Milan Lucics wife files for divorce months after domestic violence allegations
Milan Lucic and his wife are officially calling it quits, citing “irreconcilable differences” for their divorce, according to TMZ.The Bruins star’s wife, Brittany Lucic, filed documents for the separation on Monday evening, which is five months after the couple was involved in an alleged domestic violence incident.The couple tied the knot on July, 19, 2012 and on the papers, according to the court records, Brittany listed their date of separation as Nov.17, 2023, which is the day before Milan was arrested for allegedly physically abusing his wife during a fight.The argument sparked over the location of Milan’s phone and he allegedly put his hands on Brittany, according to authorities, for which he was subsequently charged with assault and battery on a family member.However, the case was dismissed in February after Brittany decided not to testify against her husband.
In the documents for divorce, Brittany asked for custody of their three children — two daughters and a son — and spousal support from Milan.Their oldest daughter, Valentina, was born in 2013 followed by their second daughter, Nikolina, in 2015.
They welcomed their son, Milan Jr., in 2018.She also asked for Milan to visit the children but under supervision.After the arrest, Milan was immediately put on an indefinite leave of absence from the Bruins and hasn’t played for the team since.“The organization takes these matters very seriously, and we will work with the Lucic family to provide any support and assistance they may need,” the team said in a statement at the time.“We will have no further comment at this time.”“As an organization it’s something we take extremely seriously,” head coach Jim Montgomery added, per the Boston Globe.
“[Lucic] is taking a leave of absence from the team right now and we support the Lucic family, and we will continue to provide support and help for the Lucic family and out of respect for their privacy, that’s all I’m going to comment on th...