Former California Governor, actor Arnold Shwarzenegger’s wife, Maria Shriver, finally decided to take the first step to pull the trigger on their 25 year marriage, after he publicly revealed he fathered a love child (Joseph) with a former housekeeper named Mildred “Patty Baena” a couple of months ago.

Mildred “Patty” Baena & Son Joseph Schwarzenegger On Hello! Cover

Maria cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. She is seeking joint custody of their minor children, 17 year-old Patrick Arnold Shriver Schwarzenegger and 13 year-old Christopher Sargent Shriver Schwarzenegger. Maria also asked for the legal expenses of both partied to be paid by Arnold, spousal support for herself, and for the actor to be denied that right.

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Yep, Arnold is about to lose a whole lot of money in this divorce. Maria and Arnold never signed a pre-nuptial agreement, which means their combined fortune ($400 million) is expected to be divided 50/50.

Mildred Patty Baena & Son Uncensored MySpace Family Pictures

Maria allegedly wants an amicable divorce that is as private as possible; therefore, the divorce will never actually go to trial. Arnold and Maria’s lawyers, Bob Kaufman and Laura Wasser, respectively, will spent a lot of time working on a confidential property settlement agreement.

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