Ian Zieringhas responded to his wife’s divorce filing.
More than a month afterErin Kristine Ludwigfiled for divorcefrom theBeverly Hills, 90210star, he submitted his response to the Superior Court of Los Angeles on Friday.
The father of two, 55, has requested joint legal and physical custody of their daughters — Mia Loren, 8, and Penna Mae, 6 — and asked that child visitation be granted to both him and Ludwig.
Additionally, the actor seems to be willing to give spousal support, but specified in his request: “Reasonable spousal support for a limited period of time and a request for an order that [Ludwig] become self-supporting.”
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As for other requests, Ziering noted, “All orders the court deems just and proper.”
Ziering announced thecouple’s decision to call it quitsfollowing nine years of marriage at the end of October.
“It is with a heavy heart that I tell you Erin and I are splitting up,”he wrote on Instagram. “With our hectic work schedules we could not be busier, and over the last few years have grown apart.”
Despite their split, Ziering had nothing but good things to say about his estranged wife, whom he called “one of the most incredible women I have ever met and the best mom to our kids.”
The actor, who played Steve Sanders on the hit ’90s show and its recent rebootBH90210, also explained that he was speaking out about the end of their marriage to set the record straight about any rumors that may be swirling around.
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“We ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time as we focus on what is important to us, our girls,” Ziering added, before signing his note, “Peace and love, Ian.”
According to the documents, which were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Ludwig cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. Ludwig and Ziering are seeking joint custody of Mia and Penna, with Ludwig maintaining physical custody and Ziering having visitation time.
The documents also show that Ludwig is requesting Ziering pay attorney’s fees.
source: people.com
