Blair Underwood's wife of 27 years Desiree DaCosta files for divorce from L.A. ...

Blair Underwood's wife of 27 years Desiree DaCosta files for divorce from L.A. ...
Blair Underwood's wife of 27 years Desiree DaCosta files for divorce from L.A. ...

L.A. Law star Blair Underwood and his wife of 27 years Desiree DaCosta announced a month ago that they are ending their marriage.

And on Tuesday, DaCosta officially filed for divorce from the actor, 56, with whom she shares three children, TheBlast.com reported.

Underwood, who is best known for his role as attorney Jonathan Rollins in LA Law, wed DaCosta in 1994, the same year the hit legal drama came to and end after eight seasons.

Legal move: Blair Underwood's wife Desiree DaCosta officially filed for divorce on Tuesday after the couple announced last month they were ending their 27 year marriage (pictured in 2016)

Legal move: Blair Underwood's wife Desiree DaCosta officially filed for divorce on Tuesday after the couple announced last month they were ending their 27 year marriage (pictured in 2016) 

On May 31, the couple had surprised fans with a joint announcement that they were separating.

In a lengthy message shared via Instagram, they said they would remain the 'best of friends' and continue to focus on their children - Blake, 20, Brielle, 22, and Paris, 24. 

Their statement read: 'After a tremendous amount of thought, prayer & work on ourselves individually & collectively, we have come to the conclusion to end our marriage that began 27 years ago.' 

Over: Underwood, who is best known for his role as attorney Jonathan Rollins in L.A. Law, wed DaCosta in 1994, the same year the hit legal drama came to and end after eight seasons (pictured in 1992)

Over: Underwood, who is best known for his role as attorney Jonathan Rollins in L.A. Law, wed DaCosta in 1994, the same year the hit legal drama came to and end after eight seasons (pictured in 1992)

Breaking the news: On May 31, the couple had surprised fans with a joint announcement that they were separating

Breaking the news: On May 31, the couple had surprised fans with a joint announcement that they were separating

Family: In a lengthy message shared via Instagram, they said they would remain the 'best of friends' and continue to focus on their children - Blake, 20, Brielle, 22, and Paris, 24 (pictured in 2006)

Family: In a lengthy message shared via Instagram, they said they would remain the 'best

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