Actor Carl Payne's wife files for divorce

The wife of former The Cosby Show actor Carl Payne has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

Former The Cosby Show actor Carl Payne is heading for divorce.

The pair separated in 2012, and now it has emerged that the actor's wife of 21 years, Melika Payne, finally filed official documents in Los Angeles County Superior Court in March, citing irreconcilable differences, according to TMZ.com.

The couple has one son, and Melika is requesting sole physical and joint legal custody, as well as spousal support.


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