Joey Lawrence and estranged wife Samantha Cope 'had troubles from the beginning' before divorce filing: 'Infidelity isn't the cause'

Joey Lawrence and estranged wife Samantha Cope 'had troubles from the beginning' before divorce filing: 'Infidelity isn't the cause' Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Cassie Carpenter For Dailymail.Com Published: 01:00 BST, 26 August 2024 | Updated: 01:01 BST, 26 August 2024 e-mail View comments When Joey Lawrence embarked on a rumored on-set affair with his co-star Melina Alves, many were quick to assume that was the cause of his June 7 legal separation from estranged third wife Samantha Cope, who filed for divorce on August 13 after two years of marriage.

'They had troubles from the beginning of their relationship,' an insider claimed to People on Sunday. 'Infidelity isn't the cause - not by a long shot. He had gotten to a point where he had hit his limit with defending his kids, his mom, and his family to Samantha.

' Last Thursday, TMZ obtained divorce documents submitted by the Brazilian beauty's estranged husband Edward Rider, who alleged she and the 48-year-old former child star began their affair in late March while filming Socked in for Christmas . According to IMDb.com - Melina executive produced, wrote, and starred as Addy in Damian X.

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