the gossip site also reported that she is asking for joint custody of the children , along with spousal and child support . while much of ryan adams ' moodier tone was likely the result of his struggle with the debilitating ménière 's disease and the death of his grandmother , this too perhaps informed his latest album : ryan adams and mandy moore announced they are divorcing after nearly six years of marriage . moore also contributed background vocals to adams ' 2011 album ashes & fire and ryan adams ' " trouble " and " am i safe . " ” according to tmz , fink , are splitting up . “ our primary concern remains the wellbeing of our children , and we ask with profound gratitude that you respect our family ’s privacy at this very sensitive time . ryan adams ' 2014 self - titled album was one of the more downcast , melancholic lps in the singer - songwriter 's vast catalog . “ it is with careful consideration and mutual respect that we have decided to end our marriage , ” the couple told page six in a statement .