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Deon and Karen Derrico, well-known for their roles in the reality TV series “Doubling Down with the Derricos,” have officially filed for divorce after nearly 19 years of marriage. The couple, who share 14 children, including one adult daughter and 13 minors, will divide legal and physical custody.

The divorce proceedings, initiated on June 4, were swiftly finalized just two days later, on June 6, when a judge signed off on the split. As part of the agreement, Deon will provide $1,166 in child support, while Karen will cover the children’s health insurance.

Karen has opted to retain the Derrico last name, foregoing a request to restore her maiden name during the settlement process. The couple rose to fame through their reality TV show on TLC, which has been documenting their lives since 2020.

The timing of their divorce announcement is notable, coming shortly before the season 5 finale of their series, which has chronicled …