Game of Thrones Star Sophie Turner Initiates Legal Action Against Joe Jonas Over Custody Dispute: New York Court Documents Unveil Shocking Details. Turner's recent court filing seeks the return of their daughters to the UK, revealing a turbulent end to their marriage. The timeline exposes a sudden dissolution, media revelation, and custody clash, while a chance encounter with Taylor Swift adds a twist to the unfolding saga.
According to the legal document obtained by ET, there have been additional insights into the separation of Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas. In a recent filing with a New York court, the Game of Thrones actress initiated legal action against Jonas, seeking the "immediate return" of their two daughters to the United Kingdom. The documents establish that the couple designated England as their permanent residence as of April of this year.
Unveiling The Breakdown
A timeline of their relationship sheds light on the breakdown of their marriage, revealing that Turner learned about Jonas filing for divorce through media sources. According to the documents obtained, "The dissolution of their marriage occurred suddenly. An argument took place between the parties on August 15, 2023. On or around September 1, 2023, [Jonas] initiated divorce proceedings against [Turner] in Florida. By September 5, 2023, [Turner] had discovered through the media that [Jonas] had initiated divorce proceedings."
Public Announcement
Following Jonas' divorce filing, the former couple issued a joint statement on their respective Instagram accounts, announcing their amicable decision to end their marriage and requesting privacy for their family.
Custody Battle
Furthermore, the court documents reveal that the couple recently met to discuss their separation, but the custody arrangement has become a significant point of contention. The documents state that on or about September 17, 2023, Turner reiterated the agreed-upon plan for their children to return to England that week. However, Jonas has with him the children's passports, and refused to return them to Turner back to England with her.
Turner and Jonas began their relationship in 2016 and surprised many with a Las Vegas wedding in May 2019 before hosting a larger, more traditional ceremony in France two months later.
Appearances after divorce filing
Notably, Turner's legal action occurred shortly after she was seen socializing with Taylor Swift, another famous ex of Jonas, in New York City. The two were photographed together and seemed to enjoy their night out.
Subsequently, Turner was spotted running errands with her daughter Willa just hours after filing a lawsuit against Joe Jonas for alleged wrongful retention of their children. The mother-daughter duo appeared casually dressed and in good spirits while navigating errands in New York City.