Billy Ray Cyrus is taking legal action against his estranged wife, Firerose, amidst their tumultuous divorce. Allegations of financial misconduct and emotional abuse have surfaced, intensifying the public spectacle. This high-stakes legal battle reveals deep rifts in their short-lived marriage.
Cyrus Seeks Restraining Order
Billy Ray Cyrus is taking legal action against his estranged wife, Firerose, amidst their ongoing divorce. The country singer is pursuing a temporary restraining order as part of the proceedings.
Divorce Petition Filed
On May 22, Cyrus, 62, filed for divorce from musician Firerose, legally known as Johanna Rose Hodges, in Nashville. The Associated Press confirmed the filing, initially reported by TMZ.
Reasons for Divorce
Cyrus cited irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct as reasons for the divorce. He is also seeking an annulment on the grounds of fraud.
Alleged Unauthorized Spending
Cyrus claims Firerose made 37 unauthorized charges totaling $96,986 on his business account. This amount includes $70,665 spent on her attorneys.
Concerns Over Further Charges
Cyrus expressed fears that Firerose might continue making fraudulent charges. He has stated his worries about more unauthorized transactions on his accounts.
Firerose’s Counterclaim
In a counterclaim, Firerose said she was served divorce papers by Cyrus on the morning of her planned double mastectomy. Although not diagnosed with breast cancer, she has the BRCA gene mutation.
Abuse Allegations
Firerose claims she endured extreme verbal, emotional, and psychological abuse during her marriage to Cyrus. She described feeling trapped in an emotional and psychological prison.
Emotional Strain
According to Firerose, Cyrus often verbally abused her when she tried to voice concerns. She reported that he would call her derogatory names and accuse her of using him.
Career Impact
Firerose alleges that Cyrus influenced their shared managers to drop her during the divorce. She claims to have lost $415,000 from canceled live shows as a result.
Legal and Financial Battles
The divorce proceedings between Cyrus and Firerose continue to unfold, with significant financial and emotional stakes. Both parties have made serious allegations, adding to the complexity of the case.
