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					<p>It looks like <a href="http://omg.yahoo.com/celebs/ashlee-simpson/4;_ylt=A0wNdGqMGXhNy_0ALiBn1xx.;_ylv=3">Ashlee Simpson</a> and <a href="http://omg.yahoo.com/celebs/pete-wentz/160;_ylt=A0wNdGqMGXhNy_0ALyBn1xx.;_ylv=3">Pete Wentz</a> are heading toward a custody fight for their two-year-old son, Bronx Mowgli Wentz. On Monday, March 7, Wentz responded to Simpson's divorce petition. He is seeking joint custody of their son.</p><p>Simpson filed for divorce in February.<a href="http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0wNdGqMGXhNy_0AMCBn1xx.;_ylv=0/SIG=139hptiml/EXP=1300926092/**http%3A//latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/02/pete-wentz-ashlee-simpson-divorce.html" target="_blank"> "The L.A. Times"</a> reported that Wentz didn't even want to get divorce at that time, and he tried to talk Simpson into staying together. She went through with the petition anyway, though; in it, she sought sole physical custody of Bronx with her ex-husband having only visitation rights.</p><p>That's not something that Wentz seems prepared to accept, even though the young couple first released a statement, which said, ""We remain friends and deeply committed and loving parents to our son Bronx, whose happiness and well-being remains our number on priority."</p><p>Indeed, the two both seem to be loving, devoted parents. They were often seen in public together with their son, as recently as the week prior to the divorce announcement. Perhaps the only terms of contention will be details of the divorce that are not yet public and the schedules of the two music stars.</p><p>Since having her son, Ashlee has taken it easy when it comes to her music and acting career; she has remained a mostly at-home mom who's been devoted to the raising of her son. Pete has appeared to be equally devoted, yet he's a rocker with Fallout Boy who's often on tour with the band.</p><p>Even given the fact that couple are in dispute about custody, things don't have to escalate into a public custody battle. According to <a href="http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0wNdGqMGXhNy_0AMSBn1xx.;_ylv=0/SIG=149sq5vdg/EXP=1300926092/**http%3A//www.cnn.com/2011/SHOWBIZ/celebrity.news.gossip/03/09/wentz.simpson.custody.ppl/index.html%3Fsection=cnn_latest" target="_blank">CNN</a>, a source close to Wentz said, "There's no fire. It's a very straightforward response asking for joint custody and fair distribution of attorney's fees. He's not gearing up for a custody war."</p><p>The divorcing duo, who married in May 2008, have no prenup agreement. Another point of contention may be the fact that Simpson is seeking spousal support along with her custody requests.</p><p>Ashlee will be joining her older sister, <a href="http://omg.yahoo.com/celebs/jessica-simpson/24;_ylt=A0wNdGqMGXhNy_0AMiBn1xx.;_ylv=3">Jessica Simpson</a>, as a young divorcee. The two have much more in common as well. Both have enjoyed successful singing and acting careers. Many have wondered if Jessica, who recently made the news with her vegan advocacy, will choose to join Ashlee in young motherhood. Jessica is currently engaged to <a href="http://omg.yahoo.com/celebs/eric-johnson/2212;_ylt=A0wNdGqMGXhNy_0AMyBn1xx.;_ylv=3">Eric Johnson</a>.</p><p><strong>More From This Contributor: </strong><br /><a href="http://omg.yahoo.com/news/the-american-music-awards-michael-jacksons-legacy/51022;_ylt=A0wNdGqMGXhNy_0ANCBn1xx.;_ylv=3" target="_blank">AMA Awards: Michael Jackson's Legacy</a><br /><a href="http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0wNdGqMGXhNy_0ANSBn1xx.;_ylv=0/SIG=13lqrhrjf/EXP=1300926092/**http%3A//www.associatedcontent.com/article/6073470/top_10_fun_celebrities_to_follow_on.html%3Fcat=2" target="_blank">10 Fun Celebs to Follow on Twitter</a></p><p><i>Note: This was written by a Yahoo! contributor.   Join the Yahoo! Contributor Network <a href="http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0wNdGqMGXhNy_0ANiBn1xx.;_ylv=0/SIG=125l5p6b5/EXP=1300926092/**http%3A//www.associatedcontent.com/join/omg-article" target="_blank">here</a>  to start publishing your own articles.  </i></p><span>See <a href="/partners/associated-content/89/;_ylt=A0wNdGqMGXhNy_0ANyBn1xx.;_ylv=3">More Yahoo! Contributor Network Stories</a></span></div></div><p><strong>Read more:</strong> <a class="rssreadon" rel="external" title="Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz Face Possible Custody Battle   (omg!)" href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http%3A//us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/external/omg_rss/rss_omg_en/http___omg_yahoo_com_news58118/40593473/*http%3A//omg.yahoo.com/news/ashlee-simpson-and-pete-wentz-face-possible-custody-battle/58118" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http%3A//us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/external/omg_rss/rss_omg_en/http___omg_yahoo_com_news58118/40593473/*http%3A//omg.yahoo.com/news/ashlee-simpson-and-pete-wentz-face-possible-custody-battle/58118</a></p>