Lori Loughlin has filed for divorce from her husband, Mossimo Giannulli. The legal filing occurred on September 4, 2026, in Los Angeles Superior Court. The actress cited irreconcilable differences as the cause for the end of their marriage. This official move marks the final chapter of a relationship that lasted nearly 28 years.
Marriage and Separation Timeline
The court records indicate the couple wed on November 27, 1997. Their separation became official on August 31, 2025, just shy of their 28th anniversary. They share two adult daughters, 27-year-old Isabella Rose and 26-year-old Olivia Jade. The filing confirms that both parties entered into a premarital agreement in October 1997. This document was later amended in August 2015. Loughlin requests that all assets and debts be distributed according to these signed agreements.
Past Legal Struggles and Public Context
This divorce follows a difficult period for the couple. In 2019, both Loughlin and Giannulli faced criminal charges linked to the national college admissions scandal. Prosecutors accused the pair of paying $500,000 to secure their daughters' entry into the University of Southern California under the guise of crew recruits. Neither daughter participated in the sport during their time at the school. Both pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in 2020.
Loughlin served two months in federal prison following her conviction. Giannulli received a five-month sentence for his role in the same operation. During their sentencing, both expressed regret. Loughlin told the court she made an awful decision and allowed herself to be swayed from her moral compass. Giannulli stated he took full responsibility for his actions at that time.
Current Status of the Parties
The separation was confirmed to the public in October 2025 by Loughlin’s representative, Elizabeth Much. At that time, the couple lived apart and took a break from the marriage without immediate legal proceedings. Now, those proceedings have officially begun. The current filing asks the court to reserve the issue of spousal support for future determination. It also requests that attorney fees and costs be allocated between the two parties.
ABC News contacted Loughlin’s representatives for comment but received no immediate response. Efforts to reach Giannulli directly were also unsuccessful. The couple remains in the public eye as their high-profile marriage concludes. This development comes exactly one year after the initial news of their separation shook their followers. The case is now pending in the Los Angeles court system, where future hearings will determine the division of remaining assets.