Michelle Branch Files for Divorce From Patrick Carney Following Arrest and Infidelity Accusations

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Michelle Branch has officially filed for divorce from her husband of three years, Patrick Carney. According to multiple reports, Branch filed paperwork in Davidson County, Tennessee on Friday, one day after she announced her separation from the Black Keys drummer.The couple's divorce comes on the heels of Branch's arrest Thursday, which saw the 39-year-old singer taken into custody for misdemeanor domestic assault by offensive/provocative conduct.According to docs obtained by  police were called to Branch and Carney's home at around 2 a.m.

on Thursday for a possible domestic disturbance. Per the docs, Branch admitted to slapping Carney in the face «one or two times,» though the 42-year-old Black Keys musician did not have any visible injuries.According to the outlet, Branch was taken into custody and had her bail set at $1,000, but was released early because she's currently breastfeeding her and Carney's 6-month-old daughter, Willie.

The pair also shares a son, Rhys, who will turn four later this month. Additionally, Branch is mom to a 17-year-old daughter, Owen, from her first marriage to Teddy Landau.The couple's separation and Branch's arrest follow cheating claims.

In a quickly deleted tweet posted on Wednesday, Branch accused Carney of cheating on her over the past several months while she stayed home to care for their infant daughter.