Irreconcilable Differences: Tina Knowles-Lawson, the fashion designer and mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, has filed for divorce from her husband of eight years, Richard Lawson. The court documents cite irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.
Date of Separation: According to the court documents, the couple's date of separation was listed as the Tuesday prior to the filing, making it official in the eyes of the court
Request to Terminate Spousal Support: In the divorce filing, Tina Knowles-Lawson has requested that the court terminate the ability to award spousal support to either party, indicating a desire for a clean break
Name Restoration: Along with terminating spousal support, the fashion designer has asked for her name to be restored to Celestine Knowles, signaling her intent to revert to her maiden name after the divorce.
Second Marriage for Both: Tina Knowles-Lawson and Richard Lawson's marriage in 2015 marked the second marriage for both individuals, who had been previously married and divorced before finding love with each other.
Previous Divorce: Prior to her marriage with Richard Lawson, Tina Knowles-Lawson was married to Beyoncé and Solange Knowles' father, Mathew Knowles, for over three decades. They finalized their divorce in 2011.
Love and Gratitude: Tina Knowles-Lawson expressed love and gratitude for Richard Lawson during their marriage, sharing their special moments on social media. In an Instagram post on their third wedding anniversary, she expressed her love for him and referred to him as her "boo." However, their last Instagram post together was in March, hinting at a possible separation before the official filing.