Tobey Maguire Seeks Shared Parenting Role Years After Split

Tobey Maguire has taken a step to redefine his parenting role, filing for joint custody of his son, Otis, years after his divorce from Jennifer Meyer. This move comes nearly five years after their separation was made public, and about a year after Meyer announced her engagement to Geoffrey Ogunlesi. Maguire, known for his role in the Spider-Man films, is asking for joint legal and physical custody of their 15-year-old son. He also wants a private mediator to handle child and spousal support matters. The couple shares two children: Otis and Ruby, who recently turned 18. Maguire and Meyer, a jewelry designer, tied the knot in 2007. They announced their split in 2016, stating they had made the decision after much thought. They emphasized that co-parenting with mutual respect and love would be their top priority. Sources close to the couple revealed that they had been leading separate lives for some time. Maguire is known to be very private and prefers staying at home, while Meyer is quite social. Despite their differences, they maintained a friendly relationship. Meyer waited until 2020 to file for divorce formally, also requesting joint custody of their children. Meanwhile, Maguire's recent custody filing comes after Meyer's engagement to Ogunlesi, the son of a prominent Nigerian investment banker. The former spouses have remained close friends. Last year, Meyer publicly praised Maguire, calling him the "greatest dad" and a loyal, loving friend. Their ability to maintain a friendly relationship post-divorce is notable, especially as they navigate new family dynamics.