Rob Schneider and Wife Patricia File for Divorce After 15 Years

The couple, who co-wrote the Netflix series "Real Rob", have two children together.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 5:39pm

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Rob Schneider's wife of 15 years, Patricia Azarcoya Schneider, has filed for divorce from the comedian in Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona. Patricia cited the marriage as "irretrievably broken" with no possibility of reconciliation. The couple has two children together and has collaborated on projects like the Netflix series "Real Rob".

Why it matters

The divorce of a high-profile celebrity couple like Rob and Patricia Schneider sheds light on the challenges of maintaining a long-term marriage in the public eye, especially when the couple has worked together professionally. It also raises questions about how the split will impact their children and their creative partnership.

The details

According to court records, Patricia Schneider filed the petition for dissolution of marriage on December 8th. The couple has two children together - 13-year-old Miranda Scarlett Schneider and 9-year-old Madeline Robbie Schneider - who have both appeared in Schneider's 2022 film "Daddy Daughter Trip", which Patricia co-wrote. The Schneiders also have writing credits on the Netflix series "Real Rob", which followed their family life over two seasons.

  • Patricia Schneider filed for divorce on December 8, 2025.
  • Rob and Patricia Schneider have been married for 15 years.

The players

Rob Schneider

An American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and director, best known for his work on the sketch comedy TV show "Saturday Night Live" and films like "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo".

Patricia Azarcoya Schneider

Rob Schneider's wife of 15 years, who has co-written projects with him including the Netflix series "Real Rob".

Miranda Scarlett Schneider

The 13-year-old daughter of Rob and Patricia Schneider, who has appeared in her father's films.

Madeline Robbie Schneider

The 9-year-old daughter of Rob and Patricia Schneider, who has also appeared in her father's films.

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What they’re saying

“My dad and my relationship is, like, a real big ebb and flow. Right now, we're not flowing. I disagree with a lot of the things he says.”

— Elle King, Rob Schneider's daughter

“I want to take this opportunity to say: I disagree. I do not agree with what he says. I believe in all forms of love, and I believe in anyone finding their happiness and their joy in whatever way, whatever capacity that is. There are no politics when it comes to love; that's it.”

— Elle King, Rob Schneider's daughter

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on whether to grant the divorce petition and determine the terms of the separation, including custody and financial arrangements for the Schneider family.

The takeaway

The divorce of Rob and Patricia Schneider highlights the challenges of maintaining a high-profile marriage, especially when the couple has worked together professionally. It also raises questions about how the split will impact their children and their creative partnership, and whether their differing views on social issues contributed to the breakdown of the marriage.