Divorce Filed While Husband Remains Incarcerated
Alexiana Smokov has initiated divorce proceedings against Robert Cosby Jr., who is currently imprisoned.
She officially filed the documents on Monday, following their secret marriage in 2022. Robert is the 22-year-old son of Mary Cosby, a cast member from “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.”
In her petition, Smokov requests both parties refrain from “harassing, threatening, or disturbing each other by any means, including electronically.”
The filing further prohibits “violence or abuse against the other party or children” and prevents either individual from using the other’s identity to gain credit or opening accounts in the other party’s name. It also emphasizes that neither party can terminate essential services like health insurance or utilities.
Robert was arrested on November 9 and faces multiple charges, including violating a protection order and assaulting a law enforcement officer. He remains at the Salt Lake County Metro Jail.
A lawyer representing Robert noted that he was initially slow to accept the end of his marriage but has recognized that he needs to move on. This acknowledgment came after attempts to reconcile with his ex-wife.
During a court hearing, the lawyer mentioned Robert’s remorse concerning the hurt he caused. Meanwhile, attempts to reach out for comments from Robert and his mother went unanswered.
Previously, Robert had another run-in with the law in September, accused of trying to unlawfully enter his stepfather’s house and committing assault. He faces charges related to those incidents as well.
Mary Cosby shared her feelings after Robert’s September arrest, expressing a mix of devastation and concern but also a belief that “things happen for a reason.”
In a past episode of “RHOSLC,” Robert discussed his struggles with addiction, which he has since sought treatment for but continues to face legal issues, including failing to meet court-ordered rehabilitation requirements.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, you can reach out to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
