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Cameron Mathison<\/strong> and wife Vanessa Mathison<\/strong> are taking the next step in their separation nearly two years after announcing their split.<\/p>\n According to court documents obtained by TMZ<\/em><\/a>, the longtime couple has jointly filed for legal separation rather than divorce.<\/p>\n The filing marks another major chapter in the end of their 22-year marriage.<\/p>\n The General Hospital<\/em><\/strong> actor and Vanessa reportedly filed the petition together, signaling they\u2019re continuing to handle the split cooperatively.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong>\u2018Deadliest Catch\u2019 Captain Jake Anderson\u2019s Marriage Has Hit Rough Waters<\/a><\/p>\n According to the report<\/a>, the two either already agree \u2014 or plan to agree \u2014 on issues involving property division, support and attorneys\u2019 fees. For now, they\u2019re pursuing legal separation instead of divorce.<\/p>\n Cameron and Vanessa first announced their breakup in July 2024.<\/p>\n At the time, the former couple shared that they were entering a new chapter with \u201cdeep love, kindness,and respect\u201d for each other<\/a> while continuing to prioritize their two children, Lucas and Leila.<\/p>\n The pair first met in New York City in 1998 and married in 2002.<\/p>\n The filing comes after an especially challenging period for Cameron.<\/p>\n Last year, the family\u2019s Pasadena-area home was destroyed during the devastating Eaton Fire<\/a>.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong>Famous Couple\u2019s House Burns Down + More Celebrities Affected by the Catastrophic Pacific Palisades Fire<\/a><\/p>\nMoving Forward Together<\/h3>\n
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