Oscar-winner Robin Williams and Marsha Garces Williams were married in 1989 but the couple have been separated since December.
Marsha Garces Williams first met Robin Williams when she was hired to work as a nanny for his son Zachary, whom he had by a previous marriage.
Robin Williams and Marsha Garces Williams have two children and official files show that the actor has requested joint custody of Cody, their 16-year-old son.
Marsha Garces Williams and Robin Williams’ daughter, Zelda, is 18 so is legally old enough to look after herself.
Marsha Garces Williams is an actress and producer and she received an Emmy nomination for producing Robin Williams: Live on Broadway in 2002.
Robin Williams made his name in the 1970s playing the part of Mork in the hit TV comedy show Mork and Mindy but since then he achieved much success for his leading roles in films and was nominated for the best actor Academy Award for his parts in Good Morning, Vietnam, Dead Poets Society and The Fisher King.
Robin Williams also won an Oscar for best supporting actor in Good Will Hunting.
