After 5 years of marriage, she wants sole custody of daughter Suri

Jun 30, 2012 08:08 GMT  ·  By
Katie Holmes files for divorce from Tom Cruise, wants sole custody of daughter Suri
   Katie Holmes files for divorce from Tom Cruise, wants sole custody of daughter Suri

One of the most beautiful and controversial Hollywood romances has just come to an end: Katie Holmes has filed for divorce from husband of 5 years Tom Cruise, citing irreconcilable differences.

A representative of the actress confirms the news to People magazine, which comes as a shock especially considering that, no less than 2 weeks ago, the two were photographed together, looking as in love as on the first day.

“This is a personal and private matter for Katie and her family. Katie’s primary concern remains, as it always has been, her daughter’s best interest,” Holmes' attorney Jonathan Wolfe says for the magazine.

Katie and Tom were married in Italy 5 years ago, after a whirlwind romance that took the world by surprise. It also included Tom jumping on Oprah's couch, declaring his love for his much younger partner, as his fans might remember.

Despite rumors to the contrary, the two always put up a united front for the media, always supporting each other in public and saying only the nicest, most heart-warming things about their marriage and family.

Katie and Tom have a daughter, Suri, who is 6 years old.

TMZ reports that Cruise was “blindsided” by news that his wife had filed divorce papers, which could mean that, whatever problems they were having, he didn't think they were that serious.

Admittedly, Katie is asking for sole custody of Suri and substantial child support. She and Tom have a prenup, so she can't touch his money.

“We know Katie filed the divorce docs in New York on June 28, citing 'irreconcilable differences.' She is asking for sole legal custody and 'primary residential custody' of the couple's 6-year-old daughter, Suri,” the celebrity e-zine reports.

“We also know Katie is asking for a 'suitable amount' of child support.. this according to the divorce docs. Katie also asks for a division of property in her divorce docs, although we know there was a significant prenup that is based on California law,” TMZ further says.

Insiders reveal for the same media outlet that Tom is “very sad” and “did not see this coming.”