Karen and Deon Derrico divorce: Inside ‘Doubling Down with the Derricos’ stars' split after strained marriage
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: After nearly two decades of marriage, Karen and Deon Derrico, the beloved couple from 'Doubling Down With the Derricos', have decided to part ways.
The couple featured on TLC's reality show has officially divorced, with a judge approving the dissolution of their marriage. TMZ reported that the divorce is now legally recognized and official.
According to the media outlet, the couple officially began the process of ending their marriage on June 4. Two days later, on June 6, they were granted a final decree. As part of the settlement, both parties agreed to share legal and physical custody of their 13 minor children, ensuring that parental responsibilities are evenly divided between them.
According to the court papers obtained, Deon has been ordered to pay $1,166 monthly in child support. Karen, on the other hand, has been exempted from making any child support payments as she will be responsible for the children's medical insurance.
Despite their separation, Karen has opted to retain the 'Derrico' last name, as indicated in the initial filing where she expressed no intention to revert to her maiden name. The judge has approved her decision to maintain the surname in the finalized settlement.
When did ‘Doubling Down With The Derricos’ stars Karen and Deon Derrico get married?
For those unaware, 'Doubling Down With the Derricos' stars Karen and Deon Derrico got married in 2005 and were together for nearly 20 years before deciding to end their marriage in June 2024.
Their marriage had encountered challenges in recent times. Throughout their years together, Karen and Deon welcomed quintuplets, triplets, twins, and additional children into their family through multiple pregnancies.
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How many kids do Karen and Deon Derrico have?
Karen and Deon are the proud parents of their 14 children. Their children include Darian, who is 18 years old, Derrick, who is 13, twins Dallas and Denver, who are 12, quintuplets Deonee, Daician, Daiten, Deniko, and Dariz, who are 10, Diez and Dior, who are 6, and triplets Dawsyn, De'Aren and Dyver, who are 4 years old.
It's worth noting that their oldest child, Darian, who is 18 years old, was not included in the court documents, as she is already an adult.
‘Doubling Down with the Derricos’ stars Karen and Deon Derrico decided to live separately to focus on different needs of their kids
Karen and Deon's marriage had recently encountered difficulties. During an episode of 'Doubling Down With the Derricos,' Karen opened up to her mother-in-law, Gigi Derrico, about the struggles in their relationship.
Gigi, who understood the challenges of raising a large family, advised Karen on the importance of communication in maintaining a healthy marriage. Karen mentioned that they seemed to be leading separate lives, each focused on the needs of their many children.
She shared her concerns about bonding issues with one of their babies and feeling disconnected from Deon due to their busy schedules. Their differing focuses and frustrations caused tension in their relationship.
In addition to their marital struggles, the family recently faced a difficult time when their newborn, Dawsyn, had to undergo heart surgery and experienced complications during recovery.
When will ‘Doubling Down with the Derricos’ Season 5 finale air?
The news of their divorce comes just two weeks before the highly anticipated Season 5 finale of 'Doubling Down With The Derricos,' scheduled to air on July 2, 2024.
During the latest season of the show, the Derrico family is seen on a never-ending quest to find a new home, a task proving incredibly challenging and beginning to strain the relationship between Deon and Karen.
The couple is feeling the pressure as they navigate the ups and downs of the housing market, facing obstacles and setbacks along the way.
Their journey to find the perfect home is causing tension and stress within their marriage, leaving them wondering if they will ever be able to find a place that meets all of their needs and brings them closer together as a family.
