TLC reality stars Deon and Karen Derrico head for splitsville, will share custody of 13 minor children

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Deon and Karen Derrico, stars of the TLC reality series 'Doubling Down with the Derricos', have officially ended their marriage.

The couple, known for their challenges of raising 14 children, filed for divorce on June 4, with the split being finalized on June 6, according to TMZ.

Deon and Karen Derrico's divorce

The legal documents reveal that Deon and Karen are splitting both legal and physical custody of their 13 minor children. Their oldest daughter, Darian, is 18 and thus is not included in the custody arrangement. As part of the divorce settlement, Deon will pay $1,166 in child support each month, while Karen will cover the children’s medical insurance.

Deon and Karen, who married in 2005, have a large family that has captivated viewers on their show. Their children include, Derrick (13), twins Dallas and Denver (12), quintuplets Deonee, Daician, Daiten, Deniko, and Dariz (10), Diez and Dior (6), triplets Dawsyn, De'Aren, and Dyver (4).

Despite the divorce, Karen has decided to keep the last name Derrico.

The news of their divorce comes just two weeks before the Season 5 finale of 'Doubling Down with the Derricos', is set to air on July 2. This season has highlighted the family's ongoing search for a new house, which has added strain to Deon and Karen’s marriage, as noted in the show’s official description.

People has reached out to TLC for a comment on the divorce, but no statement has been made public yet. The Derricos' journey has been closely followed by fans, and this development is expected to be a significant point of interest as the current season concludes.

Fans react to Deon and Karen Derrico's divorce announcement

The news of Deon and Karen Derrico's divorce has left fans of 'Doubling Down with the Derricos' shocked and sad. Many took to social media to express their surprise and speculate about the reasons behind the split.

One user expressed disbelief and hoped the divorce might be due to undisclosed legal or financial reasons, "This is shocking and sad! With all the time they spent off air and to come back this year and divorce is tragic. I pray this is for some legal/financial reason that weren’t privy to!"

Another fan attributed the strain on their marriage to the sheer number of children they have, "No relationship can withstand 13 kids."

Fans also shared their sadness and well-wishes for the couple, "That’s a shame. I really liked this couple. I wish them the best."

Some speculated about the impact of the divorce on the family's dynamics, particularly on the eldest daughter, Darian, "I wonder if this is why the oldest didn't go away for college?"

Others considered the possibility of financial strategy behind the divorce, linking it to the family's bankruptcy issues, "I'm thinking it may be a plot because of the bankruptcy court stuff, and that way she can apply for government help with insurance and food... A lot of couples divorce and stay living together to get better government benefits... But if not, wonder if she'll move back to her hometown on the East Coast like she wanted to in the first place."

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