Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner have officially finalized their divorce following a prolonged and contentious year-long legal battle. The couple, who share two daughters, reached a settlement that was approved by a Miami-Dade County judge. While the terms of the agreement remain confidential, it has been confirmed that the pair struggled to come to an understanding on child custody and asset division, particularly regarding where their daughters would live.
The divorce was finalized after Judge Gina Beovides ruled that their nearly five-year marriage was “irretrievably broken.” Jonas, 35, and Turner, 28, were married in 2019 and have two daughters: Willa, 4, and Delphine, 2.
The couple’s split made headlines in September 2023 when Jonas filed for divorce amid months of rumors about their relationship troubles. Initially, both parties sought to resolve their issues through mediation in an effort to keep the details of their marriage private. However, they were ultimately unable to reach a custody agreement, leading Turner to ask the court to rule on the matter.
One of the key points of contention during the mediation was where the couple’s daughters would live full-time. Turner, a British actress, wanted to take the children to her home country, while Jonas wished to keep them in the United States. Despite their prenuptial agreement, which likely addressed the division of property, the custody battle proved to be a major hurdle in reaching an amicable solution.
At one point, the custody dispute escalated when Turner filed a child abduction claim against Jonas, accusing him of violating international law by preventing the children from traveling to the UK. The claim was later dropped, and the couple agreed to a temporary custody arrangement in late 2023. This arrangement allowed both parents to spend two weeks at a time with their daughters, alternating between the US and UK, while they continued to work toward a final agreement.
The resolution of the custody issue was a crucial step toward finalizing the divorce. The couple reached a settlement after four days of intensive mediation in New York, where Turner had been staying with their daughters. This arrangement allowed the children to spend time with both parents, including during Jonas’ tour with his band, The Jonas Brothers, and Turner’s Christmas celebration in the UK.
The stars issued a joint statement on social media when the divorce was first filed, stating that their decision to part ways was mutual and asking for privacy for the sake of their children. Despite this, rumors swirled about the reasons behind the split, with some reports suggesting that Turner’s partying lifestyle had contributed to the breakdown of their marriage. Jonas was also said to have witnessed an incident on their home security system that allegedly became a tipping point.
Turner opened up about the divorce in a candid interview with Vogue in May 2024, where she described the days following the split as some of the worst of her life. She admitted to struggling with “mom guilt” and expressed frustration at the public speculation surrounding her role as a mother. Turner also revealed that she had battled depression, anxiety, and bulimia in the past, adding that the intense scrutiny during the divorce made things even more difficult.
Since their separation, both Jonas and Turner have moved on romantically. Turner was spotted with Peregrine Pearson, heir to a media empire, while Jonas enjoyed a brief relationship with model and actress Stormi Bree. More recently, Jonas has been linked to several women, sparking dating rumors, including with actress Demi Moore.
While the high-profile divorce has come to a close, the co-parents are now focused on raising their two daughters and moving forward with their lives, both personally and professionally.
