Ian Ziering Splitting From Wife After 9 Years of Marriage

Ian Ziering is calling it quits on his marriage … he says he’s splitting from his wife, Erin Ludwig, and she says he’s already asked her for a divorce.

The “Beverly Hills, 90210” star made the announcement Thursday on social media, saying “It is with a heavy heart I tell you Erin and I are splitting up” after more than 9 years of marriage.”

Ian doesn’t make it sound like it’s a nasty split, though … he added, “With our hectic work schedules we could not be busier, and over the last few years have grown apart. She is one of the most incredible women I have ever met and the best mom to our kids.”

Erin and Ian have 2 daughters and he says they will continue raising them together and be “examples of successful co-parents.”

However, Erin makes it sound like there’s been trouble in paradise for sometime now. As she puts it, “After 9 1/2 years of marriage Ian asked for a divorce. After having asked multiple times I knew it was time to give up.”

It’s unclear if either of them has filed divorce docs yet.

Erin says, “Knowing that I am not the person to make him happy makes the situation feel more peaceful. The girls and I are doing great and finding gratitude and love in our new life together and rebuilding.”