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Danica McKellar, "Wonder Years" star, files for divorce

Danica McKellar attends the 16th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 30, 2011, in Los Angeles. Getty

(CBS/AP) LOS ANGELES - The wonder years are over for Danica McKellar and her husband - the actress has filed for divorce after three years of marriage.

McKellar cited irreconcilable differences for the breakup from composer Michael Verta in her petition, which was filed on Monday in Los Angeles.

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The 37-year-old is best known for playing Winnie Cooper on ABC's "The Wonder Years." She went on to write three books on mathematics with titles such as "Math Doesn't Suck" and "Kiss My Math."

The pair married in March 2009 and have a son, Draco, who will be 2 in September.

McKellar, who appeared in several episodes of "The West Wing" and other TV series, is seeking joint custody.

Her filing states the couple has a prenuptial agreement.

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