Bridget Norris Files for Divorce From Dean Norris
The filing cites irreconcilable differences after more than 20 years of marriage and seeks joint custody of two minor children and spousal support.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Divorce
Bridget Norris filed for divorce from Dean Norris in 2025, citing irreconcilable differences, with a listed date of separation of January 15, 2025. The couple married in 2001 and shares three adult children and two minor children, Zoe, 17, and Dean, 16.
Why it matters
The filing sets out requests for joint legal and physical custody of the minor children and for spousal support, which will shape the couple's arrangements going forward. Divorce proceedings involving long marriages often address both custody and support questions in detail.
The divorce filing lists a separation date of January 15, 2025, and the couple has been married for more than 20 years. The requested custody arrangements cover two minor children, while the court's decision on custody and support has not yet been reported.
The players
Dean Norris
Dean Norris is an American actor known for his role as Hank Schrader on the television series Breaking Bad, and is the husband named in the divorce filing.
Bridget Norris
Bridget Norris is the wife who filed for divorce from Dean Norris, requesting joint custody of their minor children and spousal support.
The details
Bridget Norris filed divorce documents, obtained by TMZ, citing irreconcilable differences. In addition to dissolving the marriage, she requested joint legal and physical custody of minor children Zoe and Dean, and spousal support.
Timeline
2001: Dean and Bridget Norris married.
January 15, 2025: Date of separation listed in the divorce filing.
2025: Bridget Norris filed for divorce.
Health Landscape
Public divorce filings reported by TMZ often surface before any court rulings, as with this filing that cites irreconcilable differences after a marriage of more than 20 years. The request for joint custody and spousal support follows a common structure seen in long-term marriages that end in divorce.
Couples considering divorce with minor children can review how joint custody and spousal support requests are typically structured. Understanding the filing process helps readers navigate similar proceedings in their own communities.
The takeaway
Long marriages ending in divorce often involve parallel requests for custody and spousal support, and early filings can outline both before a court rules. Anyone facing similar questions can benefit from understanding how these requests are presented.
Further reading
Explore more on Divorce and how separations and custody arrangements are handled.
