Bill Murray's wife has filed for divorce and a restraining order against her husband of ten years.

Jennifer Butler Murray, 42, has filed proceedings against the Oscar nominated actor on the grounds of drug addiction, physical abuse, adultery and abandonment.

The filing claims that Bill, who has four children with Jennifer, once "hit his wife in the face and then told her she was 'lucky he didn't kill her', reports Charleston Post and Courier. The filing also claims that he is addicted to alcohol, marijuana and sex.

The couple signed a prenuptial agreement, which stipulated that the actor would pay Jennifer $7 million in a divorce. However, she has asked the court to determine whether that agreement is still valid.

The Ghostbusters star's lawyer John McDougall said, "We cannot comment on the facts of the case.

"I can say that Bill Murray is deeply saddened by the break-up of his marriage to Jennifer. They remain loving parents, committed to the best interest of their children. And Mr. Murray asks the public respect his family's privacy at this difficult time."