"Dawson's Creek" Star James Van Der Beek Divorcing Wife

James Van Der Beek is getting a divorce. The "Dawson's Creek" star and "Party of Five" actress Heather McComb separated two months ago after six years together and are now starting legal proceedings to permanently separate.

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The 32-year-old actor's spokesperson said: "Heather and James remain good friends."

Friends suspected a divorce was brewing when the couple sold their $2.5 million home in Studio City, California, last month.

They put the mansion - which features 180-degree canyon, mountain and city views, and a luxurious mist cooling system - on the market in March.

The pair tied the knot in Malibu in 2003, six months after the sixth and final season of "Dawson's Creek" aired.

Van Der Beek's co-stars Michelle Williams and Busy Phillips attended the intimate ceremony.

Since they tied the knot, Van Der Beek - who played Dawson Leery in the iconic teen drama - has guest starred in "How I Met Your Mother," "One Tree Hill," "Ugly Betty" and "Medium."

McComb has appeared in "Prison Break," "Crossing Jordan" and "CSI: New York."