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Sara-Aisha Kent

Zooey Deschanel's husband Jacob Pechenik files for divorce after four-year marriage

Zooey Dechanel's husband of four-years Jacob Pechenik has reportedly filed for divorce.

The producer filed legal documents on Tuesday citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for ending the marriage.

In the legal paperwork, according to TMZ, Jacob says the couple have been separated since January.

He is asking for both joint legal and physical custody of their two children Elsie, four, and 2-year-old Charlie.

Last month, Jacob, 47, and Zooey, 39, announced their split.

“After much discussion and a long period of contemplation we have decided we are better off as friends, business partners and co-parents rather than life partners.”

“We remain committed to our business, our values and most of all our children. Thank you for respecting our privacy at this time," a rep for the pair told PEOPLE in a joint statement.

The former couple met on set of the Bill Murray comedy Rock the Kasbah.

They went on to confirm their engagement in January 2015 and got married a few months after.

The producer filed legal documents on Tuesday citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for ending the marriage (WENN.com)

They welcomed their first child, Elsie, in July 2015 and son Charlie two years after.

Zooey was married once before, to Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service lead vocalist Ben Gibbard.

Last month, Jacob, 47, and Zooey, 39, announced their split (FilmMagic)
The couple share two-children (Instagram)

The two wed in September 2009 but filed for divorce in December 2011, citing irreconcilable differences.

She started dating Jacob in August 2014.

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