Everything Jax Taylor & Brittany Cartwright Said About Their Breakup
Originally appeared on E! Online
One of Vanderpump Rules' longest lasting couples is no more—officially.
In February, Brittany Cartwright shocked Bravo fans when she announced that she and Jax Taylor had separated after four years of marriage and nearly a decade together.
"Yes, marriages in general are very hard and I've had a particularly rough year this past year," the Kentucky native shared on their When Reality Hits podcast. "Jax and I are taking time apart and I made the decision to move into another home to take some space for the sake of my mental health."
Brittany made it clear there was no reconciliation in sight by filing for divorce from Jax, E! News confirmed Aug. 27.
According to legal docs, Brittany—who shares 3-year-old son Cruz with the fellow reality star—cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, which she dated as Jan. 24. Brittany is seeking primary legal and physical custody of Cruz.
And earlier this week, Jax finally responded to Brittany's petition and asked the courts to give her full custody of their son, according to legal docs obtained by E! News.
Vanderpump Rules' Jax Taylor & Brittany Cartwright: Romance Rewind
As for what relationship problems ultimately forced Brittany to walk away from Jax?
Many assumed it was cheating on Jax's part given his history of infidelity. Meanwhile, some of their Vanderpump Rules costars—including Scheana Shay and Lisa Vanderpump—have weighed in to give their opinions on what caused the split.
However, Brittany making their breakup official with a divorce filing isn't totally a surprise to Bravo fans, who watched the exes' marriage crumble during season one of The Valley earlier this year.
Jax even recently sought in-patient treatment for mental health struggles after Brittany revealed the "horrible" insults he called her behind closed doors during the Bravo series' June 4 finale. However, the efforts clearly couldn't fix former couple's relationship issues.
In the wake of Jax's recent response to Brittany's divorce filing—plus his confusing remark stating they were never actually married—keep reading for a full timeline of her and Jax's breakup, plus everything they've said about what caused their separation.
Jax Taylor's First Cheating Scandal
Brittany Cartwright Announces Separation
Signs Their Marriage Was Imploding
Jax Taylor Addresses Cheating Rumors
Brittany Cartwright Weighs in on Infidelity Claims
Jax Taylor & Brittany Cartwright Are Putting Son Cruz First
Brittany Cartwright Shares Hope for Possible Reconciliation
Lisa Vanderpump Weighs In
Scheana Shay Is Team Brittany Cartwright
Kristen Doute Supports Brittany Cartwright's Decision
Brittany Cartwright Accuses Jax Taylor of Mistreatment
How Brittany Cartwright Feels About Jax Dating Again
Jax Taylor Enters Treatment Facility
Brittany Cartwright Files for Divorce
Jax Taylor Responds to Brittany Cartwright's Divorce Filing
Brittany Cartwright Claps Back to Jax Taylor's Marriage Mistake
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Originally appeared on E! Online
One of Vanderpump Rules' longest lasting couples is no more—officially.
In February, Brittany Cartwright shocked Bravo fans when she announced that she and Jax Taylor had separated after four years of marriage and nearly a decade together.
"Yes, marriages in general are very hard and I've ...
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