Maggie Grace's Divorce Finalized, Prenup Upheld
The 'Lost' actress has officially ended her seven-year marriage to Brent Bushnell, with a custody plan and her maiden name restored.
Maggie Grace’s divorce from Brent Bushnell was finalized, according to documents obtained by Page Six. The actress officially ended her seven-year marriage and had her name legally changed back to Margaret Grace Ives.
The filing, submitted in Washington, cited an “irretrievably broken” marriage. The former couple, who share two children, also had a prenuptial agreement upheld as part of the proceedings.
The Custody Details
Grace was granted primary custody of their children. Their son was 4 at the time of the filing and will spend weekends with Bushnell. Their daughter, Fiona, was 1 at the time of the filing; Bushnell will gain weekend custody of her when she reaches the age of 3 and a half. The co-parents agreed to split holidays, and the documents note Bushnell can request Grace care for the kids during his parenting time if he is out of town for work.
A representative for Grace did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment on Tuesday evening, and a representative for Bushnell was not available for comment. The split appears to have been handled privately, with the legal details only surfacing this week.
Additional Context from the Filing
According to the documents, the actress filed for divorce from Bushnell after seven years of marriage. The petition requested that her name legally be changed back to Margaret Grace Ives, a request that was granted in the finalized divorce. The documents also revealed details about the couple's children. In addition to their son, the former couple have a daughter named Fiona. At the time of the filing, the daughter was 1 year old, and both parents share decision-making on matters including schooling, healthcare, and extracurricular activities. The finalized custody arrangement grants Grace primary custody. Bushnell gains custody of their son each weekend and is scheduled to have weekend custody of their daughter when she reaches the age of 3 and a half. The co-parents have agreed to split holidays, with Grace having the option to spend some weekends with her children. Furthermore, Bushnell has the option to request that his ex-wife care for their children during his parenting time in the event that he’s out of town for work. The former couple also signed a prenup, which Grace requested be upheld in the filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maggie Grace's divorce finalized?
The divorce was finalized.
What name did Maggie Grace change back to?
She legally changed her name back to Margaret Grace Ives.
How many children do Maggie Grace and Brent Bushnell have?
They have two children: a son and a daughter named Fiona.
Was there a prenuptial agreement?
Yes, a prenuptial agreement was upheld in the divorce.
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