Kim Kardashian prepares to file for divorce with Kanye West

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*This summary was initially generated with AI but is modifiable by usersAccording to multiple sources, Kim Kardashian is preparing to file for divorce from Kanye West after nearly seven years of marriage. The couple, who wed in May 2014, appear to be living "separate lives" as they work through their marital issues.A source told PEOPLE that West understands Kardashian "has had enough" and needs space to consider her future. While the rapper is reportedly bracing for the filing, he remains uncertain about when it will occur. Kardashian is working with prominent divorce attorney Laura Wasser, though a second source indicates she's still "waffling" on the timing of the filing. Page Six reported the couple is in "settlement talks" and that "divorce is imminent."The pair share four children: North (7), Saint (5), Chicago (2), and Psalm (nearly 2). Their relationship faced significant strain during summer 2020, when West launched an unsuccessful presidential campaign. During his campaign events and on Twitter, West revealed deeply personal details about their family life. Sources indicated these episodes coincided with a cycle of West's bipolar disorder, which Kardashian publicly addressed in a statement requesting "compassion" from fans.Despite briefly reuniting in Los Angeles to spend time with their children, West's continued Twitter outbursts reportedly strained the relationship further. A source described the situation as "the same thing over and over," noting Kardashian was "truly trying to decide what to do to protect the kids, but also her own sanity."Meanwhile, Kardashian remains focused on her work and advocacy, particularly her passion for criminal justice reform as she studies to become a lawyer.*There may be errors on this page.