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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46. It trips me out how everybody on the outside looking in has an opinion about Bobby and Whitney. We need to stay out of their business and pay more attention to our OWN.

Posted at 12:47PM on Sep 16th 2006 by cksoul

47. Finally!!!! Maybe now Whitney can return to be the Whitney we all know and love. Maybe now she can clean herself up, be true to herself, re-evalute her life and values and become a strong successful woman that she was and can be. I miss Whitney and her beautiful voice. I think she needs to watch and read waiting to exhale again. I am praying for her. I know her mother has been praying that she takes the first step to recovery and that she has finally taken the first step.

Posted at 2:49PM on Sep 16th 2006 by Magalie

48. Whitney, you said that God was the head of your life, and now I can tell that you meant that by your actions. This is your first step to recover, and I thank God that he walked you through this turbulant time. Continue on the path of righteousness.

Love Ya!

Posted at 3:19PM on Sep 16th 2006 by Rhonda Robertson

49. WHITNEY I AM SO HAPPY TO READ THAT YOU HAVE TAKEN THE NECESSARY STEPS TO RECOVER. SORRY THAT A DIVORCE WILL HAPPEN, BUT IF THAT IS WHAT IT TAKES TO GET YOURSELF TOGETHER....THEN DO THE DARN THING.YOU HAVE A CHILD (DAUGHTER) THAT NEEDS YOU TO GET YOURSELF TOGETHER BEFORE IT IS TO LATE. GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

Posted at 7:40PM on Sep 16th 2006 by YOLANDA DOWNS

50. It seems that everyone wants to blame Bobby for what is going on with Whitney. She had a choice. No one can make you do something that you don't want to do. He didn't hold her down and force her to use drugs. I do wish the both of them the best and hope to hear from both of them in the future.

Posted at 9:24PM on Sep 16th 2006 by beverly powers

51. i cant believe its over!!
they were the perfect crackish couple!!!

Posted at 11:47PM on Sep 16th 2006 by naya

52. YES!!! Finally Whitney can spend some time finding a comb and a gym for her fat ass daughter. OMG that poor child. That kid has some serious problems ahead. Her 16th birthday is going to comprise of a new car, money and a new crack pipe.....p
That poor kid hasnt got a chance....

Posted at 2:31AM on Sep 17th 2006 by Oh Lord

53. I think it is way over due for Whitney to get herself together and leave Bobby. What I don't think is it is right for us to come online and talk about Bobbi Cristina and her looks. We have no idea who, even her might be reading and she has enough added pressure from her parents already. We well pray for you Whitney and I am definately sure you will make a strong come back. As they say Whitnet out with the old and in with the new. Remeber talking about their daughter is ver un-Godly.

Posted at 4:41PM on Sep 17th 2006 by Ladyspice

54. Peace,

I just wish them the best in this divorce. I pray that their daughter is able to stay emotionally balanced. Divorce is not pretty and the children usually suffer the most.

Posted at 12:47PM on Sep 18th 2006 by Brother Mustafaa

55. I am so glad that whitney has decided to leave this infectioness family alone GOD will take care of her and Bobbi Kris...what kind of husband lets his sister put out dirt on his wife who stuck up for him for 14 years...she can make a come back
we all have her BACK and we love her and will support her...she doesn't have to hurt no more go ahead whitney weep and get it all out your systems Bobby didn't love himself how could he love you look what he came from!

LW
Lakewood CA

Posted at 3:04PM on Sep 18th 2006 by LaShelle

56. ALL I GOTTA SAY IS THEY KNOW WHO THEY HAVE TO ANSWER TOO... GOD AND THIER SELVES...PEOPLE FEED ON NEGATIVITY..INSTEAD OF PRAYING FOR THEM AND ASKING GOD TO MAKE THEM STRONG...JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE CELBERTIES DON'T MEAN THEY DON'T MAKE MISTAKES....INSTEAD OF FINDING YOURSELF TALKING BAD ABOUT THEM JUST SAY A LIL PRAYER FOR THEM. THEY NEED THAT MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE RIGHT NOW... CAROL

Posted at 9:21AM on Sep 21st 2006 by carol

57. Whitney, God loves you, and you too Bobby. His word says so, and a scripture a day will chance all demons away.Bow down people The devil comes only to kill, steal and destroy, but Jesus come so that we would have life; to the fullest. Whitney and Bobby I pray that while Gods hands extent out,you both entering into his rest , his word says to cast all your cares upon him,the faith comes from speaking Gods word Whitney, not pretending. Your voice is that lovly Jersey sound that I heard on the coners of the inner-city of Newark during Childhood but, God wants you to trust him not your talent.Go to Celfo Dollars Church in ATL and when you go to NJ go see Ms. Anne Stancil pianoist, from your moms church in Newark. You and the Stancil's girls Linda,Brenda and Lorraine would be the pefect come back sound.GOD IS WAITING HOMIE

Posted at 9:34AM on Sep 23rd 2006 by SHEA AKA JERSEY GIRL

58. Whitney, It is so good to hear you are finally taking the first step. Keep God in your life. Let go of the thorn in your life. Prayers are sent out to you!! God Bless YOU!!

Posted at 11:34AM on Sep 25th 2006 by Debbie

59. PRAISE THE LORD THAT WHITNEY HAS FINALLY WOKE UP. MAYBE THIS WAS YOUR WAKE UP CALL WHEN YOU WATCHED THE BOBBY BROWN SHOW. HE USED YOU TO BENEFIT HIMSELF. WHEREVER HE WHEN HE HAD TO THROW YOUR NAME OUT THERE TO THE PUBLIC SO THAT PEOPLE COULD CONNECT HIM WITH YOU. LET'S NOT STOP AT A LEGAL SEPARATION. DIVORCE HIM AND MOVE ON WHITNEY AND DO YOUR THING THE SINGING, ACTING, AND MUCH MORE GOD HAS A PLAN FOR YOU. STOP BEING CO-DEPENDENT . YOU WERE A LONG LOST DIVA, COME ON BACK.

Posted at 9:27AM on Sep 30th 2006 by BRENDA

60. ms.whitney i have always loved you as a person. I feel that you are doing this for you and your daughter,much love for Bobby and best wishes. I would love to recieve your first gospel album, because i know it's coming from your heart as all your music has. God bless you and your family,yeild to temptation and you will be okay.Much love and god bless you always.

Posted at 4:48AM on Oct 1st 2006 by andrea freeman

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