After being arrested for allegedly violating a restraining order, Mary Cosby’s son, Robert Cosby Jr., is now facing a divorce from his wife, Alexiana Arian Smokoff. The divorce petition filed in Salt Lake County District Court in Utah on November 24 includes provisions that prohibit harassment, domestic violence, and interference with services used by either party.
The divorce filing comes on the heels of Robert Jr.’s recent arrest for violating a pretrial protective order, which is considered a Class A misdemeanor in Utah. He was also charged with property damage, assault on a police officer, failure to comply with law enforcement commands, and criminal trespassing. Currently, Robert Jr. remains incarcerated in the Salt Lake County Jail.
In a statement released by his lawyer, Robert Jr. took responsibility for his actions and expressed remorse for the pain he caused his ex-wife and her family. He acknowledged that his marriage was over and that he needed to move on from the relationship. This arrest follows a previous incident in September where Robert Jr. was accused of breaking into his father-in-law’s home and assaulting someone, resulting in charges of criminal trespassing, assault, and violating a court order.
Mary Cosby, a star on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, has been supportive of her son’s struggles with substance abuse, as depicted on the show. In a recent interview with Us Weekly, Mary expressed shock at learning about her son’s issues and emphasized the importance of not judging him. She shared her commitment to helping him through his recovery process and prayed for his well-being.
Despite the setbacks in his recovery journey, Mary remains optimistic about her son’s progress and continues to offer her support. She hopes that Robert Jr. will stay on the right path and is confident in his ability to overcome his challenges. The unfolding events in Robert Jr.’s life highlight the complexities of relationships and the importance of compassion and understanding in times of difficulty.
