BRYTON JAMES QUIETLY FILES TO DISOLVE HIS MARRIAGE
TL;DR: The Young and the Restless star Bryton James filed for divorce from his wife , Jahaira James, less than a year after their March 2025 wedding. According to TMZ, the actor cited irreconcilable differences and the couple separated in June after just a few months of marriage. They share no children together.
The Filing
Bryton James, who plays Devon Winters on The Young and the Restless and is also known for his role as Ritchie Crawford on “Family Matters,” filed for divorce Monday in Los Angeles. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, James is ending his marriage to Jahaira James, citing irreconcilable differences.
The documents reveal that the couple tied the knot in March 2025 but separated just a few months later in June. The marriage lasted only a few months before the split.
Details From the Court Documents
Bryton is asking to terminate the court’s ability to award either of them spousal support. He’s also requesting that Jahaira restore her former name once the divorce is finalized.
The couple shares no children together, which may simplify the proceedings.
Bryton’s Previous Marriage
This isn’t James‘ first marriage. He was previously married to Ashley Leisinger. The former couple were married on March 16, 2011, in a ceremony officiated by his Young & the Restless costar Christian LeBlanc (Michael Baldwin). Bryton and Ashley divorced in 2014.
Bryton’s Career
Bryton James has been a fixture on The Young and the Restless since 2004, playing Devon Winters, the adopted son of Neil Winters who became a billionaire after inheriting Katherine Chancellor’s fortune. He’s won two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series.
Before his soap opera success, James was beloved by sitcom fans for his role as Ritchie Crawford on the hit 90s series “Family Matters.”
Our thoughts go out to both Bryton and Jahaira during this difficult time.
