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Katy Perry and Russell Brand reach divorce settlement

Written by . Published: February 09 2012

Katy Perry and Russel Brand have reached a "comprehensive written settlement" in their divorce, according to new documents.


The British comedian cited "irreconcilable differences" for his 2011 split from Katy Perry, and the singer's legal team filed their own papers in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday (07Feb12).


In the documents, Katy Perry - using her real name Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson - reveals the stars have come to an agreement on how to split their assets.


The papers, obtained by TMZ, state, "The parties have entered into a comprehensive written settlement of all issues, including, without limitation, with respect to the property to be confirmed or assigned to each party."


Katy Perry also requests to take back her maiden name following the divorce.

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