Shaquille O’Neal’s wife of seven years has filed forseparation from the basketball star.

V’shaundya O’Neal filed legal papers in Las Angeles onNovember 10, citing irreconcilable differences. “Shaunie” is also seeking solecustody of the couples’ four children, 9 year-old Shareef, 7 year-old Amirah, 6year-old Shaqir, and 3 year-old Me’Arah.

The filing is seen as a response to recent reports thatShaquille O’Neal has been romantically involved with Laura Govan, the fiancéeof fellow NBA player Gilbert Arenas. Court papers however, do not citeinfidelity as a petition for separation. Shaunie is also seeking an undisclosedamount of money in spousal support and child support payments.

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