a new chapter begins Samantha cope files for divorce from Joey Lawrence amid cryptic messages of loss and freedom in a surprising turn of events Samantha cope the estranged wife of actor Joey Lawrence has filed for divorce just months after sharing a poignant message about loss and freedom on her Instagram account the couple who tied the knot in May 2022 have reportedly been experiencing marital difficulties culminating in cop's decision to officially end their relationship the filing comes with a backdrop of cryptic social media posts that hinted deeper emotional struggles in June shortly before filing for divorce cope posted a thought-provoking quote that read not everything you lose is a loss some things are a freedom the passage continued to explore themes of Second Chances miracles in Disguise and the clarity that can come from necessary Detachment this message resonated with many of her followers and in retrospect seems to foreshadow her decision to separate from Lawrence the timing of the post aligns with the couple's date of Separation as noted in the court documents obtained by Page Six the couple shares a one-year-old daughter Dylan Rose and cop's filing cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split the 37-year-old actress has taken a Firm Stance regarding custody Arrangements requesting sole physical custody of their daughter while allowing Lawrence visitation rights at her discretion this decision appears to stem from concerns about the stability and safety of their daughter during visitation as cope noted in her filing that Lawrence should not have extended visitation rights until Dylan is older in the court documents cope expressed her opposition to Lawrence taking their daughter for long periods until she reaches an age where she can consent to such Arrangements the documents specify that once Dylan is 3 years old Lawrence will have the option to take her for two nights at his home provided he is not working and can facilitate the visit addition fin cope stipulated that Dylan should not be in the presence of any non-family members while visiting her father unless previously agreed upon the couple's relationship began in a whirlwind Romance when they met while filming the Lifetime movie of my husband's secret brother their engagement in August 2021 was marked by excitement and optimism with Lawrence sharing his Joy on social media stating guess the cats out of the bag we are Beyond excited to see what the future holds for us and to know we will grow old and super wrinkly together is the ultimate blessing however the former Child Star later reflected on their marriage as very unexpected acknowledging the Rarity of his decision to date a co-star as the divorce proceedings unfold it has come to light that Lawrence may have faced scrutiny regarding his behavior during their marriage reports have surfaced alleging that he engaged in an affair with CoStar Molina Alvis which has added further strain to the already tumultuous situation sources close to the couple have suggested that Lawrence's actions contributed to the breakdown of the marriage leading cope to seek a clean break amidst the emotional upheaval cope has also shared her Reflections on the process of healing and moving forward in a recent post following her divorce filing she encouraged her followers to embrace their emotions stating don't be afraid of the tears this message of vulnerability and authenticity illustrates her desire to navigate this challenging time with Grace and strength as both cope and Lawrence embark on their separate Journey the unfolding story of their marriage serves as a reminder of the complexities of relationships in the public eye the couple's experiences highlight the importance of communication trust and understanding in maintaining a healthy partnership especially when navigating the challenges of Parenthood and the pressures of Fame with their daughter at the center of their lives both cope and Lawrence will need to prioritize her well-being as they transition into co-parenting as they move forward the lessons learned from their relationship May guide them in creating a supportive environment for their daughter even as they each seek to find their own paths to happiness the coming months will reveal how they will navigate this new chapter balancing their personal growth with their responsibilities as parents