Bethenny Frankel files for divorce

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- "The Real Housewives of New York City" star Bethenny Frankel has filed for divorce from her husband Jason Hoppy, court records show.

Frankel began the divorce process by filing a summons for divorce last week, TMZ.com reported Saturday.

Frankel and Hoppy announced their separation last month. "It brings me great sadness to say that Jason and I are separating. This was an extremely difficult decision that as a woman and a mother, I have to accept as the best choice for our family," Frankel said at that time.