Heidi Montag files for separation from Spencer Pratt

The Speidi split story continues.

Heidi Montag filed for legal separation from husband Spencer Pratt in a Santa Monica, Calif. courthouse on Tuesday, a court clerk confirmed to UsMagazine.com. The forlorn reality star was also photographed entering the building — and her wedding ring was missing from left hand.

Montag, 24, did not file for divorce; a legal separation means that Heidi’s earnings will become hers alone from the date of separation.