Jon & Kate Are Finally Divorced

It’s the end of an era.

PEOPLE reports that after ten years of marriage, eight children & months of tabloid headlines, Jon and Kate Gosselin are finally divorced.

I am very relieved that our divorce has been finalized, and I look forward to the New Year, focusing on the children,” said Kate in a statement. “Oh behalf of myself and my legal team, I want to express my deep appreciation to the Judge and his staff, as well as to the arbitrator, for resolving this case.

“This has been a challenging transition for all of us,” she adds. “But I am confident that we will move ahead with the important task of restructuring our lives.”

Kate’s lawyer, Mark Momjian, has revealed to TMZ that the reality show mom “will continue to reside with all eight of her children in the former marital home.”

A rep for Jon said, “While the arbitration proceedings are still a work in progress, Jon and Kate will remain binded in their commitment to their eight wonderful children. Jon is confident that he and Kate will be able to move forward in a fashion that will be in the best interest of the Gosselin family.”

The divorce, which Jon’s attorney had speculated may drag on into 2010, was first filed for in June.