The Jonas Brothers singer and the Game of Thrones actress separation went from amicable to messy. Now Joe has seemingly moved on.
The unexpected end of Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas‘ marriage surprised many given their previously lighthearted social media presence and playful public interactions. Their split was announced in early September followed by a contentious custody dispute that reached resolution on October 10 2023. Explore the timeline of Sophie and Joe’s divorce spanning from their separation to the conclusion of their custody battle.
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Sophie and Joe Announce Their Spli
Shortly after kicking off their 2023 tour Joe Jonas reportedly contacted divorce attorneys in Los Angeles in early September. Post Labor Day weekend the Burnin Up artist filed for divorce from Sophie Turner concluding their four-year marriage. The couple shared a joint statement on Instagram on September 6 expressing a mutual decision to amicably end their marriage and urging respect for their privacy and that of their children amidst various speculations.
Joe Tells Fans Not to Listen to Rumors
At a Jonas Brothers concert at L.A.s Dodger Stadium on September 9 Joe Jonas the Cake By the Ocean artist addressed the audience cautioning them not to believe everything they hear. On stage he stated Its been a tough week. I just wanna say look if you dont hear it from these lips dont believe it. OK? Thank you everyone for your love and support. Me and my family love you guys.
Sophie Sues Joe Over the Immediate Return of Their Daughters
On September 21 Sophie Turner took legal action against Joe Jonas in Manhattan filing a lawsuit for the immediate return of children wrongfully removed or wrongfully retained. The court documents revealed that the couple shares daughters Willa and Delphine. Sophie a U.K. native asserted that she and Joe had agreed during Christmas 2022 to relocate to her home country England and explore new schools for their eldest child. Additionally she claimed to have learned about Joe filing for divorce through the media.
Joe Jonas responds to Sophie Turner’s lawsuit with his perspective on the legal proceedings
After numerous discussions with Sophie Joe initiated divorce proceedings in Florida citing it as the appropriate jurisdiction. Joe’s representative stated that Sophie was informed about the impending divorce filing. A court order restricting both parents from relocating the children had already been issued on September 6 2023 with Sophie being served more than two weeks prior. The representative mentioned a cordial meeting in New York where Joe believed they reached an understanding for amicable co-parenting. However less than 24 hours later Sophie expressed the desire to permanently take the children to the U.K. and demanded Joe hand over their passports for immediate departure.
The representative emphasized that the DNCE frontman is pursuing shared parenting supporting the idea of the kids being raised by both parents in the U.S. and the U.K. Despite the unfortunate end of their marriage the representative clarified that terms like ‘abduction’ were misleading emphasizing that the children American citizens born in the U.S. were not abducted. The statement suggested Sophie’s claim aimed to shift divorce proceedings to the U.K. and permanently relocate the children a move contested by Joe.
The representative concluded by stating that Joe Jonas had disavowed any disparaging statements made on his behalf against Sophie. They clarified that such reports were unauthorized not consistent with Joe’s views and had been made without his approval.
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas initiate mediation proceedings in New York City to address their divorce-related matters
Amid their divorce Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas commenced mediation in New York City on October 4 addressing custody and separation issues. Sophie was spotted leaving her Manhattan apartment with her legal team. The New York Post revealed a trial date of January 2 was set for custody matters. Sophie’s legal team urged an ASAP trial due to her UK work commitments in early 2024. They reassured the judge that both parents are actively involved with their children during the ongoing custody battle. Currently Sophie is said to be residing in one of Taylor Swift’s apartments in New York City.
After a two-month hiatus Sophie Turner makes a return to social media marking her re-engagement with online platforms
Sophie Turner reappeared on Instagram after a two-month hiatus following her September split from Joe Jonas. In her post the actress delved into the pressing matter of global warming emphasizing her commitment to raising awareness about this ongoing issue.
Sophie Turner shared in her video post Hi everyone! I have been asked to spread the word about positive power. On doing the research and noticing the very clear effects of global warming its something that I really wanted to raise awareness for.
