The divorce proceedings between Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas have taken a complicated turn as Turner files a petition requesting the return of their children to their home in England. According to court documents obtained by CNN, Turner claims that their children were wrongfully retained in New York City, which is separate from their habitual residence in England. The petition states that England became their permanent home in April 2023.
During Turner's absence due to a new series production, Jonas had been looking after their two daughters, as per their agreed-upon arrangement. However, when Turner planned to return to England with the children this month, she alleges that Jonas refused to hand over their passports when she requested them last week.
In response to these claims, Jonas's representative stated that Jonas and Turner had a cordial meeting in New York, during which Turner came to be with the children. According to the representative, Jonas believed that they had reached an understanding to work together towards an amicable co-parenting setup. Jonas's only concern is the well-being of his children and he hopes that Turner will reconsider her legal position, approaching the situation in a more constructive and private manner.
The divorce filing came from Jonas on September 5, marking the end of their four-year-long marriage. Turner further claims in her petition that she discovered Jonas's divorce filing through the media, while Jonas's representative asserts that Turner was aware of his intention to file in advance.
In her petition, Turner outlines their previous efforts over the past year to find their "forever home" in England. She states that they had mutually agreed to settle in the UK before the dissolution of their marriage. The petition also reveals that their children are fully immersed in the daily and cultural life of England and that they had been in the process of purchasing a new home, with plans to close the deal in December.
Jonas seeks shared parenting responsibilities and an upbringing for their children that includes both their mother and father. He is also supportive of the children being raised in both the US and the UK. The representative emphasizes that the children were born in the US and have lived the majority of their lives there, making them American citizens.
As the divorce proceedings continue, the dispute over the repatriation of their children adds another layer of complexity to the already complicated situation. Only time will tell how the couple will navigate the challenges and reach a resolution that prioritizes the best interests of their children.