Bryton James, a familiar face to longtime TV viewers through Family Matters and his ongoing role on The Young and the Restless, is ending his marriage after a brief period. New court filings show the actor has initiated divorce proceedings from Jahaira James less than a year after they wed.
The divorce filing and timing
According to court documents reviewed by People, James filed on October 13, 2025, in Los Angeles and cited irreconcilable differences.
When they married and when they separated
Reporting from People and Entertainment Weekly says the couple married in March 2025, with the date of separation listed as June 2025—about three months after the ceremony.
What the filing asks for
The filing requests that any potential spousal support be terminated and asks that Jahaira restore her previous name. Reports also note the couple does not share children.
A brief note on James’ career
James has been a long-running presence in daytime TV as Devon Hamilton on The Young and the Restless, in addition to his earlier work on Family Matters
