Olivia and Ethan Plath, known from Welcome to Plathville, bid farewell to their marriage in October 2023. The couple had been keeping fans of the show updated on their relationship status for some time. Unfortunately, they were always portrayed as a mismatched pair on the show. Despite their efforts to salvage their relationship, Olivia found it increasingly difficult to navigate Ethan’s family dynamics, where she faced opposition from everyone.
The ongoing feud between Olivia and Kim Plath, Ethan’s mother, also had a significant impact on their relationship. Moreover, Olivia struggled to conform to the conservative mindset of the Plath family and meet their expectations. Eventually, they decided to part ways after enduring persistent rumors about their split. However, Olivia and Ethan have not confirmed whether they have legally dissolved their marriage.
Ethan and Olivia, stars of Welcome to Plathville, have taken steps to formally end their relationship following their split announcement in October 2023. Despite their efforts and attempts to salvage their marriage, their journey was marked by dissatisfaction and a lack of enjoyment in each other’s company.
Speculation about their split had been circulating among TLC viewers for quite some time, and they finally confirmed the troubled state of their marriage in Season 5. However, fans were eager to find out whether the pair had legally divorced or not.
In a recent report by Intouch, it was confirmed that Olivia and Ethan filed for divorce four months after announcing their separation. The former Welcome to Plathville couple submitted joint paperwork, citing an “irretrievable breakdown” of their marriage. The divorce filing took place on February 21, 2024, and they indicated that they had separated in February 2023.
Fans of the series were already aware of the couple’s official split announcement in October 2023, as they both posted about it on their Instagram accounts. However, it has now come to light that they had actually parted ways months before the public disclosure. It can be speculated that they may have kept their separation private due to the airing of Season 5 of the show.