Judge Mathis is facing a new ruling.
Linda Yvette Mathis, the now-estranged wife of the TV judge, whose full name is Gregory Ellis Mathis Sr., filed for divorce on Aug. 22, according to court documents obtained by E! News.
After tying the knot in June 1985 and welcoming four children, Linda noted that they separated on July 17 and she is seeking a divorce from the 61-year-old. As for the cause behind the split, Linda listed “irreconcilable differences” in the documents.
Linda is also seeking spousal support from Gregory and requesting that her requirement of spousal support be waved.
E! News has reached out to reps for comment but has not heard back.
Greg, aka Judge Mathis, appeared as a TV judge on his self-titled show for 24 years until 2023, presiding over more than 13,000 cases. But his ruling days aren’t over as he revived his show with Mathis Court With Judge Mathis, which premiered in last fall.
Linda and Gregory initially met at Eastern Michigan University and dated for four years before getting engaged and tying the knot. The exes share daughters Jade, 39, and Camara, 36, as well as sons Greg Jr., 35, and Amir, 34.
The entire family appeared together on the E! reality show Mathis Family Matters in 2022.
“The star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is certainly my highest professional achievement,” Greg said on the E! show at the time. “But I got to say, it was really my family that was the foundation of my success.”
He went on to praise his now-ex, saying at the time, “After coming out of the streets in Detroit, Linda allowed me to work 15 hours a day, five, six days a week. So it’s that support that allowed me to pursue the success that you see.”
At the time, Linda agreed, saying, “Our love and support runs deep. That’s how the Mathis family rolls.”
Keep reading to look back at the former couple's romance in happier times.
June 2005: Family Affair
Judge Greg Mathis and Linda Mathis bring their kids Greg Mathis Jr. and Camara Mathis to the 2005 BET Awards in L.A.
February 2008: Grammy Parties
Greg and Linda attend the 2008 MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoring Aretha Franklin in L.A.
March 2009: Birthday Babes
The longtime couple step out in Los Angeles to attend Queen Latifah's birthday party at SIR Studios.
July 2017: Gala Gang
The duo double date with pals Rodney Peete and Holly Robinson Peete at the 19th Annual DesignCare 2017 gala.
May 2022: A Star Is Born
Linda supports the legendary TV star as he receives his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
June 2022: Red Carpet Royalty
Linda is ravishing in red while walking the red carpet with her husband and their son Amir Mathis at The Fourth Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards.
August 2022: Coordinating Couple
The former couple is all smiles during date night at the 22nd Annual Harold And Carole Pump Foundation Gala in Beverly Hills.
November 2022: Premiere Party
Linda and Greag are joined by sons Amir Mathis, Greg Mathis Jr. and his fiancé Elliott Cooper at the Emancipation film premiere.
January 2023: Date Night
Linda and Greg attend the Fear world premiere in L.A.
January 2024: Sealed With a Kiss
"Linda and I had a great time celebrating the holidays in Cabo," Greg shared on Instagram with a PDA-filled pic. "A great way to end 2023."
May 2024: Birthday Girl
"Had a great celebration for Linda’s birthday," Greg shared on Instagram while partying alongside their grandkids. "Gonna have a great adult celebration tonight."