Magnolia Network’s stars Gray and Mike Benko have been living separately since April 2023 as they attempt to resolve their marital issues, according to TMZ.
Court documents reveal that Mike left their marital home on the date of their separation, and Gray is seeking an Order of Separate Support & Maintenance, which allows one spouse to receive court-ordered support without a divorce.
The request also grants her the right to live separately from Mike without interference from him.
The documents express her hope that the parties can negotiate a settlement agreement to resolve all the issues arising from their marriage and separation. However, it seems that a divorce is likely imminent.
She believes that the court should review and approve the agreement and incorporate its terms into the court’s final order in this case.
The estranged couple, who have two children, drew comparisons to Chip & Joanna Gaines, the renowned home makeover experts, following the success of their show “Happy to Be Home With the Benkos,” premiered last year.
It will be intriguing to observe how they will reestablish their individual identities.