'Dancing With the Stars' Pro Divorcing Actor Husband
Divorce Filing
Burke filed for divorce in Los Angeles after nearly three years of marriage. Us Weekly noted that the couple did have a prenuptial agreement in place, which will likely make the split a simpler one. The DWTS star listed the date of separation as Jan. 7 of this year.
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It seemed as though things were going well for the couple mere weeks before Burke filed for divorce. On Jan. 5, days before the pair reportedly separated, Burke appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show and spoke about home life with Lawrence. She explained that there were over 40 reptiles sharing a home with her and her husband. However, she noted that she drew the line at adopting snakes.
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Fans may have noticed that Lawrence hasn't been featured on Burke's Instagram as of late. The last photo that she posted on Instagram of herself and her husband came on Christmas. At the time, the pair posed with their dog as they wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
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Burke and Lawrence originally met when the Boy Meets World star's brother Joey competed on Season 3 of DWTS. During the season, Joey was paired with pro Edyta Silwinska. Burke was paired with former professional football player Emmitt Smith during the season. Burke and Lawrence began their relationship in February 2007, but ended things a year later in February 2008.
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Burke and Lawrence may have split in 2008, but they reunited years later. They gave their relationship another go in 2017. The couple later became engaged in 2018, with Lawrence proposing on Burke's birthday.
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Burke and Lawrence tied the knot in May 2019. Over the years, the two have spoken out about what's next for them. In April 2020, the now-estranged couple revealed that they were putting any baby plans "on pause" amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Burke said at the time, per Us Weekly, "I think it's healthier. I don't know if being pregnant right now would be ideal for me." She added that they felt as though it was "natural for us to continue onto that next step in our lives." Nearly two years after sharing this information, Burke and Lawrence have decided to go their separate ways permanently.
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