Chris Rock and Malaak Compton-Rock, his wife of 19 years, have officialy filed for divorce, according to reports from People.

“After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways,” Malaak Compton-Rock said in a statement. “Being fortunate enough to lead a life of service by working with those most vulnerable makes me well aware of life’s blessings, even when faced with difficulties.

“While recognizing that this is a significant change, my children remain at the center of my life and their well-being is my top priority” continued Compton-Rock, a philanthropist and founder of the nonprofit styleWorks.
It is in this spirit that I sincerely ask that their privacy and the privacy of our family be respected during this transition in our lives.”

Because of the couple’s celebrity status, there will likely be large divorce proceedings if they do not want to split and share their assets amicably and after all, there will be a lot of assets to split. It’s unclear if Malaak will use a divorce attorney in McKinney TX considering her current lawyer will be representing Chris but she will certainly have great representation.

Chris Rock’s attorney, Robert S. Cohen, also confirmed the news in a statement. “Chris Rock has filed for divorce from his wife, Malaak,” Cohen said in a statement. “This is a personal matter and Chris requests privacy as he and Malaak work through this process and focus on their family.”

There has been no other news as to why the couple have decided to split after 19 years together. Some things are just meant to be kept private and this is one of them. Of course, a high-profile case like this can be stressful for all parties involved, so looking at how something like Online Family Mediation can help them to resolve any disputes or settlements in a better environment may be better for everyone involved, especially their children.

Rock and Compton-Rock married in 1996 and have two daughters, Lola Simone and Zahra Savannah.