In the wake of her divorce filing, "Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara has made clear her intention to enforce the prenuptial agreement she and estranged husband Joe Manganiello signed. The actress has responded to Manganiello's divorce filing, citing irreconcilable differences as the cause of their split, and has requested that their prenuptial agreement be upheld.
Vergara's court filing, submitted on Monday, July 31, mirrors Manganiello's in citing “irreconcilable differences” as the cause of their split. Both parties have agreed to pay their own attorney’s fees, and their communal property will reportedly be divided based on the terms of their prenuptial agreement.
The prenuptial agreement's specifics are not public knowledge, but Vergara has requested that her “miscellaneous jewelry, artwork, and other personal effects,” as well as any earnings she made before, during, and after their date of separation, be awarded to her. The actress, whose net worth is estimated at $180 million, has also asked for spousal support to be determined by their prenup.
Manganiello, 46, and Vergara, 51, have agreed to a date of separation as July 2, 2023. The couple announced their shocking split to the world in a joint statement on July 17, after seven years of marriage. The statement read, "We have made the difficult decision to divorce. As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect of our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives."
The former Hollywood power couple's differing lifestyles reportedly played a significant role in their decision to part ways. A source close to the situation suggested that Manganiello wants to move away from Hollywood, while Vergara continues to enjoy the limelight.