Billy Ray Cyrus and Wife Tish File for Divorce (Miley Cyrus' parents part ways after 17 years)

People ^ | 10/28/2010

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Miley Cyrus's parents, Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, are divorcing after 17 years of marriage, they tell PEOPLE.

"As you can imagine, this is a very difficult time for our family," they say in a statement. "We are trying to work through some personal matters. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers."

The couple have five children, including the pop star. Divorce papers were filed Wednesday in Tennessee citing irreconcilable differences.

[Grunthor]

I divorced in 2004 after 17 years. Two girls. They got tired of the fighting and told US that they didn’t want to keep living there if we stayed together.

I left a week later. It hurt for a while, I had never been single as an adult (got married at 18) and it took me some time to try to figure out who I am and what I want. Recently remarried a woman that I had been dating for a year and to this day, no arguments. She’s really been a blessing and even my girls (now grown) and I have gotten a lot closer.

It gets better.

[Moleman]

Thank you for the kind words. Intersting we rarely argued, she just said she wanted to be on her own (with me footing the bill btw). Turns out she was cheating. I have met another wonderful woman who has brought so many great things to my life (spiritually).