DeAnna Pappas officially files for divorce from Stephen Stagliano after revealing split on Instagram

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DeAnna Pappas officially filed for divorce from Stephen Stagliano after recently announcing their split on social media.The 41-year-old reality star filed for a dissolution of marriage in Los Angeles County Courts, according to an article on Tuesday by The Blast.Pappas requested sole physical custody of their eight-year-old daughter Addison and six-year-old son Austin.

Reality star: DeAnna Pappas, shown in still for season four of The Bachelorette, officially filed for divorce from Stephen Stagliano after recently announcing their split on social mediaThe former star of The Bachelorette requested spousal support and sought to terminate his ability to collect anything, according to the filing.Pappas took to Instagram on Thursday to announce her split from Stagliano, 39, after getting married in October 2011 in Georgia. 'It is with immense sadness, Stephen & I have decided to end our relationship as a couple.

We have been working hard for a long time — both as a married couple & as individuals — & have come to the conclusion to remain separate,' she posted.'We remain loving parents to our beautiful children, Addison & Austin, & will continue to raise them together with love & faith.

We ask you to respect our privacy during this difficult time as we navigate the new normal. We want to thank our dear friends & family for your endless support & many, many prayers during what has become the most difficult time of our lives,' she added.