Deon Derrico is talking about your breakup. Days after the news that Deon and his wife, Karen DerricoI had got divorcedthe former took to Instagram to address the situation on Monday.
Alongside a photo of his large family, Deon wrote, “When you have nothing left in this world, as long as you have great health and a family, nothing else really matters.”
Karen gave birth to all 14 children naturallywhich included two single births (Darian, 18, and Derek, 13), twins (Dallas and Denver, 12), quintuplets (Deonee, Daician, Daiten, Deniko and Dariz, 10), twins (Diez and Dior, 6) and triplets (Dawsyn, De’Aren, and Dyver, 4).
Karen previously spoke on Instagram in honor of Father’s Day, calling her ex “the best father any 14 children could ask for!”
The Father’s Day post came as a surprise to many, as news recently broke that the TLC stars had I gave up after two decades together. TMZ reported that the Derricos filed for divorce on June 4 and received the ruling two days later, on June 6.
According to the records, obtained by the vehicle, the ex-couple is equally sharing legal and physical custody of their 13 minor children. Deon will pay $1,166 per month in child support, while Karen will be responsible for the children’s medical insurance.
In a statement to ET, Karen and Deon said, “Together, we remain united in raising our 14 beautiful children – their well-being is our priority. We thank you all for your understanding and support as we move forward for the good of our family.”
Doubling down with the Derricos airs Tuesdays on TLC.
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