Beyoncé's Parents Filing for Divorce
Posted on Dec 19, 2009 1:43pm PST
Recently, Beyoncé's parents, Matthew and Ina Knowles, confirmed that they are planning to get divorced.
News sources report that the couple was married for 29 years. Mr. and Mrs. Knowles claim that the decision to get divorced was "amicable" and that they remain committed to being good parents and colleagues, as they work on several joint endeavors.
The couple said in a statement, "The decision to end our marriage is an amicable one. We remain friends, parents, and business partners." They also stated, "If anyone is expecting an ugly messy fight, they will be sadly disappointed. We ask for your respect of our privacy as we handle this matter."
Prior to the couple's announcement, Matthew Knowles was accused of fathering a child with Alexsandra Wright, which some say fueled the divorce.
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