Joey Lawrence‘s wife, Samantha Cope, shared a cryptic message about ‘freedom’ on Instagram just days before filing for divorce from the ‘Blossom‘ star. The couple, who were married for less than two years, announced their separation in July. Cope’s post featured a photo of her wearing a ‘Free’ t-shirt, with the caption, ‘Freedom isn’t free.’ The message sparked speculation that the couple was experiencing marital issues, which were confirmed when Cope filed for divorce on August 13. Lawrence, who rose to fame in the 1990s with his role as Joey Russo on the sitcom ‘Blossom,’ has been open about his personal struggles in the past. In 2018, he filed for bankruptcy after accumulating over $50,000 in tax debt. He has also been involved in several legal disputes, including a lawsuit against his former business manager. The divorce filing comes as a surprise to fans, as the couple seemed happy in public appearances. They were last spotted together at a charity event in June. The couple does not have any children together. Lawrence has two daughters from a previous marriage to Chandie Yawn-Nelson. Cope has not commented on the divorce filing, but her Instagram post suggests that she may be ready to move on from the marriage. For more information on this story, visit Page Six.