Vanessa Trump, a former model, listed the breakup as "uncontested" in a state Supreme Court divorce complaint filing that is secret except for the title of the case.

New York [United States], Mar 16 (NT): Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Vanessa are cracking their relationship after 12 years of marriage.

Donald Trump Jr.'s wife Vanessa approached legal steps on Thursday to officially close their 12-year marriage status, and the couple issued a joint statement saying they're going their separate ways but "will always have tremendous respect for each other and our families”, as TOI reported.

The Trumps issued a joint statement, as asserting, "After 12 years of marriage, we have decided to go our separate ways. We will always have tremendous respect for each other and our families. We have five beautiful children together and they remain our top priority. We ask for your privacy during this time,” as quoted by ANI.

According to The New York Post, Vanessa trump lodged for an “uncontested divorce” on Thursday, which means she's not expecting a legal battle over custody of the couple's five children or their assets.

The pair, who shares five children together, wed on November 12, 2005, two years after United States President Donald Trump bring them in public at a fashion show. (NT)