This latest development in their marriage comes in the wake of a series of financial and personal challenges that have garnered public attention over the past year.
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00:00 In a shocking turn of events, reality TV personality Mia Thornton, known for her appearances on
00:06 The Real Housewives of Potomac and her husband Gordon Thornton, have confirmed their decision
00:12 to divorce after 11 years of marriage.
00:14 The couple's relationship has been a rollercoaster and Mia shared a sentiment with a leading
00:20 magazine stating, "Like all marriages, ours has had its ups and downs.
00:26 At this time, Gordon and I are separated, but my family is my number one priority, and
00:32 I am committed to doing whatever it takes to make sure we are okay."
00:36 Mia continued, "We ask that you respect our privacy and give us the time and space to
00:41 figure things out."
00:42 The announcement comes as a surprise to fans who have followed the journey on the popular
00:47 Bravo show.
00:49 Mia and Gordon, who first crossed paths in 2003, eventually tied the knot nine years
00:54 later.
00:55 Mia have two children, son Jeremiah Carter, 8, and daughter Juliana, 6.
01:00 This development in the marriage follows a series of financial and personal challenges
01:05 that have been publicised over the past year.
01:07 Mia previously revealed that her estranged husband's brother allegedly robbed them of
01:13 everything they own.
01:14 The couple, who together own a chain of chiropractic clinics called the Joint Chiropractic, faced
01:21 turmoil when Gordon's sibling reportedly recently revoked his access to the company's bank account.
01:27 While the couple was abroad, Mia claimed during the season 7 reunion of The Real Housewives
01:34 of Potomac that they were literally living off savings.
01:38 While the exact reasons for the separation remain unclear, Mia recently posted a birthday
01:44 tribute to her estranged husband on Instagram, captioning a corosal of photos with "Cheers
01:51 to 71 years around the sun.
01:53 Happy birthday my G."
01:55 In June, she also shared a loving Father's Day tribute to Gordon, acknowledging his role
02:00 as a powerful positive influence on their children, saying, "I admire the way you love,
02:06 nurture and empower our babies to be the best versions of themselves.
02:11 Thank you for loving us and being a great dad."
02:14 (upbeat music)