Spousal support requested.
Cherelle Griner seeks spousal support citing income gap in divorce from WNBA star Brittney Griner.
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The court filings identify June 18, 2018, as the couple’s wedding date; Brittney filed for divorce on July 30, 2026, in Fulton County Superior Court.
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Brittney’s initial divorce petition seeks an equitable division of the couple’s marital assets and debts, in addition to joint custody of their son.
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Cherelle earned a law degree from North Carolina Central University in 2022 while Brittney was detained in Russia, passed the bar that year and has focused professionally on family law and civil rights.
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Cherelle was a prominent public advocate during Brittney’s nearly 10-month detention in Russia in 2022, repeatedly pressing U.S. officials for her release; Brittney was ultimately freed in a prisoner exchange involving arms dealer Viktor Bout.
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An attorney for Brittney said the parties hoped to resolve the matter privately and declined further comment, while neither side publicly commented on Cherelle’s latest filing.
Cherelle Griner is asking a Georgia court to order spousal support from her estranged wife, WNBA star Brittney Griner, citing a massive income gap between them. MadameNoire reports that Cherelle filed court documents highlighting her inability to cover monthly expenses without financial support, while Brittney earns more than $1 million annually under her Connecticut Sun contract. The couple separated on July 24, 2026, after eight years of marriage, with Brittney filing for divorce in Fulton County Superior Court on July 30, 2026.
Both women are seeking joint legal custody of their 2-year-old son, though a court will determine physical custody and parenting time. Hot97 notes that Cherelle, who earned her law degree in 2022 and now practices family law and civil rights, says the marriage is irretrievably broken. Brittney's attorney declined to comment beyond stating the parties hope to resolve matters privately.
Eight-Year Marriage Ends With Divorce Filing
Cherelle and Brittney Griner married on June 18, 2018, and lived together for eight years before separating on July 24, 2026. NewsOne reports that Brittney filed for divorce in Fulton County Superior Court just six days after separation, seeking an equitable division of marital assets and debts. The court filings describe the relationship as having no hope of reconciliation.
Income Gap at the Heart of Support Request
Brittney's one-year contract with the Connecticut Sun pays her more than $1 million annually, while Cherelle works as an attorney. CassiusLife reports that Cherelle argues this significant income disparity means she cannot meet her reasonable monthly financial needs without spousal support from her ex. The filing specifically asks the court to consider Brittney's substantial WNBA earnings when determining support amounts.
Cherelle's Legal Career Launched During Russia Detention
Cherelle earned her law degree from North Carolina Central University in 2022 while Brittney was imprisoned in Russia. HipHopNC reports that she passed the bar that same year and now focuses on family law and civil rights cases. During Brittney's nearly 10-month detention in 2022, Cherelle became a prominent public advocate, repeatedly pressing U.S. officials for her wife's release until Brittney was freed in a prisoner exchange involving Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Custody Agreement and Private Settlement Hopes
Both Cherelle and Brittney are seeking joint legal custody of their 2-year-old son, with the court set to decide physical custody and parenting time based on the child's best interests. MadameNoire reports that Brittney's attorney expressed hope that both parties would resolve the matter privately, declining to make further public statements. The case remains pending in Georgia courts as negotiations continue.
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