Evangelist Juanita Bynum has filed for divorce from her husband Bishop Thomas W. Weeks, III. As most folks know by now Bishop Weeks beat the hell out of his wife in a parking lot back in August. And of course Reverend Weeks stated that the devil made him do it.

Bynum loved Weeks but needs to ‘go on with divorce,’ says attorney

By D. AILEEN DODD
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Evangelist Juanita Bynum’s lawyer said Monday the pastor is seeking to divorce her husband on the basis of cruel treatment and irreconcilable differences.

The divorce filing states that the marriage has been “irretrievably broken,” said Bynum’s attorney Karla Walker of Valdosta, Ga.

The cruel treatment allegation stems from an alleged attack on the minister by her husband Thomas W. Weeks III on Aug. 21 in a hotel parking lot near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

“She loved her husband,” Walker said. “But she does feel it is necessary to stop the domestic violence and go on with the divorce.”

The divorce paperwork was sent to the Ware County Courthouse early last week, but an error delayed the filing. The legal documents were officially filed on Monday.

I don’t blame Ms. Bynum for filing for divorce. But according to some of the commenters at AJC in that article this couple should stick it out and remain married. I guess they tolerate domestic abuse.

Additional articles about Bynum/Weeks:

Bynum’s estranged husband hopes to reconcile

For ‘prophetess’ of true romance, marriage a mess

Evangelist says she’ll take on role of anti-violence advocate

Bishop asks for prayers that ‘God’s will be done’