Vanessa Trump files for divorce from Donald Trump Jr - US media

Donald Trump Jr and his wife Vanessa Trump. Photo: July 2016 Image copyright Reuters
Image caption Donald Trump Jr and Vanessa Trump have been married since 2005

The wife of Donald Trump Jr, the eldest son of US President Donald Trump, has filed for divorce, US media report.

They say Vanessa Trump is seeking an uncontested divorce in a New York court.

The couple, both 40, have been married since 2005. They have five children.

"After 12 years of marriage, we have decided to go our separate ways," the couple were quoted as saying by news site Page Six. "We ask for your privacy during this time."

The couple provided no further details.

An uncontested divorce means that custody over the children and assets are not disputed during legal proceedings.

Earlier this year, US media reported that the couple had marital problems, pointing out to Mr Trump Jr's frequent travel and his love of social media.