TMZ Obtains Houston/Brown Separation Docs

TMZ has obtained the court documents filed by Whitney Houston seeking a legal separation from her husband of 14 years Bobby Brown.
Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston

The documents were filed Friday September 8 in Orange County Superior Court. Houston's rep confirmed to TMZ that the Grammy award-winning singer will officially file for divorce next month. The documents do not reveal Whitney's intentions with respect to custody of the couple's daughter Bobbi Kristina.

Houston has high-powered celebrity divorce attorney Stephen Kolodny to represent her. Kolodny has been involved in epic divorce battles, though it is unclear how that bodes for Whitney and Bobby.



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31. Let's give Whitney Houston a chance. She had a BEAUTIFUL singing voice--once. Before all the BOBBY BROWN drama.

Posted at 2:05PM on Sep 14th 2006 by Kat

32. WHOA WHOA WHOA, WHATS WITH THE CAPITAL LETTERS THAT YOU TYPED? j/k, its cool, sometimes you gotta SHOUT! Haha, but seriously, whats the deal with Whitney? I thought she was married and had a bodyguard and then I find out she likes girls and lives in her bathroom -- AND NOW THIS?! (sorry about the shouting.) Whatevah! Kate Bosworth is waaaaaay more interesting.

Posted at 2:16PM on Sep 14th 2006 by nooz hound

33. I THINK THAT WHITNEY IS DOING THE RIGHT THING BY LEAVING BOBBY BUT I ALSO THINK THAT SHE CONTRIBUTED TO HER OWN SELF DESTRUCTION. EVERY ONE IS BUSY PUTTING ALL THE BLAME ON BOBBY BUT NO ONE KNOWS WHAT HAPPENS BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.I HOPE THEY BOTH GET THEIR SHIT TOGETHER. LORD KNOWS THEY NEED TOO FOR THAT CHILDS SAKE.

Posted at 3:32PM on Sep 14th 2006 by Lizzy

34. It is about time. Whitney needs to spend some time with her daughter, if she doesn't want her to grow up and meet someone like her father. The poor girl needs a little bit of attention. Not to be rude, but most stars have kids that around Bobbi Kristina's age start to want to look like teenagers. She just looks like a very overgrown 5 year-old.

Posted at 3:40PM on Sep 14th 2006 by Roberta

35. Hey guys, I am so proud of both of you two. This media can make one go crazy. I understand that things happen for all sorts of reasons but Bobbi happened for the right reason and keep her first in all decisions that you two make. Both could possibly stand rehab but guess what maybe not it may not even be that serious. Whit hey I know what its like to deal with a man and you need something to calm your nerves ain't nothing wrong with a social smoke(puff-puff)!! Bobby fall back and kick it homie, let the media get off of you right now and then come back strong and when I say strong "GO HARD". I have faith in the two of you so stay strong and fool these white folks and let them know you guys know what you two are doing. Luv Peace and Hair Grease
B

Posted at 1:08AM on Sep 15th 2006 by Brandye

36. WHITNEY WAS A CRACKHEAD DRUGGIE BEFORE SHE MARRIED BOBBY. I DON'T CARE WETHER SHE MAKES A COMEBACK OR NOT,SHE HAD CONTROL OF HER LIFE AND SHE DIDN'T HAVE TO LET IT GET THIS FAR. THEY WERE BOTH A DISGRACE AND I FOR ONE AM NOT GIVING PITY, WELL WISHES TO EITHER ONE. THAT KID OF THEIR'S IS THE ONE THAT WILL NEED HELP DEALING WITH THESE 2 LUNATICS FOR PARENTS. MAYBE NOW SHE CAN GO BACK TO HER LADY LOVER ROBIN.

Posted at 6:56PM on Sep 14th 2006 by STACCEE DAVIS

37. I am very glad that this unholy union is coming to an end.
But I truly believe that her problems started when she could not be with the one she TRULY loved...Robin! Remember her? The butch best friend that was ALWAYS by her side, until all of a sudden, faster than you could say "damage control", Bobby was thrust into the picture and they were married. Robin has not been heard of since.
Here's hoping that Whitney's second go-round in life will be without fear of being her "true" self.

