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Jillian Lauren, the author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, has launched legal action to end their two-decade marriage. The filing arrives months after a high-profile confrontation with Los Angeles police that left her injured and facing criminal charges.
What the divorce documents say and name change plans
Court filings viewed by media list “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. The papers show Lauren intends to resume her pen name, asking the court to restore her previous name, Jillian Lauren.
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The filing also outlines several financial requests.
- She is seeking spousal support from Scott Shriner.
- Lauren has asked the court to order Shriner to cover her attorney fees.
- At the same time, she asked judges to bar the court from awarding spousal support to Shriner.
How the April confrontation unfolded near the 134 Freeway
Local authorities say the events began when the California Highway Patrol asked for backup to find suspects in a hit-and-run near the 134 Freeway and Figueroa Street.
Responding officers set up a perimeter and were guided to a residence where one suspect had been last seen. In the backyard of a neighboring home, officers encountered a woman later identified as 51-year-old Jillian Shriner.
Officers’ actions and the shooting
- Police observed Lauren armed with a handgun in the yard.
- Officers repeatedly ordered her to drop the weapon, authorities say.
- After a standoff, an officer shot Lauren. She was taken to a hospital for treatment and then booked on charges tied to the incident.
Criminal case developments and the mental health diversion ruling
Lauren entered a not guilty plea to the charges the following month. Prosecutors pursued the case into the summer.
In September, a judge approved a mental health diversion plan for Lauren, which allowed her to avoid a jail sentence while completing court-ordered treatment and conditions.
Family details, custody requests and public statements
The couple married in Hawaii in 2005 and share two sons, ages 13 and 17. As part of the divorce petition, Lauren is asking for joint legal and physical custody of their children.
- Marriage: 2005, Hawaii
- Children: two sons, currently 13 and 17
- Custody request: joint legal and physical custody
Neither Shriner nor Lauren has issued a public statement confirming the separation as of this report.
