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Matt Bellamy Files for Divorce, Seeks Sole Custody of Two Children

Invoking the couple’s prenuptial agreement for spousal support, the filing sets up a contested custody fight as the case waits a response in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Overview

  • Bellamy filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, citing irreconcilable differences and asking for sole legal and physical custody of daughter Lovella, 6, and son George, 2.
  • The court paperwork asks that spousal support be determined under the couple’s prenuptial agreement and requests that Bellamy’s right to receive support be terminated.
  • Elle Evans told TMZ the filing was “a long time coming,” described parts of the marriage as “unbearable,” and said she will contest Bellamy’s bid for sole custody.
  • The couple reportedly separated in summer 2025 and Bellamy confirmed the split in a June interview, saying unexpected circumstances forced him to prioritize stability for the children and that the experience shaped Muse’s album The Wow! Signal.
  • The matter is now pending in Los Angeles Superior Court with Evans expected to respond and the court to decide custody and enforcement of the prenup; the outcome will determine where the children live and how parental responsibilities are legally divided.