Tina Knowles Files For Divorce From Richard Lawson

There was rumors of Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, and actor Richard Lawson calling it quits this past week but we thought we would wait for confirmation before reporting it. Looks like after 8 years of marriage they are calling it quits.

Tina filed headed to the court and filed for divorce on Wednesday. According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ.

She lists the date of separation as Tuesday, and claims irreconcilable differences as the reason. Tina is asking the court to terminate the court’s ability to award spousal support to her or Richard.

Tina changed her name to Celestine Lawson when she married Richard and now wants to have her named restored to Celestine Knowles.

We reached out to reps for Beyoncé, Tina and Richard … so far no word back.