A Tennessee judge has granted country music icon Billy Ray Cyrus‘ emergency motion to prevent his estranged wife, Firerose, from using his credit cards.
The court order, filed on July 10, immediately prohibits Firerose from making any additional charges on Cyrus’ cards, stating there is no legitimate reason for her to have access to them.
The order, based on a hearing held on July 1, also requires both parties to exchange financial statements by July 11 and to engage in good faith mediation by August 31, per Page Six.
This decision follows Cyrus, 62, seeking a temporary restraining order to stop Firerose, 37, from making unauthorized charges on his personal and business credit cards and accounts. Cyrus alleges that Firerose has already spent $96,000 since he filed for divorce on May 23.
Firerose contested the emergency nature of the motion and denied the allegations of unauthorized charges. She argued that she should be allowed to maintain the status quo of the marriage until the divorce proceedings are finalized.
The couple, who filed for divorce in May after seven months of marriage, have been embroiled in a contentious split, with accusations of abuse from both sides. Firerose has accused Cyrus of verbal, emotional, and psychological abuse, while Cyrus claims he has been subjected to similar treatment. Additionally, Cyrus accuses Firerose of isolating him from his family, including restricting communication with one of his daughters.
Firerose countered her estranged husband’s claims, stating that Cyrus imposed strict rules and systematically isolated her. “I didn’t have a car,” she told Page Six. “I was only allowed to go to the local chiropractor and once a month to get my nails done.”
She further alleged that visits from family and friends were not permitted by Cyrus, who demanded she read any texts or emails she received aloud to him for permission. Firerose claimed she “couldn’t find the courage to leave” due to the “systematic isolation.”
Cyrus’s divorce filing cited irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct, which Firerose denied. The Achy Breaky Heart singer also sought an annulment on the grounds of fraud.
“Upon learning of the fraudulent use of Mr. Cyrus’ business American Express Card, American Express was notified, and the thirty-seven unauthorized charges are being disputed as fraudulent charges,” the court documents read.
People close to the country star have suggested that the marriage was not what Cyrus believed it to be. An insider told People: “He believes that she married for reasons other than love. He believes she married him so he can take care of her financially. They’ve had drama and trust issues about money. He wants her out of his life.”
As both sides prepare for mediation and further legal proceedings, the public remains captivated by the unfolding drama involving the country music legend and his estranged wife.
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