Posted at 10:08PM on Sep 15th 2006 by sb

38. Please let it be true. One of the most talented singers in the world is cleaning up her act. I only pray she succeeds, kicks Bobbie's useless ass to the curb, puts herself and her daughter in therapy and get the help they both so desperately need.

Whitney was the best singer out there. The girl can sing, when she is straight.

I just hope she is not co-dependent on Bobbie. He is the one who started her on the shit. But let's face it, it takes two to tango, she went along with all that crazy shit. She was way too good for him. He is nothing but a has been.

Whitney, please, get your shit together. Not only are you extremely talented, but when you are in the right shape, you are also a beautiful woman.

The world is your's for the taking as long as you are clean and sober. Go back and listen to your old music, and listen to the notes you hit. Right now only Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera can hit those notes. Whitney stay away from the trash, Bobbie, get your life back on track and go out there and knock them dead.

Posted at 5:45AM on Sep 15th 2006 by Gianna

39. Thank you for singing our National Anthem to uplift the spirits of Amercians everywhere at a time when our country needed you much more than you needed us! Thank you

Posted at 12:18PM on Sep 15th 2006 by Judy Clay

40. Whitney and Bobby are classic examples of high profile marriages with highly inflammable habits and behavior. Neither one is purely innocent. They both have faults, vices, and distractions that have proven to be detrimental to the well being of their marriage. The both of them have much to offer to themselves, their children, and their circle of influence. Both of them need to stop depending solely upon themselves to make changes, and trust and depend on God who can do anything but fail, because He loves them both. Enough is enough already, and it is now time to make a change. It's easy to say what Whitney and/or Bobby should do when you are neither of them. I I have prayed for Whitney, and I will start praying for Bobby. The both of them need prayer, support, help, love, and positive affirmation. Let's just hope for the best no matter the outcome. Godspeed to the both of them.

Posted at 6:47AM on Sep 16th 2006 by Crowned4Life

41. Well well Whitney God still has a plan for you. We all make mistakes and fall short of the wrath. But God forgives who are we and things that was not pleasing to him. I just thank god that you woke up and smelled life. I can't judge you I have made some bad choices. This battle is not ours. God bless and keep you.

Posted at 8:42AM on Sep 16th 2006 by Alexis Mitchell

42. You know the Lord know are heart Ms Houston to get off crack you can not do it youself it going to take God.Father bless this woman in jesus take that crack out of her mine and heart give her a clean heart and mine in jesus name.Amen

Posted at 8:43AM on Sep 16th 2006 by SL

43. WE LOVE U WHITNEY? LET GO AND LET GOD. I HOPE YOUR NEXT CD IS ALL GOSPEL. I WILL KEEP U N YOUR DAUGHTER IN MY PRAYERS. STAY STRONG
WE FALL DOWN BUT WE GET UP.

Posted at 9:17AM on Sep 16th 2006 by CHERYL BRANCH

44. THANK GOD WHITNEY HAS COME TO HER SENSES...IT WILL TAKE HER TIME TO SEE WHAT SHE HAS DONE IS THE BEST FOR HER AND HER DAUGHTER.LETS STOP BLAMING PEOPLE FOR HER ADDICTION, SHE HAS TO REALIZE THAT IT WAS HER AND NO ONE ELSE...BOBBY WTH SUPERHEAD IS ALSO A JOKE...LETS EVERYONE PRAY THAT WHITNEY AND HER DAUGHTER WHICH IS THE FOCUS NOW LIVE A HAPPY LIFE WITHOUT THE DRAMA. GOOD LUCK WHITNEY AND KEEP PRAYING.......GOD BLESS YOU

Posted at 4:33PM on Sep 16th 2006 by michelle

45. bobby brown ... got whitney into this stuff, decided one day to get himself he'd like to get it together and INSTEAD of helping his wife pull through (patiently) left her. i hope that whitney takes this and uses it as fuel and turns herself around. i love whitney houston at her highest and her lowest. she will always be beautiful and talented to me and i am praying for her and that the Lord gives her strength to battle her demons.

Posted at 10:13AM on Sep 16th 2006 by destiny

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