Allen Iverson's Wife Files For Divorce

Allen Iverson's been in the news more these last two weeks for his off-court activity than we've heard of his on-the-court feats in months. And today, the news got even worse for him.

Iverson's wife, Tawanna, filed for divorce in Atlanta this week, claiming the marriage is "irretrievably broken." The two have been married for nearly 9 years and have five children, ranging in age from 17 months to 15 years.

The news comes the same week the Philadelphia 76ers announced Iverson would not return to the team this season. Iverson took a leave of absence to be with his sick 4 year old daughter, Messiah.

Tawanna asked for temporary and permanent custody of the children, child support and alimony but she did not list a specific dollar amount.  She also wants an equitable division of marital assets and for Allen to pay all attorney fees.  While I'm certainly surprised she stuck it out this long, is anyone else thinking this break up might get nasty?  Hope not.

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