'Real Housewives of O.C.' Star Dr. Jen Armstrong Files for Legal Separation From Ryne Holliday

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Dr. Jen Armstrong has filed for legal separation from her husband, Ryne Holliday. Per the court docs obtained by ET,  star filed for separation from Holliday on May 13 at Orange County Superior Court but listed their official date of separation as September 8.

The cosmetic dermatologist cited «irreconcilable differences» as grounds for their separation. In addition to requesting both legal and physical custody of their three children, Vince and Vera 10, and Robert, 9, Armstrong is asking for all assets and property to be in her name — including properties in both Hawaii and California as well as Armstrong's medical practices.Armstrong is, however, granting visitation of their three children to Holliday and requesting that the court not award spousal support to either party.In a statement shared to  Tuesday, Armstrong said that the pair are taking time apart to «focus on ourselves and our children.»«Ryne and I are taking some time apart to focus on ourselves and our children,» Armstrong said. «While we are very sad, we are hoping that we will heal and be even stronger as a family.

We ask for patience as we navigate this new chapter in our lives.»Armstrong and Holliday tied the knot in November 2013 and were married for nearly 8 years before making the decision to separate.ET has reached out to both Bravo and Armstrong's rep.When ET's Brice Sander spoke to Armstrong in February, she spoke about her relationship with Holliday and the struggles they faced while filming season 16 of the long-running reality TV series.«I think it's very cathartic to be on the show,» Armstrong said at the time. «It's almost like it puts this magnifying glass on things in your life… and it's an opportunity to fix it and address it.