Anderson .Paak's split from his estranged wife, Jae Lin, is no longer a quiet back-burner case in Los Angeles family court. Lin filed a fresh round of paperwork in L.A. this week, asking for primary physical custody of their two children and spousal support as their divorce grinds forward. The new documents propose that Anderson receive secondary physical custody with scheduled visitation and list the couple's separation date as "TBD" - a tiny acronym doing a lot of heavy lifting in a high-stakes fight. The filings are the latest turn in a breakup that started with a separate divorce case in 2024.
According to TMZ, the Los Angeles documents list the children as ages 9 and 13 and ask the court to award Lin primary physical custody while the parents share legal custody. The outlet reports that Lin is also asking for spousal support and has moved to cut off any future attempt by Anderson to seek spousal support of his own, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the end of the marriage.
Anderson .Paak, who is legally named Brandon Paak Anderson, first moved to end the marriage in January 2024, with early filings seeking joint custody and asking the court to remove spousal support from consideration, according to reporting at the time. Wikipedia lists his birth name, and coverage of that original filing appeared in outlets including BET.
As reported by PennLive, Lin's new move comes as tabloid interest spikes around the R&B star's personal life. He has been linked in paparazzi sightings to TV host Jeannie Mai, with some of those encounters reportedly taking place at his West Hollywood lounge, Andy's. The chatter has pushed a previously quiet divorce back into the glare of public attention.
What The Filings Ask For And How Courts Decide
Family courts in California handle custody fights by centering on what is legally defined as the best interests of the child. Judges can weigh factors that include the children's ties to their school and community, each parent's ability to care for them, and any history of abuse or substance use. The California Courts self-help guide notes that when parents cannot reach an agreement, a judge may send them to Family Court Services for mediation or appoint a minor's counsel in more complex cases. Parenting plans, the guide explains, must prioritize child safety and long-term stability. California Courts outlines how parents can request or change custody orders.
With Lin's latest motions now on file in Los Angeles County, the case is active again and could lead to temporary orders or a set hearing schedule in the coming weeks, while the overall divorce remains unresolved. PennLive reports that the filings are the newest procedural step in a longer legal process, and that custody and support will ultimately be decided by the court unless Anderson and Lin reach a private agreement.
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