From People (the publist's mouthpiece so of course it's true)


Danny Bonaduce's Wife Files for Divorce
TUESDAY APRIL 10, 2007

Danny Bonaduce's wife of 16 years filed for divorce Tuesday.

Gretchen Bonaduce, 41, who tangled with her husband on their reality show Breaking Bonaduce, cited irreconcilable differences, according to the papers filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.

She is seeking full custody of their daughter, 12, and son, 6, with visitation rights for Bonaduce, in addition to spousal support and legal fees.

Earlier Tuesday, Bonaduce said on radio's syndicated Adam Carolla Show that Gretchen had informed him he'd be served with divorce papers.

"I don't want a divorce," Bonaduce said, adding: "I'm heartbroken at the prospect of getting a divorce."

His rep, Ken Capurso, tells PEOPLE: "Even though they still care about each other and their two children, Gretchen felt it wasn't a great atmosphere to raise the kids."

The couple aired their marital issues and Danny's substance abuse troubles on Breaking Bonaduce, which last was broadcast in 2006 on VH1.

Bonaduce, 47, a former child star from the '70s TV show The Partridge Family, will celebrate one year of sobriety on April 18, Capurso says.

Another celeb marriage hits the bricks. Well she put in a good effort. I think she's crazy. It's one thing to not want to divorce, or to stay together "for the kids" (they were on Dr.Phil) but to subject the kids to his abuse for their entire lives is criminal.

The girl is 12 years old and he's only been sober for the past year. I'm sure she's plenty messed up now for good and I place the entire blame on Gretchen. Yeah, Danny is an addict but she had to have known that in the years BEFORE she had kids.

I know from Al-Anon (at least the group I went to) they encourage you to work on YOU instead of trying to change the addict but I felt then and still do, that you need to GET OUT of the situation sooner rather than later. "But I LOVE him", how the hell do you know who he is? You only know the drunk, high person he lets you see. If I wouldn't have already been away from the alcoholic that sent me to Al-Anon I would have left after hearing the women there and finding out how long they stayed. If I had had kids I wouldn't have needed to be told I wouldn't have been there.

The bad thing is: My pick for next celeb break-up was wrong again!! (BTW--where are all these long-term couples coming from) My money is still on Douglas-CZJ and Cox-Arquette. (What the hell are they waiting for??)