'With Love and Hope… Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus.' We have not come to this decision lightly or quickly but with so much going on in the world, we wanted to provide some clarity and closure, so we can remain focused on what is important,' continues the statement. 'We will always be family and look forward to a continued and loving shared experience as friends and parents. 'We have grown up together, raised a family we can be so proud of, and it is now time to create our own paths.'

'It is after 30 years, five amazing children and a lifetime of memories, we have decided to go our separate ways - not with sadness, but with love in our hearts,' reads the statement issued by the couple via a family representative exclusively to PEOPLE. The couple later released a joint statement about their split on April 11.

Reps for the pair did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. She also said that the couple have not lived together in more than two years. Tish filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee on April 6, citing 'irreconcilable differences,' according to documents obtained by PEOPLE. Ray and Cyrus are divorcing after more than 28 years of marriage, marking the third time they have gone their separate ways. 'Nothing happened between until decided on the divorce,' he said, 'and Lisa was aware of my plans before anything happened between Katharina and myself.'īilly Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus. Hochstein told PEOPLE he is in a new relationship with model Katharina Mazepa. Lenny confirmed the divorce to PEOPLE as well, noting that the reason for the split would 'be kept private.' At the time, he said lawyers were drafting the official divorce paperwork.

'With two young children involved, as a mom I'm going to focus all of my energy and time on them,' she said, criticizing her estranged husband's 'reckless handling of the situation.' Through a spokesperson, Lisa told PEOPLE that she was 'blindsided' by Lenny's public announcement.

Lenny also stated in the filing that he will 'fully provide for all of the children's needs' and added he'd like 'frequent time-sharing' of the children. Lisa and Lenny share two children (who were welcomed via surrogate while RHOM was off air): Logan, 6, and Elle, 2. The formal paperwork filed by Lenny cites 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason why he and and Lisa have broken up. Lenny Hochstein has filed for divorce from the Real Housewives of Miami star after 12 years of marriage.

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