Ray J is searching for joint custody of his youngsters.

The ‘One Want’ hitmaker cut up from Princess Love in February for the fourth time and he has now filed a response to her divorce petition, during which he requested shared authorized and bodily custody of daughter Melody, 5, and four-year-old son Epik, and likewise requested that the majority of their belongings be saved separate.

Paperwork obtained by Individuals journal additionally confirmed the 43-year-old singer had requested that spousal assist for his estranged spouse be decided at a later date.

Ray requested he and Princess, 39, cut up a number of belongings, together with “miscellaneous jewelry and different private results” and his earnings since their date of separation, which was additionally listed as “to be decided”.

The doc added: “There are extra separate property belongings and obligations of the events, the precise nature and extent of which aren’t presently recognized.”

Ray needs he and Princess to pay their very own legal professional’s charges.

Princess filed for divorce in March, citing irreconcilable variations, a 12 months after her estranged husband had had his divorce submitting dismissed for a 3rd time.

The previous couple – who married in 2016 – introduced that they had separated once more in a joint assertion shared to Instagram.

They wrote: “Pricey family and friends, it’s with heavy hearts that we share the information of our choice to divorce. After a lot reflection, dialogue, and counseling, we’ve come to the tough realization that our paths have diverged and it’s in the most effective curiosity of each of us to half methods.

“We need to reassure you that this choice was made thoughtfully and with mutual respect and consideration for one another’s well-being. Whereas our relationship as spouses could also be coming to an finish, we stay dedicated to co-parenting our kids and sustaining a constructive and supportive household dynamic.(sic)”

The previous couple thanked buddies and followers for his or her assist but in addition requested them to “respect [their] privateness”as they navigate by means of the cut up.

The assertion continued: “Thought this chapter of our lives could also be closing, we look ahead to embracing the alternatives for development, therapeutic, and new beginnings that lie forward. We’re assured that with time, understanding, and the assist of our family members, we are going to navigate this transition with grace and resilience. Thanks on your understanding and assist.”

Princess first filed for divorce from Ray J in Could 2020 however had it dismissed two months later, just for her husband to file himself in September of that 12 months.

The couple had that submitting dismissed in February 2021 however the ‘Wait A Minute’ singer filed for divorce from his spouse once more in October 2021, and known as it off in March 2023.