Chris Rock with wife Malaak Compton-Rock. (Reuters files)
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Comedian Chris Rock is seeking joint legal and physical custody of his two daughters with his estranged wife after accusing his ex of limiting his visitation following their recent split.
The Grown Ups star filed for divorce to end his marriage to Malaak Compton-Rock in a New Jersey court last week, two days before Christmas.
The split news only became public on Sunday, when Rock's attorney, Robert S. Cohen, confirmed the reports, and now it's been revealed the actor is already fighting with Malaak over access to their kids, 12-year-old Lola and 10-year-old Zahra.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ.com, Rock claims Malaak has been preventing him from seeing their girls on a regular basis, prompting him to request joint custody.
The papers go on to reveal the couple began sorting through the division of property in November as it prepared to formally end its marriage, while Rock also admitted a prenuptial agreement signed before their November, 1996 union had expired as they had been together for just over 18 years.
However, Rock notes his ex has the "ability to work and contribute to her own support", suggesting he is seeking reduced spousal support payments.
Source: http://www.torontosun.com/2014/12/29/chris-rock-seeking-joint-custody-of-daughters
