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Courtney Robertson, who won Ben Flajnik’s season of The Bachelor, has filed for divorce from attorney Humberto Preciado after nearly six years of marriage. The former couple, who married in October 2020, share three young children and had previously spoken publicly about building a large family together. Courtney said her attention is now centered on protecting their children and creating a stable environment as the family adjusts to the separation.
The filing brings a private turning point into public view for a couple whose relationship began away from reality television. Courtney and Preciado developed their romance through social media, became engaged while expecting their first child, and later married during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their household eventually grew to include sons Joaquin and Gabriel and daughter Paloma.
According to People, Courtney attributed her decision to information that “irreparably damaged the trust” in the marriage. She described the period as one of the hardest chapters of her life while emphasizing peace, respectful co-parenting, and privacy for the children. Preciado declined to comment when contacted by the publication.
Courtney Robertson Says Her Children Are Her Main Priority
Courtney, 43, did not publicly disclose the specific information she said caused the breakdown in trust. Her statement focused instead on the emotional weight of ending the marriage and the responsibilities that remain after the decision. She made it clear that the children would guide her approach to the next stage of the family’s life.
The reality television alum said the outcome was not the future she had imagined for the family. Even so, she said she believes pursuing peace and a healthy home environment is the right course for her children. Her remarks framed the divorce as a painful choice that she considers necessary rather than a decision made lightly.
Courtney also expressed a commitment to co-parenting with kindness and respect. That promise is especially significant because she and Preciado are raising three children, all still young. She asked the public to respect the family’s privacy while they work through the transition.
Preciado, 47, has not offered his own public account of the split. His decision not to comment means Courtney’s statement remains the only detailed explanation currently available. Her statement did not provide further information about what reportedly caused the loss of trust.
Their Romance Began With an Instagram Connection
Courtney and Preciado’s relationship began after he liked several of her photos on Instagram. She responded by sending him a direct message, and the two began talking before arranging a date a few days later. Their connection developed into a serious relationship off-camera that had once defined Courtney’s dating life.
By December 2019, the couple had announced both their engagement and their first child’s pregnancy. Their son Joaquin was born several months before their wedding, making him four months old when they exchanged vows. At the time, Courtney spoke warmly about finding a partner after feeling discouraged about dating.
The couple married on October 16, 2020, in an outdoor ceremony in Sedona, Arizona. They had initially planned a larger celebration but reduced the guest list because of pandemic restrictions, limiting attendance to immediate family. Courtney described the ceremony as simple and intimate, reflecting the unusual circumstances surrounding weddings that year.
Their wedding came less than a year after they announced their engagement and pregnancy. Preciado entered Courtney’s life several years after her highly visible engagement on The Bachelor ended. The marriage appeared to represent a more private chapter, although the couple occasionally shared important family milestones publicly.
The Couple Welcomed Three Children Together
Courtney and Preciado had three children during their relationship. Their oldest son, Joaquin, is 6, their daughter Paloma is 5, and their youngest son, Gabriel, is 2. The children now stand at the center of Courtney’s public comments about the divorce.
The family welcomed Gabriel Ricardo Preciado on April 28, 2024. Courtney said at the time that the baby was healthy and that the household was adjusting to life as a family of five. She also shared that she and Preciado had long discussed their desire to have a large family.
Gabriel’s arrival marked another major family milestone less than four years after the wedding. Courtney had previously discussed how different that pregnancy felt because her first two children were born during the pandemic. The third birth gave the family an experience without the same hospital restrictions that shaped the earlier deliveries.
Those family memories now form part of the history Courtney and Preciado will carry into co-parenting. Her divorce statement did not describe any proposed custody arrangement, financial terms, or other details from the proceedings. Instead, she kept her comments focused on emotional stability, respectful parenting, and the children’s welfare.
Courtney Robertson Previously Found Fame on The Bachelor
Courtney became widely known in 2012 as a contestant on Ben Flajnik’s season of The Bachelor. She received the final rose and became engaged to Flajnik during the televised finale. Their relationship ended later that same year, closing one of the franchise’s most closely watched engagements.
Her time on the show made her a recognizable figure in Bachelor Nation, but her later relationship with Preciado unfolded differently. They met through Instagram rather than through a television production, and their courtship progressed largely outside a weekly broadcast. That contrast gave the marriage a distinct place in Courtney’s public story.
In the years after The Bachelor, Courtney worked in real estate and later became a podcast host. She has continued to discuss reality television and life after the franchise on After Reality with Courtney Robertson. Her marriage and growing family also became recurring parts of the personal updates she shared with followers.
The divorce filing begins another significant transition for Courtney, but many legal and personal details remain private. She has not announced further information about the proceedings, and Preciado has not issued a public statement about her claims. For now, Courtney says she is moving forward gradually while keeping her three children at the center of her decisions.
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