Evelyn Lozada Files for Divorce From Chad Johnson UPDATED

By Kyle Munzenrieder Tue., Aug. 14 2012 at 4:27 PM

Categories: News

Evelyn Lozada has officially filed for divorce from her husband Chad Johnson after he was arrested on domestic violence charges this weekend. The couple has only been married since July 4.

Update: Johnson has released a statement about his arrest, offering his "sincerest apologies" to fans. Click through for the full statement.

Lozada filed the petition for divorce today in Broward County:

While it's a bit beside the point at this time, the divorce petition should put to bed any Internet rumors that the two were never legally married in the first place.;

TMZ reports that in the filing, Lozada claims the marriage is "irretrievably broken." TMZ also reports the two had a prenup.

Update: Johnson posted a statement late this afternoon to his personal website apologizing for the incident. Here's the full statement:

I would like to apologize to everyone for the recent events that have occurred. I would like to wish Evelyn well and will never say anything bad about her because I truly love her to death. I will continue to be positive and train hard for another opportunity in the NFL. To all the fans and supporters I have disappointed, you have my sincerest apologies. I will stay positive and get through this tough period in my life.

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Chad Johnson, Evelyn Lozada

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danny61182

uhm im sure he would love to her "death" - why would his publicist use that word?! bad...

Jennifer Creation

I don't believe everything I read, but I do know that violence & betrayal are no-go's in a healthy, loving relationship. Regardless of who is at fault, the fact remains- this is unhealthy for both of them. Both of them need to work through their issues. No need to excuse or vilify either one- that doesn't help anyone.

B_CHECK

@Nifffff @MiamiNewTimes Damn that was even shorter than Kim K's marriage

Cheryl Holder

Hope he signed a pre-nup

Jalesia Vs Jj

i knew it was going to last long

Ray Hernandez

She finds a condom receipt and HE gets mad and hits HER!? Yeah Ocho just turned into another Chris Brown.. Luckily for his sake, Evelyn will be an idiot and take him back in a year or 2 just like Rihanna did.

Yelian Yanes

Apparently Krystal knows more than the entire country. Or maybe she just believes everything she reads.

Will Iam

I can't to watch her tv show soon or read her book!

Najsoj Osnola

who gives a shit

Yelian Yanes

She worked him.

Patrick Butters

Umfufu - EDDEEEE I WANT HALF! ...

Omi Dreamer

That was the easiest and biggest schedule payday for her to date, work EVE for seeing a sucker on the spot!

Krystal Danielle

I'm sure ppl will argue this is a publicity stunt Or that she did this all for money, however, people are forgetting that he put his hands on her. No woman should have To tolerate that or infidelity...