In a shocking turn of events, "Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner has filed a lawsuit against her estranged husband Joe Jonas, demanding the immediate return of their two daughters to England. According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Turner accuses Jonas of wrongfully retaining their children since Wednesday. The couple, who married in 2019 and share two daughters together, recently announced their decision to divorce. However, Turner claims she only learned about Jonas' filing through the media.

Turner alleges that after meeting on Sunday to discuss their split, Jonas refused to allow their daughters to leave the country and retained possession of their passports. Turner's filing states that Jonas' attorney, Thomas J. Sasser, confirmed that he would not consent to the children returning to England. Sasser, known for his representation of Tiger Woods in his divorce proceedings, is standing firm on his decision to deny Turner's request.

In response to Turner's claims, Jonas released a statement to Fox News Digital refuting several allegations made against him. The statement argues that Turner was well aware of his plans to file for divorce and claims that multiple conversations took place between them regarding the matter. Jonas also mentions that a Florida court has already issued an order restricting both parents from relocating the children.

The statement further states that Jonas and Turner had a cordial meeting in New York, during which he believed they had reached an understanding to work together in co-parenting their children. However, less than 24 hours later, Turner expressed her desire to permanently take the children to the UK. The statement argues that Turner's filing is an attempt to move the divorce proceedings to the UK and remove the children from the US. Jonas emphasizes his desire for shared parenting and is open to the children being raised in both the US and the UK.

Turner's petition references "The Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction," also known as the Hague Convention, in her attempt to assert her rights and seek the return of her daughters to England. However, Jonas dismisses the use of the term “abduction” as misleading and argues that the children were never abducted. He claims that the children have been in his care for the past three months by mutual agreement and are currently with their mother.

The dispute between Turner and Jonas appears to revolve around their living situation. According to Turner's filing, the couple had not committed to settling down in any particular place until April 2023 and had been living in various rental properties. They had made plans to find their "forever home" in England, select a school for their older daughter, and establish their family there.

In a joint statement shared on Instagram, the couple announced their amicable decision to end their marriage. They requested privacy for themselves and their children, expressing their hope that everyone would respect their wishes.

The current lawsuit brought forth by Turner accuses Jonas of keeping their children in New York City, despite their earlier agreement that the children would go to England with her on September 20. The suit reveals that Turner had been filming a series in the UK since May, and the children had traveled with Jonas and a nanny for a vacation in August. Turner returned to the US after finishing her filming commitments, intending to stay for a week before taking the children back to the UK. However, Jonas allegedly refused to return the children's passports and refused to send them to the UK.

The suit emphasizes that the children's friends, family, schools, activities, and medical and dental care are all in England. The suit also cites the Hague Convention as giving the court the power to order the return of the children if they have been wrongfully retained. Turner has also taken legal action in the UK and is requesting that Jonas cover her attorneys' fees and related expenses.

Representatives for Jonas claim that Turner was aware of his intention to file for divorce and that a Florida court order prohibits either parent from relocating the children. The representatives assert that the couple had a cordial meeting in New York, after which the children remained with Turner. They argue that if Jonas complies with Turner's demands, he would be violating the Florida court order. The representatives also address the citizenship of the children, stating that they have primarily lived in the US and are American citizens.

This legal dispute between Turner and Jonas highlights the breakdown of their marriage and the complex custody issues they now face. As the situation unfolds, both parties are hoping for a resolution that prioritizes the well-being of their children.