LOS ANGELES Actress Christina Ricci has filed for divorce Thursday from her husband of seven years, and is asking for sole custody of their son. Ricci filed documents in Los Angeles County Superior Court to dissolve her marriage with James Heerdegen, citing irreconcilable differences. The documents say that Ricci wants sole legal and physical custody of their 5-year-old son Freddie. Ricci met Heerdegen, a camera operator for films and television, on the set of her short-lived TV series Pan Am in 2011. Ricci is best known for her childhood work in hit films including Casper and The Addams Family, and for her adult appearances in indie films including Black Snake Moan and Buffalo 66.

Christina Ricci has filed for divorce from her husband, James Heerdegen, ET can confirm. Ricci was also reportedly granted an emergency protective order by cops after she claims an altercation took place and that Heerdegen allegedly spit on her. The site also reports that there was no prenup between Ricci and Heerdegen. In June, Ricci celebrated Heerdegen on Father's Day, sharing a special homemade card from their son. For more on recent celebrity splits, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Dr. Dre's Wife Nicole Young Files for Divorce After 24-Year MarriageCarly Pearce Files for Divorce From Michael RayChristina Ricci Opens Up About Life at Home and Motherhood: 'Marriage Shows You Your Flaws'