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Ryan Phillippe has fired his shot off the bow in his divorce with Reese Witherspoon.

TMZ has obtained court documents, filed this week in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Phillippe wants to make a clean break from the marriage. He is not asking for spousal or child support. All he wants is joint custody of the two kids.

Witherspoon filed divorce papers last November, citing irreconcilable difference. She asked for joint custody, and also asked the judge to block any attempt on Phillippe's part to get spousal support. Reese also wanted "exclusive use of the family residence."

TMZ first reported that the former couple did not sign a pre-nup, which means their assets acquired during the marriage will be divided even-steven.

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16. This is a true testimate to Reece's & Ryan's upbringing. Kudos to them for maintaining their dignity thru a terrible undignified time. This is truly all about the children.

Posted at 2:09PM on May 18th 2007 by Jennifer

17. That you call it real man. He was there with her when she does not has money, they become rich together ,but he is not asking for it. That a real man in hollywood

Posted at 1:48PM on May 18th 2007 by bet

18. It's about time men get 1/2 of the women's assets after a divorce. It's almost always been the opposite before that.

Posted at 1:54PM on May 18th 2007 by RP

19. He does not need support....they will spilt the millions she made during their marriage. I bet he gets around 25 million.

Posted at 2:43PM on May 18th 2007 by MAGGIE

20. I have been a fan of Reese's for a long time. In my opinion, she has more class in her little finger than most of Hollywood combined. It's too bad that these two couldn't work things out and stay together. However, I respect the both of them alot more now, as they are obviously putting the children first and not publicly bashing each other or airing their dirty laundry in front of the rest of the world. Kudos to these two class acts. I wish them all of the best in the future.

Posted at 2:47PM on May 18th 2007 by Shaka

21. i am impresses that they are being civil, not dishing out the details of why they broke up. other celebs should learn from them. good luck to both!!

Posted at 3:00PM on May 18th 2007 by lucy

22. How sad. I recall Resse when she accepted her academy award, , thanking her family, along with others. Shje told her husband and chiuldren that "without them, there would be nothing." What a beautiful thing to say, And how heartbreaking that this beautiful love story would break up.

Posted at 3:14PM on May 18th 2007 by Amanda

23. He is crazy!!! Ryan was the one who always stayed with his daughter, so Reese dould be off making millions and advancing her career. The when the little boy came he did the same.

I think he should be awarded half of everything plus spousal support. His life was on hold, and reese was able to do her thing.

Just because he was a stay at home dad, shouldnt mean he gets treated different. Ryan, get what you deserve. Reese, has established herself, thanks to you. She will continue to make millions, while you will have to start over.

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Posted at 3:43PM on May 18th 2007 by GossipMonger

24. RB has to be a man!! If someone cheats on their spouse (male or female) they should just walk away and chalk it up to experience....maybe next time Ryan will think twice before he cheats or maybe not!! The best of luck to all involved.

Posted at 10:53PM on May 18th 2007 by Amy-lynn

25. I am impressed with the way Ryan and Reese have handled their split. God Bless them both and may the children be the winners!

Posted at 4:21PM on May 18th 2007 by squirt

26. Ryan will get even stevens in the end so there really is no need for him to ask for spousal support especially since he's beginning to get some roles as of late.

As to the charge that he just stayed at home while Reese left her kids at home let's remember that he has made some movies during their marriage - they just weren't very good. That's not her fault.

Once he gets over the career jealousy that drove him astray he'll regret what he let go. But at least everyone is being civil about it. That's the first step to making the future bright for everyone involved.

Posted at 5:34PM on May 18th 2007 by eponine2020

27. What a fool Ryan is. He had a beautiful, classy woman and gave it up for some cheap on-set action. However, I am glad to hear they are working out the details of the divorce. Hollywood Rag is reporting he was partying with Britney...down grade!!

Posted at 5:53PM on May 18th 2007 by Billy Idol Still Rocks

28. Why does TMZ always use the worse pictures they can find!

Posted at 6:13PM on May 18th 2007 by CJ

29. Ugh. I love Reese. I think her and Jake Gyllenhaal make the best couple. Although I do think her ex is hot, too.

check out this clever gallery I found on Reese Witherspoon, connecting her with TR Knight!

http://bered.com/entertainment/trail-of-kisses-reese-tr

Posted at 6:13PM on May 18th 2007 by dee

30. I wonder if they had joint accounts after they were married ?

Seeing how they were both working there would be no need to split 50/50

I've never liked it when women walked off with 1/2 of what someone else has earned, and it seems even more uncalled for when both parents have the ablity to make money.

Posted at 6:43PM on May 18th 2007 by Hello Kitty

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