How long has there been a crisis between Gisele Bundchen (42) and Tom Brady (45)? After it recently became known that the two hired divorce lawyers after weeks of rumors about alleged marital problems, the "People" magazine now reports, citing an insider, that the model has been working with a lawyer for some time.

"This is not something that just happened today," the source said. "Gisele has spoken to a divorce lawyer for a while but hasn't filed anything to my knowledge and is still speaking to Tom about her issues." According to the insider, hiring divorce lawyers doesn't mean the marriage will actually end.

"A lot of people talk to lawyers but don't go through with it when the reality of money kicks in. But in this case, both sides have a lot and it's not one-sided, so it could be a different situation," the source adds.

Recently, however, another insider had explained to "Page Six" that a final separation was to be expected. "I don't think there will be any going back now. They both have lawyers and are evaluating what a split will entail, who will get what and what the finances will be like," the inside source said. Neither Brady nor Bundchen have commented on the reports.

Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady have been a couple since 2006 and have been married since February 26, 2009. In December of the same year, their son Benjamin was born. Three years later, daughter Vivian was born. Tom Brady also has son John Edward Thomas Moynahan (15) from a previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan (51).