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HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 15: Cam Gigandet and Dominique Geisendorff arrive at the Los Angeles Premiere of “Burlesque” at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on November 15, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic)

Cam Gigandetand wifeDominique Nicole Geisendorffare parting ways.

The legal filing stated “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split, with Geisendorff listing May 1 as the date of separation.

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Actor Cam Gigandet (R) and Dominique Geisendorff arrive at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards held at the Gibson Amphitheatre on May 31, 2009 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Geisendorff is seeking joint and legal custody of their three children — Everleigh, 13, Rekker, 9, and Armie, 6 — whom she shares with the actor.

Additionally, theBeneath the Surfaceactress requested Gigandet, 39, pay spousal support and asked the court to prevent him from seeking financial aid from her.

Gigandet’s reps did not immediately return PEOPLE’s request for comment. It is unclear if Geisendorff has a representative to comment on her behalf.

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Gigandet — best known for his portrayal as villainous vampire James Witherdale inTwilight— tied the knot with Geisendorff in 2008.

The former couple welcomed their third child together in 2015, shortly after Gigandet was featured inPeople Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive issue.

The actor has also appeared in several movies afterTwilight, includingBurlesque,Bad Johnson,Easy A, andThe Roommate.

source: people.com