Quote from Oladosun Joshua Segun on September 21, 2023, 11:29 AM

The pop star Ariana Grande has officially filed for divorce from her husband Dalton Gomez, a real estate agent, after less than a year of marriage. The couple tied the knot in {May 2021} in an intimate ceremony at Grande's home in Montecito, California. However, their relationship soon turned sour, and they decided to end their marriage amicably.

According to the divorce documents obtained by TMZ, Grande cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. She also made it clear that she had signed a prenuptial agreement with Gomez before their wedding, which would protect her assets and income in case of a divorce. Grande is one of the most successful and wealthy singers in the world, with an estimated net worth of $180 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Gomez, on the other hand, is a luxury real estate agent who reportedly earns around $20 million per year.

In the filing, Ariana asked for spousal support and property be granted in accordance with her prenup. Moreover, the 30-year-old said she wants "miscellaneous jewelry and other personal effects," as well as earnings and accumulations earned before, during and after her marriage to be confirmed as separate property.

She also requested that attorney's fees be paid for by both her and Dalton.

Ariana listed her date of separation as Feb. 20, citing irreconcilable differences as grounds for the divorce.

Dalton issued a response the same day Ariana filed for divorce, in which he also listed Feb. 20 as their date of separation. The real estate agent did not request spousal support in his response, instead asking for the court to reserve the issue for future determination.

The filings come after E! News confirmed on July 17 that Ariana and Dalton—who sparked romance rumors in 2020 and wed in 2021—had broken up and were headed toward divorce. On Sept. 18, a source explained why the couple waited months to officially file the legal paperwork.

"They were taking their time together to slowly work through the details of the agreement privately before filing," the source shared. "They've been really caring and respectful of one another every step of this process. It's been a very kind and patient uncoupling process.

The source added, "They have both moved on."

Indeed, Ariana has entered a new life chapter, which includes a budding romance with Wicked costar Ethan Slater. In April, she reflected on how starring in project had profoundly impacted her life.

"Savoring every millisecond left with my Galinda (although she'll be with me irrevocably, forever)," Ariana wrote. "To be here in Oz where everyday is a life changing one... to be feeling, learning and growing so much at such a disarming speed... to feel so much love around me.

The prenuptial agreement will likely make the divorce process smoother and faster, as there will be no disputes over spousal support or property division. Grande and Gomez do not have any children together, which also simplifies the legal matters. The couple has asked for joint custody of their dogs, which they adopted during their relationship.

Grande and Gomez began dating in early {2020} and got engaged in December of the same year. They kept their romance mostly private, only sharing a few photos and videos on social media. They also appeared together in Grande's music video for "Stuck with U", a collaboration with Justin Bieber. Grande previously dated rapper Mac Miller, who died of an accidental overdose in {2018}, and comedian Pete Davidson, who she was briefly engaged to in {2018}.