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<p><strong>Chris and Monique Samuels</strong> — who previously appeared on <em>The Real Housewives of Potomac </em>and <em>Love &; Marriage: DC</em> — have reportedly finalized their divorce after 11 years of marriage.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Chris &; Monique Samuels Allegedly Finalized The Divorce On Sept. 25</h3>
<p>According to <a href="https://people.com/rhop-monique-samuels-and-chris-samuels-finalize-divorce-exclusive-7979112" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a>, a Montgomery County Family Court representative confirmed that Monique and Chris finalized their divorce earlier this week.</p>
<p>The documents on the matter have reportedly been sealed, and neither party has released a statement to acknowledge the finalization.</p>
<p>Through their union, Chris and Monique Samuels welcomed three children—Christopher, 10; Milani, 8; and Chase, 4.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Looking Back On The Samuels&#8217; Divorce Journey</h3>
<p>As <strong><a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/monique-samuels-divorce-chris-samuels/?_gl=1*118pad9*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTc5NTA5MjA2Ni4xNjk1OTkzMzQ3*_ga_V2HX8YP3XL*MTY5NTk5MzM0Ni4xLjEuMTY5NTk5MzM1My4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Shade Room</a> </strong>reported, word of the pair&#8217;s split broke earlier this year, with <a href="https://people.com/real-housewives-of-potomac-alum-monique-samuels-files-for-divorce-chris-samuels-exclusive-7506079" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a> uncovering that Monique had initially filed for divorce in April — just one month after marking 11 years of marriage.</p>
<p>During a later Instagram Live, Monique <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/monique-samuels-addresses-divorce-chris-samuels/?_gl=1*wxssak*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTI4MzA2Mjc4Ni4xNjk1OTk2NTU0*_ga_V2HX8YP3XL*MTY5NTk5NjU1My4xLjAuMTY5NTk5NjU1My4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noopener">confirmed</a> filing on April 14th and called the situation &#8220;very stressful.&#8221; She also pointed out that, while they had been married for 11 years, they were together for a total of 17 years.</p>
<p>Monique added,<strong><em> &#8220;[Divorce is] just a part of life, unfortunately. Sometimes it happens. Some people stay married forever, some people don&#8217;t.&#8221;</em></strong></p>
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<p>This development came about nine months after Monique Samuels shut down separation reports in October 2022 by showing that she was still rockin&#8217; her wedding ring and standing right by her husband&#8217;s side.</p>
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<p>A couple of days later, Chris and Monique Samuels directly addressed the rumors. The Samuels noted that they were still firmly together and had previously been &#8220;working on [their] personal issues.&#8221;</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">We wish Chris and Monique Samuels well as they go their separate ways and navigate co-parenting.</p>
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