Key Takeaways
- Maggie Grace filed for divorce from Brent Bushnell in May 2025.
- The couple had been separated since October 2024.
- They share two children, a son and a daughter.
- Grace has reverted to her maiden name following the divorce.
Divorce Filing Details
Actress Maggie Grace, known for her role in “Lost,” has officially ended her marriage to Brent Bushnell after seven years. She filed for divorce in May 2025 in Washington, citing that the marriage was “irretrievably broken.” The couple had been living apart since October 1, 2024, which was noted as their official separation date.
Children and Custody Arrangements
Grace and Bushnell welcomed their first child, a son, in 2020. At the time of the divorce filing, he was four years old. The couple also has a daughter named Fiona, who was one year old when the divorce was filed. According to the divorce documents, both parents will share decision-making responsibilities regarding their children’s education, healthcare, and extracurricular activities.
Legal Name Change and Custody Agreement
In her divorce petition, Grace requested to change her name back to Margaret Grace Ives. The finalized divorce, dated August 13, 2025, granted her primary custody of their children, with Bushnell having weekend custody of their son and future weekend custody of their daughter when she reaches three and a half years old. The couple has agreed to alternate holidays and allows for Grace to spend some weekends with the children.
Prenuptial Agreement
The couple had signed a prenuptial agreement in May 2017, which Grace requested be upheld during the divorce proceedings. Representatives for both parties did not respond to requests for comments regarding the divorce.
Background on Their Relationship
Grace and Bushnell became engaged in February 2017, with Grace sharing the news on social media. She previously had an engagement with filmmaker Matthew Cooke in 2015 before marrying Bushnell.