they decided to part ways.
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Additionally, the Grammy Award-winning artist has conveyed his reluctance to provide spousal support to Jae Lin. His divorce filing includes a request to terminate the court's authority to grant any spousal support to his soon-to-be ex-wife, indicating a clear stance on financial matters.
Details about the couple's love story preceding their marriage are relatively scarce, as both Anderson Paak and Jae Lin have maintained a low profile, avoiding the public eye. Limited information reveals that Jae Lin was a music student at the Musicians Institute of Hollywood. Conversely, Anderson Paak had experienced a previous marriage at the age of 21, which lasted only two years.
Their union, which began in 2011, marked Anderson Paak's second marriage. During this period, the couple faced challenges, including Anderson Paak's