Sam Asghari is speaking out in his first public statement since news broke that he’s getting divorced from wife of one year, Britney Spears.

The couple had been together for six years and married for one at the time of their split. Sam‘s statement comes just about 24 hours after he filed divorce documents in court.

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“After 6 years of love and commitment to each other my wife and I have decided to end our journey together,” Sam said in a post to his Instagram Stories.

Sam continued, “We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other and I wish her the best always. Sh-t happens. Asking for privacy seems ridiculous so I will just ask for everyone including media to be kind and thoughtful.”

Details from Sam‘s divorce documents have revealed some insight into the separation.