Jessica Alba retains divorce attorney amid separation from Cash Warren

Jessica Alba has reportedly retained a divorce attorney amid her separation from husband Cash Warren. 

A source exclusively told PEOPLE that the couple, married for 16 years, is preparing for divorce but remains committed to co-parenting their three children: Honor, 16, Haven, 13, and Hayes, 7.

News of the separation first surfaced on January 9, when TMZ reported the couple had parted ways. Despite their split, a source revealed to PEOPLE that Alba, 43, and Warren, 45, are still “friends and all about the kids,” emphasizing there is no drama behind the breakup. “Jess has mentioned over the years that it’s hard to keep the spark,” the source added.

Alba and Warren met on the set of Fantastic Four in Vancouver in 2004, where Alba starred as Sue Storm, and Warren worked as a director’s assistant. They tied the knot in May 2008 and celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary in May 2024. At the time, Alba shared a heartfelt Instagram post, writing, “16 years of marriage, 20 years together, and forever to go.”

Recent sightings of the couple without their wedding rings fueled speculation about their separation. However, they reunited to celebrate their son Hayes’ seventh birthday earlier in January, presenting a united front for their children.

On New Year’s Eve, Alba shared a reflective Instagram post, describing her year as one filled with “connection, growth, and transformation,” notably omitting any mention of Warren.

The couple’s decision to separate appears amicable, with a focus on maintaining their close bond for the sake of their family.