Lauren met Jayson Boebert at a fast-food restaurant when she was a teenager, and he was 21.

They started a relationship that led to her giving birth at age 18 and married three months later.

This is truly about irreconcilable differences."

Lauren Boebert with a serious expression, standing inside a large hall.

After filing, her husband Jayson Boebert was served with the official legal request for a Dissolution of Marriage.

Court documents indicated he did not take the news well, and was angry over the filing.

“The divorce is sad, I did not expect this.

Lauren and Jayson Boebert posing together and smiling in front of greenery, hands clasped together

“So it’s what ever she wants.”

“This has been a difficult time the last few years,” he told the outlet.

“Lauren loves to serve the people she works incredibly hard for and is extremely busy.

The Boebert family smiling and posing together outside on a sunny day.

I work very long hours as well and I take care of our boys,” he said.

“Lauren and I are still very devoted to each other and our family.”

“This has been a devastating divorce that I hold all responsibility for.

Lauren and Jayson Boebert holding American flags at an intersection, both in black T-shirts and smiling.

… Much of this is on me because the problem starts at the root.

I am the root.

“You are the hardest working person I know, selfless and overflowing with love,” he wrote.

Jayson Boebert holding his grandson, as the toddler touches Jayson’s hat.

“I hate the attacks that are coming your way.

In part, this is my fault and you don’t deserve this.”

Despite her actions, he revealed he was disappointed in his reaction.

Lauren Boebert smiling while standing outside and in front of Jayson Boebert, who is wearing a hard hat and not smiling

“I made a mistake.

We both overreacted,” he stated.

“I want the best for her,” he admitted.

He added, “It’s probably just best that I remain silent.”

However, Jayson did not remain silent and went on to speak withWestwordon January 9.

“I should have handled it more responsibly.

I mean, look how it escalated.

The order included both herself and three of her four sons.

Talking toWestwordjust days after the order went into effect, he revealed that his ex-wife had gone too far.

“I feel what is happening is cruel and unfair,” he expressed.

“It is a prison sentence to keep me from my family.”

In December 2023, she announced she was switching congressional districts for her next election.