Sean Murray & Carrie James: A Closer Look

Personal & Professional Background

• Sean Murray (born November 15, 1977) is an American actor best known for his long-standing role as Special Agent Timothy McGee on NCIS. He’s also appeared in Hocus Pocus, JAG, and more Wikipedia.

• Carrie James is an accomplished educator, entrepreneur, and advocate. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from San Francisco State University and later a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Antioch University, Los Angeles People.com.

• Carrie began her career in the Los Angeles public school system—rising from teacher to administrator and principal—before founding the Prestique Academy of Innovation and Technology in 2011, a private school for twice-exceptional students People.com.

• In 2015, she founded the Business Relationship Alliance (BRA), a network supporting women entrepreneurs, and earlier even launched a silk pajamas business during graduate school People.com.

Their Relationship & Family Life

• The couple met in 2004 at a Halloween-themed gathering, dated for about a year, and were married on November 26, 2005 People.com+1Blessed Wellness.

• They share two children: daughter Caitlyn (Cay Ryan), born in 2007, and son River James, born in 2010 People.com+1Wikipedia.

• A notable family moment: in 2022, their daughter Caitlyn guest-starred on NCIS, portraying a character who bonded with her dad’s character People.com.

• The couple spent a decade jointly renovating their Southern California home, reflecting their shared commitment and creative collaboration People.com.

Divorce & Settlement

• After nearly 18 years of marriage, Carrie filed for divorce in April 2024, citing irreconcilable differences, with separation officially dated March 18, 2024 People.com+2People.com+2.

• She initially sought sole physical custody and joint legal custody of their children, spousal support, and legal fees. Sean countered by requesting joint custody, spousal support, and that both parties cover their own legal fees People.com+1.

• Their divorce was finalized in May 2025 via an uncontested judgment. The settlement included an equal division of pension and retirement accounts. Terms covering child custody, support, spousal support, property division, taxes, and legal fees were negotiated privately and are not part of the public record People.comExtra.

• An emotional Instagram tribute from Carrie to Sean, posted around their 18th anniversary in November 2023 before being deleted, highlighted the intimacy of their bond:
  “18 years of marriage and you still open the car door and pull out my chair. … I love us… I’m so glad I went to that Halloween Party.” People.com+1

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