Comedian Martin Lawrence Files For Divorce In LA

First Published: April 30, 2012 9:38 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Martin Lawrence arrives at a screening of 20th Century Fox & New Regency’s “Big Momma: Like Father, Like Son” in Hollywood, Calif., on February 10, 2011 Caption Martin Lawrence arrives at a screening of 20th Century Fox & New Regency’s “Big Momma: Like Father, Like Son” in Hollywood, Calif., on February 10, 2011 Court records show Martin Lawrence has filed for divorce from his wife of nearly two years.

The actor-comedian cited irreconcilable differences in his filing Wednesday. He and Shamicka Lawrence married in July 2010.

The couple dated for years and have two daughters together, ages 9 and 11. The 47-year-old star of “Big Momma’s House” and the sitcom “Martin” is seeking joint custody of the children.

The filings state the couple separated last week and they have a prenuptial agreement.

The divorce was first reported Monday by celebrity website TMZ.

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