The former couple, who were married for six years, continue to raise their two children — 6-year-old Lucia and 5-year-old son Renn — in a supportive and closely connected way. Despite living apart, they remain in frequent communication to ensure their kids feel surrounded by love and consistency.

“We’ve actually had the most wonderful relationship,” Yosef shared in a recent interview with Attitude. “It’s a very solid and calm co-parenting situation. We live just 10 minutes away from each other and talk every other day. We both love our children deeply.”

Yosef, an artist, also reflected on what he describes as an ongoing and meaningful way of life rather than just a temporary arrangement. “It’s been an extremely lovely experience — though actually, it’s not just an experience, it’s a way of living,” he explained.

He went on to discuss how rewarding it has been to parent as a queer man, noting that it has helped him better understand himself while educating his children about diverse family structures.

“Raising kids with this level of awareness is pretty amazing,” Yosef said. “We talk regularly about how every family looks different. It’s educational for them, and it also helps me put my own role into perspective.”

Like all parents, Yosef acknowledges that raising children comes with both challenges and rewards.

“It’s super fun and glorious — I wouldn’t change a thing. But it’s also incredibly stressful and incredibly rewarding, all at once,” he said. “Some days they give you nothing; other days they give you everything. It’s a whole spectrum of emotions.”

He added, “Parenting is the wildest thing I’ve ever done. I’ve gained so much respect for my own parents since becoming a father.”

Despite the occasional stresses, Yosef encourages anyone who wants children to embrace the journey.

“There’s important work to be done here — for our children and for the next generation,” he emphasized.

Ricky Martin filed for divorce from Yosef in 2023, requesting joint custody of Lucia and Renn. Martin also has 17-year-old twin sons, Matteo and Valentino, from a previous relationship.

Earlier this year, Martin spoke about his younger children’s personalities at the Creative Artists Agency’s Amplify summit. He described Lucia as “an artist,” noting that she often greets him with new drawings — a talent he lovingly attributes to her father, Jwan.

His son Renn, Martin shared, has such a calm demeanor that he sometimes calls him “Renn Zen.” “He’s super cool,” Martin said. “Sometimes he has his moments, like all kids — you just give him a little space.”