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Mel Gibson and wife Robyn at the 1997 Vanity Fair Oscar partyWireImageAccess Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Mel Gibson 's wife, Robyn, has filed for divorce from the actor, Access Hollywood has confirmed.
"Throughout our marriage and separation we have always strived to maintain the privacy and integrity of our family and will continue to do so," the Gibsons said in a joint statement released to Access on Monday.
Robyn signed the divorce papers on Thursday and filed the papers on Monday morning in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split.
However, Access has learned the couple has actually been separated for nearly three years.
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Mel and Robyn were married in 1980 after meeting in Australia in 1977.
The couple has seven children - the oldest, Hannah, was born in 1980 and the youngest, Thomas, born in 1999, is the only minor.
In the divorce papers obtained by Access Hollywood, Robyn is seeking joint physical and legal custody of Thomas. She is also requesting the court grant her spousal support from the actor.
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Robyn is also requesting ownership of "miscellaneous jewelry."
Robyn has hired Laura Wasser, who has handled other high-profile divorces for celebrities including Angelina Jolie and Britney Spears .
Access has also learned that Mel and Robyn did not have a prenuptial agreement.
According to an article in the December 1, 2008 issue of the National Enquirer, Gibson has a reported net worth of approximately $900 million.
Mel, who spent Easter weekend at his home in Malibu, recently wrapped production on his latest film, "Edge of Darkness," a murder conspiracy thriller due in theaters in 2010.
And on Monday afternoon, Mel, who is being represented by attorney Robert S. Kaufman, filed his response to the divorce filing.
In his response filing, Mel is also asking a court to grant their divorce and lists their date of separation as August 26, 2006, a date just one month after he was arrested for DUI in Malibu and was accused of using anti-Semitic language at the arresting officer.
Mel also cited irreconcilable differences for the split.
He also is asking for joint legal and physical custody of their minor son, Thomas Rufus.
The actor has also asked that the court terminate its ability to award spousal support to either Robyn or himself.
Mel's lawyer previously represented Michael Douglas and Rupert Murdoch in their divorce cases, according to Entrepreneur magazine.
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sapphireWHO WAS IT THAT SAID SOMETHING ABOUT GLASS HOUSES AND STONES, OH,LETS NOT FORGET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN.....LET HIM CAST THE FIRST STONE. ANYONE REMEMBER THAT ONE???????????report abuseposted October 18, 2009 9:53 PM PDT
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sapphireWHO WAS IT THAT SAID SOMETHING ABOUT GLASS HOUSES AND STONES, OH,LETS NOT FORGET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN.....LET HIM CAST THE FIRST STONE. ANYONE REMEMBER THAT ONE???????????report abuseposted October 18, 2009 9:53 PM PDT
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Larry SIt would appear that the ultimate bigot is at it again. Heard that Mel was once again stopped for driving under the influence and heard to "mutter" anti-semitic utterances along with many four-letter words to accompany the utterances. How much more must America endure from this low life? He obviously has some major problems that he is not dealing with, which is why the divorcereport abuseposted October 8, 2009 12:52 PM PDT
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Larry SIt would appear that the ultimate bigot is at it again. Heard that Mel was once again stopped for driving under the influence and heard to "mutter" anti-semitic utterances along with many four-letter words to accompany the utterances. How much more must America endure from this low life? He obviously has some major problems that he is not dealing with, which is why the divorcereport abuseposted October 8, 2009 12:52 PM PDT
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Larry SIt would appear that the ultimate bigot is at it again. Heard that Mel was once again stopped for driving under the influence and heard to "mutter" anti-semitic utterances along with many four-letter words to accompany the utterances. How much more must America endure from this low life? He obviously has some major problems that he is not dealing with, which is why the divorcereport abuseposted October 8, 2009 12:52 PM PDT
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ScottHey when you lived in California or any other state the wife should get at leaste 1/2 from when they got married. After all Marriage is supposed to be forever. Mel I love all your movies. I think William Wallace was about 6' 6" and pushing 275lbs, But you pulled it off. I don't think everyone got the joke in one of the wars when the man said " You couldney be Wreport abuseposted July 30, 2009 1:44 PM PDT
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ScottHey when you lived in California or any other state the wife should get at leaste 1/2 from when they got married. After all Marriage is supposed to be forever. Mel I love all your movies. I think William Wallace was about 6' 6" and pushing 275lbs, But you pulled it off. I don't think everyone got the joke in one of the wars when the man said " You couldney be Wreport abuseposted July 30, 2009 1:44 PM PDT
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HeIsFineMen are a trip. They cheat on their wives while they are still married. Then days later, sport the mistress around as if the wife meant nothing at all. I wonder if husbands care that their children will always know their mother was disrespected and embarrassed to the fullest. I guess not. So big ups to Linda Hogan screwing the young dude in Hulk’s house. At least she got his a#@ first!report abuseposted April 29, 2009 7:18 PM PDT
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CarolynJoker, Mrs. GIbson has not sat on her ass while he brought home the bacon. She is the one who has raised the children. However, whether you like it or not, she is legally entitled to half of the money. It doesn't matter what she has "been through" or who "earned" it - none of that matters. California is a community property state, and she will get hareport abuseposted April 15, 2009 2:23 PM PDT
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The Jokerkerry o....you're an idiot. He's worth 900 million dollars and if you're only reason for her to get half that money is because she was a good wife for all those years then you need a drink, therapy, and some sex. Being a good wife doesn't entitle you to 450 million dollars! She sat on her ass while he brough home the bacon. They equally shared time in raising theirreport abuseposted April 15, 2009 9:13 AM PDT
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