Reese Witherspoon has filed for divorce from Ryan Phillippe, citing irreconcilable differences, PEOPLE has confirmed.


In the court papers, Reese Witherspoon, asked for joint custody of the couple's two children, Ava, 7, and Deacon, 3. The actress also seeks physical custody of her kids and that Ryan Phillippe, will be granted visitation rights.


A rep for the couple first announced their separation on Oct. 30.

Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe have separated after seven years of marriage.


A rep for the couple said in a statement released Monday:

We are saddened to announce that Reese and Ryan have decided to formally separate,

They remain committed to their family and we ask that you please respect their privacy and the safety of their children at this time.

Reese Witherspoon, 30, and Ryan Phillippe, 32, have two children, Ava, 7, and Deacon, 3.

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