Joey Lawrence’s Wife Samantha Files for Divorce, Seeks Full Custody of Daughter
Joey Lawrence‘s wife, Samantha Lawrence, has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. She’s asking for sole physical custody of their daughter and wants to impose significant restrictions on Joey’s visitation rights.
Samantha, who has been married to Joey for two years, filed for divorce about two months after their separation in June. In her filing, she requested that the court deny either of them spousal support but made it clear that she wants primary custody of their daughter.
She specifically requested 100% physical custody of their daughter, Dylan, who was born in January 2023, allowing Joey visitation only at her discretion. Samantha indicated that once Dylan turns 3, she might allow her to stay with Joey for up to two nights a week. However, she requested that Joey not be allowed to take Dylan for extended periods until she is older and can consent to such visits.
Samantha also insisted that no non-family members be around Dylan during her visits with Joey unless she gives her approval. These strict conditions suggest that the couple may face a contentious custody battle.
Joey and Samantha met on the set of a Lifetime movie in 2020, got engaged in August 2021, and married in May 2022.
Samantha had hinted at their split on Instagram recently by unfollowing Joey, removing him from her bio, and posting cryptic messages that suggested they were parting ways. We have reached out to Joey for comment, but have not yet received a response.