RHOC star Shannon Beador files for divorce from David Beador after 17 years of marriage

After recently announcing their separation, Shannon Beador officially filed for divorce from David Beador. 

After watching the Beador marriage on The Real Housewives of Orange County, fans weren’t terribly shocked to hear the news. It was announced back in October that the Beadors were separated. Shannon Beador officially talked about the news on the RHOC reunion which just wrapped up last week.

It has been several weeks since the initial separation was announced. Shannon and David Beador have been living their lives, but still meet once a week for a family dinner with their three daughters. They have vowed to co-parent effectively. The girls live with Shannon and they see David as well.

After a WWHL appearance a few weeks ago, there was speculation that Shannon Beador would be filing for divorce. According to E! Online, Shannon has officially filed for divorce from David Beador.

This starts the process for their marriage ending. It is bittersweet for fans to watch unfold, especially after the surprise vow renewal on a previous season of RHOC.

The split caused Shannon Beador to find an unlikely ally. She has buddied up with Kelly Dodd. They are both divorcing their husbands and through their pain, they have reconciled their friendship. This was a duo RHOC fans did not see coming, though it could make for interesting filming opportunities.

As Shannon Beador navigates the next stages of her life as a single woman and mom, RHOC fans are rallying around her with support. Words of encouragement have been left for her on social media.

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The likelihood that this portion of Shannon’s life will be filmed for the show is high, especially because it played out during Season 12. Beador is moving on and she admitted to having both good and bad days. Staying strong for her girls is what is getting her through the heartbreak of her marriage ending.