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Brittney Griner Files for Divorce from Wife Cherelle
8/1/2026, 1:39:54 AM
Divorce Filing Details
On July 30, 2026, WNBA star Brittney Griner submitted a petition for divorce in Fulton County Superior Court, Georgia. The filing states the marriage is “irretrievably broken” and notes a “bona fide state of separation” beginning July 24, 2026. Griner is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their son, an equitable division of marital assets and debts, and child-support determinations in accordance with Georgia guidelines.
Background of the Marriage
Brittney Griner and Cherelle Watson (now Cherelle Griner) met at Baylor University and married on June 18, 2018. Their son, Bash Raymond Griner, was born on July 8, 2024. Cherelle, an attorney, became a public advocate for Griner after his 2022 detention in Russia and subsequent release in December 2022.
Legal Requests and Custody
The petition asks the court to grant:
- Joint legal and physical custody of Bash, now two years old.
- An equitable division of all real and personal property acquired during the marriage, as well as any marital debts.
- Child-support awards consistent with the Georgia Child Support Guidelines.
Griner’s attorney, Randall Kessler, described the filing as a private matter and declined further comment.
Official Statements
- Cherelle Griner has not issued a public statement regarding the divorce filing.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Marriage year: Court documents list the wedding date as June 2018, while earlier news reports cited 2019.
- Child-support details: The filing requests a determination, but no specific amount has been disclosed.
Data & Statistics
- Marriage date: June 18, 2018 (court filing).
- Separation date: July 24, 2026 (court filing).
- Divorce filing date: July 30, 2026.
- Child: Bash Raymond Griner, born July 8, 2024 (age 2).
- Custody request: Joint legal and physical custody.
- Professional status: Griner is a center for the Connecticut Sun, averaging 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.8 blocks per game in the 2026 season.
The divorce ends an eight-year marriage that survived a high-profile international detention and the birth of their son. Both parties have yet to comment publicly on the reasons for the split, and the court will determine custody and asset division in the coming months.
